The House of Delegates chamber in the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, VA

Virginia online casino effort dies despite state assembly passing bills

Despite bills to legalize online casino gaming passing both chambers of the Virginia legislature in 2026, state legislators will have to try again next...
A wide-angle shot of the Minnesota State Capitol building in Saint Paul, MN

Minnesota bills propose prediction markets, sweepstakes casinos bans

A group of Minnesota legislators have introduced separate bills that would ban prediction markets and sweepstakes casinos as the state considers the idea of...
A "restricted area" sign on a gate

Indiana formally bans sweepstakes casinos as Gov. Braun signs bill

Online sweepstakes casinos will be illegal in Indiana as of July 1.After the state legislature passed the wide-ranging House Bill 1052 earlier this...
The Iowa flag flies in front of the State Capitol building

Kalshi sues Iowa officials as state mulls regulating prediction markets

Kalshi filed a preemptive lawsuit against Iowa's Attorney General and gaming regulator in federal court this week, citing concerns that it will soon face...
Senator Ron Watson, who has introduced an online casino bill in Maryland.

Maryland senator makes case for online casinos, citing Virginia push

Maryland Sen. Ron Watson wants to bring online casinos to the Old Line State, and the lawmaker is making his case by pointing to...
The Kentucky State Capitol at dusk

Would Kentucky’s prediction markets bill ‘gut’ sports betting in the state?

An omnibus bill in Kentucky that would make numerous changes to the state's sports betting market was unanimously advanced by a committee on Wednesday.A...
US currency as lawmakers introduce a bill to provide federal funding for problem gambling treatment.

POINTS Act seeks federal funding for problem gambling treatment

A group of bipartisan lawmakers is making a legislative effort to provide federal funding to support prevention, screening and treatment services for gambling addiction...
Seattle, Washington, downtown city skyline at dusk

Washington passes bill to loosen college sports betting rules

Both legislative chambers in Washington state have passed a bill that would allow betting on in-state college teams at the state's land-based tribal-run casinos.The...
Fenway Park as Massachusetts considers an overhaul sports betting bill.

Massachusetts committee approves bill to tax sports betting at 51%

A piece of legislation that would overhaul the regulated gaming market in Massachusetts is moving forward after receiving a favorable vote by a state...
Columbus, Ohio skyline on the river at dusk.

Ohio federal court denies Kalshi a preliminary injunction

A federal court in Ohio has become the latest court to deny Kalshi a preliminary injunction against state officials.Kalshi sued Ohio Casino Control Commission...

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SBC Summit Marketing track

Standing out in a crowded market: SBC Summit adds Marketing & CX Track to...

SBC Summit will explore how betting and gaming brands can cut through the noise with more distinctive, data-driven and effective marketing campaigns through its...
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