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NCAA condemns Kalshi for readying transfer portal contracts

NCAA President and CEO Charlie Baker said that Kalshi's apparent intent to offer sports event contracts on which college athletes will enter or withdraw...
Arizona Congressman Abe Hamadeh

Congressman asks CFTC chief to answer for Kalshi-CNN partnership

After Kalshi announced official partnerships with multiple major media outlets in December, a Congressman wants the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to answer his...
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Kalshi running out of ways to keep sports contracts online in NV

Kalshi is quickly running out of options when it comes to ways to stay online with sports contracts in the state of Nevada.Judge Andrew...
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Slot jackpot tax increase will go into effect in time for 2026 taxes

The IRS has published updated guidance confirming that the casino slot tax reporting threshold has almost doubled for 2026.As first reported in July, the...
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TwinSpires stays undefeated in Michigan ADW legal challenge

Churchill Downs continued its undefeated streak against the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) in the legal battle over advance-deposit wagering (ADW) apps. The Sixth...
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The five most-read stories on SBC Americas in 2025

In our editorial meetings, it sure seemed like prediction markets were all anyone was talking about in 2025. However, when looking at the most-read...
NBA basketball as FanDuel offers real-time bet tracking for select league games.

FanDuel Sports Network provides real-time bet tracking for NBA & NHL

FanDuel and its affiliated media rights holder are working together to enhance the viewership experience for basketball and hockey fans.The Flutter-owned brand and Main...
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Does banning player props solve the college sports betting problems?

As reports rise of student-athletes receiving more abuse related to sports betting and incidents continue to emerge of players themselves being integrated in betting...
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White Hat Studios solidifies footprint in West Virginia via Betly deal

White Hat Studios is expanding its reach through a partnership with Delaware North’s online sports betting and casino brand.The slot content provider announced an...
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Crypto.com pulls sports contracts in several states amid pushback

As various U.S. states push back one way or another against prediction markets, Crypto.com no longer offers sports event contracts in at least eight...

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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...
SBC Summit

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...