Sign Up for ARENA Webinar Series: Stephen Crystal on The Convergence of Sports, Entertainment & Gambling – September 3rd at 3 PM ET
Why Attend This Webinar? Sports, entertainment, and gambling are no longer separate industries—they are converging into a new global arena. This webinar, led by Stephen Crystal, Founder & CEO of SCCG Management, explores how the fusion of these sectors is reshaping fan engagement, technology adoption, and revenue opportunities. Attendees will gain insights into the strategies […]
Sports Prediction Markets Gain Momentum as Underdog and Crypto.com Team Up to Join the Trend
The momentum behind sports prediction markets continues to build, with Underdog and Crypto.com becoming the latest operators to enter the space. Their collaboration represents another sign that this once-niche product is moving into the mainstream of sports gaming and entertainment. Expanding Access Through Partnership Underdog, best known for its fantasy sports platform, has partnered with […]
Funzpoints Restricts Connecticut and Maryland Access: What Players Need to Know
Why Funzpoints Restricts Connecticut and Maryland Access Funzpoints restricts Connecticut and Maryland access as of August 27, 2025, marking a major development in the sweepstakes casino space. The decision was driven by regulatory shifts unique to each state. In Connecticut, new laws now impose stricter oversight on sweepstakes casinos, effectively banning platforms unless they obtain […]
California Sweepstakes Casino Ban Advances to Senate Floor for Key Vote
Understanding the California Sweepstakes Casino Ban The California Sweepstakes Casino Ban, outlined in Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831), is at the center of one of the most significant gaming debates in the state. The bill seeks to prohibit online sweepstakes platforms that use dual-currency models such as Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins to offer casino-style […]
Ontario iGaming Wagering Spikes 24% in July: Here’s What’s Leading the Surge
A Strong Start to Ontario’s Second Quarter Ontario iGaming wagering spikes 24% year-over-year in July, signaling a powerful start to the province’s second quarter of 2025. Online casino gaming dominated the landscape, generating $6.3 billion in wagers and accounting for nearly 89% of the month’s activity. That performance made July one of the strongest months […]
North Carolina Lawsuit Over Predatory Gambling Practices Highlights Growing Legal Scrutiny
The North Carolina Predatory Gambling Lawsuit A North Carolina man has filed a lawsuit against several gaming operators, accusing them of exploiting his gambling addiction through predatory practices. The case, brought in Federal District Court, targets ARB Gaming, BSServices OU, and Affirm Inc., and alleges that these companies used online platforms marketed as sweepstakes but […]
Modo Casino Becomes Official Social Casino of Publishers Clearing House Amid Controversy Over Sweepstakes
The Publishers Clearing House Modo Social Casino Partnership The Publishers Clearing House Modo Social Casino merger has officially linked one of America’s most recognizable sweepstakes brands with a rising social casino platform. Following ARB Interactive’s acquisition of PCH, Modo Casino was named the “Official Social Casino of Publishers Clearing House.” This move has immediately shifted […]
SCCG Founder & CEO Stephen Crystal Selected for Judging Panel at the Global Gaming Awards Americas 2025
Las Vegas, NV – SCCG Management proudly announces that its Founder and CEO, Stephen Crystal, has once again been selected to join the distinguished Judging Panel for the Global Gaming Awards Americas 2025. Now in its 12th year, the Global Gaming Awards Americas are widely recognized as the most prestigious honors in the gaming industry, […]
A Global Snapshot of Biometric Compliance in iGaming
Biometrics (face, voice, fingerprint and behavioral signals) are moving from “nice-to-have” to regulatory expectation in iGaming, primarily to tighten KYC/age checks, stop account takeovers and enforce self-exclusion. But because biometric data is highly sensitive, regulators are simultaneously raising the bar on consent, governance, auditability and security. Below is a concise, market-by-market view of what’s changed […]
New Trend: Major Brands Adding DFS Gamification to Their Marketing Strategies
By Sean Yates – Head of Business Development, Ownersbox Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) is no longer just about hardcore sports fans chasing stat lines, it’s becoming a marketing engine for some of the biggest brands in America. The rise of gamified engagement strategies has opened the door for retailers, consumer brands, and celebrities to connect […]