NJ group asks court for immediate control of 1-800-GAMBLER helpline
The organization that holds the license to the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline and the former licensee, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), continue to be...
PHX Arena replaces retail sportsbook with FanDuel-branded lounge
The Phoenix Suns are replacing the shuttered retail sportsbook at its home arena with a FanDuel-sponsored facility for season ticket members.The NBA franchise announced...
ICRG names ex-Light & Wonder exec Eileen Moore Johnson as board chair
The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) has named veteran gaming, hospitality and transportation leader Eileen Moore Johnson as the new chair of its...
VGW closes up another North American shop with Canada exit
VGW is shuttering operations of the two brands it operates in Canada, adding to recent shifts in strategy for the sweepstakes casino giant in...
Aristocrat Interactive seals deal to run Massachusetts’ iLottery
When Massachusetts launches online lottery next year, it will be powered by Aristocrat Interactive.The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC) has awarded its iLottery contract...
NCAA & Venmo to provide athletes with tools to combat abuse
The wave of gambling-related harassment toward college athletes have resulted in a new effort by Venmo and the NCAA to foster a safe environment...
Caesars follows trend in Illinois by implementing 25¢ per wager fee
Caesars Sportsbook is the latest operator to add a new wager tax in Illinois.Starting Sept. 1, the company’s online sportsbook platform in the Land...
SBC Webinars & Soft2Bet present: Winning strategies for player acquisition
In today’s competitive online gaming landscape, retaining players is not optional; it’s a defining factor in an operator's success and often the difference between...
PrizePicks switches DFS offering to P2P Arena play only across US
PrizePicks no longer offers against-the-house daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the U.S.The country's largest DFS operator has transitioned to only offering its peer-to-peer Arena...
Second California tribe speaks out against proposed sweepstakes ban
A second small California tribe in the space of a little more than a week has emerged as an opponent of the state's proposal...
Event News
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...
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 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 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...