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Hawaii Moves Toward Sports Betting, Remains a Hub for Crypto Growth

By Oliver Rink Feb 26, 2025

Hawaii has edged closer to legalized sports betting after the House Finance Committee moved a bill forward. HB 1308 was granted committee approval, with 12 representatives voting “Aye” and 3 “Noes.” However, six

Drastic Regulatory Failings Could Have Cost Romania €900M in Lost Taxes

By Mihaela Kirilova Feb 26, 2025

The Romanian Court of Accounts (CCR) has uncovered widespread regulatory failures and tax collection negligence by the country’s gambling regulator, the Romania National Office for Gambling (ONJN). According to the

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

Hong Kong Eyes Basketball Betting Legalization, Could Crypto Betting Follow? 

By Oliver Rink Feb 25, 2025

Hong Kong regulators are considering the legalization of basketball betting to help plug the country’s budget deficit. Reports suggest that, given basketball’s popularity in the country, the black market,

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 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

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

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

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

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