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
SBC Summit’s new masterclasses bring hands-on training to delegates
SBC Summit will introduce three expert-led Masterclasses in 2026, giving delegates practical training in sportsbook trading, electronic gaming and responsible gaming marketing.Running from September...
Meet the Nominees: Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed
SBC has revealed the shortlist for the second edition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards, taking place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Wednesday, September 30.More...
Q&A: Loserball’s Jonathan Gruber on entering a competitive gaming market
SBC Summit Americas 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., provided key stakeholders from around the world an opportunity to discuss the landscape of online gaming.Loserball...
SBC Summit explores invisible KYC and AI-powered design in iGaming
SBC Summit 2026 will examine how operators can craft smoother, smarter and more engaging experiences for online casino players through its dedicated iGaming Product...