North America

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New York adopts DFS regs that prohibit prop-bet style fantasy games

Despite a push from operators like PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) voted to adopt interactive fantasy sports (IFS)...
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Odds On Compliance and US Integrity confirm merger to “redefine” compliance

Odds On Compliance and US Integrity have agreed a merger transaction to create a single company that will be the “first global compliance and...
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Gaming CEOs still optimistic about the industry’s near-term growth

The news may be peppered with stories about a spending slowdown and continued inflation when it comes to the economy, but gambling industry CEOs...
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Bally’s hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony at Medinah Temple property

Bally’s new temporary casino at Medinah Temple may have been open for around three weeks, but the corporation has belatedly celebrated the opening with...
Kansas

Kansas sports betting generates $7m for state in first year

Sports betting in Kansas has generated $7m in revenue for the state in taxes from the first 12 months of operations, data from the...
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Novig set for full launch with Colorado license

Novig has obtained an online sports betting license from the Colorado Division of Gaming, paving the way for the debut of its new platform.The...
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Fanatics cleared to assume PointsBet’s license in NY

During a busy New York State Gaming Commission meeting, the regulators formally approved Fanatics Sportsbook to assume the operating license that previously was in...
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Taylor Swift saga driving bets on Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift has the kind of loyal following that gives her cultural sway and power across the entertainment industry globally. But while the mega...

Personalization: The game-changer for sportsbooks in the US

Ahead of G2E next week, Dotan Lazar, CEO at LSports, reflects on five years of legalized sports betting in the US before outlining the...
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MGM Resorts to be presenting sponsor of Las Vegas Pride

MGM Resorts has confirmed it will once again be the presenting sponsor for the Las Vegas Pride Parade which begins on Friday.The casino operator,...

Event News

SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meet-Ups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming...
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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...
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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...