Jessica Welman

5 days ago | lotterydaily.com | Jessica Welman

The Texas Lottery officially has a new home now that Gov. Gregg Abbott has signed SB3070, which abolishes the controversy-ridden Texas Lottery Commission (TLC). Effective Sept. 1, the TLC will no longer exist and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) will be in charge of managing the lottery. It is a big task for an already busy agency that oversees the licensing of more than a million individuals and agencies in fields ranging from driving to massage therapy to boiler inspection.

2 months ago | canadiangamingbusiness.com | Jessica Welman

Coolbet Sportsbook may be out of Ontario but it is still keen to be a part of the Canadian sports betting market. The PGA of Canada announced Coolbet is the new official betting partner of both the golf league and the RBC PGA Scramble. The Scramble comprises a series of golf events for amateurs that take place across Canada, culminating in a championship event. “Coolbet is honoured to partner with the PGA of Canada and its premier events,” said Partnerships Manager Andrew Aguanno.

Mar 10, 2025 | sbcamericas.com | Jessica Welman

The court of the Eastern District of New York is going to let Steven Jacobs move forward with most of his lawsuit against DraftKings. Jacobs originally filed the suit against the operator in June of last year, alleging that the company conspired with Oscasr Jones and Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos to extort, threaten and defraud Jacobs.

Mar 7, 2025 | sbcamericas.com | Jessica Welman

A move by the sponsor of SB60, a bill to bring regualted online casinos to New Hampshire, has the future of the bill this legislative session in doubt. During a meeting of the Senate Ways and Means Committee this week, Sen. Tim Lang recommended tabling the measure even though the committee recommended passage with amendment. Lang did not offer comment or reason for the action during the committee meeting. SBC Americas reached out to Lang’s office for comment but has not received comment.

Mar 7, 2025 | sbcamericas.com | Jessica Welman

The Canadian Gaming Summitis set to make its return to Toronto June 17-19, bringing together industry leaders, regulators, and innovators for the largest Canadian gaming and betting event. With a renewed focus on driving critical conversations on regulatory shifts, emerging technologies, and market expansion, this year’s summit will ensure that voices from coast to coast, including provincial regulators and First Nations gaming leaders, help shape the industry’s future.