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BetMGM promotes product chief Jarrod Schwarz to COO

BetMGM has given its chief product officer broader C-suite responsibilities, promoting Jarrod Schwarz to the role of chief operating officer.The operator announced on Friday...
Tribal leaders

Fighting back at the argument tribes are gaming obstructionists

In a state like California, it is often difficult to make big changes when it comes to gaming. Some of this stems from the...
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Texas tribe cleared to open state’s first off-reservation casino

A tribe in Texas is going ahead with plans to develop a new casino resort near Houston after receiving confirmation from the National Indian...
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Addabbo adamant that insurance should cover gambling treatment costs

New York is the biggest sports betting market in the U.S. by a considerable margin. More than $16 billion in wagers have been placed...
Mario Lopez, now an official brand ambassador for Hard Rock Jackpot Planet

Mario Lopez signs up to rep Hard Rock Jackpot Planet social game

Hard Rock Digital's free-to-play gaming arm Hard Rock Games has recruited actor and television host Mario Lopez as brand ambassador for its Hard Rock...
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Government not combating military gambling disorders, says auditor

A new report from the supreme auditor agency for the federal government has warned that not enough is being done to prevent and protect...
Chicago sign as legislators in the city consider tax-related changes to sports betting.

Chicago task force recommends city add 50-cent tax on online bets

Chicago legislators' efforts to implement a local tax on sports betting in the city are gaining momentum.The Chicago Financial Future Task Force published its...
Poker lessons written on chalkboard

ClubWPT Gold switches GC for GTO poker training in product pivot

When ClubWPT Gold announced it was removing Gold Coin free-to-play games from its site, leaving only Sweeps Coin games with payouts with real cash...
Boyd Gaming-owned Valley Forge Casino in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania regulator fines Valley Forge for letting 13-year-old gamble

Valley Forge Casino Resort near Philadelphia, PA, has been fined $30,000 for allowing a 13-year-old to gamble on slot machines for over three hours.The...
A pin in Kansas City on a map illustrating the border between Kansas and Missouri

Kansas debates sports betting changes with Missouri shadow looming

As Missouri gears up to launch online sports betting, lawmakers in neighboring Kansas spent the best part of six hours on Monday discussing whether...

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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...