A man failing to reach the finish line, just as Minnesota's sports betting legalization effort did this year

Minnesota sports betting effort falls short again despite consensus framework

Minnesota entered 2025 looking like one of the most likely bets as a potential new legal sports wagering state this year. But it won't...
SBC Summit Americas presentation by Wagers Games for the First Pitch competition.

Wager Games wins First Pitch final at SBC Summit Americas

Wager Games won the SBC First Pitch at SBC Summit Americas after competing against a group of startups aiming to win a prize package...

Hours after claiming to have a deal with xAI, Kalshi clarifies that it doesn’t

Does Kalshi have a partnership with Elon Musk's xAI or not? On Tuesday, the company said that it did. By the end of the...
Sign at UNLV as the school launches an AI research hub for gaming

UNLV International Gaming Institute debuts AI research hub

The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) is taking steps to understand the impact of machine learning and AI on America’s online gambling industry.The IGI...
Graphic depicting someone being excluded, as outside operators and sweepstakes would be under an Ohio online casino proposal

New Ohio online casino bill would limit market, ban sweepstakes

Ohio already has an online casino bill in play in the Senate, and the House Finance Committee chair has now filed his own proposal,...
Hands holding cellphones in a group symbolizing second social gaming trade group

VGW teams up with other social gaming operators to form new advocacy group

Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) is teaming up with a group of social gaming operators to help establish the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA).Former Congressman...
Business guy packs up office as prosecutor over Ohtani gambling case resigns

Report: U.S. Attorney over Ohtani illegal gambling probe resigns

The lead prosecutor of the investigation into illegal gambling by the former interpreter of MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani has reportedly relinquished his role.According to...
Elon Musk in front of the logo of xAI, which has partnered with prediction markets platform Kalshi

Elon Musk’s xAI will fuel Kalshi with AI insights for users

Prediction market platform Kalshi is getting a boost from Elon Musk.Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI will provide Kalshi's users with tailored AI-generated insights to...
A scrapheap where things such as the Texas Lottery Commission might be metaphorically placed

Texas Senate votes to scrap current lottery administration and change leadership

The Texas Senate unanimously passed legislation that would kill the Texas Lottery Commission but keep lottery gaming alive, at least for the time being.Late...
Volcano erupting representing Cash Eruption, one of the most popular online slot titles in the U.S.

PlayAIO data indicates Cash Eruption is blowing up across US online casinos

Finding out which online casino titles are hits and misses is both an art and a science. In a relatively new industry like U.S....

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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....
SBC Summit Americas

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...