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Georgia sports betting: legislators tussle over state amendment

There has been plenty of movement for Georgia sports betting stakeholders to mull over in the last few weeks. Numerous bills have hit the...
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Movement on Georgia sports betting bills already underway

It's been a busy week for Georgia sports betting efforts so far with the introduction of two new bills as well as a committee...
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Bills in WV and MD aim to audit sports betting content creators and touts

Lawmakers in West Virginia and Maryland have introduced similar legislation which would require sports betting operators to audit the content creators they work with.West...
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The Brazilian Tourism Institute pushes for a gambling regulation

Marcelo Freixo, President of the Brazilian Tourism Institute (Embratur), has confirmed that the federal entity is closely following the development of the gambling industry...
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Federal bill aims to ban sportsbook ads on television, radio, and web

It is rare to see a federal bill addressing sports betting, but one has been introduced into the House this year. Rep. Paul Tonko...
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Players unions appear at first MO betting hearing

Missouri lawmakers had their first conversation about sports betting on Wednesday during a hearing on Rep. Dan Houx's latest attempt at bringing sports betting...
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Illinois will once again consider online casino bill

After an unsuccessful attempt to pass her online casino legislation in 2021, Illinois State Sen. Cristina Castro is back with a new bill, SB1656.Illinois...
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Petersburg casino bill passes through Virginia House

Virginia lawmakers narrowly voted in favor of passing a bill that would bring a land-based casino to Petersburg, subject to a referendum.House Bill 1373,...
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Texas House bill seeks to introduce destination casino resorts

New legislation has been filed in Texas that would allow the state’s population to vote in November on if casinos and sports betting should...
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Sen. Addabbo tells NY to ‘face the facts’ after igaming shunned in ’24 budget

Sen. Joe Addabbo has expressed his disappointment that the New York state executive budget for FY24 made no provisions for igaming introduction, telling the...

Event News

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...