Defining DFS 2.0 requires communication across stakeholders
If there is a common thread to the involved parties litigating what constitutes daily fantasy sports, it is that communication is paramount.That was the...
Safe Bet Show: Warrington learned from alcohol biz, FanDuel and Underdog
This month’s edition of the Martin Lycka Safe Bet Show featured Adam Warrington, Vice President of Responsible Gaming at Underdog Sports.During the episode, Warrington...
Increasing popularity of women’s sports brings opportunities for sports betting
“Build it and they will come” is something of a cliché. But when there’s a proven audience for something, success hinges on first providing...
Michigan gives Bovada two weeks to close up shop for state residents
The offshore market gets talked about a lot in the industry but on Thursday the state of Michigan decided to take action. The Michigan...
CGB Magazine: celebrating two years of Ontario, building upon a solid foundation
SBC Media has published the digital edition of the Canadian Gaming Business magazine, Volume 17, No. 1, which marks the second anniversary of the...
IGT: Leveraging the data revolution for lotteries
SBC’s Jessica Welman, editor, SBC Americas, recently joined IGT Vice President of iLottery Products and Services Karri Paavilainen and IGT Senior Director for Data...
State Senator voices disapproval of Mets owner’s $8B casino
The casino and entertainment complex is estimated to add at least 15,000 jobs to New York’s economy.
Illinois senate approves progressive sports betting tax hike
Illinois senators have approved a 2025 budget that includes raising the state's sports betting tax and implementing a progressive tax rate for operators based...
Senate dismisses MA sports betting tax increase proposal
A Senate budget plans projects tax revenue in Massachusetts to reach $41.5 billion in FY2025.
Lawmaker aims to raise sports betting tax rate in Massachusetts
Online sports betting operators in Massachusetts are currently taxed at a 20% rate on gaming revenue.
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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...