Senate dismisses MA sports betting tax increase proposal
A Senate budget plans projects tax revenue in Massachusetts to reach $41.5 billion in FY2025.
Associated Press secures odds provider deal with BetMGM
FanDuel previously served as the AP's exclusive odds provider.
Massachusetts fines Fanatics $10K for allowing bet on college game
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined Fanatics Sportsbook $10,000 for taking a wager on an in-state college football game.The commission's Investigations and Enforcement...
Lawmaker aims to raise sports betting tax rate in Massachusetts
Online sports betting operators in Massachusetts are currently taxed at a 20% rate on gaming revenue.
DraftKings completes $750M acquisition of Jackpocket
DraftKings has completed its $750 million acquisition of lottery courier Jackpocket.The operator first announced the proposed acquisition in February and will pay the total...
FanDuel finishes as Pennsylvania’s top sportsbook in April
Pennsylvania is home to 12 online sportsbooks that partner with casinos.
Simplebet’s wagers, handle double during early MLB season
In-play betting provider Simplebet has reported that both its betting volume and total handle have more than doubled since the start of the MLB...
Nelson Mullins becomes first law firm to join NCPG
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough has become the first law firm to join the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).The firm has a Gaming...
Sportsbooks skip MA regulatory discussion over limiting bettors
Operators surprised disappointed and, in their own words, even angered the five commissioners of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) when they bowed out of...
Sports Betting Alliance contests proposed Illinois tax rate hike
Active gaming law in Illinois provides a 15% tax rate for licensed operators.
Event News
Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins to open SBC Summit 2026
Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of...
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...