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MLB ball as the league has two players under FBI investigation for an alleged gambling scheme.

FBI charges Guardians pair for allegedly rigging pitches for profit

Federal prosecutors have indicted two MLB pitchers who were under investigation by the league for alleged gambling-related infractions.According to court documents filed in the...
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ProphetX changing track from sweeps to sports event contracts

Just months after relaunching a revamped U.S. platform with a focus on sweepstakes, ProphetX is looking to pivot again. This time, it wants to...
NCAA national office as its DI council voted to approve pro sports wagering.

NCAA bans another 6 men’s basketball players for betting violations

The NCAA's investigations into betting violations continue, and the college sports association has banned another six men's basketball players at three different universities for...
DraftKings logo as the company plans to offer sports event contracts in the coming months.

DraftKings pulling the trigger on a sports prediction market product

After taking all the steps to be ready to offer sports-related event contracts, DraftKings is finally taking the step of offering them in certain...
The skyline of New York City

New York bill would restrict how sportsbooks offer problem gambling support

A new bill authored by the Chair of the New York Assembly Committee on Racing and Wagering would limit how the state's online sportsbooks...
A map of the U.S. in Spanish, labeled Estados Unidos

DraftKings looks to California and Texas with Spanish-language launch

Bienvenido a DraftKings, la corona es tuya.DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said Friday the gaming giant will soon launch Spanish-language functionality. It is making the...
ESPN and ESPN Bet logo as the company has its partnership with PENN Entertainment terminated.

PENN and ESPN call it quits, bailing 2 years into 10-year deal

ESPN Bet will be no more in a matter of days after ESPN agreed to terminate its deal with gambling and hospitality giant PENN...
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Light & Wonder ends US listing with better-than-expected quarter

As it winds down its life as a publicly traded company in the U.S., Light & Wonder reported on Wednesday that its final full...
SBC Americas Agenda preview 2026

SBC Summit Americas 2026: Spotlighting leadership, regulation and market expansion

SBC Summit Americas will place leadership, regulation and market expansion at the heart of its conference agenda.Taking place June 9–11, 2026, at the Broward...
Basketball fans looking skeptical while watching a game

YouGov survey finds Americans lack trust in sporting integrity

Americans are finding it hard to believe in sporting integrity amid ongoing betting scandals in multiple leagues, particularly when they themselves are bettors. At...

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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...