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Amazon agrees to settle social casino class-action lawsuit for over $200M

by SBC Americas July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026 3 minutes read

Amazon is resolving a lengthy legal dispute over the distribution of virtual casino chips that could allow members of a class-action lawsuit to receive more than $200m. According to court …
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Ohio sportsbooks unlikely to push back on regulator’s proposed credit card ban

by SBC Americas July 9, 2026

July 9, 2026 3 minutes read

After weeks of contemplation, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has officially announced its intention to ban the use of credit cards for sports betting in the state. The OCCC …
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Beasley indictment deepens swirl of NBA gambling integrity issues

by SBC Americas July 7, 2026

July 7, 2026 7 minutes read

Monday’s federal indictment of former NBA player Malik Beasley is drawing new gambling concerns for a pro sports league that made history by embracing sports betting before its counterparts. In …
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Polymarket sued over alleged deceptive marketing to college students

by SBC Americas July 7, 2026

July 7, 2026 6 minutes read

Polymarket is facing a new lawsuit over allegations of deceptive marketing practices That is according to a report from the Wall Street Journal detailing the alleged illicit activity. According to …
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NCAA request for prop ban held over by Indiana gaming regulator

by SBC Americas July 7, 2026

July 7, 2026 4 minutes read

Integrity concerns surrounding NCAA prop bets were discussed during a business meeting Thursday between the NCAA and the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). The meeting ended with stagnation on implementing an …
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Problem gambling experts detail why young men are uniquely at risk

by SBC Americas July 7, 2026

July 7, 2026 7 minutes read

Read any reputable study about gambling disorders and one conclusion that will rise to the surface is that young men are perhaps the most vulnerable demographic. So why is that? …
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SBC Summit Americas: College sports key in battle for sports integrity

by SBC Americas June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026 4 minutes read

The proliferation of sports betting in America is causing key stakeholders in professional and amateur sports to discuss the integrity of competition amid recent gambling scandals. The discussion of how …
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Florida tells payment giants: Stop working with illegal gambling sites

by SBC Americas June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026 4 minutes read

Florida’s Attorney General says the state has sent cease-and-desist letters to several major payment companies to warn that they are violating state laws by providing services to unauthorized gambling operators. …
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CFTC rules for prediction markets highlight risk of micro bets and player props

by SBC Americas June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026 7 minutes read

Michael Selig’s Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officially published its proposed prediction markets rules on Wednesday after months of review and thousands of public comments. The 267-page document outlines how …
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Pennsylvania Rep. authors bill to geoblock online gambling at schools

by SBC Americas June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026 3 minutes read

A state representative in Pennsylvania says he will soon file a bill that would restrict anyone on school property from accessing licensed online gambling apps. Republican Rep. Jason Ortitay announced …

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Amazon agrees to settle social casino class-action lawsuit for over $200M

Ohio sportsbooks unlikely to push back on regulator’s proposed credit card ban

Beasley indictment deepens swirl of NBA gambling integrity issues

Polymarket sued over alleged deceptive marketing to college students

NCAA request for prop ban held over by Indiana gaming regulator

Problem gambling experts detail why young men are uniquely at risk

SBC Summit Americas: College sports key in battle for sports integrity

Florida tells payment giants: Stop working with illegal gambling sites

CFTC rules for prediction markets highlight risk of micro bets and player props

Pennsylvania Rep. authors bill to geoblock online gambling at schools

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