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PureWager partners with SCCG Management with eyes on expansion

Global gaming provider PureWager Group has entered into a strategic partnership with advisory and investment firm SCCG Management with a view to accelerating its...
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith

GOP Ways and Means Chair says House working to fix gambling tax deduction

At a field hearing discussing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in Las Vegas on Friday, the chair of the House Ways and...
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Red Sox’s Giolito says MLB’s Manfred ‘taken aback’ by betting-related abuse

Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito said this week he spoke to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred directly about sports betting-related athlete abuse and voiced...
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Kalshi brief says gaming industry cherry-picking legal language

The latest legal brief filed by Kalshi continues to highlight that the heart of the case on who has say over sports event contracts...
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Do UK sportsbooks limit bettor four times more often than US books do?

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) published a report on wagering limits by sports betting operators, providing an outlook of how the market compares to...
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Boyd Gaming plays down M&A talk after selling FanDuel stake

Boyd Gaming leaders waved away talk this week that they could be set for a significant acquisition, insisting that their sale of their remaining...
The new Circa Sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs

Circa Sports debuts Kentucky’s largest sportsbook at The Mint

Circa Sports debuted Kentucky's largest sportsbook with a soft opening this week at The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs.Already active with mobile betting...
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Two months after walking back xAI deal, Kalshi announces it again

Kalshi and xAI have been a will-they-won't-they love story for the last two months. It appears that, yes, they will.Two months ago, the prediction...
A Puerto Rico flag as PrizePicks secures licenses in the territory and Maine.

PrizePicks to become first DFS operator to launch in Puerto Rico

PrizePicks secured a pair of gaming licenses in two new markets providing the daily fantasy operator with access to a new state in New...
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WLA takes official stance on bulk tickets and couriers

The World Lottery Association (WLA) has published a policy paper recommending the stringent regulation of lottery couriers and a ban on bulk buying tickets.Digital...

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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...