Yosef Fox pulled off a huge win at the 2025 World Series of Poker, taking down Event #9: $10,000 Mystery Bounty No-Limit Hold’em and walking away with a combined $1,064,333 Not only did he win the event for $729,333 from the main prize pool, but he also drew the largest available mystery bounty—worth $250,000—on top of another $85,000 in..

Michael Wilklow walked away with $1 million and his first career bracelet after outlasting 19,654 entries in the 2025 WSOP Event #8: $1,000 Mystery Millions, one of the largest fields in live poker history The software engineer from Minneapolis topped a deep final table that included well-known players and major side stories, including a strong..

A key suspect believed to have orchestrated a series of violent kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs in France has been arrested in Morocco Authorities say the arrest followed an international red notice and months of coordinated investigation into crimes that shocked France’s crypto community Good to know The suspect,..

Aristocrat Interactive has secured a major long-term agreement with the Michigan Lottery, locking in a six-year iLottery contract set to begin in July 2026 The deal includes options for six additional one-year extensions and covers a wide range of services, from eInstant games to draw-based games and add-on offerings Good to know..

AGS Interactive has officially entered the Connecticut market, marking its sixth regulated launch in the United States The company has kicked off its rollout with popular titles like Capital Gains, Blazing Luck, and Dragon Fa, which have already seen success in land-based casinos Good to know AGS Interactive is now active in six US..

DraftKings is teaming up with UFC once again, this time with a focus on promoting responsible gaming The campaign will feature short advertisements timed with upcoming UFC events, aiming to raise awareness about safe betting practices among a wide audience of sports fans Good to know Jon Anik voices the new ads, highlighting tools like..

Wynn Resorts has expanded its presence in the UK casino market by finalizing the acquisition of the historic Mayfair gaming club from Crown Resorts With regulatory approvals now in place, the transaction is complete, adding another high-end property to Wynn’s growing international portfolio Good to know The Mayfair venue was once the..

Canada's iGaming industry is experiencing explosive growth in 2025, with Ontario at the forefront The province's strategic regulatory framework, increasing player engagement, and the influx of major operators have transformed it into a global hub for online gambling Meanwhile, Alberta prepares to enter the scene to replicate Ontario's..

SharpLink Gaming is taking a bold step into crypto finance The US-based affiliate marketing firm closed a $425 million private placement on June 2, led by Consensys, with the aim of building what could become the largest Ethereum treasury among publicly traded companies Good to know SharpLink filed with the SEC to sell up to $1 billion..

iGaming operators aiming to improve player loyalty and lifetime value (LTV) may want to pay close attention to platform design Slotegrator has outlined a set of practical features and tools that can help double or even triple LTV when used together Good to know AI and behavioral analytics help personalize bonuses and boost engagement..

Yuga Labs has transferred ownership of the Moonbirds, Mythics, and Oddities NFT collections to Orange Cap Games (OCG), a crypto gaming studio now taking the lead on projects previously managed under the PROOF brand The move fits into Yuga Labs’ ongoing effort to realign around its main brands, including Bored Ape Yacht Club, Mutant Apes, and the..

Benny Glaser has once again added to his World Series of Poker legacy by winning Event #7: $1,500 Dealer’s Choice, collecting $150,246 and securing his sixth career WSOP bracelet The win puts the British poker pro in an exclusive group of just 26 players in WSOP history with six or more titles His previous bracelet win was in 2023 when he won..

Meta has struck a long-term energy deal to secure power for its AI and data center growth The company will purchase 11 gigawatts of electricity from Constellation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois, starting in 2027 Good to know The deal secures nuclear energy for 20 years More than 1,100 jobs will be preserved under the..

Laurence Escalante, the founder of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), is preparing to buy out minority shareholders and take full control of the company he started The move comes amid rising regulatory pressure and internal disputes that have drawn public attention Good to know VGW is valued at around $32 billion in the planned buyout..

Artur Martirosian returned to the World Series of Poker $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship with unfinished business—and this time, he completed the mission One year after falling in the semifinals, Martirosian came back to win the 2025 WSOP Event #5, earning $500,000 and securing his third career bracelet Good to know..

Betsson has officially pulled out of its planned acquisition of Holland Gaming Technology and Holland Power Gaming, choosing to focus on other business options instead The move brings an end to a €275 million ($314 million) deal that had been in progress since early 2024 Good to know Betsson will be refunded €267 million after the..

An Iowa bettor has filed a lawsuit against DraftKings, claiming the sportsbook wrongly voided five parlay bets worth over $142 million during the 2024 Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament The dispute centers around bets placed before the final round was officially canceled due to bad weather Good to know Bets were placed before the PGA..

Lawmakers in Louisiana have moved ahead with a plan to outlaw sweepstakes casinos, drawing criticism from the Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) The decision has sparked concern from those who believe the bill may restrict legal business models that rely on free-to-play promotional games Good to know The bill passed both..

Michigan regulators are stepping up enforcement against unlicensed online gambling, taking direct aim at platforms bypassing the state’s legal framework A group of six iGaming operators has been ordered to stop offering services in Michigan, raising concerns about user safety and regulatory compliance Good to know Michigan only..

Louisiana is on the verge of outlawing sweepstakes casinos, with both chambers of the legislature now backing the measure The House passed SB 181 in a unanimous 99-0 vote, following similar support from the Senate in April If signed into law, the ban would begin on August 1 Good to know Fines for violations could reach $100,000 per..