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AGA vows to ‘fight back’ against prediction markets in latest report

The American Gaming Association (AGA) took another swing at the "threat" of prediction markets to U.S. commercial gaming in the national trade group’s latest...
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Prediction Markets Weekly: Kalshi reaches new heights, JPMorgan shares new guidelines

The prediction market sector got off to a hot start in May.Each Friday at SBC Americas, we highlight some of the biggest headlines and...
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World Cup bets surcharge bill appears in New Jersey

New Jersey Rep. Michael Venezia wants to generate additional tax revenue for the Garden State by charging residents to place 2026 FIFA World Cup...
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Ohio regulator proposes credit card ban for gaming accounts

The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) proposed an amendment to state gaming rules to ban credit card deposits for gaming accounts.Earlier this week, the...
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, who will decide on a sweepstakes ban bill.

Oklahoma legislature passes sweepstakes ban, governor undecided

Oklahoma is a governor’s signature away from becoming the latest U.S. market to ban the operation of online casino games and sweepstakes, or dual-currency,...
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DC Council holds lengthy hearing on bill to add iGaming, ban sweeps

The online casino bill introduced by Washington, D.C. Councilmember Wendell Felder underwent a comprehensive evaluation during a Monday hearing with lawmakers and stakeholders.The Council...
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Colorado sports betting protections bill not ‘antagonistic’ to industry, says sponsor

The wide-ranging Colorado responsible gambling and sports betting protections bill passed through its first House committee on Monday evening, as its sponsors insisted it...
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Louisiana passes bill to make illegal gambling a racketeering felony

Louisiana is on course to make operating a dual-currency sweepstakes casino and other illegal gambling products a racketeering offense punishable by up to 50...
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Senate sports betting hearing on tap after prediction markets ban

A U.S. Senate subcommittee plans to discuss the integrity of sports betting and prediction markets, marking another Congressional hearing related to gaming amid scandals...
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Prediction markets ban passes Minnesota Senate

The Minnesota Senate voted Thursday to ban prediction market platforms from operating in the state.Senators approved Sen. John Marty's Senate File 4511 on April...

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SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meet-Ups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming...
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Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins to open SBC Summit 2026

Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of...
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Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open

Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to...
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How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...