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SBC Webinars: Safeguarding and streamlining compliance for operators

The gambling industry is facing mounting challenges, from tightening regulations to a surge in identity fraud. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. EST,...
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MGM Resorts fundamentally opposes sports event contracts, says CEO

While other major sportbooks either keep their options open or move full-throttle into offering event contracts, BetMGM has taken a backseat approach so far,...
Lottery balls as SEGG Media secures deals for Lottery.com

Lottery.com seeking affiliate partnerships with three state lotteries

SEGG Media is reestablishing its online lottery business Lottery.com in the U.S.The sports and gaming conglomerate announced plans to reintroduce the platform following a...
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Playtech stops supplying to sweepstakes operators in California

As sweepstakes gambling in California continues to be a controversial topic in the legislature and the courts, another major supplier has decided that enough...
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CFTC and SEC to discuss prediction markets at September roundtable

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold a joint roundtable this month, with event contracts on...
MSC Cruises as the company launches retail sports betting powered by Playtech.

Playtech powers retail sports betting operations for MSC Cruises

Playtech bolstered its retail sports betting operations with a cruise ship deal.The British software and services supplier announced on Friday the launch of retail...
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RLX Gaming inks deal to deliver online casino content to Hard Rock Bet

RLX Gaming is expanding its reach in New Jersey through a new content deal.The Malta-based online casino content aggregator announced on Thursday a partnership...
LA Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston being carted off injured during an NFL preseason football game against the LA Rams at SoFi Stadium, Aug. 16, 2025.

FanDuel and ESPN Bet latest sportsbooks to add NFL injury refund measures

Two more U.S. sportsbooks have hopped on the bandwagon and introduced measures designed to allow NFL bettors to protect their bets in the event...
Circa Sports CEO Derek Stevens, who shared his opinion on prediction markets.

Circa Sports CEO and ex-CFTC commissioner weigh in on prediction markets

Key stakeholders are responding to recent changes in the prediction market industry as companies expand and diversify their offerings as a new NFL season...
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California Senate amends proposed sweepstakes ban again to clarify intentions

The California bill tackling online sweepstakes gambling has been amended for the second time in the Senate since it was completely overhauled to become...

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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...
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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...
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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...