Maryland pauses Kalshi fight, Nevada pushes for formal discovery
There have been updates in Kalshi's court battles in two states this week as the saga around the prediction markets operator rumbles on.In Maryland,...
ESPN Bet responds to Illinois wager tax with $1 bet minimum
ESPN Bet is the latest operator to respond to the per-wager tax on betting in Illinois.The PENN Entertainment-backed sportsbook raised its minimum bet amount...
NCPG files for arbitration to resolve 1-800-GAMBLER hotline dispute
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has filed for arbitration in the dispute with the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ)...
OCCC probing Cleveland Guardians case as prop bets question lingers
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) is working on its own investigation into the situation involving multiple Cleveland Guardians players.Amid a separate Major League...
Missouri hears 3 sportsbooks’ pleas for untethered sports betting license
Around 48 hours before Missouri awards its direct sports betting licenses, FanDuel, DraftKings and Circa Sports laid out their cases to the Missouri Gaming...
Oklahoma QB denies allegations of betting on college football
A college quarterback is responding to allegations of impermissible sports wagering.Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is facing scrutiny after screenshots of his personal Venmo account...
Fanatics ties betting rewards to other verticals in new loyalty program
Fanatics is capitalizing on the growth of its sports betting and casino operations in the U.S. with a new beefed-up loyalty program that ties...
Sweepstakes prediction market Novig closes $18M funding round
After opting to forgo the regulated market for a sweepstakes model, Novig is now presenting itself in a new way too, calling itself a...
Illinois regulators sent operators instructions to tax customer surchages
Three of Illinois' leading sportsbooks have responded to the state's new per-wager tax by passing the cost onto their customers via a transaction fee...
Resolution in Kalshi sports contract case likely still 2 years away
Oral arguments in the legal appeal of Kalshi's preliminary injunction in New Jersey are on Sept. 8, but don't expect the case to close...
Event News
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...