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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

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 Sheldon Muchmore 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

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

By Mihaela Kirilova Feb 20, 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

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As Lawmakers Target Outdated Betting Taxes, Crypto Sports Betting Awaits Its Moment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 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