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Gaming operators at G2E far from united when it comes to sports contracts

As expected, prediction markets dominated the first full day of conference action at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. However, unlike the anti-sweeps...
A team of people as the IBIA establishes a new global strategy, Mission 2030.

IBIA creates Mission 2030 as five-year plan to bolster betting integrity

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) is taking steps to implement a global standard for the sports betting industry.On Wednesday, the IBIA announced the...
Defy the Odds Co-Founder Sue Schneider

Schneider: Startups shouldn’t forget the importance of company culture

Sports Betting Hall of Famer Sue Schneider is back with more monthly insights from the world of startups. This time she delivers some tough love for...
Orlando Magic player as the team secures a partnership with Hard Rock Bet.

Hard Rock Bet named first operator partner of the Orlando Magic

One of Florida’s NBA teams is partnering with the state’s exclusive online sportsbook.The Orlando Magic secured a partnership on Tuesday with Hard Rock Bet,...
A person splashes water as Splash Sports raises new funding.

Splash Sports adds to investor portfolio with $14.5M Series B round

Skill-based social gaming company Splash Sports closed a new round of funding.Splash Sports announced on Tuesday the closing of a $14.5 million Series B...
Polymarket logo as the company received a new investment.

Polymarket soars to $8B valuation behind NYSE owner investment

Polymarket received a fresh injection of capital from the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), valuing the prediction market at roughly...
A security guard and cameras as monitoring services provide oversight for gambling.

Sports don’t have a gambling problem with monitoring solutions

America’s professional and amateur sports landscape doesn’t have a gambling problem; rather it is finding solutions that are working to protect the integrity of...
Shutting down computer

LV Sands once again says no to online gaming

The ghost of Sheldon Adelson can rest easy as the company he shephereded for many years, Las Vegas Sands, is once again forsaking online...
Gambling tax deduction paper with empty wallet.

Gambling tax deduction paper projects $18B handle losses for sportsbooks

American Bettor’s Voice (ABV) responded to a One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provision that could impact professional gamblers by how deductions for losses...
Crypto as BurraPay partners with Rush Street Interactive and BetRivers.

RSI’s BetRivers platform to offer crypto funding powered by BurraPay

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) secured a deal with an emerging player in cryptocurrency.The online sports betting and casino giant landed a pact with crypto...

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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...
SBC Summit

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

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...