North America

A person at the eye doctor as OpticOdds partners with Pragmatic Play.

OpticOdds to bolster US player props coverage for Pragmatic Play

A sports betting data provider owned by Gambling.com Group is teaming up with Pragmatic Play to expand and diversify player prop offerings in North...
Governor Gavin Newsom, who just signed a California sweepstakes bill into law.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California online sweepstakes ban into law

A piece of legislation that prohibits online sweepstakes casinos in California was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, placing a ban on the gaming vertical...
DC Mayor Bowser as she wants to legalize poker and blackjack in the district.

DC Mayor makes another push to authorize poker and blackjack

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is making another attempt to legalize poker, blackjack and bingo in the district with the introduction of a piece...
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MA regulators consider rules around VIP sportsbook host compensation

Just days after tackling the subject of limiting bettors, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) held a discussion on another hot-button issue.On Thursday the group...
Man has phone at slot machine as Aristocrat acquires live slot streaming company Awager.

Live slot streaming company Awager acquired by Aristocrat

A global investment firm is facilitating Aristocrat’s acquisition of a casino software and hardware development company.Aristocrat reached an agreement to acquire live slot streaming...
Danger sign as a gaming regulator in PA says prediction markets pose a threat to gaming.

PA regulator wants CFTC to address threat of sports event contracts

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) sent a letter to members of Congress voicing concerns about prediction markets and sports event contracts.The PGCB believes...
People with their phones being social as PrizePicks debuts a new social feature.

PrizePicks debuts new in-app social feed powered by player profiles

PrizePicks is enhancing its product with the launch of a feature that fosters engagement.The Atlanta-based daily fantasy sports operator announced on Thursday the debut...
Rece Davis speaking after he was the cause of a fine against PENN by the Massachusetts regulators.

MA regulator fines PENN $15K for Rece Davis ‘risk-free’ comment

An ESPN College GameDay segment that aired in 2024 led to a $15,000 fine levied against PENN Sports Interactive by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission...
Lawsuit symbol as Kalshi sues Ohio regulators over its event contracts.

Kalshi sues Ohio regulators, says group can’t threaten potential partners

Ohio gaming regulators are the latest group to be sued by financial firm Kalshi over the group's stance on sports-related event contracts.In the suit,...
NCAA national office as its DI council voted to approve pro sports wagering.

NCAA inches closer to lifting ban on professional sports betting

The NCAA is one step closer to allowing student-athletes and staff to wager on pro sports.On Wednesday, the DI Administrative Committee voted to adopt...

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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...