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Barry Diller, who is considering a takeover bid for MGM Resorts.

MGM Resorts special committee to review People Inc. takeover bid

MGM Resorts International announced during its quarterly earnings call the formation of a special committee to review a blockbuster takeover bid from People Inc.On...
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Prediction Markets Weekly: Appeals judge clears New York to pursue Kalshi

This week in prediction markets saw more litigation updates than most weeks, with significant court updates from Nevada, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and more, as well...
Rush Street Interactive CEO Richard Schwartz

Rush Street Interactive: prediction markets filing just contingency plan

Rush Street Interactive's CEO confirmed Wednesday that the company applied for designated contract market (DCM) registration with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).However, Richard...
BetMGM as the gaming regulator in MA sanctions the operator.

Massachusetts regulator cites operators for alleged betting violations

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) held a public meeting on Tuesday to discuss several alleged noncompliance matters involving four sports betting operators.The MGC’s open...
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CFTC denied preliminary injunction in Wisconsin, judge says case ‘makes no sense’

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) failed in its initial attempt to block Wisconsin's efforts to shut down prediction market platforms in the state.The...
Loserball CEO Jonathan Gruber, who spoke with SBC Americas.

Q&A: Loserball’s Jonathan Gruber on entering a competitive gaming market

SBC Summit Americas 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., provided key stakeholders from around the world an opportunity to discuss the landscape of online gaming.Loserball...
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Minnesota prediction markets injunction: 3 key takeaways from order

Friday's preliminary injunction barring Minnesota from implementing its unique law banning all prediction markets chalks another tally for Kalshi, Polymarket and the Commodity Futures...
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Caesars ends public reporting quietly with mixed bag in Q2

Earnings call season comes around four times a year in the U.S. gambling industry but not for Caesars anymore.When the land-based and online casino...
BetMGM Adam Greenblatt, who spoke about the company's online casino business this week.

BetMGM expects three US markets to consider online casinos in 2027

BetMGM provided a quarterly update, with the gaming brand’s leadership pointing to three U.S. markets that could bolster the company’s online casino business.On Tuesday,...
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Hard Rock Bet bans credit cards as trend gains another operator

Hard Rock Bet is the latest online gambling operator continuing the trend of blocking the use of credit cards for sports betting and casino...

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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...
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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...
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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...