Prime rib as Prime Sports enters Kentucky.

Prime Sports enters third online market with debut in Kentucky

Prime Sports is expanding its reach by entering a new online sports betting market.The New Jersey-based sports betting operator announced on Tuesday the launch...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson shakes hands.

Chicago Mayor seeking data for potential local sports betting tax

Chicago City Council members are discussing a local tax on online sports betting, adding to previous tax-related changes in Illinois.The council has members aiming...
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Second Guardians pitcher placed on leave in MLB’s Ortiz betting probe

Not one but two Cleveland Guardians pitchers are now on paid leave due to alleged ties to a Major League Baseball (MLB) sports betting...
A moving truck as Betfred moves on from the online sports betting market in the U.S.

Betfred moving on from US online sports betting market

Betfred is the latest sports betting operator to no longer serve online bettors in America.The British bookmaker is planning to close online sports betting...
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VGW sites ending Sweeps Coins play in New Jersey

Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) will stop offering all of its sweepstakes promotions in New Jersey after the passage of a bill to ban the...
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UNLV gaming institute recruits range of industry leaders for advisory board

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) International Gaming Institute (IGI) has formed its first-ever advisory board, which the institute's leader says gives the...
Kentucky Rep. and WAGER Act sponsor Andy Barr

WAGER Act is the new GOP version of the gambling loss deduction bill

Another Congressional lawmaker has launched an attempt to reverse the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's (OBBBA) cut to how much gamblers can deduct for...
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PureWager partners with SCCG Management with eyes on expansion

Global gaming provider PureWager Group has entered into a strategic partnership with advisory and investment firm SCCG Management with a view to accelerating its...
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith

GOP Ways and Means Chair says House working to fix gambling tax deduction

At a field hearing discussing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in Las Vegas on Friday, the chair of the House Ways and...
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Red Sox’s Giolito says MLB’s Manfred ‘taken aback’ by betting-related abuse

Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito said this week he spoke to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred directly about sports betting-related athlete abuse and voiced...

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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...