CFTC Prediction Markets Political Betting Caroline Pham Roundtable

Acting CFTC Chair to host roundtables to discuss political betting

The roundtables will take place over the next several months.
1040 tax form representing income tax, which North Carolinans are not allowed to deduct gambling losses on

North Carolina bill would fix state gambling loss tax issue

A group of North Carolina lawmakers think it's only fair that bettors should be able to deduct their gambling losses on their taxes.Introduced on...
PENN Entertainment Proxy Battle HG Vora Capital Managment

Investment firm starts proxy battle with PENN Entertainment

In March 2021, shares of PENN reached an all-time high of $136.47.
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MGM agrees to cough up $45M to settle cyberattack lawsuit

MGM Resorts has agreed to pay $45 million to settle a class-action lawsuit related to two data breaches.An order granting preliminary approval for the...
Underdog Fantasy Contract Extension Gil's Arena

Underdog reaches contract extension with hit show Gil’s Arena

Gil's Arena aims to surpass ESPN’s First Take in viewers per episode by 2026.
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NerdWallet: Sports bettors think Trump policies will provide more gambling money

A significant proportion of sports bettors in the U.S. see wagering as a form of investment, and one-third believes that President Donald Trump's economic...
Playtech Chair Bian Mattingley Steps Down

Brian Mattingley to step down as Playtech chair in coming months

Mattingley joined Playtech as Chair in 2021.
Indiana Online Casino Bill Committee

House Public Policy Committee in Indiana passes iGaming bill

On Tuesday, House members approved a a series of amendments to House Bill 1432.
Defy the Odds Co-Founder Sue Schneider

Schneider: Women’s sports provide an opportunity for start ups

Sue Schneider is a longtime gaming executive with a storied and recognized career that has earned her a spot in the Sports Betting Hall...
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Illinois and Maryland bills would legalize against the house DFS

Lawmakers in both Illinois and Maryland have introduced bills that would legalize against-the-house daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests.In Illinois, State Sen. Lakesia Collins' SB...

Event News

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...