Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who is expected to sign a new sports betting tax into law

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...
The office of Genius Sports, which has written tot he CFTC about prediction markets offering sports event contracts

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...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks as he awaits to consider a bill to overhaul the Texas lottery.

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...
A person shredding a piece of paper, such as a license application

Indiana eliminates range of sports betting supplier licenses

Indiana's governor is clearing up red tape, and it affects how the state's sports betting industry will continue to do business.After July 1 this...
A dog holding a 'Welcome Aboard' message, evoking how sweepstakes casinos may greet new customers

Optimove: Sweepstakes gaining new players much faster than online casinos

Amid intense scrutiny on their status as an online gambling offering in the U.S., digital sweepstakes platforms are growing their player base at around...
Location verification sign as GeoLocs and ARGOS team up to offer a new compliance solution.

GeoLocs partners with ARGOS to deliver unified compliance solution

GeoLocs is providing operators with a compliance solution through a new partnership.The London-based geolocation provider for casino, lottery and sports betting operators has secured...
Hand passing along cash, which is what High 5 will do as a part of a settlement with the state of Connecticut

High 5 pays fine and Connecticut drops criminal gambling charges

The state of Connecticut is no longer pursuing criminal charges against High 5 Games and has reinstated the company's supplier license in the state.The...
SBC Summit Americas panel discusses sports betting technology.

SBC Summit Americas: How AI tech is shaping sports betting

SBC Summit Americas 2025 provided key stakeholders in gaming with the opportunity to network and discuss hot topics impacting the industry including advanced technology.The...
PGA Tour player Viktor Hovland prepares for a shot as PENN debuts a new PGA TOUR-themed online casino game.

PENN brings online PGA TOUR Blackjack game to New Jersey

PENN Entertainment is providing its online casino players with new golf-themed content.The hospitality and gaming giant launched on Thursday its new PGA TOUR Blackjack...
Checklist such as the one put forth by ROGA regarding VIP programs

ROGA sportsbooks respond to VIP criticism with set of recommendations

The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), an association of leading online sportsbooks, has published a new set of guidelines for how operators should approach...

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Snoop Dogg revealed as SBC Summit 2027 headliner

SBC Summit Live Blog: Snoop Dogg reveal highlights final day

LISBON, Portugal — We’re back to wrap up SBC Summit on the third and final day of the biggest show in in the industry....
SBC Summit

SBC Summit Live Blog: Michael Jordan leads Day 1 in Lisbon

LISBON, Portugal -- Welcome to SBC Summit, the biggest show in town headlined by the biggest name in sports, Michael Jordan.SBC Americas Editor Adam...
SBC Summit 2026

SBC Summit returns to Lisbon for record-breaking year, headlined by historic keynotes & biggest...

SBC Summit, the betting and iGaming industry's flagship conference and exhibition, is on track to welcome 40,000 delegates to Lisbon next week for its...
SBC Summit Super Stage headliners

Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins, Fabrizio Romano and Charles Oliveira to headline SBC...

Basketball icon Michael Jordan, football journalist Fabrizio Romano, UFC star Charles Oliveira, Sportradar Founder and CEO Carsten Koerl and DraftKings Co-Founder and CEO Jason...