MLB pitch-rigging gambling scheme far bigger than expected: ESPN
New documents reportedly suggest that the alleged match-fixing scheme involving two Cleveland Guardians pitchers is much more extensive than originally thought.According to an ESPN...
Congress approves first federal military gambling addiction research funding
U.S. military service members and the gaming industry are on course to receive a major boost if the latest Defense Appropriations Act is signed...
Tennessee bill would criminalize influencing outcomes for event contract trading
A lawmaker in Tennessee introduced legislation to try to combat the manipulation of events tied to prediction market trading.Sen. Ferrell Haile filed Senate Bill...
BetMGM announces zero-tolerance policy on athlete harassment
BetMGM is aiming to combat betting-related harassment toward athletes by implementing a new policy.The MGM Resorts and Entain joint venture announced an update to...
Ohio Gov. DeWine considers legalizing sports betting his ‘biggest regret’
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine reignited his claim that online sports betting is detrimental to the well-being of state residents and the athletes who partake...
New York considers bills to ban betting for people who harass athletes
New York lawmakers are continuing to legislative action to protect amateur and professional athletes from harassment and harm.The Empire State is considering a pair...
NCPG unveils new 1-800-MY-RESET national problem gambling helpline
After losing the right to use 1-800-GAMBLER, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is leaning on what it hopes will be another memorable...
Coalition for Prediction Markets take out Washington Post ad
The Coalition for Prediction Markets responded to recent concerns of insider trading facilitated with a full-page ad in The Washington Post.The trade group made...
FanDuel introduces new RG initiative geared toward user decision-making
FanDuel is deploying a new responsible gaming campaign that takes a different approach from the company’s previous efforts to protect players from gambling-related harm.On...
Senators ask CDC to study the impact of gambling on US youth
A pair of lawmakers are asking a federal agency to evaluate how the popularity of sports betting is impacting young people across America.Sens. Katie...
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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...
Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming
Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice
As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections
SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...