Hard Rock, BetMGM tell Illinois bettors to raise minimum stakes
Numerous online gambling operators have responded to Illinois' per-bet tax charge, but a pair of sportsbooks have taken a new step.After FanDuel, DraftKings and...
Dodd-Frank lawmaker switches CFTC stance now she’s a Kalshi lobbyist
A former Arkansas senator considered sports event contracts to have no commercial value for the U.S. economy before serving as a lobbyist for prediction...
BetMGM signs up Yankees icon Derek Jeter, will launch exclusive slot
BetMGM has launched another big swing by signing up Derek Jeter.The New York Yankees icon has stepped up to the plate as the New...
Kalshi’s lawyer goes hard at state-regulated gambling
Anyone who has attended a gaming conference will tell you that panels are regularly devoid of conflict and debate.That was not the case during...
Flutter takes 100% control of FanDuel with $1.7B Boyd buyout
If you ever wondered what FanDuel was worth, now you (sort of) know.Flutter Entertainment and Boyd Gaming announced on Thursday that the companies have...
DraftKings to pay back $3M to Connecticut players in promo settlement
DraftKings is returning $3 million to customers in Connecticut following an investigation by the state’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) into the operator’s bonus...
Cortez Masto’s attempt to stop gambling tax fails, but she’s not done
A second federal lawmaker in the space of four days has filed a bill looking to undo the change made by the One Big...
Caesars launches universal digital wallet for Nevada sportsbook
Caesars Entertainment is looking to capitalize on its omnichannel potential by connecting its Las Vegas cachet with its online betting experience.Caesars has launched a...
Is it time for gambling to lean more heavily into gamification?
Amid big industry changes and an ever-increasing stream of competition, from prediction markets to sweepstakes and social casinos to other entertainment forms, do online...
Bet365 continues WNBA push, partners with Indiana Fever
Bet365 has continued its push into U.S. women's sports by partnering with the WNBA’s Indiana Fever.The British sportsbook is now the official sportsbook partner...
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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...
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...