OpenBet: How safer gambling tools can help U.S. regulations evolve
Dr. Michael Auer, managing director at OpenBet’s Neccton, highlights how a lack of standardized regulations in U.S. betting and gaming could be addressed through...
Alberta establishes regulatory framework for commercial gambling
Alberta has introduced its regulatory framework for regulated and licensed gaming. Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally has introduced Bill 48,...
Report: Sports Illustrated scores deal to launch event contracts venture
Sports Illustrated has secured a deal to enter the emerging prediction markets business. According to a Bloomberg report, the storied sports media brand is partnering...
New capital funding values Underdog at more than $1.2B
Underdog has announced a new Series C funding round led by Spark Capital that lifts the company's pre-money valuation to more than $1.2 billion.The...
UFC fighters officially suspended amid illegal gambling probe
The Nevada Athletic Commission is handing suspensions to a pair of UFC athletes. The regulator of combat sports in the Silver State has suspended UFC...
Illinois DFS must not prioritize sportsbooks, committee hears
At an Illinois Senate Gaming, Wagering and Racing Committee meeting on Tuesday, lawmakers were urged not to give major online sportsbooks preferential treatment if...
Gambling-specific debit card completes $17M seed round
A third-party responsible gaming solution has made its debut with strong financial support. EDGE Boost has launched as a first-of-its-kind solution providing users with a...
Massachusetts subpoenas Robinhood over sports prediction markets
Robinhood recently launched a new slate of sports event trading markets. Within days, they have come under scrutiny from at least one state.Massachusetts Secretary...
Florida bill would stop ex-regulators taking betting jobs
After the Executive Director of the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) left to take a senior role with FanDuel, a Florida lawmaker is looking...
bet365 partners with Cardinals ahead of Missouri opening
Ahead of Missouri launching commercial online sports betting later this year, bet365 has positioned itself to take a big swing in the Show-Me State...
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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...