North America

Governor Gavin Newsom, who just signed a California sweepstakes bill into law.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California online sweepstakes ban into law

A piece of legislation that prohibits online sweepstakes casinos in California was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, placing a ban on the gaming vertical...
DC Mayor Bowser as she wants to legalize poker and blackjack in the district.

DC Mayor makes another push to authorize poker and blackjack

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is making another attempt to legalize poker, blackjack and bingo in the district with the introduction of a piece...
Hand opening velvet rope

MA regulators consider rules around VIP sportsbook host compensation

Just days after tackling the subject of limiting bettors, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) held a discussion on another hot-button issue.On Thursday the group...
Man has phone at slot machine as Aristocrat acquires live slot streaming company Awager.

Live slot streaming company Awager acquired by Aristocrat

A global investment firm is facilitating Aristocrat’s acquisition of a casino software and hardware development company.Aristocrat reached an agreement to acquire live slot streaming...
Danger sign as a gaming regulator in PA says prediction markets pose a threat to gaming.

PA regulator wants CFTC to address threat of sports event contracts

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) sent a letter to members of Congress voicing concerns about prediction markets and sports event contracts.The PGCB believes...
People with their phones being social as PrizePicks debuts a new social feature.

PrizePicks debuts new in-app social feed powered by player profiles

PrizePicks is enhancing its product with the launch of a feature that fosters engagement.The Atlanta-based daily fantasy sports operator announced on Thursday the debut...
Rece Davis speaking after he was the cause of a fine against PENN by the Massachusetts regulators.

MA regulator fines PENN $15K for Rece Davis ‘risk-free’ comment

An ESPN College GameDay segment that aired in 2024 led to a $15,000 fine levied against PENN Sports Interactive by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission...
Lawsuit symbol as Kalshi sues Ohio regulators over its event contracts.

Kalshi sues Ohio regulators, says group can’t threaten potential partners

Ohio gaming regulators are the latest group to be sued by financial firm Kalshi over the group's stance on sports-related event contracts.In the suit,...
NCAA national office as its DI council voted to approve pro sports wagering.

NCAA inches closer to lifting ban on professional sports betting

The NCAA is one step closer to allowing student-athletes and staff to wager on pro sports.On Wednesday, the DI Administrative Committee voted to adopt...
Venetian Casino Las Vegas

Gaming operators at G2E far from united when it comes to sports contracts

As expected, prediction markets dominated the first full day of conference action at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. However, unlike the anti-sweeps...

Event News

SBC Summit Europe

SBC, VNLOK partner to strengthen licensed operator participation at SBC Summit Europe

SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership...
SBC Summit 2026 ribbon-cutting

SBC Summit 2026 ends record week with 40,000 attendees as event commits to Lisbon...

SBC Summit's record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups.Operator numbers...
SBC Summit Europe Amsterdam announcement

SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus

SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...
SBC Summit Lisbon

SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030

SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the...