AGA: commercial gaming revenue in US reached record $72B in 2024
In 2024, sports betting revenue reached $13.7 billion, up from $10.9 billion.
Former TX Lotto head named in class action suit over lottery fraud
The couriers involved in the alleged scheme include Jackpocket and Lotto.com.
Titus and Reschenthaler again try to scrub sports betting excise tax
U.S. Reps. Dina Titus and Guy Reschenthaler are again trying to get lawmakers to wipe out the 0.25% federal excise tax on sports betting...
Amelco propels sports betting platform with Xtremepush integration
AI-powered CRM and loyalty marketing provider Xtremepush has signed a deal to integrate its real-time customer engagement platform into Amelco’s modular sport betting solution.Xtremepush's...
Coalition for Fantasy Sports adds Splash Sports as fifth member
The Coalition for Fantasy Sports (CFS) announced on Tuesday that it has welcomed Splash Sports as its fifth member.Splash Sports offers a variety of...
PlayStar forms advisory board as it reaches for new heights
New Jersey-focused online casino PlayStar has formed a new advisory board that it says will support its efforts to grow both in the Garden...
Light & Wonder taps into charitable gambling with $1B deal
Grover Gaming has raised more than $200 million for charitable organizations.
Sweepstakes giant VGW raises minimum age requirement to 21
On April 17, players under 21 will no longer have access to sweepstakes or prizes.
Vermont lawmakers want to scrap online sports betting
A trio of Vermont lawmakers want the state to abandon sports betting just over a year after legal sports wagering launched in the state.Rep....
Illinois regulators target 11 sportsbooks and fantasy sites
Illinois launched a wave of enforcement action against nearly a dozen gaming operators in the space of a week as it looks to crack...
Event News
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...
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....