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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

Crypto Casino BC.GAME Teams Up with UFC’s Colby Covington for Charity Initiative

By Jo Montague Feb 20, 2025

Crypto-first company BC.GAME has partnered with Colby Covington, a top-ranked UFC fighter, and has launched a charity community initiative. The partnership got underway with a street charity event in Miami, which aims

Digital Gaming Boom Pushes U.S. Gaming Revenue to Record $71.9B—Will Crypto Be Next?

By Oliver Rink Feb 20, 2025

The American Gaming Association has announced record-breaking commercial gaming revenue of $71.92 billion for 2024. Marking the industry’s fourth consecutive record setting year, revenue grew 7.5 percent from 2023’s

As Lawmakers Target Outdated Betting Taxes, Crypto Sports Betting Awaits Its Moment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Guy Reschenthaler and Dina Titus are attempting to have the 0.25 percent federal excise tax on sports betting handle repealed.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

Coalition for Fantasy Sports Grows, Could Crypto Betting Learn a Lesson?

By Oliver Rink Feb 19, 2025

The Coalition for Fantasy Sports (CFS) has welcomed Splash Sports as its fifth member. In the Coalition, Splash joins Betr, Dabble, PrizePicks, and Underdog Fantasy, which defines itself as the premier voice in

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

By Oliver Rink 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

Scientific Games Renews Popular SLINGO License

By Jo Montague Feb 13, 2025

Scientific Games announced Tuesday the renewal of the global lottery company’s licensing agreement with Gaming Realms for the iconic SLINGO brand, continuing the exclusive partnership for five more years. Scientific

Lawmakers in Louisiana could consider taxing unregulated iGaming operators

By Oliver Rink Feb 12, 2025

According to State Representative Mike Echols, Louisiana loses up to $4.6 billion annually in untaxed revenue. With that, operators are considering taxing unregulated online casinos in the state. Off-shore markets still

Mississippi Unlikely To File Online Sports Betting Bill In 2025

By Jo Montague Feb 8, 2025

Mississippi lawmakers currently have no plans to file a legislative bill expanding regulation to include online gambling. Sen. David Blount, the Senate Gaming Committee Chairman and supporter of Mississippi online