Prediction markets dominate conversation at NCLGS conference
For the gaming industry, it's been virtually impossible to stop talking about prediction markets in 2025 as various financial exchanges extended into sports contracts...
Schneider: Shouting out the innovative companies in gaming
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...
Daniel Heywood: NuxGame confident & cautious on the future of sweepstakes
Daniel Heywood, CEO of NuxGame, looks at the future of the sweepstakes model amid a regulatory pushback that could have sweeping implications for the...
Arizona moves to revoke Underdog’s license over Crypto.com deal
Arizona has moved to revoke Underdog's fantasy sports license as a result of the operator's prediction markets partnership with Crypto.com.Arizona Office of the Governor...
Sweepstakes operators get seat at NCLGS table after tough year
For the second year in a row, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting tackled the topic of sweepstakes gaming....
Underdog getting out of sports betting as of Dec. 16
It was fun while it lasted and only ever existed in one state, but it appears Underdog Sportsbook's run is over.Underdog has informed users...
Trump mostly dodges the question of federal gambling tax changes
A major change in how gambling tax is calculated is just a couple of weeks away, and it does not sound like rectifying the...
Gov. Hochul signs New York sweepstakes gaming ban into law
After several months in limbo, New York officially banned casino and sportsbook-style sweepstakes gaming on Friday after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a legislature-approved bill...
DraftKings receives CFTC and NFA approval for DraftKings Predictions
DraftKings is one step closer to being able to launch its DraftKings Predictions product in the U.S. after receiving key federal approvals.DraftKings Predictions, officially...
Fanatics is first sportsbook to debut standalone event contract product
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has won the race to be the first sports betting operator to stand up its own separate prediction market product.The...
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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...