North America

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs a bill as he considers online sports betting his "biggest regret."

Ohio Gov. DeWine considers legalizing sports betting his ‘biggest regret’

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine reignited his claim that online sports betting is detrimental to the well-being of state residents and the athletes who partake...
Person with fingers being pointed at them as New York lawmakers consider a anti-harassment bill for athletes and gambling.

New York considers bills to ban betting for people who harass athletes

New York lawmakers are continuing to legislative action to protect amateur and professional athletes from harassment and harm.The Empire State is considering a pair...
New Oddin.gg VP Martin Lycka

Industry veteran Martin Lycka joins Oddin.gg as regulatory vice president

Gaming industry regulatory veteran Martin Lycka has joined Czech-based esports betting company Oddin.gg in the newly created position vice president of institutional affairs.Lycka was...
The Maryland State House with the Maryland flag flying

Maryland Lottery claims sweeps sites are just as illegal as offshore casinos

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) officials testified at a legislative committee hearing on Wednesday that the state needs to ban sweepstakes casinos...
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NCPG unveils new 1-800-MY-RESET national problem gambling helpline

After losing the right to use 1-800-GAMBLER, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is leaning on what it hopes will be another memorable...
A man smoking a cigarette

Appeals court re-lights New Jersey casino smoking lawsuit

A New Jersey appeals court has ordered that a legal challenge to smoking in Atlantic City casinos be returned to a lower court and...
The Washington Post logo as the Coalition for Prediction Markets publishes a full-page ad in the newspaper.

Coalition for Prediction Markets take out Washington Post ad

The Coalition for Prediction Markets responded to recent concerns of insider trading facilitated with a full-page ad in The Washington Post.The trade group made...
People arguing as oral arguments for Kalshi, Crypto.com and Robinhood are sent to take place in Nevada.

Crypto.com readies for April delivery of Ninth Circuit oral arguments

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is hoping to consolidate its three separate lawsuits brought by Kalshi, Crypto.com and Robinhood into one decision, which...
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Virginia House passes bill to ban credit cards in sports betting

The Virginia House of Delegates overwhelmingly voted to pass a bill that would ban the use of credit cards for online sports betting.At a...
The Augusta, Maine, skyline on the Kennebec River at dusk

Churchill Downs takes Maine’s tribal online casino plan to court

Churchill Downs vocally opposed the idea of legalizing online casino gaming in Maine last year as the bill moved through the legislature. Now that...

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...