North America

A person handles a calculator as Ohio's latest budget doesn't include a sports betting tax increase.

Ohio’s new budget plan excludes tax rate increase for sportsbooks

Ohio is no longer considering doubling its tax rate on revenue generated by sportsbooks.Lawmakers in the Buckeye State reached an agreement on a state...
Woman handles eye glasses as PlayAIO shares visibility data on online casino games.

PlayAIO provides monthly insights of most visible online casino games

The failure or success of online casino games can be determined by how operators and suppliers promote and deliver their products to players across...
People hold hands as BetConstruct debuts a new ecosystem for affiliates in gaming.

BetConstruct to launch full-scale ecosystem for gaming affiliates

BetConstruct is aiming to improve how online casino operators and affiliates collaborate.The Armenian gaming solutions provider announced the launch of Affigates, an affiliate ecosystem...
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NCAA to vote on letting athletes bet on pro sports despite concerns

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is proposing to let its college athletes, as well as coaches and staff, bet on professional sports in...
Chunk of fool's gold

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...
California AG Rob Bonta

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...
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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...
Podium at 2025 Canadian Gaming Summit

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...
Woman lifts weight as Kalshi's valuation grows to $2 billion.

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...
A car hub cap as the AGA launches a responsible gaming consumer hub.

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...

Event News

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...