Illinois politicians call Chicago’s sports betting tax idea ‘deeply problematic’
A group of 29 Illinois Democrats, including two influential House committee chairs, have written to the Chicago City Council to urge members not to...
From local leader to global player: IGT PlaySports’ strategic evolution
As the pace of U.S. sports betting expansion slows, suppliers are increasingly looking beyond domestic borders to fuel growth. SBC Americas sat down with IGT...
Colorado fines BetMGM $50K for taking $880 in college player props
BetMGM is the second major sportsbook in the last five months to be fined by Colorado's gaming regulator for allowing bets on college player...
FanDuel to launch group parlay feature for NFL Thanksgiving slate
FanDuel announced the release of a new product offering that allows multiple users to combine and create a group parlay.The Flutter-owned brand announced...
NCAA abandons idea of letting student-athletes bet on pro sports
The NCAA will not allow its student-athletes to bet on professional sports after all.The governing body of college sports announced that its Division I...
Ohio should never have legalized sports betting, says Gov. DeWine
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill to legalize sports betting in the state in 2021. He now regrets it and would support the...
Maryland lawmaker wants state to consider banning micro bets
A lawmaker in Maryland wants the state to consider prohibiting micro betting as professional sports leagues deal with allegations of game manipulation by athletes.House...
AGA and California tribes want answers from CFTC nom Selig on predictions
The American Gaming Association (AGA) and the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) paid close attention to Michael Selig's Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)...
NCAA probe finds former player and staff violated gambling rules
An NCAA investigation into the men’s basketball program at Temple University found two staffers and a former player violated the organization’s sports betting rules.The...
Kalshi argues Massachusetts injunction could topple entire ecosystem
Kalshi is in unfamiliar territory in its legal battle against Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). After losing an...
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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...
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...
SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big
BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...