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Massachusetts Online Betting Hits Record Revenue, But Crypto Unlikely

By Oliver Rink Feb 25, 2025

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has reported strong revenue figures for the first month of 2025. Total taxable gaming revenue for January reached $192.32 million, of which $46.63 million was contributed to The

Digital Future? Missouri Delays Online Betting While Exploring Bitcoin in State Treasury

By Oliver Rink Feb 24, 2025

Missouri residents will have to wait longer for legalized sports betting after Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected the emergency status for sports betting rules. In response, the Missouri Gaming Commission has

Crypto Casino Stake Becomes Front-of-Shirt Sponsor for Ñublense

By Oliver Rink Feb 22, 2025

Chilean Primera División soccer team Club Deportivo Ñublense has agreed a sponsorship deal with Stake for the 2025 season. The crypto casino giant has penned a partnership that will see its logo emblazoned on the

NOGA Weighs In On Dutch Reforms, But Crypto Largely Ignored

By Oliver Rink Feb 21, 2025

The Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has had a mixed reaction to the State Secretary’s proposed revamp of the Remote Gambling Act. NOGA, which serves as an industry advocate group, released a statement

As Iowa Looks to Crack Down on Proxy Wagering, Crypto Betting Still Awaits Regulation

By Oliver Rink Feb 20, 2025

The state of Iowa has moved closer to outlawing both proxy betting and account sharing of online sports wagering accounts. Senate Study Bill 1097 is identical to its House counterpart, House Study Bill 21. The Iowa

Lottery Courier Model Under Fire in Texas, After State Makes ‘Symbolic Move’ for Crypto

By Sheldon Muchmore Feb 20, 2025

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has called for an investigation into relationships between the Texas Lottery, retail stores, and couriers. Recently, the fifth-largest lottery jackpot in Texas State history, $83.5

Texas Lottery Courier Ban Highlights Crypto’s Potential for Transparent Gaming

By Mihaela Kirilova Feb 20, 2025

The Texas Lottery Commission has moved to ban lottery couriers after discovering state law prohibits the service. This is a significant deviation from the commission’s previous adamant claims that it had little to no

Crypto Casino BC.GAME Teams Up with UFC’s Colby Covington for Charity Initiative

By Jo Montague Feb 20, 2025

Crypto-first company BC.GAME has partnered with Colby Covington, a top-ranked UFC fighter, and has launched a charity community initiative. The partnership got underway with a street charity event in Miami, which aims

Digital Gaming Boom Pushes U.S. Gaming Revenue to Record $71.9B—Will Crypto Be Next?

By Oliver Rink Feb 20, 2025

The American Gaming Association has announced record-breaking commercial gaming revenue of $71.92 billion for 2024. Marking the industry’s fourth consecutive record setting year, revenue grew 7.5 percent from 2023’s

As Lawmakers Target Outdated Betting Taxes, Crypto Sports Betting Awaits Its Moment

By Oliver Rink Feb 19, 2025

Representatives Guy Reschenthaler and Dina Titus are attempting to have the 0.25 percent federal excise tax on sports betting handle repealed. The 0.25 percent tax on the total amount wagered and a $50 per member of