FIFA soccer ball as New Jersey considers a bill to add a 10% tax for World Cup online sports wagers.

World Cup bets surcharge bill appears in New Jersey

New Jersey Rep. Michael Venezia wants to generate additional tax revenue for the Garden State by charging residents to place 2026 FIFA World Cup...
A person cutting a credit card as Ohio considers a regulatory credit card ban.

Ohio regulator proposes credit card ban for gaming accounts

The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) proposed an amendment to state gaming rules to ban credit card deposits for gaming accounts.Earlier this week, the...
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DraftKings President: microbets next for prediction markets

DraftKings President of Operations Paul Liberman would prefer a world in which sports betting is legal in all 50 states. For now, the company...
Denver, Colorado, with the Coors Field ballpark in the foreground

Colorado sports betting protections bill not ‘antagonistic’ to industry, says sponsor

The wide-ranging Colorado responsible gambling and sports betting protections bill passed through its first House committee on Monday evening, as its sponsors insisted it...
Senate hearing as the chamber plans to have select members discuss sports betting integrity.

Senate sports betting hearing on tap after prediction markets ban

A U.S. Senate subcommittee plans to discuss the integrity of sports betting and prediction markets, marking another Congressional hearing related to gaming amid scandals...
Azteca Stadium in Mexico City

Stake launches as authorized operator in Mexico ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Renowned online gambling operator Stake officially launched in Mexico on Monday.The company confirmed in a release that its stake.mx sites will operate with a...
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Prediction markets ban passes Minnesota Senate

The Minnesota Senate voted Thursday to ban prediction market platforms from operating in the state.Senators approved Sen. John Marty's Senate File 4511 on April...
Formula 1 driver as Caesars signs a deal with ALT Sports Data to provide new betting markets.

Caesars taps ALT Sports Data to enhance Formula 1 betting markets

Caesars Entertainment is bolstering its Formula 1 offerings for sports wagering through a new partnership with ALT Sports Data.On Friday, ALT Sports Data and...

How NBA path on prediction markets differs from U.S. leagues

The NBA's public comment to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regarding prediction markets paints a stark contrast to other pro leagues.The CFTC published...
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New York bill would create prop bet task force to study risks

A New York Senator believes the state needs to take a long, hard look at prop bets to decide whether the potential risks are...

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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....
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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...
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SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big

BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...