North America

Denied letter as Kalshi is denied a motion in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts judge denies Kalshi’s motion to keep sports contracts alive

The emergency motion filed by Kalshi to keep its sports event contracts alive in Massachusetts was denied by a Superior Court judge, meaning that...
A colorful street in old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Hard Rock to enter Puerto Rico gaming with $850M casino resort

Hard Rock International is set to be the latest gaming company to enter Puerto Rico.The casino operator announced an $850 million plan to build...
Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles

DraftKings now offers player prop-style contracts from Crypto.com

DraftKings significantly expanded its prediction market platform's offering in time for Super Bowl LX, adding a range of event contracts including player prop-style markets...
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Hawaii committee unanimously advances ban on prediction markets

Hawaii legislators specializing in consumer protection unanimously agreed Thursday that the state should ban prediction markets, sending a bill to prohibit the platforms forward...
South Dakota capitol as a state senate committee passes an online sports betting bill.

South Dakota sports betting vote idea heading to Senate floor

The piece of legislation that aims to let South Dakota residents vote on whether they want to legalize sports betting has been approved and...
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Sleeper re-awakens as prediction market through deal with Kalshi

Fantasy sports site Sleeper launched sports prediction markets in time for the Super Bowl through a deal with Kalshi.The companies announced on Friday that...
A broom sweeping as the Mississippi Senate passes a bill that aims to ban online sweepstakes gaming.

Mississippi Senate unanimously passes sweepstakes gaming ban

The Mississippi Senate has again advanced a piece of legislation to ban online sweepstakes gaming.After passing a similar measure last year, senators voted unanimously...
The Playtika logo and name on a headquarters building

Washington State sues Playtika and Aristocrat over ‘casino apps’

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown filed a lawsuit in state court this week against Aristocrat and Playtika, alleging that the two companies and...
A baseball pitcher as ESPN reports a bigger gambling scheme for MLB pitcher Emmanuel Clase.

MLB pitch-rigging gambling scheme far bigger than expected: ESPN

New documents reportedly suggest that the alleged match-fixing scheme involving two Cleveland Guardians pitchers is much more extensive than originally thought.According to an ESPN...
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Illinois hits most of the social gaming industry with C&Ds

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) announced on Thursday that it has worked with the state Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office to issue more than...

Event News

SBC Hall of Fame Class of 2026

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins named among SBC Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026

SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the SBC Hall of Fame class of 2026.The ceremony...
SBC Summit Compliance Tech

Staying ahead of the threat: SBC Summit unveils Compliance Tech Track for 2026

SBC Summit will examine the technologies helping operators detect threats, combat fraud, and strengthen compliance through its dedicated Compliance Tech conference track.Taking place on Thursday, Oct....
SBC Summit First Pitch

SBC Summit reveals 5 First Pitch finalists to showcase next-gen gaming tech

SBC has revealed the five startups that will compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year’s shortlist...
SBC Summit The Script

The Script to headline SBC Summit 2026 opening night

SBC Summit 2026’s evening program will open with a headline performance from multi-platinum-selling band The Script, marking one of the largest artist bookings in...