North America

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Maryland Lotto points to recent abortion ruling in Kalshi defense

Maryland Lottery and Gaming is hoping that a preemption ruling in a legal abortion case will help it win a court case against prediction...
A person looks at papers as the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) releases its latest report.

NCPG survey says number of US sports bettors isn’t really growing

The National Council on Problem Gaming (NCPG) released its latest National Survey on Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Experiences providing key insights.The NCPG conducted its...
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Amended CA sweeps bill might spare Seacrest, but not suppliers

AB831, the much-discussed bill that would ban online sweepstakes gambling in California, has been amended to remove the potential threat of individual players being...
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AGA charts new waters with first cruise line member

The American Gaming Association (AGA) now counts the world's largest global cruise operator among its membership.Carnival Corporation has become the first cruise operator to...
Kansas City Chiefs players celebrate

Four sportsbooks apply to enter Missouri as Circa takes on big guns

A quartet of sportsbooks have applied to be among the first wave of operators to start taking bets in Missouri once the state opens...
Two dogs playing with the same stick

Underdog Sports’ California users can no longer play against the house

Another leading daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator has shifted its footing in California as the status of the gaming vertical in the state remains...
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Woman who included children in suit against DraftKings reaches settlement

The woman who included her two children in a lawsuit filed in New Jersey against DraftKings for allegedly violating state consumer law has settled...
Red telephone off the hook

NCPG granted restraining order to keep 1-800-GAMBLER online

Conflict between the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) could put the national 1-800-GAMBLER...
$100 bill cut into small pieces

Why a $100 sports bet translates to $1.55 for the sportsbooks

Many state lawmakers may tell you that the major sportsbooks like FanDuel and DraftKings are printing money. Longtime industry participants will tell you that...
A hand of money as FanDuel received fines from Iowa's gaming regulator.

Iowa regulator fines FanDuel $125K for multiple violations

FanDuel is paying the price for multiple compliance violations in Iowa.The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission levied a $125,000 fine on FanDuel for five...

Event News

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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...
PrizePicks

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

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

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...