CFTC says it hasn’t made a decision on sports-related event contracts
In a new communication to operators and exchanges regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the organization finally gave some feedback on its...
Sleeper sues CFTC over alleged futures application meddling
Fantasy company Sleeper is not stopping with a request for an investigation into the behavior at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).After alleging that...
Industry mourns passing of longtime IGA Chair Ernie Stevens Jr.
The gaming industry and Indian Country are mourning influential tribal gaming leader Ernie Stevens Jr., who passed away at the age of 66 last...
Fighting back at the argument tribes are gaming obstructionists
In a state like California, it is often difficult to make big changes when it comes to gaming. Some of this stems from the...
PrizePicks receives NFA approval, paving the way for prediction markets
It is a busy week for PrizePicks. The same day it announced a massive acquisition deal with Allwyn, its subsidiary Performance Predictions II received...
NJ court orders NCPG to cease using 1-800-GAMBLER helpline
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has been ordered by a New Jersey Superior Court judge to stop using the 1-800-GAMBLER phone number...
Lotto firm Allwyn set to acquire 62% of PrizePicks in deal valuing group at...
After months of rumors regarding who was going to potentially acquire DFS powerhouse PrizePicks, the suitor is finally official.Deal worth a minimum of $1.6BEuropean...
Sleeper accuses CFTC of blocking prediction market application
Fantasy sports platform Sleeper accused the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of violating law by blocking its attempt to enter the prediction market space.Letter...
California legislature passes sweepstakes ban, sends bill to Newsom’s desk
California's legislature unanimously passed a ban on online sweepstakes gaming on Friday, leaving the most populous U.S. state one step away from outlawing the...
Massachusetts AG sues Kalshi, claiming it is an illegal sportsbook
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has already signed her name to an amicus brief challenging the legality of Kalshi and other groups offering...
Event News
SBC Summit Americas returns June 9-11 with new ways to network
SBC Summit Americas returns next week with the launch of SBC Connections, an all-new SBC networking program designed to transform how attendees meet, connect,...
SBC Summit Americas to explore smarter player protection strategies
As operators across the Americas face growing pressure to identify gambling-related harm earlier and build safer player journeys, SBC Summit Americas will place player...
SBC Summit Canada reinforces role as industry’s meeting point amid Alberta momentum
SBC Summit Canada returned to Toronto last week, bringing the industry together at a pivotal moment for the Canadian gaming sector, as Alberta’s upcoming regulated...
SBC Summit Americas to address new realities of affiliate growth in Latin America
SBC Summit Americas will examine how affiliates can adapt to Latin America’s rapidly evolving gaming landscape through its dedicated Latin America Marketing and Affiliates...