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Arizona Department Gaming Sports Betting April

Fanatics makes April debut in Arizona as state reports $656M handle

April marked the first month for Fanatics Sportsbook in the Grand Canyon State.
MLB Umpire Gambling Violation

Gambling violation by MLB umpire leads to league discipline

In 2022, Pat Hoberg called a perfect game during Game 2 of the World Series.
MLS places midfielder Felipe Hernandez on leave for gambling violation

MLS places midfielder Felipe Hernandez on leave for suspected gambling violation

Major League Soccer (MLS) has placed Sporting Kansas City midfielder Felipe Hernandez on administrative leave amid suspicions that he may have violated the league’s...
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Washington court rules High 5 Games social casino is illegal

After a protracted legal case, two mobile apps offered by High 5 Games have been ruled illegal in Washington.Western Washington District Court Judge Tiffany...
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Leadstar Media delves into Canadian legislative updates

Leadstar Media’s North American team lead Patrick Corkery sits down with SBC Americas to discuss the state of the Canadian gaming industry. After the...
Evolution's Nolimit City brand takes first steps into 6 states

Evolution’s Nolimit City brand takes first steps into 6 states

Gaming provider Evolution has introduced slot games from its Nolimit City studio in a simultaneous launch across its six U.S. states.The titles will be...
BIGPLAY Bernie Kosar Tipico NFL

NFL gambling violation sparks lawsuit from former Browns QB Bernie Kosar

Podcasting company BIGPLAY has a portfolio of partners that includes Tipico Sportsbook.
DC Lottery leader Frank Suarez resigns to join Connecticut Lottery

DC Lottery leader Frank Suarez resigns to join Connecticut Lottery

Frank Suarez, the executive director of the D.C. Lottery, has resigned to become the president and CEO of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC).Suarez will...
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Antar takes BetMGM case to Court of Appeals

Sam A Antar continues to fight his legal fight against online gambling operator BetMGM. After a New Jersey District Court judge tossed the case...
PrizePicks links up with Kindbridge on problem gambling

PrizePicks links up with Kindbridge to provide free problem gambling help

Daily fantasy sports giant PrizePicks has partnered with Kindbridge Behavioral Health to help prevent problem gambling on its platforms.Kindbridge, a mental health service provider...

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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....