CFTC sues AZ, CT, and IL, alleging prediction markets overstep
When Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig said "we'll see you in court", he wasn't kidding.The CFTC announced on Thursday that, in...
Kentucky passes in-state prediction markets ban despite Derby concerns
On a long deadline day in the Kentucky General Assembly on Wednesday, the state passed a major gambling reform bill that, among other things,...
Louisiana senator tosses bill to ban prop bets over lost revenue concerns
Louisiana bettors will continue to have access to prop betting markets after a proposed legislative ban on the wagers will no longer be considered...
Iowa Senate passes bill to try to license and tax prediction markets
The Iowa Senate has become the first U.S. legislative chamber to pass a bill that would attempt to regulate and tax online prediction market...
New York proposes banning use of AI to target sports bettors with promos
New York is mulling some notable technological changes to its sports betting market.After Gov. Kathy Hochul asked the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC)...
Washington AG sues Kalshi in state court, asks for restitution
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is the latest leading state official to go on the offensive against Kalshi in court.Brown sued the prediction...
Judge says DraftKings can keep using ‘March Madness’ for now
A federal judge has denied the NCAA's request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) to immediately stop DraftKings from using trademarked basketball terminology like...
BetMGM latest US operator to ban credit card funding
BetMGM is the latest gambling operator to confirm it will prevent its customers from using credit cards to fund player accounts for online wagering.During...
Micro-betting in the spotlight as PA lawsuit alleges ‘addiction-amplifying’ design
DraftKings and FanDuel have both been named in a new Pennsylvania lawsuit which accuses the sportsbooks of using data supplied by the NFL to...
bet365 leaves American Gaming Association, citing conflicting focuses
bet365 is the latest online sports betting company to decide that it is time to leave the American Gaming Association (AGA).The British sportsbook is...
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How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...
Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming
Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice
As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections
SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...