Arizona latest state to tell Kalshi to stop and get out
Arizona's gaming regulator has joined the state-by-state crusade against prediction markets by targeting Kalshi and others in response to the event contracts they offer...
Ohio State headlines list of latest NCGP agility grant recipients
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) continuesto invest in the development of initiatives to protect players from problem gambling.The NCPG announced that it...
Louisiana House approves trimmed-back sports betting tax raise
The Louisiana House of Representatives agrees with the idea of charging sportsbooks more tax, but thinks the initial suggestion was overzealous.The House approved a...
Maryland the latest state to up the sports betting tax rate post-launch
Online sports betting operators are dealing with a new tax rate in Maryland.Gov. Wes Moore signed into law the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act...
Minnesota sports betting effort falls short again despite consensus framework
Minnesota entered 2025 looking like one of the most likely bets as a potential new legal sports wagering state this year. But it won't...
Wager Games wins First Pitch final at SBC Summit Americas
Wager Games won the SBC First Pitch at SBC Summit Americas after competing against a group of startups aiming to win a prize package...
Hours after claiming to have a deal with xAI, Kalshi clarifies that it doesn’t
Does Kalshi have a partnership with Elon Musk's xAI or not? On Tuesday, the company said that it did. By the end of the...
UNLV International Gaming Institute debuts AI research hub
The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) is taking steps to understand the impact of machine learning and AI on America’s online gambling industry.The IGI...
New Ohio online casino bill would limit market, ban sweepstakes
Ohio already has an online casino bill in play in the Senate, and the House Finance Committee chair has now filed his own proposal,...
VGW teams up with other social gaming operators to form new advocacy group
Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) is teaming up with a group of social gaming operators to help establish the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA).Former Congressman...
Event News
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...