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States continue to milk online sports betting for more tax money

Establishing a new source of tax revenues to boost state coffers is a well-worn argument from lawmakers in favor of legalizing sports betting or...
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The failed efforts by US states to legalize sports betting in 2025

The overturning of PASPA seven years ago allowed the online sports betting industry to rapidly expand nationwide, but in 2025, there was stunted growth...
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Will sportsbooks limit their betting options in 2026?

With scandals aplenty and a growing list of athletes proven to have manipulated athletic betting markets, the pressure on sportsbooks, regulators and lawmakers to...
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NCAA waffles allowing betting on pro sports

The NCAA’s approach to sports betting in 2025 was indicative of the dynamic nature of the gaming industry, with a proposed rule change to...
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Illinois made $56M in sports betting tax revenue in October alone

The state of Illinois made more than $56 million in sports betting tax revenue in October, thanks largely to FanDuel and DraftKings, which are...
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Short sessions, high impact: How players interact with U.S. online gambling

Emily Thompson, content writer & researcher at CasinoRank, takes a look at consumer trends in the U.S online gambling sector in 2025.The way people...
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Report: NBA proposes policy changes amid latest gambling scandal

The NBA is responding to recent allegations of current and former players tied to illegal gambling schemes by proposing and implementing policy changes for...
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FanDuel Predicts rolls out with five-state initial launch

If you are a fan of prediction market products, Christmas has come early. The list of new prediction market apps keeps growin and now...
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DraftKings MLB market error leads to nearly $3 million in customer payouts

An effort by DraftKings to void a series of MLB wagers that have a payout of nearly $3 million has failed following separate rulings...
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Major sportsbooks threaten to exit Chicago on Jan. 1

The members of the Sports Betting Alliance have informed Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson that, if things don't change, they will be forced to cease...

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SBC Summit Europe

SBC, VNLOK partner to strengthen licensed operator participation at SBC Summit Europe

SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership...
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SBC Summit 2026 ends record week with 40,000 attendees as event commits to Lisbon...

SBC Summit's record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups.Operator numbers...
SBC Summit Europe Amsterdam announcement

SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus

SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...
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SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030

SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the...