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Bally Bet secures retail wagering deal in Mississippi with PropSwap

Bally Bet has secured a deal with a secondary sports betting market to bolster retail operations at two brick-and-mortar casinos in Mississippi.Bally Bet announced...
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Mississippi Senate wants revisions on sweepstakes and betting bill

The Mississippi Senate said no on Thursday to the idea of adopting a bill to ban sweepstakes and legalize online sports betting in its...
New York sunset of sweepstake casinos?

Is this the end of sweepstakes gaming in New York?

Recent communication from sweepstakes sites to New York customers and a new statement from the Social and Promotional Gaming Association (SPGA) indicate that the...
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OpenBet: How safer gambling tools can help U.S. regulations evolve

Dr. Michael Auer, managing director at OpenBet’s Neccton, highlights how a lack of standardized regulations in U.S. betting and gaming could be addressed through...
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Alberta establishes regulatory framework for commercial gambling

Alberta has introduced its regulatory framework for regulated and licensed gaming. Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally has introduced Bill 48,...
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From regulation to innovation: What North America can expect at SBC Summit Americas

With the debut of SBC Summit Americas, SBC is merging into a single, unified event, delivering a broader pan-American outlook.While the event brings together...
Sports Illustrated Prediction Markets

Report: Sports Illustrated scores deal to launch event contracts venture

Sports Illustrated has secured a deal to enter the emerging prediction markets business. According to a Bloomberg report, the storied sports media brand is partnering...
BetMGM Canada Penalty AGCO Ontario

BetMGM fined $110K by AGCO for improper marketing practices

BetMGM Canada is being penalized for violating internet gaming rules in Ontario. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued BetMGM Canada an...
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New capital funding values Underdog at more than $1.2B

Underdog has announced a new Series C funding round led by Spark Capital that lifts the company's pre-money valuation to more than $1.2 billion.The...
SBC Media Promotions

SBC Media announces new leadership structure

SBC has announced a series of promotions in its media division, facilitating a new structure that will allow SBC Media to enhance its coverage...

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Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open

Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to...
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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...
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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

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....