Cortez Masto’s attempt to stop gambling tax fails, but she’s not done
A second federal lawmaker in the space of four days has filed a bill looking to undo the change made by the One Big...
VGW is now charging customers sales tax when they buy Gold Coins
Sweepstakes and social gaming leader Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) has begun charging its customers sales tax on purchases of Gold Coins in several U.S. states.VGW...
Meta updates ad rules for real money and social gaming
Meta is changing its vetting process for online gambling ads on several platforms.The tech conglomerate implemented new advertising rules for gambling-related marketing materials shared...
California committee advances sweeps ban but asks why the rush?
What exactly is going on behind the scenes of the push to ban online sweepstakes casinos in California, who would the bill punish, what...
Talking U.S. gambling tax hikes at Canadian Gaming Summit
Several states have passed legislation this year to increase the tax rate that online sports betting operators pay on their revenue. But how much...
Opinion: It’s time to change up online casino legalization messaging
As lawmakers and stakeholders get ready to congregate in Louisville, Kentucky for the summer meeting of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States...
Schneider: Patchwork nature of US iGaming industry could use mending
As one digs deeper into the innovation ecosystem in the gaming industry, the challenges presented by policies and regulations become more evident.Gambling policies established...
Everything you need to know about the California AG DFS opinion
A full 18 months after being asked to issue it, California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office has released its highly anticipated opinion on the...
Report: Guardians pitcher Ortiz under MLB investigation for gambling
American professional sports are dealing with another player-related gambling probe.According to a report from The Athletic, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is being investigated...
Louisiana Attorney General says sweepstakes casinos are illegal
Louisiana's chief legal officer says online sweepstakes casinos should be considered illegal in the state.The state's Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a formal legal...
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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...