LA Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston being carted off injured during an NFL preseason football game against the LA Rams at SoFi Stadium, Aug. 16, 2025.

FanDuel and ESPN Bet latest sportsbooks to add NFL injury refund measures

Two more U.S. sportsbooks have hopped on the bandwagon and introduced measures designed to allow NFL bettors to protect their bets in the event...
Circa Sports CEO Derek Stevens, who shared his opinion on prediction markets.

Circa Sports CEO and ex-CFTC commissioner weigh in on prediction markets

Key stakeholders are responding to recent changes in the prediction market industry as companies expand and diversify their offerings as a new NFL season...
The hazy skyline of Los Angeles, California in the distance

California Senate amends proposed sweepstakes ban again to clarify intentions

The California bill tackling online sweepstakes gambling has been amended for the second time in the Senate since it was completely overhauled to become...
A stack of TVs as SBC ranks the top sports betting commericals.

SBC ranks sports betting ads from top operators in America

With a new NFL season here, sports betting operators across the country bolstered their marketing efforts to acquire new customers and retain existing users....
A person holding wooden blocks spelling out CTO, short for Chief Technology Officer

Rush Street Interactive appoints ex-Warner Bros exec as CTO

BetRivers parent company Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has appointed former Warner Bros, Discovery Chief Technology Officer Shubham Tyagi as its new CTO.Tyagi will bring...
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

William Hill to launch expanded sportsbook at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has chosen William Hill Nevada to juice up the Silver State's largest sportsbook.The resort announced it has selected Caesars Digital's...
NFL players as Kalshi prepares to debut parlay-style event contracts.

Kalshi readies parlay-style event contracts for new NFL season

Kalshi is preparing to launch event contracts that allow users to trade on multiple event outcomes, mirroring parlay offerings provided by sports betting operators.In...
A green traffic light on Wall Street

Polymarket says CFTC has cleared it to proceed with US sports contracts

We knew Polymarket intended to officially re-launch prediction markets and event contracts trading in the U.S. Now, the company says it has the regulatory...
Hard Rock Bet sign as the company signs a deal with The Volume.

The Volume taps Hard Rock Bet as new sportsbook partner

The Volume secured a partnership with Hard Rock Bet on Wednesday, ending a previous deal between Colin Cowherd’s content arm and online gaming giant...
Keith Whyte, formerly of the NCPG and now a FanDuel advisor

FanDuel recruits ex-NCPG chief Keith Whyte as RG strategist

FanDuel has marked Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM) with a major personnel hire, recruiting former National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) chief Keith Whyte...

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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...