North America

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California court rejects Underdog’s request for TRO in DFS case

A California court has rejected fantasy and sports betting operator Underdog Sports' attempts to prevent Attorney General Rob Bonta from issuing his reportedly forthcoming...
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VSiN launches sports betting radio station in North Carolina

VSiN is partnering with a radio station to deliver content dedicated to sports betting.The Las Vegas-based sports betting network is partnering with WZGV-AM, a...
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PrizePicks switches to peer-to-peer play in California amid DFS furor

Leading daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks has switched up the games it offers in California as the state's Attorney General Rob Bonta reportedly prepares...
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One Big Beautiful Bill could hurt pockets of professional gamblers

A version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) could heavily impact gamblers' wallets.The Senate version of President Donald Trump's tax and spending...
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Super Group homes in on online casino opportunity in US

The U.S. is not Super Group's primary focus, but that doesn't mean America isn't still the land of opportunity for the multi-brand gambling operator.The...
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Industry leaders hit out at New Jersey’s beard betting change

Beyond the headline of the New Jersey bill that bans online sweepstakes casinos, a newly added measure has drawn the ire of some in...
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A big fat Greek acquisition: Bally’s selling interactive biz to Intralot

Less than four years after acquiring European online gaming giant Gamesys in a $2.7 billion deal, Bally's is selling its interactive divison to someone...
A truck takes off a load of goods as IGT offloads its digital and gaming business.

IGT offloads gaming & digital segment in all-cash $4B transaction

IGT offloaded its gaming and digital segment through a taxable spin-off to shareholders in a deal valuing the business at approximately $4 billion.The London-based...
Maryland's gaming regulator wants to reduce the amount of free bets sportsbooks can offer with a free sign.

Maryland regulator proposes reduction of promotional free bets

Maryland is considering a change to its promotional credit deduction rules for gaming.The Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency is proposing an adjustment...
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ClubWPT Gold and WSOP honor paydays but not the bracelet

The controversy surrounding the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Millionaire Maker event is largely complete, as both the WSOP and sweepstakes operator ClubWPT Gold...

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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....
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...