ZKcandy, the Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain developed by iCandy and Matter Labs, is launching its mainnet with a major token airdrop In partnership with Delabs Games, the team behind web3 game Boxing Star X, the campaign will give away 6 million ZKcandy tokens from April 21 to May 5 Good to know Total of 6 million ZKcandy tokens will be..

Nvidia is refreshing its GPU lineup with the launch of the GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti, aimed at users looking to upgrade from older RTX 3060 or RTX 4060 models without spending too much These cards join the RTX 50 series with support for DLSS 4, improved hardware, and a focus on 1080p gaming Good to know RTX 5060 priced at $299..

Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), under the Ministry of Finance, has suspended provisional licenses for several betting companies over missing certification documents But while Pixbet Soluções Tecnológicas initially faced the same penalty, a federal court has now ruled that its license must be reinstated Good to..

New York-based private equity firm The Visualize Group has entered into an agreement to acquire BMM Testlabs, a long-standing company that provides compliance, testing, and certification services for regulated gaming While the exact value of the deal hasn’t been disclosed, BMM’s current President and CEO Martin Storm will remain in charge and..

Casino earnings in Virginia surged in March 2025, with the state's three reporting properties generating nearly $852 million in combined revenue That figure marks a 309% rise compared to March 2024, according to the latest report from the Virginia Lottery Good to know Virginia’s three casinos brought in a combined $852 million in..

A Dutch court has ruled that Betsson must return more than €500,000 ($565,000) to a player who gambled on its unlicensed websites before online gambling became legal in the Netherlands Good to know Betsson must repay nearly €530,000 ($598,900) to a Dutch player due to unlicensed gambling The total includes interest dating back..

Crown Resorts has announced that Martin Pakula will take over as Chair of Crown Melbourne on July 1, 2025 He will join the Board starting May 1, stepping into the role currently held by Ian Silk Good to know Martin Pakula will become Chair of Crown Melbourne on July 1, 2025 Ian Silk, the current Chair, helped Crown Melbourne regain..

Magic Eden has acquired Slingshot, a well-known crypto trading app, as part of a shift toward building a wider crypto trading platform that goes far beyond NFTs The deal signals a move away from its original focus and pushes the company into broader digital asset trading Good to know Magic Eden is expanding beyond NFTs with the..

The Dutch gambling market reported €147 billion ($158 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2024, according to Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), reflecting a 6% year-on-year increase However, GGR dropped to €697 million in the second half of the year, down 10% compared to the first half Good to know GGR in the Netherlands reached..

Todd Cravens has moved into the top leadership role at Betson Gaming (not to be confused with Betsson), taking over as President just a few months after joining the company as Vice President in January 2025 His focus now shifts to guiding all aspects of the gaming division, with plans to increase Betson’s presence in regulated markets and..

PokerStars has been pulled up by UK advertising regulators over a social media video that didn’t sit well with the rules on gambling promotion The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned the ad after finding it made gambling seem too easy and risk-free Good to know UK ad rules prohibit gambling ads that downplay risks or mislead..

Meme coins have always been seen as speculative plays, often driven more by hype than utility But now, that narrative may be shifting CartelFi, a new DeFi project, is introducing a way for meme coins to generate passive income for their holders—without giving up price exposure Good to know CartelFi raised $500,000 within 24 hours of..

Novomatic AG has secured one of the first gaming-related vendor licences in the United Arab Emirates, signaling its official entry into a new and tightly regulated market The Austrian-based gaming technology firm announced on Thursday that it received a Tier 1 vendor licence from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the..

Slotegrator has released fresh insights into the African betting market, highlighting countries where sports betting and mobile gaming are reshaping the digital gambling industry According to the company, Africa is moving fast toward a $1763 billion market value by 2025, with a 423% compound annual growth rate projected through 2029 Football..

PrizePicks has locked in a long-term deal with the Atlanta Braves, securing its role as the team’s official daily fantasy sports (DFS) partner through 2028 The partnership, which began in 2020, will now continue into its fifth straight season, reinforcing the connection between the DFS operator and one of Major League Baseball’s most popular..

A new report shows that legal online gambling continues to grow across the US, now representing 74% of the $901 billion market The findings come from Yield Sec’s USA National 2024 report, commissioned by the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG), and offer a broad look at the current dynamics between licensed platforms and offshore..

Kalshi has won a legal battle in Nevada, securing permission to keep offering its sports-related prediction markets in the state while a larger court case moves forward US District Judge Andrew P Gordon granted part of Kalshi’s request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, blocking Nevada’s attempt to shut the..

DraftKings teamed up with Sports Illustrated to host an exclusive event during Masters week in Augusta, giving their Dynasty Rewards members a premium night out with a live show from Dave Matthews Augusta After Dark Brings Golf and Music Together The event, dubbed Augusta After Dark, took place during the prestigious tournament held at Augusta..

The Missouri casino industry reported a total adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of $1779 million in March 2025, reflecting a 1% rise compared to the same period last year, according to new data from the Missouri Gaming Commission Only a Few Casinos Saw Growth Despite Statewide Increase Although the overall figure showed a modest gain, just five of..

Brazil’s Central Bank is calling for greater regulatory authority over betting activity, particularly when it comes to dealing with unlicensed operators In a formal address to the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission, Central Bank President Gabriel Galípolo outlined the institution’s current limitations under Brazilian law and argued for expanded..