CFTC names FanDuel and DraftKings on innovation committee
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) gave its latest indication that it may be amenable to the continued convergence of prediction markets and gaming...
Washington Senate approves bill to allow betting on in-state college teams
Washington senators approved a bill this week that would allow state residents to bet on in-state college sports teams, as long as they did...
EveryMatrix deepens reach in US with betOcean partnership in NJ
EveryMatrix is solidifying its footprint in the U.S. with a new deal in one of America’s largest online casino markets.On Thursday, the online casino...
DraftKings to continue as New Hampshire sports betting monopolist
DraftKings announced on Wednesday that it will continue its run as New Hampshire's only licensed sports betting operator for the foreseeable future.The operator announced...
South Dakota Senate passes bill to put online sports betting to vote
South Dakota is one step closer to potentially bringing legal online sports betting to the state.On Wednesday night, the state Senate advanced Senate Joint...
New Jersey may explore banning gambling push notifications
The latest responsible gambling proposal in New Jersey hinges on how gaming operators can encourage users to gamble.Sen. Andrew Zwicker introduced Senate Bill 3401...
Maryland senator renews effort to legalize online casino
Maryland Sen. Ron Watson is making another attempt to bring online casino gaming to the Old Line State by introducing a new bill for...
Virginia punts sweeps ban to 2027 as Indiana moves ahead
Legislative proposals to ban sweepstakes gaming went in different directions in two states on Wednesday.In Virginia, the idea was kicked down the road to...
Michigan governor wants to mirror Illinois’ per-wager tax flex
Michigan could become the second state to implement a per-wager tax on online sportsbooks.The latest executive budget drafted by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims...
Dina Titus’ federal bill latest legislative effort to shackle prediction markets
New legislation from Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is the latest legislative effort to halt the spread of sports-focused prediction markets in the U.S.The Co-Chair...
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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 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....
SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections
SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...
SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big
BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...