Budget gap in Maryland may lead to doubling sports betting tax rate
Last month, Maryland operators combined for $6.5 million in sports wagering tax.
ALT Sports Data deal to provide betting markets for X Games
X Games has reported a 113% increase in streaming audiences in the past 12 months.
Gentoo Media to integrate Metabet data into flagship sites
Gentoo Media has partnered with Metabet to integrate the company's sports betting widgets into two of its flagship websites, World Sports Network (WSN) and...
GeoComply data highlights sports betting demand in closed states
New data from geofencing specialists GeoComply has illustrated just how much people in states that don't offer regulated online sports betting are trying to...
Nearly a dozen operators receive C&D letters from MD regulators
Maryland Lottery and Gaming has received responses from six illegal operators.
Delaware lost money on sports betting in December
Delaware's sports betting market continues to grow month by month in terms of wagers placed, but December's action came at a cost to the...
CFTC asks Crypto.com to suspend sports contracts amid review
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is probing Crypto.com's contracts related to the Super Bowl and other sports events to assess their legality.The CFTC...
Indiana lawmaker intros bill to legalize online casinos and online lottery
After taking a break from gaming legislation in 2024, the Indiana legislature will once again consider a gambling expansion bill.There was a moratorium last...
House members introduce new online casino bill in Wyoming
Lawmakers have provided revenue projections for iGaming in the measure.
MI regulator sued by Churchill Downs over TwinSpires suspension
In December 2024, the Michigan Gaming Control Board sent a cease and desist letter to TwinSpires.
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....