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Addabbo Seeks to Ban Online Sweepstakes Casinos in New York

By Oliver Rink Mar 5, 2025

Senator Joseph Addabbo has filed a bill in New York that seeks to prohibit online sweepstakes casinos. S 5935, is titled “An Act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to prohibiting

Influencers and Crypto Casinos Could Be Hit Hard By YouTube Policy Shift

By Oliver Rink Mar 5, 2025

Users of YouTube will no longer be able to see content from gambling sites that are not licensed in their country. YouTube posted an update, stating: “As part of YouTube’s ongoing efforts to protect viewers from

Victoria Gambling Commission’s Underage Gambling Crackdown Continues

By Sheldon Muchmore Mar 3, 2025

The Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission has successfully prosecuted its third venue this year for breaching rules and regulations surrounding underage gambling. On 10 June 2023, a child entered the Peninsula

Slots Lead, Baccarat Booms: Inside Nevada’s Latest Gaming Revenue Report

By Oliver Rink Mar 3, 2025

The Nevada gaming industry started the year strongly, reporting a total gaming win of $1.44 billion in January, up 12.54 percent year-over-year from 2024 when it was $1.28 billion. On a rolling twelve-month basis,

UK Government Confirms Online Slot Stake Limits and New Gambling Levy Dates

By Oliver Rink Feb 28, 2025

The United Kingdom government has announced the date the upcoming online slot stake limits and the new statutory levy will come into effect. The announcement was made by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Crypto Casinos and Illegal POGOs: Why the Philippines May Ban Online Gambling

By Oliver Rink Feb 28, 2025

Senator Risa Hontiveros has called for a total ban on all online gambling in the Philippines as Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) continue to run rampant. The Senator claimed the continued illegal operations

Crypto Casino-Backed PointsBet Faces Competing Buyout Bids

By Oliver Rink Feb 27, 2025

Australian betting operator PointsBet is the target of competing takeover bids from MIXI Inc., and BlueBet. Reports suggest that the board favors MIXI’s offer. The MIXI bid is valued at AU$353 million and offers

Gambling Ads on College Campuses Under Fire in Connecticut’s Proposed Legislation

By Oliver Rink Feb 27, 2025

Connecticut lawmakers have submitted a bill seeking to restrict gambling-related advertisements across public higher education institutions. Committee Bill 5271, introduced by the House General Law Committee, is titled

Lottery.com Merger Fraud? SEC and FBI Crack Down on Ex-CEO Vadim Komissarov

By Oliver Rink Feb 27, 2025

Vadim Komissarov, the former CEO of Trident Acquisitions Corp (TDAC), a special purpose acquisition company that merged with Lottery.com, has been indicted by United States federal authorities. Komissarov faces multiple

Michigan Sets iGaming Records While Exploring Bitcoin Reserve Bill

By Oliver Rink Feb 26, 2025

January was a record-breaking month for iGaming revenue in the state of Michigan. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) reported combined online casino and sports betting revenue reaching $331.2 million in January