North America

Texas Lottery Courier Services Lawful Unlawful

Lottery ticket couriers no longer considered legal by TX regulator

Last week, Texas Lottery commissioner Clark Smith resigned amid courier scrutiny.
Car gear shift in reverse much liek Maryland Senator wants to roll back sports betting

Maryland latest state with lawmaker seeking sportsbook repeal

A lawmaker in a second state with legalized online sports betting is looking to roll back that decision.Sen. Joanne Benson has filed SB 1033,...
Missouri Sports Betting Rules Rejection

Emergency rules rejection delays launch of Missouri sports betting

Missouri has a constitutional requirement to launch wagering no later than Dec. 1.
Fresno State College Basketball Scheme NCAA

Report: Fresno State basketball players allegedly bet on team

NCAA gambling rules ban wagering by all players, coaches, and team officials on events sponsored by the organization.
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AGA asks CFTC for seat at sports contracts roundtable

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has written to the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to request that it be given a seat at a...

Michael Bauer, Greentube: ‘Canada works really well for us’

The many states and provinces of North America are a lucrative gold mine but also a regulatory maze for gambling companies to navigate, whether...
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4 Nations sets records for hockey betting on several sportsbooks

The 4 Nations Face-Off tournament was big betting business, with several major sportsbooks smashing their all-time records for hockey wagering.The tournament pitted the U.S.,...
FairPlay Sports Media New Business Arm

FairPlay Sports Media’s new tech business arm to house AI services

In October 2024, FairPlay launched its U.S.-first subscription service oddschecker+.
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bet365 continues US journey with Tennessee license

British sportsbook bet365 continues to expand its U.S. operations and has been approved for a license to operate in Tennessee.The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council...
Iowa Bill Criminalize Proxy Betting Account Sharing

Lawmakers in Iowa file bill to criminalize proxy betting

On Wednesday, the Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee approved the measure.

Event News

SBC

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...
illegal gaming

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...
PrizePicks

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....