The California Capitol building, which houses the state's Senate

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...
Panelists at Canadian Gaming Summit 2025

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...
Hand with notebook holding microphone

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...
Defy the Odds Co-Founder Sue Schneider

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...
Sign prohibiting several types of sports

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...
A MLB baseball sits as a player faces an investigation for gambling.

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...
Bourbon Street in Louisiana's New Orleans

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...
A dog being told no

California court rejects Underdog’s request for TRO in DFS case

A California court has rejected fantasy and sports betting operator Underdog Sports' attempts to prevent Attorney General Rob Bonta from issuing his reportedly forthcoming...
President Donald Trump speaks as the One Big Beautiful Bill is considered.

One Big Beautiful Bill could hurt pockets of professional gamblers

A version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) could heavily impact gamblers' wallets.The Senate version of President Donald Trump's tax and spending...
Dog with a gavel in its mouth

Underdog asks California court to block AG from releasing DFS opinion

So far there are only rumors of a forthcoming opinion from California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office regarding the legality of fantasy sports. That...

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SBC Summit 2026

SBC Summit returns to Lisbon for record-breaking year, headlined by historic keynotes & biggest...

SBC Summit, the betting and iGaming industry's flagship conference and exhibition, is on track to welcome 40,000 delegates to Lisbon next week for its...
SBC Summit Super Stage headliners

Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins, Fabrizio Romano and Charles Oliveira to headline SBC...

Basketball icon Michael Jordan, football journalist Fabrizio Romano, UFC star Charles Oliveira, Sportradar Founder and CEO Carsten Koerl and DraftKings Co-Founder and CEO Jason...
SBC Summit features Fabrizio Romano

Here We Go! Superstar transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano to headline SBC Summit

Fabrizio Romano, the world's most-followed football transfer journalist, will take to the SBC Summit 2026 Super Stage for a headline session on building a...
Affiliate Leaders Summit Content and Discovery

Affiliate Leaders Summit to examine the future of SEO, search and discovery

The Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 will examine how affiliates can adapt their search strategies to keep their content visible and attract new audiences through...