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Progressive Field, the home of the MLB's Cleveland Guardians, who were embroiled in a prop betting controversy earlier in 2025

Ohio Gov. DeWine says major leagues taking lead on banning micro bets

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said this summer he would try to rally major U.S. sports leagues to lobby against certain forms of prop betting....
Ted Cruz, chair of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee

Ted Cruz demands Adam Silver explain himself about Terry Rozier

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is a wanted man in Congress right now.Days after the House Committee on Energy and Commerce demanded answers from Silver...
Eastern Michigan building as three former players dodged an NCAA investigation.

Former EMU basketball players fail to comply with NCAA gambling probe

Three former college basketball players tied to alleged sports betting violations failed to cooperate with an investigation initiated by the national governing body of...

Thoroughbred association campaigns against wagering tax deduction cut

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) has officially added its voice to the industry opposition to the change to the wagering tax deduction made...
Donald Trump as his social media platform is partnering with Crypto.com to offer event contracts.

Trump’s social media app to offer event contracts via Crypto.com deal

President Donald Trump’s media and technology business is entering the prediction market sector by offering event contracts through his social media platform.Trump Media and...
The Barbaro Statue at Churchill Downs' complex in Louisville, Kentucky

Churchill Downs CEO wants to school prediction markets on horse racing

Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen took the topic of sports event contracts by the reins, stating publicly that he would be willing to fight...
Drake performing

Drake and streamer Adin Ross named in new Stake.us lawsuit

A new class action filed in the Jackson County Circuit Court of Missouri alleges that Stake.us is operating an illegal online casino in the...
A promotional image from FanDuel Casino featuring new ambassador Lady Luck HQ

FanDuel hopes Lady Luck HQ shines on its casino brand

FanDuel has added to its team of influencer partners by recruiting YouTuber Lady Luck HQ as an exclusive ambassador for its FanDuel Casino platform.The...
A woman makes a new chair as Michael Selig is being nominated by Trump as CFTC Chair.

Trump taps crypto expert Selig as new CFTC Chair nominee

President Donald Trump selected a new nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) less than one month after parting ways with Brian...
A person burning off a frying ban on a stovetop

Illinois latest state to turn up heat on sportsbooks over prediction markets

More than six months after the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) sent case-and-desist letters to certain prediction market operators that offer sports contracts, the regulator...

Event News

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...