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Minneapolis, Minnesota

Polymarket joins Kalshi in suing Minnesota over prediction market ban

Polymarket is the latest organization to challenge Minnesota's ban on prediction markets in federal court.The prediction market platform sued Minnesota in the U.S. District...
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Hires and Higher-Ups: Allwyn, Mohegan, GCI and more

North America’s commercial gaming industry experienced a shakeup this week with the appointment of former Virginia Lottery Executive Director Khalid Reede Jones as Allwyn’s...
George Santos, who allegedly made illicit trades using Kalshi.

DOJ investigating George Santos for suspicious Kalshi trades: report

Insider trading concerns involving prediction markets continue to stir as former Congressman George Santos is reportedly under investigation for suspicious trades.According to an NPR...
A person looking at statements as NY advances a consumer protection gambling bill.

New York betting statement bill reaches last stop before governor

The legislative effort to require sportsbooks in New York to provide players with monthly betting account statements has reached its last step before a...
Allwyn North America CEO Khalid Reede Jones

Ex-Virginia Lottery executive director named Allwyn North America CEO

The Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery is leaving the state lottery to join Allwyn as the company's new Chief Executive Officer of North...
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SBC Summit Americas returns June 9-11 with new ways to network

SBC Summit Americas returns next week with the launch of SBC Connections, an all-new SBC networking program designed to transform how attendees meet, connect,...
Person on cellphone as Colorado bans sportsbooks from sending push notifications.

Colorado becomes first state to ban push notifications for sportsbooks

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed an expansive sports betting bill that implements new responsible gaming standards and procedures for operators and bettors in...
Dina Titus as she wants a House committee to consider her FAIR BET Act.

Congresswoman urges investigation of CFTC prediction market moves

Rep. Dina Titus wants U.S. Inspector General Christopher Skinner to put the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) under the microscope regarding its regulatory position...
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Illinois budget includes sports prediction markets per-wager tax

The finalized version of the Illinois budget for the fiscal year 2027 includes an attempt to tax sports prediction markets on a per-trade basis,...
Polymarket as the company faces a legal dispute in Nevada.

Nevada regulators secure temporary shutdown order against Polymarket

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) on Monday heralded its latest court win against a prediction market platform after receiving a favorable ruling from...

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SBC Hall of Fame Class of 2026

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named among SBC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026

SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the SBC Hall of Fame class of 2026.The ceremony...
SBC Summit Compliance Tech

Staying ahead of the threat: SBC Summit unveils Compliance Tech Track for 2026

SBC Summit will examine the technologies helping operators detect threats, combat fraud, and strengthen compliance through its dedicated Compliance Tech conference track.Taking place on Thursday, Oct....
SBC Summit First Pitch

SBC Summit reveals 5 First Pitch finalists to showcase next-gen gaming tech

SBC has revealed the five startups that will compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year’s shortlist...
SBC Summit The Script

The Script to headline SBC Summit 2026 opening night

SBC Summit 2026’s evening program will open with a headline performance from multi-platinum-selling band The Script, marking one of the largest artist bookings in...