Hawaii sports betting effort dries up for 2025
The effort to bring legalized sports betting to Hawaii fell short this week.House Bill 1308 failed to progress in a conference committee, ending Rep....
GeoLocs: The real cost of a 5% failure rate – Why reliable geolocation matters
Ben Scobie-Trumper, head of sales at mkodo, argues that operators must place additional importance on their geolocation provider as any form of failure in...
Entain names David permanent CEO, looks to soup up BetMGM sportsbook
Entain has named interim CEO Stella David to the role on a permanent basis to replace Gavin Isaacs, who stepped down in February.David was...
BetOnline hit with cease and desist order by Michigan regulator
BetOnline.ag and SportsBetting.ag have been issued cease and desist orders from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) for conducting illegal gambling in the state.The...
New Jersey grants Kalshi second sport contract injunction
A second court has ruled in favor of Kalshi when it comes to the push to keep offering sports event contracts online. A New...
Canceled roundtable, court responses latest in sports event contract saga
For the past couple of months, virtually every update regarding the legality of sports-related event contract suggested that an April 30 roundtable hosted by...
Greenblatt: Prediction markets pose opportunity and risk for BetMGM
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt suggested on Monday that the company will only look to participate in offering event contracts "if required" as the legality...
PENN appointing new directors based off HG Vora criticism
PENN Entertainment plans to nominate two new directors who were recommended by a critical minority shareholder.The gaming company has announced that it intends to...
Illinois regulator adopts rule to ban credit cards to fund gaming
The Illinois Gaming Board is changing its policies regarding sportsbook payments.The gaming regulator announced that it has adopted a proposed rule to ban credit...
Pair of Oklahoma sports betting bills reach Senate floor
An Oklahoma Senate Committee has passed two sports betting measures allowing the pieces of legislation to reach the Senate floor.The state’s Senate Business and...
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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...