New York State Senator Joe Addabbo

Addabbo hoped NJ ban would move needle on NY sweeps ban signature

It's been more than three months since New York Sen. Joe Addabbo's proposed ban on online sweepstakes gaming was approved by the Empire State...
Jay-Z, whose joint venture proposal for Caesars Palace Times Square won't be moving forward

New York officials reject Caesars Times Square casino backed by Jay-Z

You can't knock Jay-Z's hustle, but the Empire State wasn't in the state of mind to grant him his casino wish.A New York...
Caution sign as Arizona's gaming regulator sends a prediction market warning to operators.

Think twice about prediction market partnerships, warns Arizona regulator

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) sent a letter to licensed operators in the state warning them that offering event contracts without a license...
Poker chips

Kalshi taps poker legend to promote sports contracts

Kalshi is snapping up partners left, right and center and one of its newest partners is arguably the biggest name in the poker world.Daniel...
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UNLV gaming institute names second round of ESPN Research Fellows

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) International Gaming Institute (IGI) has announced the second round of annual ESPN Research Fellows.ESPN partnered with UNLV...
Matt Holt

Ex-IC360 leader Matt Holt joins Gaming Compliance International as CEO

A year after leaving Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360), Matt Holt is back in business as the chief executive of a gaming compliance firm.Holt announced...
Puzzle pieces as two social gaming groups combine forces.

SPGA & SGLA join forces to create single social gaming advocacy group

Two trade associations are uniting under one roof, combining efforts to advocate for social gaming operators and brands amid recent legislative movement in California.The...
A guardrail at the side of a highway

New Jersey to establish mandatory RG standards for operators

New Jersey's gaming regulator is ready to up the ante on the player protection measures it requires from its licensed operators.The NJ Division of...
A person sleeps as Sleeper alleges misconduct by the CFTC.

Sleeper accuses CFTC of blocking prediction market application

Fantasy sports platform Sleeper accused the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of violating law by blocking its attempt to enter the prediction market space.Letter...
Two dogs look out windows of a car

Underdog adopts two new C-suite execs amid move into event contracts

Underdog has named a new chief financial officer and chief marketing officer as the historic fantasy sports company leans into the world of prediction...

Event News

SBC Summit Western Europe

SBC Summit to examine regulation, tech, and market competition in Western Europe

SBC Summit’s dedicated Western Europe track will help operators navigate the mounting pressures facing the region’s mature gambling markets, including tighter regulation, black-market activity,...
Affiliate Leaders Summit

Affiliate Leaders Summit to feature dedicated track on Platforms & Performance

The Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 will examine the technologies, engagement strategies and content models underpinning modern affiliate performance through the dedicated 'Platforms & Performance'...
SBC Global Prediction Markets Forum

SBC’s Global Prediction Markets Forum to confront sector’s toughest questions

Prediction markets have gone from a niche curiosity to one of the most contested questions in global gambling. Are they a financial product, a...
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...