Trump mostly dodges the question of federal gambling tax changes
A major change in how gambling tax is calculated is just a couple of weeks away, and it does not sound like rectifying the...
PCH owner ARB Interactive strengthens legal & public policy teams
The owner of Publishers Clearing House is bolstering its legal and public policy teams as it plans to expand its reach in the social...
Washington regulator believes prediction markets offer ‘unauthorized activity’
The Washington State Gambling Commission is the latest regulator to take a hard stance against the operation of prediction markets.The commission posted a notice...
Louisiana joins list of regulators with anti-sports contract stance
Louisiana's gaming regulator is the latest to warn its licensed sportsbooks that offering prediction markets on sports breaks state law and may impact their...
FanDuel latest defendant in California DFS class action spree
The same law firm representing the plaintiffs in class action lawsuits against DraftKings and PrizePicks in California earlier this year has another fantasy sports...
Bally’s secures $1.1B in term loans to support NY casino expenses
Bally’s Corporation amended a term loan agreement, providing the company with $1.1 billion in financing just days after securing a downstate casino license in...
Longtime ESPN exec Ravitz to lead theScore media division
As PENN Interactive looks ahead to 2026 and beyond, it has drafted a longtime ESPN executive to lead its theScore media business across North...
MA court will rule on Kalshi injunction in January
Though a Massachusetts judge heard arguments from both Kalshi and the state's attorney general on Tuesday, it will be a month or so before...
ESPN Bet Live to undergo retooling after dissolved PENN deal
The disintegration of the partnership between ESPN and PENN Entertainment to operate ESPN Bet has also led to programming changes for the “Worldwide Leader...
Fanatics Sportsbook enlists OpenBet for geolocation and compliance
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has partnered with betting technology provider OpenBet to launch the supplier's suite of geolocation, fraud prevention, AML and responsible gaming...
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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...