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Fanatics Sportsbook enlists OpenBet for geolocation and compliance

by SBC Americas December 9, 2025

December 9, 2025 3 minutes read

Fanatics Betting and Gaming has partnered with betting technology provider OpenBet to launch the supplier’s suite of geolocation, fraud prevention, AML and responsible gaming tools on its sportsbook platform. Fanatics …
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Kalshi now dealing with class action lawsuits as well

by SBC Americas December 2, 2025

December 2, 2025 2 minutes read

Kalshi’s list of legal battles now includes one with citizens in addition to state governments. Last week, a group of individuals from across the United States filed a class action …
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Maryland lawmaker reportedly wants to consider a ban on micro bets

by SBC Americas November 24, 2025

November 24, 2025 3 minutes read

A lawmaker in Maryland wants the state to consider prohibiting micro betting as a professional sports league deals with allegations of game manipulation by athletes. According to a report from …
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NCAA to maintain restriction on professional sports gambling

by SBC Americas November 24, 2025

November 24, 2025 3 minutes read

The NCAA is no longer considering a rule change that would have allowed its student-athletes to wager on professional sports. The governing body of college sports announced that its Division …
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MLB to respond to Senate committee request about gambling probe

by SBC Americas November 20, 2025

November 20, 2025 3 minutes read

The MLB was quick with a response to a request from the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee to answer questions regarding the manipulation of games following a new gambling scandal …
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NCAA study finds men’s basketball leads in gambling harassment

by SBC Americas November 18, 2025

November 18, 2025 4 minutes read

A recent NCAA study found that men’s basketball players receive the highest rate of gambling-related harassment among the organization’s body of student-athletes. In October, the NCAA conducted a Student-Athlete Needs, …
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Former NCAA athletes tied to alleged Mafia-backed gambling ring

by SBC Americas November 14, 2025

November 14, 2025 4 minutes read

The Italian Mafia is tied to another alleged multimillion-dollar gambling scheme, with the latest charges involving a group of former NCAA athletes. The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) and Attorney …
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MGC warns operators about offering sports event contracts

by SBC Americas November 13, 2025

November 13, 2025 3 minutes read

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is the latest regulator to warn licensed operators about offering sports event contracts and partnering with prediction markets. On Thursday, the MGC sent a notice …
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FanDuel & DraftKings pack up in Nevada ahead of prediction markets launch

by SBC Americas November 13, 2025

November 13, 2025 4 minutes read

DraftKings and FanDuel have responded to the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s (NGCB) stance on prediction markets by voluntarily retreating from the state. The NGCB announced that FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment …
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NCAA bans another 6 men’s basketball players for betting violations

by SBC Americas November 7, 2025

November 7, 2025 4 minutes read

The NCAA’s investigations into betting violations continue, and the college sports association has banned another six men’s basketball players at three different universities for manipulating their own performances. In a …

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Fanatics Sportsbook enlists OpenBet for geolocation and compliance

Kalshi now dealing with class action lawsuits as well

Maryland lawmaker reportedly wants to consider a ban on micro bets

NCAA to maintain restriction on professional sports gambling

MLB to respond to Senate committee request about gambling probe

NCAA study finds men’s basketball leads in gambling harassment

Former NCAA athletes tied to alleged Mafia-backed gambling ring

MGC warns operators about offering sports event contracts

FanDuel & DraftKings pack up in Nevada ahead of prediction markets launch

NCAA bans another 6 men’s basketball players for betting violations

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