Oral Argument Kalshi CFTC Political Event Contracts Wagering Gambling

US Appeals Court holds oral arguments regarding Kalshi election betting

In 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld a ruling allowing Kalshi to offer political event contracts.
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Betstack iGaming Platform: Our top-tier collaborations emphasize our role as a full-service provider

Ahead of appearing at ICE Barcelona 2025, Justin Deutsch, Founder and CEO of Betstack, chats to SBC Americas about the company’s player account management...
Maryland Double Tax Rate Sports Betting

Budget gap in Maryland may lead to doubling sports betting tax rate

Last month, Maryland operators combined for $6.5 million in sports wagering tax.
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CasinoRank: Assessing the most played live dealer games of 2024

Live dealer games continue to dominate the online casino scene, combining the thrill of traditional gambling with the convenience of online play. To identify...
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CFTC asks Crypto.com to suspend sports contracts amid review

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is probing Crypto.com's contracts related to the Super Bowl and other sports events to assess their legality.The CFTC...
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DC Council fines Intralot $5M for lying to secure sports betting contract

In 2019, the D.C. Council agreed to a five-year, $215 million contract with Intralot.
SBC Leaders featuring LeoVegas

SBC Leaders Magazine: LeoVegas CEO Gustaf Hagman talks trust in MGM

Trust is the defining characteristic of the international BetMGM brand rollout, LeoVegas CEO Gustaf Hagman tells the new edition of SBC Leaders magazine.The cover...
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Maine bill would ban all fantasy prop bets

A bill filed in the Maine Senate proposes a blanket ban on prop betting in fantasy contests.Senate Bill 33 was filed by Democrat Sen....
TwinSpires Churchill Downs Michigan Gaming Control Board Suspension

MI regulators suspends TwinSpires for failure to comply with C&D

Active statutory requirements in Michigan prohibit advance deposit wagering.
Negative revenue FanDuel SGPs

Too many winning parlays lead to Flutter revenue downgrade

Most U.S. sportsbooks experienced a historically bad October, but FanDuel's customer-friendly outcomes continued for the rest of 2025 according to a new update from...

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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...
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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...
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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

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...