North America

A pile of American coins as Fanatics plans to add a transaction fee to online wagers in Illinois.

Fanatics joins sportsbooks adding transaction fee to bets in Illinois

Fanatics is the last online operator responding to gaming tax changes in Illinois.According to a report from Sports Business Journal, the sports betting and...
Hands locking a lock

PrizePicks locks in agreement with former head of social over trade secrets

The case of Judah Huffman's switch from PrizePicks to DraftKings will not include a prolonged legal process like the case between Fanatics VIP head...
An auction is taking place as the owner of VGW submits his final bid for full ownership of the company.

VGW owner holds steady on bid to acquire full ownership of sweeps giant

VGW owner Laurence Escalante will not increase his bid to acquire full ownership of the sweepstakes casino giant that could be valued at approximately...
Cleaning crew with brooms

New Jersey lawmakers swiftly approve sweeps ban over WPT opposition

In a matter of minutes, the New Jersey legislature acted swiftly and decisively to pass legislation prohibiting sweepstakes gaming in the state. There was...
A construction worker stands as DraftKings launches its new budget builder responsible gaming tool.

New responsible gaming tool launched across DraftKings platforms

DraftKings is providing account holders with a new responsible gaming product.The Boston-based operator announced on Monday the launch of My Budget Builder, a tool...
World Series of Poker logo as the organization partners with EDGE Boost.

WSOP teams up with RG-focused financial platform EDGE Boost

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is collaborating with an emerging financial platform.EDGE Boost, a responsible gaming-focused solution delivered by EDGE Markets, announced a...
NBA logo as a league player is being investigated for alleged gambling.

Report: NBA free agent Malik Beasley under investigation for insider gambling

Another NBA player found themselves embroiled in controversy related to online gambling.According to an ESPN report, NBA free agent Mailk Beasley is being investigated...
Two Indian pennies

Tribes will get their two cents in Maryland Kalshi case

A Maryland District Court judge will include the amicus brief filed by a consortium of tribes, over the objections of plaintiff Kalshi.The event contract...
Scenic view of Phoenix, Arizona

Arizona sends new wave of cease-and-desist orders to operators

Arizona’s gaming regulator has targeted the likes of Stake.us and High 5 Casino in its latest round of cease-and-desist orders.The Arizona Department of Gaming...
A stop sign is being held as BetOnline receives a cease and desist letter.

MA attorney general sends cease and desist order to BetOnline

BetOnline received its fourth cease and desist letter in less than three months as unlicensed and offshore operators continue to face scrutiny across America.Massachusetts...

Event News

SBC Summit Europe

SBC, VNLOK partner to strengthen licensed operator participation at SBC Summit Europe

SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership...
SBC Summit 2026 ribbon-cutting

SBC Summit 2026 ends record week with 40,000 attendees as event commits to Lisbon...

SBC Summit's record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups.Operator numbers...
SBC Summit Europe Amsterdam announcement

SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus

SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...
SBC Summit Lisbon

SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030

SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the...