North America

A ranch road in Colusa County, California, where the Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation of the Cortina Rancheria is based

VGW enlists California tribal partner as anti-sweeps bill progresses

It is no coincidence the first tribal opposition to AB 831, the bill to criminalize sweepstakes gaming in California, cropped up just hours before...
PENN Entertainment's Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia

PENN hopes Hollywood Casino launch in WV will fuel cross-sell

PENN Entertainment has launched its standalone Hollywood Casino app in West Virginia, and company leaders hope it will result in the kind of gains...
Enter to win sign as Jackpocket launches a sweepstakes contest.

Jackpocket offers lottery credits with launch of sweepstakes contest

Jackpocket is rewarding customers with the launch of a weekslong sweepstakes contest.The online lottery courier announced on Monday a two-week sweepstakes contest, the Jackpocket...
A MLS player as FanDuel lands a market access deal with a team in Missouri.

FanDuel scores deal with MLS club for tethered license in Missouri

FanDuel is securing a market access deal in Missouri with an MLS club after failing to be awarded one of the two untethered sports...
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt runs past LA Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley during an NFL game

Kalshi self-certifies player props and points spreads ahead of football season

For now, Kalshi remains clear to offer sports events contracts to its customers across the U.S. With a new football season approaching fast, the...
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks with the state imposing a ban on sweepstakes gaming.

Murphy makes New Jersey sweepstakes ban official

New Jersey is officially the latest U.S. state to ban the operation of sweepstakes gaming.Gov. Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill 5447 on Monday, placing...
A person's hand holding an American $10 bill

Circa Sports implements $10 minimum bet in Illinois after tax change

As Circa Sports begins planning in earnest for life in Missouri this winter, it has become the latest sportsbook to alter its policies in...
A sign marking the Arizona state line

Arizona regulator tells Fliff and others to get out of the state

Days after Arizona's gambling regulator launched its first-ever statewide public campaign decrying illegal gambling, it is looking to force several unauthorized operators out of...
Las Vegas sign as Gambling.com secures a deal to acquire Spotlight.Vegas

Gambling.com Group set to take over Las Vegas ticketing platform

Gambling.com Group is continuing its acquisition spree with the pending purchase of an asset that provides entertainment booking in America’s most storied gaming market.The...
A Circa Resort and Casino sign in Las Vegas

Missouri chooses Circa Sports over FanDuel for direct online betting license

Most people watching developments in Missouri would likely have expected FanDuel and DraftKings to be awarded the state's two untethered sports betting licenses. They...

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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....
SBC Summit First Pitch

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...
SBC Summit The Script

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...