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Texas Lottery agrees to pay winner her multi-million dollar jackpot, resolving suit

The Texas Lottery may still have 99 problems but a woman suing them for her jackpot isn't one, at least anymore.Kristen Moriarty sued the...
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Kalshi denied rapid ruling to keep contracts online in Maryland

Kalshi lost its request for a temporary restraining order to keep it online in Maryland, but the event contract company also asked the court...
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MD regulators score first event contract victory against Kalshi

While Nevada and New Jersey courts were quick to grant Kalshi a preliminary injunction to keep the designated contract market (DCM) online in those...
A track runner with an injury as DraftKings debuts a early injury program.

DraftKings to award credits for bets impacted by early sports injuries

DraftKings is launching a new program designed to reward customers when early injuries or events occur during a sports event.The Boston-based sports betting and...
Progressive Field, the home stadium of Ohio's Cleveland Guardians

Ohio Gov. DeWine calls for prop ban in wake of Guardians scandal

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says that Major League Baseball's (MLB) sports betting-related investigation into multiple Cleveland Guardians players is more evidence that it is...
An approval stamp as VGW shareholders approve a buyout to the company's founder.

Escalante’s bid for full ownership of VGW approved by shareholders

The deal for VGW owner Laurence Escalante to acquire full ownership of the sweepstakes casino giant was approved on Friday by the company’s shareholders.VGW...
A conflict of office folks as Brian Quintenz seeks the role as CFTC Chair despite potential conflicts of interest.

Quintenz requests confidential CFTC info as Kalshi board member

President Donald Trump’s nominee for chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reportedly making requests that pose conflicts of interest.According to a...
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation casino in California

Tribal gaming hits new revenue record with $2 billion increase

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) reported on July 31 that tribal casinos made just short of $44 billion in gross gaming revenues in...
Robinhood CEO Vlad tenev

Sports ‘a large percentage’ of Robinhood’s $1B Q2 prediction markets trading

Executives from stocks and trading platform Robinhood said on Wednesday that sports contracts made up a significant proportion of the company's approximately $1 billion...
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Rush Street raises minimum bet on BetRivers in Illinois after tax change

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) had not publicly announced a response to the new per-wager tax rate implemented by Illinois on licensed online sports betting...

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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...