NCAA inches closer to lifting ban on professional sports betting
The NCAA is one step closer to allowing student-athletes and staff to wager on pro sports.On Wednesday, the DI Administrative Committee voted to adopt...
Gaming operators at G2E far from united when it comes to sports contracts
As expected, prediction markets dominated the first full day of conference action at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. However, unlike the anti-sweeps...
IBIA creates Mission 2030 as five-year plan to bolster betting integrity
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) is taking steps to implement a global standard for the sports betting industry.On Wednesday, the IBIA announced the...
Schneider: Startups shouldn’t forget the importance of company culture
Sports Betting Hall of Famer Sue Schneider is back with more monthly insights from the world of startups. This time she delivers some tough love for...
Hard Rock Bet named first operator partner of the Orlando Magic
One of Florida’s NBA teams is partnering with the state’s exclusive online sportsbook.The Orlando Magic secured a partnership on Tuesday with Hard Rock Bet,...
Splash Sports adds to investor portfolio with $14.5M Series B round
Skill-based social gaming company Splash Sports closed a new round of funding.Splash Sports announced on Tuesday the closing of a $14.5 million Series B...
Polymarket soars to $8B valuation behind NYSE owner investment
Polymarket received a fresh injection of capital from the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), valuing the prediction market at roughly...
Sports don’t have a gambling problem with monitoring solutions
America’s professional and amateur sports landscape doesn’t have a gambling problem; rather it is finding solutions that are working to protect the integrity of...
LV Sands once again says no to online gaming
The ghost of Sheldon Adelson can rest easy as the company he shephereded for many years, Las Vegas Sands, is once again forsaking online...
Gambling tax deduction paper projects $18B handle losses for sportsbooks
American Bettor’s Voice (ABV) responded to a One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provision that could impact professional gamblers by how deductions for losses...
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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...
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...