Mike Pence speaks as he supports the gambling tax provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Mike Pence group wants no gambling loss tax deductions

An advocacy group established by former Vice President Mike Pence supports the tax rules for gambling in the Senate version of the One Big...
A group of sports fans as ESPN Bet plans to launch its new FanCenter.

ESPN Bet to upgrade app with personalized fan hub for users

PENN Entertainment is bolstering its ESPN Bet product with a new integration.ESPN Bet announced on Monday plans to launch FanCenter, a personalized hub housed...
Kansas athletic building as the state welcomes bet365 as a new sportsbook.

Kansas welcomes bet365 as state’s seventh online sportsbook

British operator bet365 is continuing to solidify its footprint in America’s gaming market.The online sports betting and casino operator launched operations in Kansas, marking...
Horse saddle

Churchill Downs notches another win in TwinSpires federal case

When it comes to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and state gaming regulations, the courts are divided over whether these federal financial laws...
Bag of American cash

Texas Lottery agrees to pay winner her multi-million dollar jackpot, resolving suit

The Texas Lottery may still have 99 problems but a woman suing them for her jackpot isn't one, at least anymore.Kristen Moriarty sued the...
Express lane on highway

Kalshi denied rapid ruling to keep contracts online in Maryland

Kalshi lost its request for a temporary restraining order to keep it online in Maryland, but the event contract company also asked the court...
Turtle crossing finish line

MD regulators score first event contract victory against Kalshi

While Nevada and New Jersey courts were quick to grant Kalshi a preliminary injunction to keep the designated contract market (DCM) online in those...
A track runner with an injury as DraftKings debuts a early injury program.

DraftKings to award credits for bets impacted by early sports injuries

DraftKings is launching a new program designed to reward customers when early injuries or events occur during a sports event.The Boston-based sports betting and...
Progressive Field, the home stadium of Ohio's Cleveland Guardians

Ohio Gov. DeWine calls for prop ban in wake of Guardians scandal

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says that Major League Baseball's (MLB) sports betting-related investigation into multiple Cleveland Guardians players is more evidence that it is...
An approval stamp as VGW shareholders approve a buyout to the company's founder.

Escalante’s bid for full ownership of VGW approved by shareholders

The deal for VGW owner Laurence Escalante to acquire full ownership of the sweepstakes casino giant was approved on Friday by the company’s shareholders.VGW...

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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...