Commercial gaming in the United States continued to grow in 2024, with new records set in multiple categories From sports betting and online casinos to traditional casino floors, players across the country drove national revenue to a new high Good to know Total commercial gaming revenue hit $7204B in 2024, up 75% from the previous..

In 2025, grabbing attention in the iGaming world means doing more than just launching a flashy platform With growing competition, rising user acquisition costs, and evolving player expectations, it is no longer enough to rely on old tricks iGaming brands need to step up with smarter tools, sharper messaging, and better long-term..

Underdog is ramping up its focus on responsible gaming by teaming up with EPIC Global Solutions The collaboration is designed to provide targeted education and hands-on training for staff, especially those who interact directly with customers Good to know Underdog partnered with EPIC to improve responsible gaming practices Staff..

As sports slow down in the spring, sportsbooks usually feel the impact—and Iowa’s April numbers reflect that pattern Bettors tend to place fewer wagers once March Madness ends, and according to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, the state’s sportsbooks accepted $2155 million in bets last month That figure is $72 million lower than in..

Synthetix is preparing to bring Derive back into its fold, in a move that could strengthen its position in the crypto derivatives space The decentralized finance platform announced plans for a token-based acquisition that would reunite it with Derive—originally launched as Lyra—after years of operating independently Good to know..

Poker fans can look forward to a big summer as the World Poker Tour heads back to the Las Vegas Strip A guaranteed $4 million prize pool will be up for grabs at the WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship in July So if you are at the WSOP, why not extend your stay and join Good to know The tournament runs from July 11 to 17 at The Venetian..

Caesars Entertainment has taken a new step in digital gaming with the release of its first in-house developed online casino game The launch adds a unique title to its platform while reinforcing its move toward more self-produced gaming content Good to know The game is only available in New Jersey for now Caesars Digital revenue grew..

Scoring a jackpot is one thing—turning it into a full-blown VIP Vegas adventure is something else entirely That is exactly what happened to Steven Hooker from Michigan, who not only won big on BetMGM Casino but also got the rockstar treatment to match Hooker hit a $609,198 progressive jackpot in January with just a $20 spin while playing MGM..

The online gambling industry is on track for major expansion, with new research forecasting it to hit $15357 billion in global revenue by 2030 Rapid shifts in mobile access, gaming models, and regional regulation are helping to push the industry forward at an annual growth rate of 119% Good to know Online gambling market expected to..

PokerGO has unveiled its official streaming schedule for the 2025 World Series of Poker, confirming nearly a full summer of live coverage that starts May 31 The platform will showcase close to 30 bracelet events, with high-stakes showdowns and fan-favorite tournaments included on the broadcast lineup Good to know Live coverage begins..

Aleksandr Shevliakov, a 37-year-old IT professional from Russia, has won the 2025 European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Main Event, taking home €1,000,000 ($1,130,000) in prize money He qualified for the €5,300 no-limit hold’em tournament through a €530 online satellite on PokerStars, turning a modest entry fee into a life-changing..

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) and Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) are rolling out a new initiative aimed at addressing gambling literacy among young people The program, called Gaming Literacy Aiding Decisions (GLAD), focuses on giving educators better tools to inform students about gaming and help them make responsible choices as they grow up in..

Casinos in Missouri saw strong revenue gains in April 2025, with most venues reporting year-over-year growth, especially in table game performance The Missouri Gaming Commission's latest data shows a healthy boost in casino activity across the state, with only a few properties posting declines Good to know Missouri casino revenue..

The  sports betting sector in Maryland continues to grow steadily, with online wagering leading the way in April 2025 The latest figures from Maryland Lottery and Gaming show a solid rise in handle, revenue, and tax contributions, with mobile platforms making up nearly the entire betting volume Good to know April’s total handle..

Call of Duty Mobile is shaking things up with a new gameplay feature spotted in its Season 5 test server Known as Auto Lean or Corner Slicing, the mechanic lets your operator peek around cover automatically, without needing extra input Players are already testing it out, but it remains to be seen if it will make it into the final..

Ninjas in Pyjamas, better known in the esports world as NIP, is deepening its Web3 push with a new partner The global esports brand has teamed up with Chiliz Group via Socioscom to bring more value to its fan engagement platform, the Dojo While the specific details are still under wraps, the goal is clear—strengthen the way fans interact with..

Talon Esports is teaming up with cryptocurrency exchange Flipster in a wide-reaching partnership that goes beyond a simple sponsorship As part of the new agreement, Talon’s Dota 2 team will now compete under the name Flipster Talon Good to know Flipster offers crypto trading with zero fees and was launched in 2021 The Dota 2 team..

MGM Resorts International has locked in Bill Hornbuckle as CEO and President through the end of 2028 The decision extends a leadership run that began during the COVID-19 period and continues through a time of global expansion and shifting business strategies Good to know Hornbuckle’s new contract runs through December 2028 He will..

Online gambling in Great Britain kept its upward pace in the first quarter of 2025 The UK Gambling Commission reported that digital slots were the main driver, while retail betting continued to shrink Good to know Online gambling revenue reached £145 billion ($193 billion), up 7% from Q1 2024 Slot machine revenue grew 11% to £689..

Square Enix is not slowing down on its blockchain ambitions just yet Even as the final season of its Web3 game Symbiogenesis winds down, the company has taken an unexpected step: expanding the game’s reach to a new Ethereum-based network developed by Sony Good to know Symbiogenesis players can earn NFTs that work across multiple..