Illinois sportsbooks paid $5.2M in wager tax in first month of new fee
Illinois' online sportsbooks paid the state more than $5.2 million via the new per-wager tax charge in July, the first month it was in...
Paige Spiranac & SportsGrid to launch new ‘Gimmie Props’ series
SportsGrid and golf star Paige Spiranac are leveraging their partnership to deliver a new content series for sports bettors.On Tuesday, SportsGrid Network announced the...
PrizePicks receives NFA approval, paving the way for prediction markets
It is a busy week for PrizePicks. The same day it announced a massive acquisition deal with Allwyn, its subsidiary Performance Predictions II received...
NJ court orders NCPG to cease using 1-800-GAMBLER helpline
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has been ordered by a New Jersey Superior Court judge to stop using the 1-800-GAMBLER phone number...
Manhattan casino efforts hit bust as third proposal rejected
New York City will get a new land-based casino, but it won't be in Manhattan.All three proposals to construct a new resort in the...
Lotto firm Allwyn set to acquire 62% of PrizePicks in deal valuing group at...
After months of rumors regarding who was going to potentially acquire DFS powerhouse PrizePicks, the suitor is finally official.Deal worth a minimum of $1.6BEuropean...
Lawmaker files bill to legalize social wagering contests in Michigan
A Senator in Michigan proposed a piece of legislation that aims to change state gaming law regarding the legality of social wagering contests.Earlier this...
OBBBA provision allows workers to deduct taxes for casino chip tips
Casino workers in the U.S. are poised to benefit from a new policy regarding tips. A proposed policy by the Internal Revenue Service that...
Catena Media aims to connect dots with North American subaffiliation launch
Catena Media has launched MRKTPLAYS.com, a subaffiliation platform connecting affiliates to operators in North America.The affiliate marketing company announced the move on Sept. 18,...
Birches Health raises $20M to support gambling addiction treatment
Birches Health received a fresh injection of capital, allowing the behavioral healthcare company to scale infrastructure and secure partnerships nationwide.The provider of specialized...
Event News
SBC unveils new Global Prediction Markets Forum in Lisbon
SBC has announced the launch of the Global Prediction Markets Forum, a new standalone event dedicated to one of the fastest-evolving sectors in betting...
SBC Summit’s new masterclasses bring hands-on training to delegates
SBC Summit will introduce three expert-led Masterclasses in 2026, giving delegates practical training in sportsbook trading, electronic gaming and responsible gaming marketing.Running from September...
Meet the Nominees: Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed
SBC has revealed the shortlist for the second edition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards, taking place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Wednesday, September 30.More...
Q&A: Loserball’s Jonathan Gruber on entering a competitive gaming market
SBC Summit Americas 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., provided key stakeholders from around the world an opportunity to discuss the landscape of online gaming.Loserball...