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PENN CEO says ESPN Bet will be major part of new streaming service

PENN Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden confirmed that ESPN Bet will be front and center when ESPN debuts its new direct-to-consumer streaming service later this...
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Nasdaq to no longer trade Light & Wonder shares as casino giant delists

Light & Wonder is undergoing a major strategy shift to drive value for shareholders.The Las Vegas-based cross-platform games provider announced plans to delist from...
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West Virginia AG unsure if against-the-house DFS games runs afoul of state law

The California Attorney General's office offered a very strong take on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state, but the same...
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DraftKings CEO says company is ‘evaluating’ prediction market launch

While other operators say they plan to wait and see, DraftKings is keeping active tabs on the prediction market industry as the CFTC prepares...
Defy the Odds Co-Founder Sue Schneider

Schneider: You have to keep the competition close

Sports Betting Hall of Famer Sue Schneider is back with more monthly insights from the world of startups. This time she delivers some tough...
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Senators pushing for funding for military gambling addiction research

A group of U.S. Senators have advanced a proposal that would provide the first federal funding to support research into gambling addictions within the...
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Major gaming trade groups call for resolution to protect 1-800-GAMBLER

When it comes to the national gambling hotline 1-800-GAMBLER, stakeholders extend beyond just the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Council on...
ESPN mic as the media brand sells a 10% minority stake to the NFL.

NFL selling major media assets to ESPN for 10% stake

The NFL has reached a deal to acquire a minority stake in a sports media conglomerate that is attempting to scale as a co-owner...
Vector regulator webinar hosted by SBC

Webinar set to tackle how to meet regulatory compliance standards

With enforcement strategies evolving and regulatory scrutiny intensifying, staying ahead of compliance expectations is more critical than ever. SBC Webinar's latest offering alongside Vector...
A warning sign stands as a South Dakota regulator warns the public about fake online casinos.

Regulator in SD warns public about unlicensed online casinos

The South Dakota Commission on Gaming is the latest regulatory body to warn the public about the prevalence of unauthorized online casinos.The commission has...

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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...