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New York subway as the state denied an injunction filed by Kalshi.

New York judge denies Kalshi’s motion for a preliminary injunction

Kalshi has received an unfavorable ruling in its lawsuit against the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) over the delivery of sports event contracts.According...
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...
NC Gov. Josh Stein, who signed a new state budget.

North Carolina Gov. signs budget to raise betting tax, add prediction markets tax

Gov. Josh Stein signed the North Carolina budget on Tuesday, officially raising the state's online sports betting tax rate and confirming that the state...
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Ohio sportsbooks unlikely to push back on regulator’s proposed credit card ban

After weeks of contemplation, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has officially announced its intention to ban the use of credit cards for sports...
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Flutter laying off PokerStars employees after FanDuel transition

Flutter Entertainment is conducting a round of layoffs to its PokerStars team across multiple jurisdictions, the poker brand confirmed to SBC Americas on Tuesday.Affected...
The Golden Gate Bridge with San Francisco, California in the background

California cardrooms’ court win draws latest line in tribal gaming fight

California cardrooms got a win on Tuesday when a judge ruled that the state's proposed new restrictions on table games cannot be implemented as...
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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...
A resignation letter as VGW CEO Escalante steps down.

VGW founder Escalante quits sweepstakes giant for good

Less than a year after garnering approval to acquire full ownership of sweepstakes giant VGW, founder Laurence Escalante has resigned from the company permanently.Escalante...
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Prediction Markets Weekly: Michigan splits from NCPG over Kalshi affair

It's been another week of lawsuits and more suits in the world of prediction markets.Kalshi suffered a court loss in Michigan and then sued...
Ohio State football as lawmakers in the state consider a bill to repeal online sports betting.

Ohio lawmakers introduce landmark bill to repeal online sports betting

After announcing plans to initiate a legislative effort to ban online betting in Ohio, several lawmakers have introduced a measure that aims to make...

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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...
Michael Jordan SBC Summit

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...
illegal gaming

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...