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Rep. Paul Tonko speaks to media as he asks U.S. sports leagues to support his SAFE Bet Act.

Tonko asks pro sports leagues to support the SAFE BET Act

The NBA’s latest gambling scandal led New York Rep. Paul Tonko to voice his desire for America’s professional sports leagues to support his federal...
Turkish horse racing jockey as 1/ST plans to bring content from the country to North America.

1/ST leverages partnership to bring Turkish horse racing content to US

Thoroughbred racing and entertainment company 1/ST is bringing fresh content to North American bettors through a partnership with a Turkish club.On Thursday, 1/ST’s content...
Hard Rock building as the company brings a new sports betting product to Florida.

Did Hard Rock find a way to legally offer slot-style games in Florida?

A gaming compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe allows Hard Rock Bet to deliver a new online sports betting product powered by historical...
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Illinois lawmakers want to make gambling with credit cards illegal

A group of Illinois Democrat lawmakers wants to outlaw credit cards for gambling altogether, as the Illinois Gaming Board's (IGB) own regulatory ban on...
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SBC Digital Player Protection: Shaping the future of RG

Join SBC Media on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, as we present the latest iteration of SBC Digital Player Protection in partnership with 1xBet.The global...
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OKC Thunder eyes revenue from legal Oklahoma sports betting

As one of Oklahoma's biggest advocates for legalizing online sports betting gets ready to push again in 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder wants a...
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Caesars will not put state licenses at risk over prediction markets

While online gaming giants FanDuel and DraftKings strike partnerships or M&A deals with a view to offering event contracts, for brick-and-mortar casinos like Caesars,...
Delay sign as the NCAA delays its rule change on professional sports gambling.

NCAA delays pro sports betting to allow schools to vote on rule change

The NCAA is postponing a rule change to allow gambling on professional sports as the matter receives pushback from key stakeholders across college sports.The...
Progressive Field, the home of the MLB's Cleveland Guardians, who were embroiled in a prop betting controversy earlier in 2025

Ohio Gov. DeWine says major leagues taking lead on banning micro bets

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said this summer he would try to rally major U.S. sports leagues to lobby against certain forms of prop betting....
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Ted Cruz demands Adam Silver explain himself about Terry Rozier

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is a wanted man in Congress right now.Days after the House Committee on Energy and Commerce demanded answers from Silver...

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How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...
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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...
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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....
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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...