North America

A man runs through a brick wall, much like Ontario's iGaming market surpasses expectations.

Ontario: A Masterclass in Surpassing iGaming Expectations

In just three years, Ontario has emerged as one of the most tightly regulated and closely watched iGaming markets in the world, setting the...
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VGW-led sweeps group slams Louisiana and Connecticut bans

We've become accustomed to hearing from one coalition of sweepstakes and social gaming operators about legislation that targets the sweeps casino vertical. The other...
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CT House passes bill to change debit card & ad rules for gambling

A bill to change Connecticut's rules regarding online gambling payments and advertisements gained approval in the House.House Bill 5269 was passed with amendments by...
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Polymarket now prediction market partner of social media site X

Polymarket is teaming up with one of the world’s most popular social media platforms.The crypto-focused derivatives exchange announced on Friday a deal with X,...
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Kalshi celebrates ‘big victory’ as court denies Nevada lawsuit dismissal

Kalshi has scored what its CEO called "another big legal victory" as a federal court dismissed several Nevada parties' motion to dismiss the prediction...
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New York bill would require insurance firms to cover problem gambling

New York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at providing problem gambling prevention and treatment services to players.Addabbo filed...
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Free-market groups urge CFTC to continue allowing sports contracts

An assortment of trade groups has inserted itself into the discussion around prediction markets offering event contracts by writing to the Commodity Futures Trading...
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Crypto.com points to Kalshi verdicts in new Nevada lawsuit

Derivatives exchange Crypto.com has walked in Kalshi's footsteps by filing a lawsuit in federal court against Nevada's gaming regulator regarding sports contracts.The suit, which...
Rhode Island Senate votes to open door to online sportsbooks, as this woman is doing

Rhode Island Senate votes to open door to online sportsbooks

If Rhode Island senators get their way, the state's sports betting market will soon look very different.On Wednesday night, the full Senate passed an...
Jackpot sits as IWG launches a new offering in Georgia.

IWG brings multi-state eInstant progressive jackpot to Georgia

Instant Win Gaming (IWG) is bringing a new offering to lottery players in Georgia.On Thursday, IWG announced that it launched a multi-state eInstant progressive...

Event News

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Affiliate strategies and ad innovation at Canadian Gaming Summit

The Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 will explore the challenges and opportunities within a dynamic sector with a dedicated Affiliates & Advertising track.Held on Thursday,...

Canadian Gaming Summit’s Player Protection Symposium to feature former NHLer

As Canada’s market matures, player protection challenges are multiplying — from rising offshore activity to the ethical use of AI in responsible gambling. The Player...
SBC Summit Americas panel discusses sports betting technology.

SBC Summit Americas: How AI tech is shaping sports betting

SBC Summit Americas 2025 provided key stakeholders in gaming with the opportunity to network and discuss hot topics impacting the industry including advanced technology.The...
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Lotto.com CEO talks Texas lawsuit and misconceptions around couriers

Critics claim that lottery courier CEOs such as Lotto.com's Thomas Metzger lurk in the shadows, enable cheating and are a pox on the communities...