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Crypto Betting Stays on the Sidelines as Georgia Fails to Legalize Sports Wagering
The latest attempt in Georgia to legalize online sports betting has failed. The state legislature adjourned without voting on two key bills. House Resolution 450 and House Bill 686 fell on 6 March, dubbed Crossover Day,
Report Finds Crypto a Driving Force in $100 billion Offshore India Sports Betting Market
A report by the Digital India Foundation has highlighted key regulatory challenges, and the size of the offshore market for online betting. The report analyses Parimatch, 1xBet, Batery Bet, and crypto sportsbook Stake
Parliament in Romania Orders ONJN Leadership to Explain Serious Failings
Parliament has ordered the leadership team of the National Office for Gambling of Romania (ONJN) to explain serious failings and irregularities. ONJN’s widespread regulatory failings were discovered after an audit by
Tribal Gaming Leaders Launch Responsible Gambling Focused Self-Exclusion Program
As responsible gambling continues to be a hot topic of conversation, tribal gaming leaders have announced the launch of a tribe-specific self-exclusion program. The initiative, which will debut in Wisconsin in March
Ohio Sports Betting Recovers in January from December Disappointment
Ohio’s January 2025 sports betting handle was $1.01 billion, the third-highest in the state’s reporting history. Although it represented a 24.6 percent increase compared to January 2024’s handle figure, it was
Could Legalized Sports Betting be Headed to Crypto Hub Hawaii?
Hawaii has been the surprise of the first legislative session of the year, with an online sports betting bill passing through the House. House Bill 1308 edged through the House by a 35-15 vote, making it the farthest a
Jackpocket Suspends Operations in New Mexico Following Attorney General Opinion
Lottery courier company Jackpocket has ceased operations in New Mexico, after a legal opinion from Attorney General Raúl Torrez declared its activities to violate state rules and regulations. Torrez found that
BetMGM Announces Job Cuts as Sports Betting Market Slows
BetMGM, a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain, has announced that it will cut 83 jobs at its headquarters in Jersey City, New Jersey. According to a public notice filed with the New Jersey
Do Paf’s Lower Loss Limits Encourage Crypto iGaming?
The Nordic gambling operator Paf has announced a reduction in its annual loss limits for two age brackets. The company is owned by the Åland regional government. It introduced age-specific loss limits in 2022 and last
Kalshi versus Nevada: The Fight Over Event-Based Betting
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has issued a cease-and-desist order to Kalshi, requiring the company to cease all unlawful activity by 14 March 2025. Event-based contracts, crypto sportsbooks, and online