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NCAA sign as president Charlie Baker talks prediction markets.

NCAA’s Baker believes sports event contracts feel ‘catastrophic’

NCAA President Charlie Baker has been outspoken about the impact of legal sports betting on its student-athletes, but the organization is also having to...
Toy tank sitting on a pile of hundred dollar bills

Many House members worried about sports and war event contracts

What was supposed to be a procedural hearing to discuss the reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) turned into a session for...
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NY judge doesn’t buy argument that DraftKings promos were misleading

Notch another one in the win column for DraftKings, as Southern District of New York Judge Denise Cote dismissed a class action lawsuit against...
San Francisco sign as the school handled an NCAA investigation into gambling violations.

NCAA gambling probe extends to former San Francisco student-athlete

The NCAA investigation into sports betting violations at Fresno State led to the discovery of similar infractions at another California university.Former University of San...
Dina Titus as she wants a House committee to consider her FAIR BET Act.

Titus wants House committee to act fast to fix gambling tax change in ’25

Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is asking a House committee to quickly consider a bill that aims to reverse the gambling tax deduction change put...
The sweepstakes-focused panel at NCLGS Winter Meeting 2025

Sweepstakes operators get seat at NCLGS table after tough year

For the second year in a row, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting tackled the topic of sweepstakes gaming....
A woman waving goodbye over her shoulder as she heads to catch a subway train with a suitcase

Fanatics no longer an American Gaming Association member

Fanatics followed FanDuel and DraftKings in announcing its entry into prediction markets. It has also followed them out of the American Gaming Association (AGA).A...
Kalshi and other prediction markets team up to form national trade group.

Major prediction markets team up to form national trade group

While gaming trade groups shuffle around leadership, major prediction markets have banded together to form a new trade group.Five fintech and gaming companies teamed...
Welcome aboard cup as Joe Maloney joins the Sports Betting Alliance after leaving the AGA.

Former AGA executive Joe Maloney joins Sports Betting Alliance as CEO

A former executive at the American Gaming Association (AGA) is joining one of the other major gaming trade groups in the U.S.Former AGA Senior...
Football player strong arming another football player

Kalshi clear to stay online in Connecticut thru Super Bowl

Kalshi will continue to offer sports-related event contracts in Connecticut, at least for now.Connecticut District Court Judge Vernon Oliver ordered the Connecticut Department of...

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...