Category: Crypto Casinos
High 5’s Misery Continues as Maryland Issues Cease-And-Desist
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has sent the social casino company a cease-and-desist letter. High Entertainment, doing business as High 5 Casino, operates a variety of products ranging from
Arkansas Bill Targets Crypto Casinos and Unlicensed Online Gambling, Looks to Legalize iGaming
Lawmakers in Arkansas have introduced a pair of bipartisan bills that would establish a legal framework for online casino gaming, as well as classifying the operation of unlicensed online gambling as a felony offense.
Michigan iGaming Growth Shows Potential for Crypto Casino
The state of Michigan showed strong digital gaming revenue growth year-over-year despite a dip from January’s figures. Michigan Gaming Control Board data shows $268.5 million in gross digital receipts for February
New York Moves Closer to Banning Online Sweepstakes Casinos
New York has moved closer to banning online sweepstakes casinos after passing through the committee stage and onto the Senate floor. The Empire State is one of many that is choosing prohibition over legalization. Online
Online Betting Market in Portugal Hits Record €323M in Q4 Revenue
Turismo Portugal has reported record-breaking revenue figures for the country’s online betting and gaming industries. Gross earnings reached €323.0 million, representing 42.1% year-over-year growth. The biggest
Tax Authority in Brazil Calls for Stricter Gambling Taxation to Deter Betting
In Brazil, the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) on Bets heard from the Special Secretary of the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) last week. Robinson Sakyama Barreirinhas used his time to advocate for stricter tax
High 5 Games Faces Over 1,000 Criminal Charges for Illegal Gambling in Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has suspended High 5 Games’ online gaming service provider license (OGSP) and is pressing over 1,000 criminal charges against it. The suspension order issued
New York Shows Strong Yearly Growth Despite February Handle Dip
The state of New York has shown strong year-over-year growth in online sports betting revenue, reaching $184.8 million in February 2025. Headline figures from the Empire State show the lowest handle since August 2024,
Swedish Gambling Authority Bans Crypto Casino GG.Bet for Unlicensed Operations
The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) has ordered ASG 360 Services Limited, the operator of crypto casino GG.Bet to stop offering services in the country. Spelinspektionen initiated an investigation into
Nevada Senator Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling
A Nevada Senator has introduced a bill that aims to enshrine harsh penalties into law for offering illegal gaming activities in the state. Senate Bill 256 (SB256) was introduced by Senator Nguyen and referred to the