Washington regulator believes prediction markets offer ‘unauthorized activity’
The Washington State Gambling Commission is the latest regulator to take a hard stance against the operation of prediction markets.The commission posted a notice...
Louisiana joins list of regulators with anti-sports contract stance
Louisiana's gaming regulator is the latest to warn its licensed sportsbooks that offering prediction markets on sports breaks state law and may impact their...
FanDuel latest defendant in California DFS class action spree
The same law firm representing the plaintiffs in class action lawsuits against DraftKings and PrizePicks in California earlier this year has another fantasy sports...
Bally’s secures $1.1B in term loans to support NY casino expenses
Bally’s Corporation amended a term loan agreement, providing the company with $1.1 billion in financing just days after securing a downstate casino license in...
Longtime ESPN exec Ravitz to lead theScore media division
As PENN Interactive looks ahead to 2026 and beyond, it has drafted a longtime ESPN executive to lead its theScore media business across North...
MA court will rule on Kalshi injunction in January
Though a Massachusetts judge heard arguments from both Kalshi and the state's attorney general on Tuesday, it will be a month or so before...
ESPN Bet Live to undergo retooling after dissolved PENN deal
The disintegration of the partnership between ESPN and PENN Entertainment to operate ESPN Bet has also led to programming changes for the “Worldwide Leader...
Fanatics Sportsbook enlists OpenBet for geolocation and compliance
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has partnered with betting technology provider OpenBet to launch the supplier's suite of geolocation, fraud prevention, AML and responsible gaming...
Indiana lawmaker files bill to ban dual-currency sweepstakes gaming
Indiana is the latest state entering the sweepstakes of levying a potential ban on dual-currency systems used for sports wagering and casino-style gaming.Rep. Ethan...
Betr awaiting NFA approval to launch Betr Predictions
Betr is yet another gaming operator seeking to join the prediction markets fray.The Miami-based sports gaming and media company, co-founded in 2022 by Jake...
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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...