New York lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban college students from placing online sports wagers while on school property. Senate Bill 10470 was introduced by Sen. Andrew Gounardes last …
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Ontario Liberals seek to ban online gambling advertising via new legislation
6 minutes readA group of Liberal Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) in Ontario have authored legislation that would ban most online gambling advertising in the province. MPP Lee Fairclough’s Bill 107, titled …
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Senate hearing on sports betting turns contentious over prediction markets
by SBC Americas8 minutes readA U.S. Senate subcommittee held a highly anticipated hearing Wednesday to discuss the impact of legal sports betting, though much of the discussion turned to the rise of prediction markets …
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Alberta Minister: If you like Ontario, you are going to love Alberta
5 minutes readIt doesn’t get any better than Alberta, was the message of Hon. Dale Nally, the man tasked with leading the charge towards Canada’s second regulated gaming province. Speaking at SBC …
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Louisiana regulator Christopher Herbert on linking legal, regulatory and treatment communities
by SBC Americas4 minutes readAs chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, Christopher Hebert deals with the constantly evolving challenges in reaching and helping problem gamblers every day. Hebert played a key role in …
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OLG CEO: recognising risk not the same for every player in Ontario
2 minutes readTORONTO — Providing opening remarks at SBC Summit Canada, Duncan Hannay, President & CEO, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), underpinned that as the Ontario gaming sector continues to evolve, …
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Kalshi emerges as first prediction market to secure NCPG membership
by SBC Americas4 minutes readKalshi and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) have agreed to a landmark deal, making Kalshi the first prediction market to join the non-profit organization. On Monday, Kalshi announced …
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RGC calls for financial institutions to step up efforts against gambling harm
2 minutes readThe Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has called upon Canada’s financial sector to take more of a ‘proactive role’ in combatting gambling-related financial harm. Publishing a new white paper entitled ‘Opportunities …
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Sweeping Colorado sports betting bill approved on deadline day
by SBC Americas3 minutes readThe Colorado sports betting market could undergo a major overhaul if a bill passed Wednesday by the state legislature receives approval from Gov. Jared Polis. The state Senate agreed to …
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New York takes aim at prediction markets with ‘risky bet’ campaign
by SBC Americas4 minutes readThe New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) has launched a new campaign to educate residents and visitors about the risks associated with unlawful gambling. On Friday, the NYSGC launched its …