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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

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

Oklahoma Debates Sports Betting as State Moves Toward Bitcoin Investment

By Oliver Rink Feb 26, 2025

Oklahoma is one of the last remaining states without any form of legalized sports betting. The road to legalization remains unclear, however, with Governor Kevin Stitt doubling down on a “fair” sports betting model

MLB Urges CFTC to Implement Integrity Safeguards for Sports Event Contracts

By Mihaela Kirilova Feb 26, 2025

Major League Baseball (MLB) has weighed in on the debate around sports event contracts with a letter to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In the letter, Bryan Seeley, MLB’s Executive Vice President of

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