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Slots Lead, Baccarat Booms: Inside Nevada’s Latest Gaming Revenue Report
The Nevada gaming industry started the year strongly, reporting a total gaming win of $1.44 billion in January, up 12.54 percent year-over-year from 2024 when it was $1.28 billion. On a rolling twelve-month basis,
From Crypto Hub to Crime Links: Why Malta’s Gambling Applicant Was Denied a Dutch License
The Hague has upheld the Kansspelautoriteit’s (KSA) decision to refuse a remote gambling license to a Malta-based applicant. The rejection was based on concerns over the applicant’s integrity, and potential linked
Battle Over Sports Event Contracts: Tribes Urge CFTC to Reconsider Proposal
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has received several strongly worded letters of opposition to sports events contracts from tribal associations and federally recognized tribes. Sports events, offered
UK Government Confirms Online Slot Stake Limits and New Gambling Levy Dates
The United Kingdom government has announced the date the upcoming online slot stake limits and the new statutory levy will come into effect. The announcement was made by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Crypto Casinos and Illegal POGOs: Why the Philippines May Ban Online Gambling
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
Crypto Casino-Backed PointsBet Faces Competing Buyout Bids
Australian betting operator PointsBet is the target of competing takeover bids from MIXI Inc., and BlueBet. Reports suggest that the board favors MIXI’s offer. The MIXI bid is valued at AU$353 million and offers
Gambling Ads on College Campuses Under Fire in Connecticut’s Proposed Legislation
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
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
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
Michigan Sets iGaming Records While Exploring Bitcoin Reserve Bill
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