ClubWPT Gold sweepstakes promo at center of WSOP bracelet controversy
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas may be the center of the poker world every summer but it is a promotion...
A reported California AG opinion could torpedo the DFS industry
After a decade of waiting, the California Attorney General's office is apparently going to be issuing its opinion on the legality of fantasy sports.According...
Could proposed California ban be knockout blow for sweeps?
There was never any chance that this week's episode of The New Normal podcast, hosted by Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Conference Chair Victor Rocha...
More than 3,000 gathered in Toronto for Canadian Gaming Summit
The 2025 Canadian Gaming Summit concluded last week, breaking attendance records and setting the stage for the event’s evolution into SBC Summit Canada.In what...
Funding round lifts prediction market Kalshi to $2B valuation
Kalshi is reaching new heights after a fresh injection of capital.The New York-based prediction market reportedly announced on Wednesday the closing of a $185...
AGA debuts online consumer hub to promote responsible gaming
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is allocating resources to create a new online resource to promote responsible gaming.The AGA launched its Play Smart Consumer...
Social gaming company acquires Publishers Clearing House for $7M
Online social gaming company ARB Interactive acquired Publishers Clearing House (PCH) in an auction after the direct-to-consumer promotions company filed for bankruptcy.ARB Interactive, the...
Arizona Lottery can now withhold prizes won in bulk ticket purchases
The Arizona Lottery has limited how many Fast Play tickets an individual or group can buy, a move it says is designed to "preserve...
Legislation to open Rhode Island sports betting fails to progress
Rhode Island is no longer considering an expansion of its online sports betting market this year.Senate Bill 748 failed to progress in the state’s...
High 5 Casino partners with Xpoint amid rocky sweeps landscape
A new partnership between social casino operator High 5 Casino and geolocation firm Xpoint illustrates how the U.S. online gambling industry is shifting.Xpoint...
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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...
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...
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 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...