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CFTC Codifies Rule Stating Casino-Style Wagers, Including Sports Bets, Aren’t Swaps

In what some prediction market and sports betting industry insiders are a calling a late Friday surprise, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced this afternoon that it is codifying…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

Iowa State vs. No. 8 BYU Predictions, Picks & Odds for Friday Night’s Big 12 Clash

The post Iowa State vs. No. 8 BYU Predictions, Picks & Odds for Friday Night’s Big 12 Clash appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
SBC Americas ·

New CFTC swap rule tries to patch sportsbook hole from appellate cases

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released an interim rule Friday aiming to separate sports event contracts from traditional sports wagers after recent federal court rulings cast doubt…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

CDC Gaming: Inside the latest prediction market developments

The typical prediction market customer wants entertainment and innovation and is interested in different topics and what is happening in the world, according to Laila Mintas, founder and CEO of 365…
Gambling Insider ·

The Gambling Wire: NFL Urges Supreme Court to Review Kalshi Case; Seminole Tribe Sues DraftKings

The NFL joins growing calls for Supreme Court review of Kalshi’s prediction market legal battle, while the Seminole Tribe sued DraftKings. The NFL, American Gaming Association (AGA), 145 tribal…
iGaming Business ·

Denmark gambling reforms to be implemented between January and October 2027

The newly tabled bill is a re-submission of an October 2025 bill which covers a whistle-to-whistle ban on gambling advertisement in sports games and provides more power to the Danish regulator.
Legal Sports Report, News ·

DraftKings Sued By Seminole Tribe Over Sports Predictions In Florida

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is suing DraftKings, alleging the company’s prediction markets and fantasy sports offerings violate the Tribe’s exclusive rights to operate sports betting in...
Casino.org News ·

Spokane Tribe Casino Kidnap Attempt Lands Washington Man Nearly Seven Years in Prison

A Washington state man who dragged his girlfriend by the hair across a casino parking lot and forced her into his truck after she tried to escape has been sentenced to nearly seven years in federal…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

What Are the Most Popular Titles for Real Money Games Powered by Past Motor Racing? September 2026 Trends

The post What Are the Most Popular Titles for Real Money Games Powered by Past Motor Racing? September 2026 Trends appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
SBC Americas ·

Prediction Markets Weekly: Kalshi teams with tribes, FanDuel continues pivot from CME

Our theory that there is never a quiet week when it comes to prediction markets bore out this week in a flurry of headlines, including: Each Friday, SBC Americas rounds up some of the other…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

Incredible Technologies features two cabinets, new game at G2E

For Incredible Technologies, this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas was a breakthrough event. The design and development manufacturer of entertainment hardware and software for the gaming…
Gambling Insider ·

From Single-Leg Bets to Parlays: Why Are Bettors Changing How They Wager?

A study of 547 million NFL wagers found that parlays went from about a third of bets to nearly 73% in five years. New bettors weren’t the only reason. Existing customers changed how they bet, too. In…
iGaming Business ·

Stake wins legal right to resume Brazil operations by 25 October

The court victory for Stake marks the first for the licensed fixed-odds betting sector as it battles against Lula's prohibition.
Legal Sports Report, News ·

NFL Submits Prediction Markets Stance To Supreme Court

The NFL is backing New Jersey in its bid to bring its fight with Kalshi to the Supreme Court. The league filed an amicus brief Thursday arguing that sports event contracts are not swaps and should...
Casino.org News ·

Fontainebleau Owner Wants to Refresh Florida Casino

Jeffrey Soffer’s Fontainebleau Development, the company behind the Las Vegas Strip casino resort of the same name, wants to revamp its Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach, Fla. The gaming venue,…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

How Much Are Sports Fans Really Willing to Pay for a Jersey?

The post How Much Are Sports Fans Really Willing to Pay for a Jersey? appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
SBC Americas ·

NFL, 39 states join NJ push for Supreme Court review of Kalshi case

The National Football League and attorneys general from 39 states and the District of Columbia filed amicus briefs this week urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear New Jersey‘s case against Kalshi.…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

Pavilion Payments names new CEO and chief revenue officer

Pavilion Payments has announced two key appointments to its executive leadership team, with Mary Beth Higgins being named chief executive officer and Alyssa Beaver promoted to chief revenue officer.…
Gambling Insider ·

Maine Gaming Regulator Points to Q1 2027 iGaming Launch

Maine still needs to complete a legal review, hire six staff members and launch a licensing portal. Maine’s online casino market is more likely to launch in the first quarter of 2027 than before the…
iGaming Business ·

Does the PROG Act & Rules 2026 deliver a clear reset for online gaming in India?

Legal expert Aaron Kamath highlights inconsistencies in India's real-money gaming ban, but insists the market remains attractive if players can pivot to social and free-to-play models.
Legal Sports Report, News ·

Prediction Market Retreat Continues In Three States

Prediction markets are pulling back sports contracts in three more states amid mounting state regulatory pressure. Coinbase agreed Wednesday to stop offering new sports event contracts in Michigan…
Casino.org News ·

FanDuel Debuts Lil Wayne NFL-Season Ad

FanDuel has released a new commercial featuring rapper Lil Wayne. The ad, titled “Little Boost,” premiered on Thursday (Oct. 8) as part of the company’s “Most Rewarding Season Ever” initiative for…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

Florida Player Redeems 3 Million Unity Points for Limited-Edition Hermès Birkin Bag

The post Florida Player Redeems 3 Million Unity Points for Limited-Edition Hermès Birkin Bag appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
SBC Americas ·

Pateplay: competing against heavyweights to achieve the American dream

Entering a region that has been established for quite some time could seem like a daunting and unenviable task. But that is not the case for Pateplay, which is bullish that their time is now to make…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

Michigan gaming regulators target 33 illegal offshore operators

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore gambling operators found to be illegally offering online-casino and sweepstakes-style games and sports…
Gambling Insider ·

The Gambling Wire: Kalshi Partners With Four Tribes as Coinbase Exits Michigan

Tribal prediction-market partnerships deepen the divide within the industry. Meanwhile, states pressed the Supreme Court to review prediction markets, and lawmakers widened their scrutiny of betting…
iGaming Business ·

EveryMatrix co-CEO Jonas Groes on how data can move suppliers up the iGaming value chain

iGB caught up with EveryMatrix in its Copenhagen offices as Jonas Groes discussed how it is using player data to shift its position towards being a consulting partner as well as a supplier.
Legal Sports Report, News ·

Lawmakers Demand Copies Of Every FanDuel VIP Celebrity Video

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Reps. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) sent FanDuel CEO Christian Genetski a third letter Tuesday, demanding copies of every personalized…
Casino.org News ·

Did Michigan Democratic Party Snub Detroit Casino Over Muslim Senate Candidate?

The Michigan Democratic Party has traditionally made one of the downtown Detroit casinos its official election night headquarters, but that won’t be the case for Nov. 3, 2026. Dating back to 2016,…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

Florida State vs. Louisville Picks, Predictions & Odds for Friday Night CFB

The post Florida State vs. Louisville Picks, Predictions & Odds for Friday Night CFB appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
SBC Americas ·

Hires and Higher-Ups: Dan Taylor takes over at Flutter, Allwyn names new CTO

Every Thursday, SBC Americas rounds up some of the notable leadership changes across U.S. land-based gaming, online gambling, and prediction markets. This week, we cover prominent hires and…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

Nevada gaming regulators seek removal of NCPG resources

About two months after the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling severed ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) over its partnership with Kalshi, the state has proposed removing any…
Gambling Insider ·

Kalshi’s Random Bonus of Up to $2,000 Outlasts CFTC Warning on Chance-Based Rewards

CFTC staff told prediction markets in August that rewards should not depend on chance. In October, Kalshi bonus codes promising a random payout of up to $2,000 were still running, while Kalshi…
iGaming Business ·

NBA brings Texas foes to Macau as league nears decision on Las Vegas expansion

The two biggest gambling destinations in the world are growing their basketball footprints.
Legal Sports Report, News ·

Macquarie Lowers Sports Betting Stock Targets In Q3 Preview

Chad Beynon of Macquarie expects “cautiously optimistic” commentary from sports betting and online casino operators, which he said should be a positive for their stocks. He also, however,...
Casino.org News ·

Sands CEO Dumont Says Mavs Arena Plans Don’t Include Casino

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) CEO Patrick Dumont said the Dallas Mavericks’ quest for a new arena won’t include plans for a casino hotel. In a recent interview with The Athletic, the gaming executive…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

Clay Travis’ College Football Predictions & Picks for Week 6

The post Clay Travis’ College Football Predictions & Picks for Week 6 appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
SBC Americas ·

Seminole Tribe, DraftKings square off once again in Florida lawsuit

The Seminole Tribe sued DraftKings and CEO Jason Robins in state court on Thursday, accusing the company of operating an illegal sports betting business in Florida and targeting state residents with…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia holds topping out ceremony

The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise on Thursday held a topping-out ceremony for the construction of Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg. The destination is being built on the…
Gambling Insider ·

The Gambling Wire: State Pressure Forces Prediction Market Pullbacks in Connecticut, Missouri

State enforcement triggers new prediction-market pullbacks. Meanwhile, a Tribe takes the Kalshi fight to the Supreme Court, and lawmakers continue to press FanDuel over its VIP program. Connecticut…
iGaming Business ·

Lead defendant in Brooklyn sports betting case to plead guilty ahead of NBA season tip

Eric Earnest, a defendant accused of providing confidential information on alleged tanking to a betting syndicate, is expected to plead guilty later this month.
Legal Sports Report, News ·

Maine Releases Revised Online Casino Rules

Maine regulators revised the state’s proposed online casino rules, clarifying that live dealer backend systems can sit outside the state and dropping the need for director approval of routine...
Casino.org News ·

Judge Upholds Ban on Stopping Along Vegas Strip Pedestrian Bridges

A federal judge has upheld Clark County’s controversial ban on stopping or standing on pedestrian bridges along or around the Las Vegas Strip, rejecting an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

No. 20 Iowa vs. Washington Predictions, Picks & Odds Tonight for Big Ten Showdown

The post No. 20 Iowa vs. Washington Predictions, Picks & Odds Tonight for Big Ten Showdown appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
SBC Americas ·

Underdog tells IG Group investors what $1.3B buys these days

Underdog co-founder and CEO Jeremy Levine took the stage at a virtual IG Group shareholder seminar Thursday to explain what the London-listed trading company is actually buying for $1.3bn. Levine…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

Washington: Emerald Queen names Richard Harp as its new chief marketing officer

Emerald Queen Casino (EQC) has named Richard Harp as its new chief marketing officer. Harp brings nearly two decades of experience in the gaming industry, with a background in casino marketing,…
iGaming Business ·

Building the right platform stack for LatAm

A new iGB and GR8_TECH Playbook explores the technology choices operators need to launch, adapt and grow across Latin America’s diverse markets.
Legal Sports Report, News ·

NFL Betting Handle Builds As Sportsbook Results Swing In First Month

NFL betting patterns are beginning to emerge four weeks into the season, with rising handle, volatile results and surging prediction market activity among the early trends. U.S. and Canada…
Casino.org News ·

Macau Gambler Accused of Kicking Casino Machine to Erase Losing Bets

Authorities in Macau have arrested a 52-year-old businessman from mainland China who is accused of cheating a casino using perhaps the least sophisticated technique possible. The gambler, identified…
Hard Rock Bet (Official News) ·

Amir Khan: Manny Pacquiao Has Signed to Fight Me, Fight Could Happen in 2027

The post Amir Khan: Manny Pacquiao Has Signed to Fight Me, Fight Could Happen in 2027 appeared first on Hard Rock Bet .
SBC Americas ·

SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus

SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place at RAI Amsterdam from April 19-21,…
CDC Gaming Reports ·

Nevada: Konami president calls Nevada a competitive gaming market

Konami Gaming President and Chief Operating Officer Thomas Jingoli has described the Nevada gaming market as among the most competitive in the world, as the company received approval for its 10th…
iGaming Business ·

Balkan Gaming Federation elects new leadership team

Six months after the cross-border initiative was founded in Belgrade, the Balkan Gaming Federation has elected Dragan Skrbić as its first president.
On the forums
Online Casinos are a scam
r/gambling · 12 · 34
After a long sesh it finally happened
r/onlinegambling · 36 · 8
What happens when a casino game takes your money but the spin fails?
r/Casino · 6 · 16
Im up all night to get lucky
r/gambling · 46 · 8
I care way more about withdrawals than bonuses now
r/onlinegambling · 6 · 13
Split, Won both hands then split
r/gambling · 8 · 3
I know it makes no sense, but I always switch machines after a decent win
r/gambling · 19 · 22
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