North America

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PredictIt hails ‘victory’ as CFTC allows it to expand prediction market

In what may be the latest sign that the Trump-era Commodity Futures Exchange Commission (CFTC) is prepared to take a more lax stance on...
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Player Protection Stage puts RG in the spotlight at SBC Summit 2025

SBC Summit 2025 will once again shine a light on the industry's responsibility of safeguarding players, with a dedicated Player Protection stage running throughout...
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MA GOP party exec opposes $10M DraftKings NFT settlement

The $10 million class action lawsuit DraftKings agreed to settle regarding its NFTs and a fantasy-based gaming product is being objected by a Massachusetts...
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CA sweeps bill advances, but will the supplier provision advance with it?

So far, AB831, the California legislation designed to prohibit sweepstakes gambling in the state, is now two for two on advancing out of committee...
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WWE steps into online casino with existing partner Fanatics

Fanatics Betting and Gaming is teaming up with World Wrestling Entertainment to introduce WWE to the world of online casino.The operator announced it will...
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DOJ, CFTC end investigations into predictions market Polymarket

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have each ended their respective investigations into cryptocurrency-focused predictions exchange Polymarket.As first...
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Churchill Downs fighting its own fight for federal gaming oversight

Most eyes in the gaming industry are singularly focused on the trio of court cases in which Kalshi is arguing the Commodity Exchange Act...
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Greentube solidifies footprint in Pennsylvania behind RSI deal

Greentube is expanding its reach in Pennsylvania through its existing partnership with Rush Street Interactive (RSI).The NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division launched online...
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Tennessee fines 5 offshore sportsbooks in quest to ‘eliminate’ bad actors

Tennessee's sports betting regulator has doled out $250,000 in fines to five offshore sportsbooks that it says are operating as "bad actors" in the...
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iGaming lobbyist calls out Churchill Downs on anti-online casino stance

Some intense debates in the gambling industry are more well-worn than others.While the new kid on the block, the prediction market and the sports...

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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...