Louisiana considers sports betting tax hike to benefit college athletics
Lawmakers in Louisiana are considering a piece of legislation that aims to double the state’s tax rate on sports betting after a bill in...
Hawaii sports betting effort dries up for 2025
The effort to bring legalized sports betting to Hawaii fell short this week.House Bill 1308 failed to progress in a conference committee, ending Rep....
SBC Summit Americas expands to include Payment Expert Summit
SBC Summit Americas is turning the spotlight on payments with the addition of the Payment Expert Summit, a dedicated forum empowering U.S. and LATAM...
Michigan governor appoints new gaming regulator chair
Jim Ananich will be the new chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), subject to approval from the state Senate.MGCB Executive Director Henry...
Entain names David permanent CEO, looks to soup up BetMGM sportsbook
Entain has named interim CEO Stella David to the role on a permanent basis to replace Gavin Isaacs, who stepped down in February.David was...
Caesars’ WSOP first operator to pool poker players in 4 states
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is now pooling Pennsylvania poker players with players in three other states on the state's first day as...
BetOnline hit with cease and desist order by Michigan regulator
BetOnline.ag and SportsBetting.ag have been issued cease and desist orders from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) for conducting illegal gambling in the state.The...
Hard Rock Bet becomes first NJ operator to offer live trivia
Hard Rock Bet is providing its online casino players with an exclusive live trivia offering through its partnership with a British gambling software company.Hard...
New Jersey grants Kalshi second sport contract injunction
A second court has ruled in favor of Kalshi when it comes to the push to keep offering sports event contracts online. A New...
Canceled roundtable, court responses latest in sports event contract saga
For the past couple of months, virtually every update regarding the legality of sports-related event contract suggested that an April 30 roundtable hosted by...
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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...