A road sign marking the Tennessee state line

Blazesoft’s Sportzino exits Tennessee after cease-and-desist order

The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) says that it has been successful in its efforts to get social casino and sportsbook Sportzino to pull...
New York State Senator Joe Addabbo

Addabbo hoped NJ ban would move needle on NY sweeps ban signature

It's been more than three months since New York Sen. Joe Addabbo's proposed ban on online sweepstakes gaming was approved by the Empire State...
Jay-Z, whose joint venture proposal for Caesars Palace Times Square won't be moving forward

New York officials reject Caesars Times Square casino backed by Jay-Z

You can't knock Jay-Z's hustle, but the Empire State wasn't in the state of mind to grant him his casino wish.A New York...
A Mexico flag as the country weighs a tax increase on gambling.

Mexico considers increasing tax rate on gaming to 50%

Casino and online sports betting operators in Mexico are facing a significant tax hike on wagering with the proposal of a new economic package...
Caution sign as Arizona's gaming regulator sends a prediction market warning to operators.

Think twice about prediction market partnerships, warns Arizona regulator

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) sent a letter to licensed operators in the state warning them that offering event contracts without a license...
Poker chips

Kalshi taps poker legend to promote sports contracts

Kalshi is snapping up partners left, right and center and one of its newest partners is arguably the biggest name in the poker world.Daniel...
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UNLV gaming institute names second round of ESPN Research Fellows

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) International Gaming Institute (IGI) has announced the second round of annual ESPN Research Fellows.ESPN partnered with UNLV...
Matt Holt

Ex-IC360 leader Matt Holt joins Gaming Compliance International as CEO

A year after leaving Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360), Matt Holt is back in business as the chief executive of a gaming compliance firm.Holt announced...
Puzzle pieces as two social gaming groups combine forces.

SPGA & SGLA join forces to create single social gaming advocacy group

Two trade associations are uniting under one roof, combining efforts to advocate for social gaming operators and brands amid recent legislative movement in California.The...
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New Jersey to establish mandatory RG standards for operators

New Jersey's gaming regulator is ready to up the ante on the player protection measures it requires from its licensed operators.The NJ Division of...

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SBC Hall of Fame Class of 2026

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...
SBC Summit Compliance Tech

Staying ahead of the threat: SBC Summit unveils Compliance Tech Track for 2026

SBC Summit will examine the technologies helping operators detect threats, combat fraud, and strengthen compliance through its dedicated Compliance Tech conference track.Taking place on Thursday, Oct....
SBC Summit First Pitch

SBC Summit reveals 5 First Pitch finalists to showcase next-gen gaming tech

SBC has revealed the five startups that will compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year’s shortlist...
SBC Summit The Script

The Script to headline SBC Summit 2026 opening night

SBC Summit 2026’s evening program will open with a headline performance from multi-platinum-selling band The Script, marking one of the largest artist bookings in...