Circa CEO Derek Stevens says Illinois per-bet tax is ‘not logical’
How do operators feel about the Illinois legislative change that forces sportsbooks to pay at 25 cent fee on every single wager they...
Casino lobbying group welcomed into Kalshi’s Nevada lawsuit
There is a new dog in the fight between event contract firm Kalshi and the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The Nevada District Court...
Ohio lawmakers hear concerns about allowing ‘casinos in every pocket’
Ohio lawmakers heard testimony from several parties on Tuesday who oppose the idea of legalizing online casino gambling in the state.Rep. Brian Stewart's HB...
Bill to ban sweepstakes in CT awaits Gov. Lamont’s signature
The Connecticut House passed the bill to ban sweepstakes casino already approved by the Senate, leaving Gov. Ned Lamont’s signature as the last step...
Arizona gambling regulator tackles CFTC over prediction markets
The head of the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has criticized the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for allegedly failing to take a firm...
Louisiana sweepstakes casino ban ready to take flight
As long as Louisiana's governor agrees, the Pelican State will become the second in the U.S. to explicitly define and ban online sweepstakes casinos.The...
VGW founder wants to acquire full ownership of sweeps giant
VGW founder Laurence Escalante is preparing to take full control of the company in a deal that values the world’s largest sweepstakes casino operator...
Illinois approves plan to charge sportsbooks for every individual bet
Illinois has embraced the idea of taxing online sportsbooks more, and the state is at it again.On the final day of May, the state's...
Genius Sports supports sports event contracts if CFTC prioritizes integrity
Data and integrity firm Genius Sports supports prediction markets offering sporting event contracts, but only if the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) implements stringent...
Bill to disband Texas Lottery Commission heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk
A measure to dissolve the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) was passed in both legislative chambers leaving Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature as the last step...
Event News
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 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’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...
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...