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Senators urge sports, casino prediction markets ban in CLARITY Act bill

Adam Candee - July 23, 2026

A dozen Democratic Senators are imploring members of two key committees to ban "prediction contracts that resemble sports bets or casino-style gaming products" in...

Crypto.com’s OG sues Washington state after Kalshi injunction

July 23, 2026

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SBC brings CPD-accredited learning to SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit

July 23, 2026

SBC Americas provides the latest workforce changes in gaming.

Hires and Higher-Ups: Light & Wonder iGaming executive departs

July 23, 2026

FIFA World Cup trophy as sportsbooks provide betting data.

World Cup Final closes as most-bet soccer match ever for BetMGM,...

July 22, 2026

Treat prediction markets as gambling, lottery associations urge

July 22, 2026

CFTC ‘extraordinary’ order to Kalshi highlights Congressional hearing

July 21, 2026

Mohegan Sun Casino as the NIGC release its latest revenue report.

NIGC reports record $46B in tribal gross gaming revenue for FY2025

July 21, 2026

A welcome mat as Yggdrasil enters the U.S. through a deal with Caesars Entertainment.

Yggdrasil enters US gaming market through Caesars Entertainment deal

July 21, 2026

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Senators urge sports, casino prediction markets ban in CLARITY Act bill

Adam Candee - July 23, 2026

A dozen Democratic Senators are imploring members of two key committees to ban "prediction contracts that resemble sports bets or casino-style gaming products" in...

Crypto.com’s OG sues Washington state after Kalshi injunction

July 23, 2026

World Cup Final closes as most-bet soccer match ever for BetMGM,...

July 22, 2026

Voter polls as Wisconsin discusses election trading with prediction markets.

Wisconsin elections head warns on election trading, prediction markets fume

July 22, 2026

CFTC ‘extraordinary’ order to Kalshi highlights Congressional hearing

July 21, 2026

Seattle, Washington, where Kalshi has suffered a court loss

Washington state latest to win preliminary injunction against Kalshi

July 21, 2026

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Treat prediction markets as gambling, lottery associations urge

Tom Nightingale - July 22, 2026

The swell of gaming-style prediction market contracts is catching the attention of lotteries around the world, as two prominent trade associations are urging legislators...

Wisconsin elections head warns on election trading, prediction markets fume

July 22, 2026

Yggdrasil enters US gaming market through Caesars Entertainment deal

July 21, 2026

Rocky Statue in Philadelphia as the city is being sued by DraftKings.

DraftKings attempts to block subpoena by taking Philadelphia to court

July 20, 2026

Evolution dissolves plan to acquire Galaxy Gaming for $85M

July 17, 2026

A person with a white hat as Merkur Group acquires White Hat Studios.

White Hat Studios agrees to sell studio operations to Merkur Group

July 15, 2026

Casino

Senators urge sports, casino prediction markets ban in CLARITY Act bill

July 23, 2026

Hires and Higher-Ups: Light & Wonder iGaming executive departs

July 23, 2026

NIGC reports record $46B in tribal gross gaming revenue for FY2025

July 21, 2026

A telephone as the Colorado Lottery announces plans to use a new problem gambling helpline.

Colorado Lottery to promote NCPG’s 1-800-MY-RESET helpline

July 10, 2026

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California cardrooms’ court win draws latest line in tribal gaming fight

July 7, 2026

SBC Summit Americas panel on tribal gaming.

Tribal stakeholders discuss gaming regulation at SBC Summit Americas

June 19, 2026

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Bill Pascrell III: What does the future of US betting integrity actually look like?

Features Erin Gallagher - July 20, 2026

In the wake of recent high-profile scandals, the U.S. sports betting industry faces an unprecedented integrity crisis. From federal player indictments to aggressive crackdowns on...

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Seth Young: This is just the beginning of the prediction market boom

Features Erin Gallagher - July 15, 2026

There’s no escaping the news about prediction markets. Over the last two years, their popularity has grown exponentially - and more traditional sportsbooks are...

BETER’s CEO: Why differentiation, not market entry, will define the next phase of growth

Features James Ross - July 13, 2026

As the US sports betting market continues to post record-breaking revenues, simply securing market access is no longer enough. For the first wave of suppliers...

Colorado Lottery to promote NCPG’s 1-800-MY-RESET helpline

Casino Justin Byers - July 10, 2026

The Colorado Lottery is making a major change to how it delivers problem gambling resources by promoting a new national hotline for gambling support.On...

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SBC brings CPD-accredited learning to SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit

Adam Candee - July 23, 2026

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Hires and Higher-Ups: Light & Wonder iGaming executive departs

Justin Byers - July 23, 2026

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Compliance

Treat prediction markets as gambling, lottery associations urge

Tom Nightingale - July 22, 2026

Compliance

Wisconsin elections head warns on election trading, prediction markets fume

Justin Byers - July 22, 2026

Compliance

CFTC ‘extraordinary’ order to Kalshi highlights Congressional hearing

Tom Nightingale - July 21, 2026

Casino

NIGC reports record $46B in tribal gross gaming revenue for FY2025

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Yggdrasil enters US gaming market through Caesars Entertainment deal

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