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New Jersey council says it plans to take over 1-800-GAMBLER nationwide

The license-holder of the national problem gambling support hotline 1-800-GAMBLER says it will reject the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) attempts to move...
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Missouri hears 3 sportsbooks’ pleas for untethered sports betting license

Around 48 hours before Missouri awards its direct sports betting licenses, FanDuel, DraftKings and Circa Sports laid out their cases to the Missouri Gaming...
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Illinois regulators sent operators instructions to tax customer surchages

Three of Illinois' leading sportsbooks have responded to the state's new per-wager tax by passing the cost onto their customers via a transaction fee...

Resolution in Kalshi sports contract case likely still 2 years away

Oral arguments in the legal appeal of Kalshi's preliminary injunction in New Jersey are on Sept. 8, but don't expect the case to close...
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AGs’ cry for help to DOJ shows need for support in black market battle

States and stakeholders begging the U.S. federal government to take a firmer stance against unauthorized gambling is nothing new. But, given the industry shifts...
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West Virginia AG unsure if against-the-house DFS games runs afoul of state law

The California Attorney General's office offered a very strong take on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state, but the same...
Defy the Odds Co-Founder Sue Schneider

Schneider: You have to keep the competition close

Sports Betting Hall of Famer Sue Schneider is back with more monthly insights from the world of startups. This time she delivers some tough...
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Major gaming trade groups call for resolution to protect 1-800-GAMBLER

When it comes to the national gambling hotline 1-800-GAMBLER, stakeholders extend beyond just the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Council on...
ESPN mic as the media brand sells a 10% minority stake to the NFL.

NFL selling major media assets to ESPN for 10% stake

The NFL has reached a deal to acquire a minority stake in a sports media conglomerate that is attempting to scale as a co-owner...
Vector regulator webinar hosted by SBC

Webinar set to tackle how to meet regulatory compliance standards

With enforcement strategies evolving and regulatory scrutiny intensifying, staying ahead of compliance expectations is more critical than ever. SBC Webinar's latest offering alongside Vector...

Event News

SBC Summit Europe

SBC, VNLOK partner to strengthen licensed operator participation at SBC Summit Europe

SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership...
SBC Summit 2026 ribbon-cutting

SBC Summit 2026 ends record week with 40,000 attendees as event commits to Lisbon...

SBC Summit's record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups.Operator numbers...
SBC Summit Europe Amsterdam announcement

SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus

SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...
SBC Summit Lisbon

SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030

SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the...