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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

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 Oliver Rink 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

Texas Lottery Courier Ban Highlights Crypto’s Potential for Transparent Gaming

By Oliver Rink Feb 25, 2025

The Texas Lottery Commission has moved to ban lottery couriers after discovering state law prohibits the service. This is a significant deviation from the commission’s previous adamant claims that it had little to no

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 Oliver Rink 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 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

Lottery Courier Model Under Fire in Texas, After State Makes ‘Symbolic Move’ for Crypto

By Oliver Rink Feb 20, 2025

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has called for an investigation into relationships between the Texas Lottery, retail stores, and couriers. Recently, the fifth-largest lottery jackpot in Texas State history, $83.5