Defy the Odds Co-Founder Sue Schneider

Schneider: You have to keep the competition close

Sports Betting Hall of Famer Sue Schneider is back with more monthly insights from the world of startups. This time she delivers some tough...
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Major gaming trade groups call for resolution to protect 1-800-GAMBLER

When it comes to the national gambling hotline 1-800-GAMBLER, stakeholders extend beyond just the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Council on...
ESPN mic as the media brand sells a 10% minority stake to the NFL.

NFL selling major media assets to ESPN for 10% stake

The NFL has reached a deal to acquire a minority stake in a sports media conglomerate that is attempting to scale as a co-owner...
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State AGs urge federal government to launch another Black Friday

A group of 50 U.S. attorneys general has urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take a harder stance against "the rampant spread" of...
An esports player as Hard Rock Bet secures an esports agreement with Sports Information Services (SIS).

SIS scores deal with Hard Rock to deliver esports betting content

Sports Information Services (SIS) is continuing to broaden its reach in North America behind a deal with Hard Rock Bet to provide esports betting...
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Titus wants CFTC to investigate Quintenz’s ethics and behavior

The list of people criticizing President Donald Trump's nominee to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Brian Quintenz keeps growing.After news broke last...
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Arkansas senator asks AG for formal opinion on prediction markets

An Arkansas senator has asked the state's attorney general to provide an opinion on whether prediction markets such as Kalshi are legally allowed to...
Mike Pence speaks as he supports the gambling tax provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Mike Pence group wants no gambling loss tax deductions

An advocacy group established by former Vice President Mike Pence supports the tax rules for gambling in the Senate version of the One Big...
A group of sports fans as ESPN Bet plans to launch its new FanCenter.

ESPN Bet to upgrade app with personalized fan hub for users

PENN Entertainment is bolstering its ESPN Bet product with a new integration.ESPN Bet announced on Monday plans to launch FanCenter, a personalized hub housed...
Kansas athletic building as the state welcomes bet365 as a new sportsbook.

Kansas welcomes bet365 as state’s seventh online sportsbook

British operator bet365 is continuing to solidify its footprint in America’s gaming market.The online sports betting and casino operator launched operations in Kansas, marking...

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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...
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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...
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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

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...