Virginia bill would legalize in-state college sports betting to tax it heavily
Virginia currently only allows college sports betting on out-of-state teams, but that could change under a unique model proposed by a new bill.Del. Garrett...
DraftKings to start allowing crypto-to-cash deposits in four states
DraftKings is rolling out a new feature that will allow users in some states to use cryptocurrency converted to cash to fund online sports...
NBA star Devin Booker bets $1M on NFL amid league gambling woes
NBA superstar Devin Booker is betting big on Super Bowl LX with a wager on Fanatics Sportsbook, as the world’s premier basketball league is...
CFTC will build prediction market framework, could join court battles
The chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said on Thursday that he intends to steer the derivatives regulator towards embracing event contracts...
Ohio Gov. DeWine considers legalizing sports betting his ‘biggest regret’
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine reignited his claim that online sports betting is detrimental to the well-being of state residents and the athletes who partake...
New York considers bills to ban betting for people who harass athletes
New York lawmakers are continuing to legislative action to protect amateur and professional athletes from harassment and harm.The Empire State is considering a pair...
Industry veteran Martin Lycka joins Oddin.gg as regulatory vice president
Gaming industry regulatory veteran Martin Lycka has joined Czech-based esports betting company Oddin.gg in the newly created position vice president of institutional affairs.Lycka was...
Maryland Lottery claims sweeps sites are just as illegal as offshore casinos
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) officials testified at a legislative committee hearing on Wednesday that the state needs to ban sweepstakes casinos...
NCPG unveils new 1-800-MY-RESET national problem gambling helpline
After losing the right to use 1-800-GAMBLER, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is leaning on what it hopes will be another memorable...
Appeals court re-lights New Jersey casino smoking lawsuit
A New Jersey appeals court has ordered that a legal challenge to smoking in Atlantic City casinos be returned to a lower court and...
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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 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...
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...
Standing out in a crowded market: SBC Summit adds Marketing & CX Track to...
SBC Summit will explore how betting and gaming brands can cut through the noise with more distinctive, data-driven and effective marketing campaigns through its...