A donation jar as Novig closes a Series A funding round.

Sweepstakes prediction market Novig closes $18M funding round

After opting to forgo the regulated market for a sweepstakes model, Novig is now presenting itself in a new way too, calling itself a...
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Illinois regulators sent operators instructions to tax customer surchages

Three of Illinois' leading sportsbooks have responded to the state's new per-wager tax by passing the cost onto their customers via a transaction fee...

Resolution in Kalshi sports contract case likely still 2 years away

Oral arguments in the legal appeal of Kalshi's preliminary injunction in New Jersey are on Sept. 8, but don't expect the case to close...
A regulation stamp as SBC Webinars holds a discussion on gaming regulation.

Vector Solutions & SBC Webinars talk trends in gaming regulation

SBC Webinars teamed up with Vector Solutions to hold a roundtable with industry stakeholders to discuss what companies and brands need to know in...
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What does the future hold? Sportsbooks speak on prediction markets plans

If there's one prediction you could count on over the last couple of weeks, it was that CEOs of leading sportsbooks in the U.S....
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Hard Rock Bet adds Buccaneers to list of Florida sports partners

Hard Rock Bet has added the two-time Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers to its growing roster of Florida sports partners.The Bucs have signed...
A MLS logo as nVenue and IMG Arena work together to provide live betting markets for the league.

IMG Arena taps nVenue to provide live MLS betting markets

IMG Arena is upgrading its live and micro-betting products through a deal with nVenue.On Friday, nVenue and IMG Arena announced a partnership to deliver...
FanDuel sign as Flutter shares its latest financial earnings report.

FanDuel anticipates $40M negative impact from state tax changes

Flutter Entertainment is the latest company responding to recent tax changes on sports wagering in several regulated markets throughout America.The online sports betting and...
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AGs’ cry for help to DOJ shows need for support in black market battle

States and stakeholders begging the U.S. federal government to take a firmer stance against unauthorized gambling is nothing new. But, given the industry shifts...
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PENN CEO says ESPN Bet will be major part of new streaming service

PENN Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden confirmed that ESPN Bet will be front and center when ESPN debuts its new direct-to-consumer streaming service later this...

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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...
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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....
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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...