Regulators set to check if downstate casino projects can afford to move forward
The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board has recommended licenses for the three downstate casino projects, but there is a long way to...
Gov. Hochul signs New York sweepstakes gaming ban into law
After several months in limbo, New York officially banned casino and sportsbook-style sweepstakes gaming on Friday after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a legislature-approved bill...
DraftKings receives CFTC and NFA approval for DraftKings Predictions
DraftKings is one step closer to being able to launch its DraftKings Predictions product in the U.S. after receiving key federal approvals.DraftKings Predictions, officially...
Former Aristocrat Gaming CEO Hector Fernandez to lead IGT
The former CEO of Aristocrat Gaming is joining IGT to lead the company after it underwent a rebrand and completed a major transaction.IGT announced...
Nevada regulators want Wayne Nix blacklisted from casinos
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) unanimously voted to nominate illegal bookmaker Wayne Nix for inclusion in the state's so-called "Black Book," thereby excluding...
Georgia committee recommends the legalization of sports betting
The topic of online sports betting is being raised again in Georgia after a Senate study committee recommended legalizing the gaming vertical in the...
Fanatics Casino enlists tech platform Flows to power jackpot rewards
Fanatics Casino is leveraging a gaming technology provider's services to reward users across several regulated online casino markets.European gaming technology provider Flows announced a...
NFL won’t risk brand by jumping into prediction markets, says Goodell
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league will take a wait-and-see approach to sports prediction markets, suggesting the current regulatory uncertainty and litigation enveloping...
Massachusetts commissioner says Fanatics’ college bets fine not enough
Massachusetts' gambling regulator has fined Fanatics $20,000 for accepting bets on an in-state college football team, a punishment one commissioner labeled too lenient.The Bay...
Maine lawmaker wants to ban operation of sweeps casinos and sportsbooks
Maine is the latest state to consider a piece of legislation that aims to prohibit online sweepstakes.Sen. Craig Hickman introduced Legislative Document 2007, which...
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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...