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...
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SBC, VNLOK partner to strengthen licensed operator participation at SBC Summit Europe
SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership...
SBC Summit 2026 ends record week with 40,000 attendees as event commits to Lisbon...
SBC Summit's record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups.Operator numbers...
SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus
SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...
SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030
SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the...