North Carolina Senate proposes doubling sports betting tax
North Carolina's online sportsbooks could soon be paying quite a bit more to the state.The Senate budget proposal that was put forward on Monday,...
Optimove report compares US betting habits to other global markets
Optimove has published a comprehensive report detailing player performance and behavior for casinos and sports betting operators across America.Using data from more than 3.2...
Tennessee regulator urges CFTC to prohibit sports event contracts
The Tennessee gaming regulator is the latest body to write to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) about prediction market operators offering sports contracts,...
Nebraska online sports betting vote inches toward finish line
One down, two to go. The Nebraska legislature has taken one small step towards allowing the state's residents to vote on legalizing online sports...
Kansas lawmakers put sports betting in a troubling holding pattern
Lawmakers could be sending Kansas' sports betting market towards an uncertain future after they overturned the governor's veto and voted to prevent the state...
Michigan regulators announce investigation into prediction markets
Michigan regulators are the latest state gaming authority to announce action related to the burgeoning market of sports-related event contracts.A press release from the...
PENN inks ex-FanDuel product leader Turchin as new CPO
PENN Entertainment has pulled in former FanDuel SVP of Product Billy Turchin to lead the company's numerous online gaming brands into the future.In a...
Hawaii sports betting heading to conference after House disagreement
The path to legalization for HB1308, the measure to legalize online sports betting and fantasy sports in Hawaii, is a little more complicated after...
PrizePicks renews partnership with Atlanta Braves
Atlanta-headquartered daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks has renewed its partnership with the city's MLB franchise, the Atlanta Braves.PrizePicks has been the official daily fantasy...
Nevada judge says CFTC clearly oversees event contracts, not state
The explanation of the ruling in favor of Kalshi's request for a temporary restraining order in the Nevada District Court offered some fuel for...
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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...