Maine labels sweepstakes 'illegal' as state considers legal online casino

Maine regulator deems sweepstakes ‘illegal’ as state lawmakers consider online casino bill

The Maine Gambling Control Unit (MGCU) issued a public statement to warn residents to avoid online sweepstakes casinos, branding them as "illegal interactive gaming."The...
NFL player makes a catch as the league extends its data partnership with Genius Sports.

Genius Sports extended as exclusive distributor of official NFL data

Genius Sports is continuing its collaboration with America’s most popular professional sports league.The London-based sports data provider announced on Wednesday a multiyear extension of...
CFTC chair nominee Quintenz quizzed on sports contracts, Kalshi

CFTC chair nominee Quintenz quizzed on sports contracts and Kalshi

Brian Quintenz, President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), faced some tough questions from senators on sports event contracts...
Guitar player holds instrument with Bragg Gaming securing a content deal with Hard Rock Bet.

Bragg Gaming to deliver fresh content to Hard Rock Bet Casino

Bragg Gaming Group is bringing new online casino content to an operator partner.The iGaming content and technology solutions provider has reached an agreement with...
European horses racing as 1/ST acquires DRF Bets from Affinity Interactive.

1/ST acquires ADW platform DRF Bets from Affinity Interactive

Thoroughbred racing and entertainment giant 1/ST is bolstering its product offerings.On Tuesday, the Ontario-based company acquired advance-deposit wagering (ADW) platform DRF Bets from Daily...
The logo of FanDuel Sportsbook in Chicago, where the sportsbook will begin charging customers 50 cents per bet placed

FanDuel to charge 50¢ on Illinois bets, DraftKings ready to act

The U.S. market-leading online sportsbook will begin charging customers in Illinois 50 cents to place a bet starting later this year, in response to...
NCAA basketball as the governing body shares recent insights on gambling abuse directed toward student-athletes.

NCAA and Signify release gambling abuse data for March Madness

The NCAA teamed up with Signify to study online abuse sparked by sports betting.Signify and the NCAA used the 2025 men’s and women’s basketball...
New York exit sign as Resorts World Bet plans to leave the state.

Resorts World Bet plans to exit New York online gaming market

Editor's note: The original version of this article did not include comment from the New York State Gaming Commission.A boutique operator is exiting America’s...
RSI expands pooled BetRivers Poker network to 4 states

RSI expands pooled BetRivers Poker network to 4 states

BetRivers has launched an online poker network that connects players across four U.S. states.The operator's parent company, Rush Street Interactive (RSI), announced on Tuesday...
Gabby Thomas, who was subject to harassment from a bettor recently

For fans and for athletes, we need to talk more about bettors harrassing players

Matthew Wein is a former government security official who worked at DHS and the U.S. Committee on Homeland Security. He now writes the Secure...

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A banner for the 2025 Canadian Gaming Summit Affiliates & Advertising track

Affiliate strategies and ad innovation at Canadian Gaming Summit

The Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 will explore the challenges and opportunities within a dynamic sector with a dedicated Affiliates & Advertising track.Held on Thursday,...

Canadian Gaming Summit’s Player Protection Symposium to feature former NHLer

As Canada’s market matures, player protection challenges are multiplying — from rising offshore activity to the ethical use of AI in responsible gambling. The Player...
SBC Summit Americas panel discusses sports betting technology.

SBC Summit Americas: How AI tech is shaping sports betting

SBC Summit Americas 2025 provided key stakeholders in gaming with the opportunity to network and discuss hot topics impacting the industry including advanced technology.The...
Lotto.com CEO Thomas MetzgerImage: SBC

Lotto.com CEO talks Texas lawsuit and misconceptions around couriers

Critics claim that lottery courier CEOs such as Lotto.com's Thomas Metzger lurk in the shadows, enable cheating and are a pox on the communities...