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UKGC Highlights Crypto’s Growing Role in Gambling and AML Challenges

By Jo Montague Feb 19, 2025

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has said that it expects cryptocurrencies to become more prevalent. In London, John Pierce, the UKGC’s Enforcement Director, spoke at the Gambling Anti Money Laundering

As Lawmakers Target Outdated Betting Taxes, Crypto Sports Betting Awaits Its Moment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Guy Reschenthaler and Dina Titus are attempting to have the 0.25 percent federal excise tax on sports betting handle repealed.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

NAAiG Push for Curbed Online Gaming Expansion Could Impact Crypto iGaming Prospects

By Mihaela Kirilova Feb 18, 2025

Crypto iGaming legalization faces another threat, with the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG) being launched in the United States of America. Senior leaders from companies with significant brick-and-mortar

Crypto iGaming in New Jersey? Record Revenues Show Growing Digital Demand

By Oliver Rink Feb 18, 2025

New Jersey recorded its second-highest iGaming revenue in a single month, showing 20.9 percent year-over-year growth and reaching $221.6 million. The underlying data clearly shows the public’s appetite for digital

Could Netherlands Gambling Reform Open the Doors for Crypto Casino?

By Mihaela Kirilova Feb 18, 2025

The Netherlands is set to see a comprehensive shake-up in gambling legislation after the State Secretary promised a revamp of existing rules and regulations. The Minister outlines that the current vision, established

New South Wales Gambling Reforms Could Impact Crypto Betting Future

By Oliver Rink Feb 18, 2025

The Liquor and Gaming regulator in New South Wales, Australia, is welcoming public feedback on two proposals: mandatory exclusion measures and facial recognition technology for gambling premises. There have been a

Crypto Betting Faces More Barriers as Sweden Pushes Stricter Gambling Laws

By Mihaela Kirilova Feb 16, 2025

The government of Sweden has appointed a lead investigator for the recently announced Gambling Act review in the country. Marcus Isgren, Chairman and Head of the Swedish Board of Consumer Complaints, has been appointed

UKGC Under Fire for Hidden Agreements, Lack of Transparency May Impact Crypto-iGaming

By Sheldon Muchmore Feb 15, 2025

The UK Gambling Commission has been secretly negotiating deals with betting firms, including surrendering revenues for failings that are not published publicly. First reported in the Observer, the Commission has applied

Crypto.com Expands List of Sports Betting Prediction Markets

By Oliver Rink Feb 15, 2025

Crypto.com announced Tuesday on X that its users will be able to buy contracts to predict the outcomes of several additional major U.S. sporting events. When the service debuted in late December, it only featured

BitMEX Launches ‘Decade of BitMEX’ Global Campaign With $1M Prize Pool

By Jo Montague Feb 14, 2025

BitMEX, the OG crypto derivatives exchange, announced Monday the launch of “Decade of BitMEX,” a global campaign featuring a $1 million prize pool to celebrate its 10-year anniversary.  New users will receive a 50%