Man alleges DraftKings helped famed bettor try and extort him
In a court filing that reads like a Martin Scorsese movie, an unnamed plaintiff is alleging that famed bettor Gadoon "Spanky" Kyrollos attempted to...
Hebert named first black chairman of Louisiana Gaming Control Board
Hebert previously served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Louisiana for more than 18 years.
Online study in MA finds gambling ads have little impact on behavior
Massachusetts officially became a regulated online and retail sports betting market in 2023.
MGM Resorts’ LeoVegas acquires Tipico’s U.S. sportsbook
MGM Resorts International announced Monday that it is buying Tipico's U.S. sportsbook operations and that the Tipico brand will be exiting the U.S. market.Reports...
1/ST, Tabcorp and partners unite to create new global racing and betting hub
Racing company 1/ST, British racing group Arena Racing Company (ARC), British media rights company Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and Australian wagering and entertainment firm...
FBI probe leads to arrest in Spain of alleged BetMGM hacker
The 22-year-old suspect is alleged to have been a member of hacker group Scattered Spider.
Pro League Network gains approval in NJ for CarJitsu betting
PLN plans to officially deliver betting markets for the CarJitsu Championship in July.
Bovada now restricted in Michigan and Colorado after cease-and-desists
Bovada has officially stopped taking customers in Michigan and Colorado after both states sent cease-and-desist letters to the offshore sportsbook in recent weeks.The Michigan...
Ontario police open probe into Porter’s alleged gambling scheme
Jontay Porter spent last NBA season with the Toronto Raptors and its G League affiliate Raptors 905.
Maryland no longer a sports betting market for Betfred
Betfred partnered with off-track betting parlor Long Shot’s for gambling operations in Maryland.
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Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to...
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....