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Social Casino VGW Ordered to Cease and Desist in Maryland

By Jo Montague Mar 18, 2025

Virtual Gaming Worlds has been ordered to shut down its online casino sites in Maryland by the state’s gaming regulator. The company which claims to be a social casino operator has been informed by the Maryland

From Crypto Hub to Crime Links: Why Malta’s Gambling Applicant Was Denied a Dutch License

By Mihaela Kirilova Mar 3, 2025

The Hague has upheld the Kansspelautoriteit’s (KSA) decision to refuse a remote gambling license to a Malta-based applicant. The rejection was based on concerns over the applicant’s integrity, and potential linked

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

New Jersey Proposes Gambling Tax Hikes in Budget, Crypto Gets No Mention

By Sheldon Muchmore Feb 26, 2025

The latest budget plans in New Jersey propose increasing the tax rate on iGaming and online sports wagering. Governor Phil Murphy’s Summary of Budget Recommendations suggests increasing the iGaming and sports wagering

Las Vegas Strip Meets Crypto: Kayak Protester Uses Bellagio Fountains for Token Promotion

By Jo Montague Feb 25, 2025

A man has been arrested and is facing misdemeanor charges for promoting cryptocurrency after holding up a sign from his kayak in the famous Bellagio Hotel & Casino fountains. Protestors gathered in front of the

Digital Gaming Dominates Pennsylvania January Revenue—Could Crypto Be Next?

By Jo Montague Feb 24, 2025

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has reported $529.08 million in gross gaming revenue for January 2025. This marks a 10.88 percent rise from January 2024’s reported figure of $477.15 million. As is consistent

High 5 Casino Retreats Amid Regulatory Scrutiny – What It Means for Crypto iGaming

By Mihaela Kirilova Feb 22, 2025

Sweepstakes casino operator High 5 Games is closing its offerings in six states that have legalized online gaming. Operators that offer services such as sweepstakes casinos, crypto casinos, and prediction markets are

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

Crypto iGaming Hopes Dashed as Indiana Fails to Advance Online Gambling Bill

By Jo Montague Feb 21, 2025

After comments from Rep. Todd Huston, the Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, casino expansion in Indiana has effectively died. Indiana was one of the few states that had hope for broader legalization, but