Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who is expected to sign a new sports betting tax into law

Illinois approves plan to charge sportsbooks for every individual bet

Illinois has embraced the idea of taxing online sportsbooks more, and the state is at it again.On the final day of May, the state's...
A man leaving a seat, much as Brian Quintenz will do at Kalshi if confirmed as CFTC chair

CFTC Chair nominee Quintenz intends to resign from Kalshi board

Brian Quintenz intends to resign from the board of prediction markets operator Kalshi if he is confirmed as the new chair of the federal...
Lotto.com CEO Thomas MetzgerImage: SBC

Lotto.com CEO talks Texas lawsuit and misconceptions around couriers

Critics claim that lottery courier CEOs such as Lotto.com's Thomas Metzger lurk in the shadows, enable cheating and are a pox on the communities...
Exit signs in a New York City subway, the kid that VGW might follow on its way out of the state

VGW pulling sweepstakes games out of New York

Social and sweepstakes gaming giant Virtual Gaming World (VGW) is winding down its online sweepstakes gaming offerings in New York.The company behind brands including...
Druvstar opens up on the increasingly sophisticated tactics deployed when it comes to cybersecurity attacks

Druvstar:How to stay ahead of evolving cybercriminal tactics

As the technological landscape continues on its never ending journey of evolution, the threats posed to iGaming operators become not only ever present but...
A "Do Not Enter" sign like the one Montana has metaphorically put up by banning online sweepstakes casinos

Montana officially enacts nation’s first sweepstakes ban

It's official: Montana is the first U.S. state to explicitly ban online sweepstakes casinos.Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the legislation into law this week after...

Hours after claiming to have a deal with xAI, Kalshi clarifies that it doesn’t

Does Kalshi have a partnership with Elon Musk's xAI or not? On Tuesday, the company said that it did. By the end of the...
A scrapheap where things such as the Texas Lottery Commission might be metaphorically placed

Texas Senate votes to scrap current lottery administration and change leadership

The Texas Senate unanimously passed legislation that would kill the Texas Lottery Commission but keep lottery gaming alive, at least for the time being.Late...
Wynn Las Vegas property as it faces fine by Nevada regulator

Wynn Las Vegas agrees to $5.5M fine over AML violations

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has agreed to another multimillion-dollar settlement with a major Las Vegas casino and entertainment property.Wynn Las Vegas reached...
Sun peering over clouds as concept for a new beginning of payments by Approvely

Chelsie Cooper: Approvely ushering in a new beginning payments

How do you truly make a mark across such a hectic and oversupplied ecosystem? That is the conundrum pondered by many across gambling’s associated...

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SBC Player Experience Academy

SBC Summit’s Player Experience Academy explores engagement and its limits

SBC Summit will put player experience under the microscope this September in Lisbon, as its Academy brings together the operators, product leaders, and regulators...
SBC Summit SBC Connect

SBC Summit 2026 rolls out structured networking, powered by SBC Connect

SBC Summit is giving delegates greater control over who they meet in Lisbon, with a new structured networking program, powered by SBC Connect, that...
SBC Global Prediction Markets Forum

SBC unveils new Global Prediction Markets Forum in Lisbon 

SBC has announced the launch of the Global Prediction Markets Forum, a new standalone event dedicated to one of the fastest-evolving sectors in betting...
SBC Summit

SBC Summit’s new masterclasses bring hands-on training to delegates

SBC Summit will introduce three expert-led Masterclasses in 2026, giving delegates practical training in sportsbook trading, electronic gaming and responsible gaming marketing.Running from September...