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Florida bills aim to crack down on gambling ads, insider betting

More Florida lawmakers have filed bills designed to make the state take a tougher stance on gambling advertising, redefine slot machines and crack down...
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BetBlocker establishes US division to expand market presence

BetBlocker is bringing its free-to-use responsible gambling tool to new U.S. markets.The European responsible gaming organization has announced the establishment of a U.S. division...
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Optimove buys gamification solution provider Adact

Marketing firm Optimove has acquired gamification marketing solutions provider Adact in a deal it says will bolster its AI-orchestrated experiences for customers.Adact's platform enables...
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Fresno State athletes reportedly entered own DFS contests

Two men’s college basketball players who are under investigation by the NCAA for alleged gambling violations reportedly played in daily fantasy contests involving the...
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BetMGM expands responsible gambling referrals nationwide

MGM Resorts International and BetMGM have expanded their responsible gambling initiatives with an emphasis on providing critical resources, advancing research efforts, and strengthening supports...
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Class action accuses Underdog of operating illegal sportsbook

Underdog is facing a class action lawsuit in New York over allegations of operating an illegal online sports betting platform.Three plaintiffs have filed a...
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Florida bills would toughen up illegal gambling definitions

Ahead of the start of Florida's legislative session, a pair of bills are looking to enforce stricter punishments for illegal gambling in the Sunshine...
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ALT Sports Data strikes deal with Formula 1 to support betting

The Formula 1 season gets underway on March 14 for the Australian Grand Prix.
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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt still thinks his sports betting idea is best

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt doubled down this week on his stance on launching commercial sports betting, promising to veto any tribal exclusivity.Stitt has been...
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Relax Gaming stretches US operations with DraftKings deal

DraftKings has added another prominent online casino supplier's content to its portfolio across multiple key iGaming markets.Relax Gaming's titles are now live on DraftKings'...

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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...
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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....