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Crypto.com calling time out on sports contracts in Nevada

After a judge denied Crypto.com’s request for a preliminary injunction against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), the state regulator said on Friday that...
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Colorado judge says bet location is where the bettor is

The tribal challenge to the framework of Colorado sports betting did not succeed in court in large part because the judge did not buy...
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Congress wants to know if NBA is rethinking sportsbook deals

Members of Congress expect NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to explain exactly what he intends to do in the wake of the latest gambling commotion...
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New Jersey regulator hands $112K penalty to Super Group

Super Group is facing a regulatory penalty for its shuttered operations in New Jersey.The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) imposed a $112,188...
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Churchill Downs questions if any state can ban ADW horse betting apps

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals oral arguments between the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) and Churchill Downs was not over event contracts or...
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Gambling industry responds to NBA’s latest gambling scandal

The NBA found itself embroiled in another gambling-related controversy, leading key stakeholders in the gaming industry to respond to a new round of allegations.Portland...
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Canada’s attempt to federally regulate betting ads advances

The Canadian Senate has given fast-track approval to a senator's latest attempt to establish national regulatory guidelines for online sports betting advertising.Sen. Marty Deacon's...
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Arkansas AG opinion throws red flag on sports event contracts

Arkansas' Attorney General issued a formal opinion on prediction markets on Thursday determining that operators such as Kalshi that offer sports contracts are engaging...
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NBA’s Rozier and Billups implicated by FBI in separate gambling scandals

Prominent NBA players and coaches are embroiled in two separate gambling controversies detailed by the FBI on Thursday.The FBI announced it has arrested dozens...
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Evolution not prepared to defy state regulators on sweepstakes

Swedish gaming giant Evolution says it is taking a "prudent" approach to its sweepstakes operations as its CEO vowed not to offer products in...

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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...