North America

Arena

PrizePicks to launch Arena product in New Hampshire

After a rough stretch where the company had to pull out or revise operations in several states, PrizePicks is announcing an expansion into a...
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Federal lawmakers once again introduce repeal of federal excise tax on betting

Once again lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers are attempting to repeal the 0.25% federal betting excise tax on...

Belichick and Underdog Fantasy teaming up for video content deal

Players generate plenty of interest during free agency but it was a coach making headlines today as former New England Patriots Head Coach Bill...
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Caesars to roll out Horseshoe online casino brand in Michigan this fall

During this week's earnings call reporting Q2 earnings, President of Caesars Sports and Online Eric Hession confirmed that the anticipated new online brand for...
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WynnBet stops taking bets in New York

WynnBet has officially stopped taking bets in New York as of July 30.After two-and-a-half years operating in the Empire State, WynnBet has updated its...
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IGT reports flat quarterly revenue amid looming Apollo Funds sale

Last week, Apollo Global Management agreed to acquire IGT’s Gaming & Digital business and Everi.
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Bally’s joins IBIA to highlight commitment to integrity

Bally’s Corporation has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) as it looks to build upon its commitment to integrity and player protection.IBIA is...
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DraftKings shutters NFT Marketplace amid class action suit

Three years after launching, DraftKings has announced it is shuttering its NFT Marketplace effective immediately.DraftKings launched the venture in 2021 on the Polygon-powered solution...
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Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corp. names Speckert COO

The newly formed Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRGC) has named Susan Speckert as chief operating officer.The KHRGC was created through 2024 Senate...
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Massachusetts legalizes online lottery, late 2025 launch expected

Online lottery is finally a reality in Massachusetts after Gov. Maura Healey signed the 2025 budget into law on Monday, including a provision to...

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...
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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...
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....