The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) is entering a new phase of leadership as Joe Maloney steps in as president and CEO. Maloney, who previously served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications at the American Gaming Association (AGA), brings years of experience across sports, gaming, and technology. The transition accompanies an important moment for the SBA, which represents major online...
Underdog will wind down its North Carolina sportsbook next week, ending its only active sports betting operation in the United States. The company notified users that sports wagering access will stop at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 16, a decision state regulators confirmed during a recent meeting. North Carolina’s Regulated Gaming Committee said Underdog had first contacted them “back before Thanksgiving”...
Boyd Gaming has formally presented plans to replace the Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria, Illinois, with a larger, modernized facility, outlining a $160 million project that would remain on the east side of the Illinois River while attempting to comply with long-standing legal constraints. The proposal was introduced Thursday, December 11, during a presentation to the Illinois Gaming Board, marking the...
Kalshi and Crypto.com have joined forces with several major technology and trading platforms to establish a new industry group aimed at representing prediction market operators at a national level. The Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM) brings together firms active in trading outcome-based contracts tied to events across politics, sports, economics, and entertainment, at a time when regulatory scrutiny and investor interest in...
India’s online gaming industry remains in legal limbo after the Supreme Court signaled that challenges to the country’s real-money gaming ban will not be taken up until January 2026. The delay follows pleas from gaming operators seeking urgent judicial review of a law that has effectively halted operations across the sector. Law passed amid concerns over social and financial harm On...
Superbet Group has formally introduced a new corporate identity, announcing that it will operate under the name Super Technologies, with the shortened brand Super serving as its public-facing identity. The change reflects a shift in how the company defines itself, moving from a business best known for sports betting and gaming operations toward a broader role in technology and digital entertainment....
President Donald Trump has indicated he may examine whether gambling winnings should continue to be taxed at the federal level, adding a new point of discussion to broader conversations surrounding U.S. tax policy. His remarks surfaced as lawmakers, industry figures, and regulators evaluate existing IRS rules, upcoming changes to loss deductions, and the fiscal implications tied to gaming activity across the country....
As lawmakers in Poland revisit long-standing concerns around gambling and digital consumer protection, a renewed focus has turned to loot boxes, a feature that has operated without a dedicated legal framework despite years of debate. A draft amendment filed with Parliament in early December aims to formally bring these mechanics under national gambling law, signaling a notable shift in how...
Federal oversight of the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians’ proposed casino in Vallejo has entered a new phase, as the U.S. Department of the Interior moves forward with a full review of its January gaming eligibility decision. The agency advised the tribe in a Dec. 3 letter that the prior approval “may have been based on ‘legal error,’” prompting...
Hann Casino Resort in Clark, Philippines, will unveil a major extension to its gaming complex on Friday, introducing a new area known as The Canyon. The addition marks a significant increase in available gaming space and reflects broader plans to grow the resort in response to rising demand in Central Luzon’s tourism and leisure market. Large New Casino Area to...