Illinois is changing state law to ensure that treating and preventing gambling disorders will be included in its approach to substance abuse and addiction. Among numerous bills signed by Gov. …
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SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice
by SBC Americas4 minutes readAs expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions. Against this backdrop, the Player Protection …
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Congressman wants facial recognition to verify age of bettors, predictions users
by SBC Americas4 minutes readRep. Josh Gottheimer is leading a legislative effort in Congress to ensure prediction markets and online sportsbooks to verify they accept only age-appropriate users via facial recognition. On Wednesday, Gottheimer …
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Pennsylvania legislators, regulators say it’s time for more gambling rules
by SBC Americas5 minutes readAs more states reassess the state of play of their gambling industries, there is a push on multiple fronts happening in Pennsylvania right now for the state to implement a …
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Amazon agrees to settle social casino class-action lawsuit for over $200M
by SBC Americas3 minutes readAmazon 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 Americas3 minutes readAfter 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 Americas7 minutes readMonday’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 Americas6 minutes readPolymarket 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 Americas4 minutes readIntegrity 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 Americas7 minutes readRead 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? …