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Phantom Income Tax From Big Beautiful Bill Faces Repeal as FULL HOUSE Act Restores 100% Loss Deduction2026-01-22 · The Phantom Income Tax created by last year’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is now facing repeal, as the newl…BGC Signs Cooperation Agreement with Chilean iGaming Association to Support Regulation Development2026-01-21 · The BGC signs cooperation agreement with Chilean iGaming Association marks a meaningful step toward …GiG Misses Revenue Targets Over iGaming Stumble in Latin America: What It Means for Growth and Strategy2026-01-21 · GiG misses revenue targets over iGaming stumble in Latin America highlights how expansion into emerg…Brazil’s New Entertainment Frontier: Diamond Poker Club & Sportbar Emerges as Regulated Destination Hub2026-01-21 · Brazil’s new entertainment hub Diamond Poker Club & Sportbar marks a shift in how regulated gaming a…Prediction Market Injunction – Massachusetts Issues First-Ever Court Order Against a Platform 20262026-01-21 · The Prediction Market Injunction in Massachusetts marks a pivotal regulatory moment, as a state cour…Meet SCCG Leadership at SiGMA Dubai 20262026-01-21 · Stephen Crystal, Founder & CEO of SCCG Management, and Ben Floyd will be attending SiGMA Dubai 2026 …How Data Rights and Live Content Are Becoming the Next Scarce Asset in Betting2026-01-20 · As the iGaming and sports betting landscape continues its rapid evolution, a new battleground for va…Betr Entertainment’s Buybacks Send Shares Soaring — Is an M&A Blow‑Up Around the Corner?2026-01-20 · In a move that has grabbed the attention of investors across the iGaming and broader gambling sector…NFL Prediction Markets Hit Record Volume as Playoff Betting Patterns Shift2026-01-20 · NFL prediction markets are emerging as a meaningful force during the league’s most important weeks, …States Crack Down on Gaming Gray Areas as Nevada Targets Polymarket and Maryland Moves to Ban Sweepstakes2026-01-20 · States crack down on gaming as Nevada challenges Polymarket and Maryland advances a sweepstakes casi…Muscogee Nation Mobile Gaming App 2026: Reservation-Wide Play Expands to Phones2026-01-19 · The Muscogee Nation mobile gaming app launched in 2026, allowing eligible users to play bingo-style …Kalshi Argues Ho-Chunk Case Should Be Dismissed in 2026: A Look at the Tribal Gaming Law Exemption Debate2026-01-19 · Kalshi argues Ho-Chunk case should be dismissed in 2026 as courts weigh whether federally regulated …Licensed Expansion vs. Illegal Growth – The Policy Choices Reshaping Global Gaming2026-01-19 · By Stephen A. Crystal, Founder & CEO, SCCG Management If you want to understand where the global gam…ICE Barcelona 2026 Preview + SCCG Client-Partner Spotlight2026-01-16 · As we approach ICE Barcelona 2026, the global gaming industry is brimming with transformative ideas …New York Turns to Biometrics to Address Underage Gambling and Responsible Gaming Risks2026-01-16 · As online sports betting continues to scale across the U.S., New York is taking a harder look at how…PicPay’s Bold Move: Can Brazil’s Biggest Digital Bank Disrupt Sports Betting?2026-01-16 · Brazil’s PicPay, one of the country’s largest digital banking and payments platforms, is positioning…Player Acquisition in LATAM Is No Longer a Marketing Game2026-01-16 · For years, Latin America was considered a marketing-driven growth market. Bonuses, affiliates, aggre…NFL Betting Promotions and Player Performance: Are Odds Markets Shifting After Strong Seasons?2026-01-16 · BetMGM’s NFL Betting Promotions—a 20% first-deposit match up to $1,600 tied to Wild Card weekend—loo…Federal Judge Blocks Tennessee From Stopping Kalshi — A New Front in the Prediction Market Wars2026-01-16 · A federal judge’s temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking Tennessee from enforcing its cease-and-…The 39-Player Betting Scandal That Will Change How College Basketball Is Regulated Forever2026-01-16 · By Stephen Crystal, Founder & CEO, SCCG Management The federal indictment unsealed this week detaili…New York Prediction Markets Face a State-Level Reckoning with Bill S88892026-01-15 · New York prediction markets are entering a defining moment as lawmakers move to assert state-level o…Alberta iGaming Officially Opens for Registration — Why Early Movers Will Shape the 2026 Market2026-01-14 · Alberta iGaming opens today as the province officially begins accepting iGaming registration applica…AGA and IGA Take Prediction Markets to Congress, Targeting Event Contracts Through Crypto Legislation2026-01-14 · By Stephen Crystal – Schedule A Meeting with me at ICE 2026 AGA and IGA challenge prediction markets…Virginia HB 271 Gaming Commission and Prediction Markets: What the Bill Could Mean for the Commonwealth2026-01-13 · Virginia HB 271 proposes creating a dedicated Gaming Commission to oversee all legal gaming and eval…