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DraftKings faces California predictions suit as it ramps ads in biggest states

DraftKings faces allegations of illegal sports betting via prediction markets in a new class-action lawsuit filed in federal court in California, at the same...
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MLBPA says league ‘balked’ at prop bet ban in letter to Congress

In the wake of the furor surrounding FanDuel's use of a message from Bryce Harper, the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) told members of Congress...
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Nebraska online sports betting measure heads to November ballot

Nebraska will allow residents to vote this November on whether they want to legalize online sports betting.The Secretary of State's office confirmed on Friday,...
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Prediction Markets Weekly: Kalshi shuts down sports in Washington after court order

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) talked prediction markets in public and Novig continued its court offensive, but what else happened this week that...
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CFTC prediction markets meeting: 6 things we noticed in innovation committee chat

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) unveiled its Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC) earlier this year, which is packed full of executives of derivatives exchanges,...
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Hires and Higher-Ups: Polymarket hires ex-Uber executive as new growth chief

Succeeding in the gambling industry requires having the right people in place, and operators and suppliers alike are constantly on the lookout for new...
Florida AG says if it looks like a duck, it's a duck

Florida AG takes on sweeps, calls them ‘illegal online casinos’ in suit

Florida's attorney general filed suit Wednesday against illegal operators in the state, but in a break from the 2026 norm, prediction markets are not...
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bet365 names the top-performing online slots in three US iGaming states

As one of several historically sports betting-focused operators investing in iGaming, bet365 tracks performance trends in online slots across several key U.S. online casino...
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Could Bally’s abandon Las Vegas project amid financial woes?

Bally's Corporation shareholders responded strongly in recent days after the casino operator noted "substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going...
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NFL names Fanatics as non-exclusive sportsbook, casino partner

As the new NFL season approaches fast, the league has signed Fanatics Betting and Gaming as a new non-exclusive sportsbook and casino partner.Fanatics Sportsbook...

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SBC Hall of Fame Class of 2026

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named among SBC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026

SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the SBC Hall of Fame class of 2026.The ceremony...
SBC Summit Compliance Tech

Staying ahead of the threat: SBC Summit unveils Compliance Tech Track for 2026

SBC Summit will examine the technologies helping operators detect threats, combat fraud, and strengthen compliance through its dedicated Compliance Tech conference track.Taking place on Thursday, Oct....
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SBC Summit reveals 5 First Pitch finalists to showcase next-gen gaming tech

SBC has revealed the five startups that will compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year’s shortlist...
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The Script to headline SBC Summit 2026 opening night

SBC Summit 2026’s evening program will open with a headline performance from multi-platinum-selling band The Script, marking one of the largest artist bookings in...