Rio de Janeiro’s government is betting on a bold new initiative that could reshape the city’s entertainment economy Dubbed informally as the “Las Vegas Plan,” the project aims to transform Rio into a national hub for regulated gambling by dramatically expanding the number of video lottery terminals (VLTs) across the state Good to..

Chicago’s River West neighborhood is turning into the site of one of the country’s most ambitious casino projects Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) has confirmed progress on its $119 billion investment in Bally’s Corporation’s flagship casino resort, a development that is expected to reshape the city’s entertainment scene Good..

A new international effort is pushing gambling discussions into fresh territory The Brain Capital Alliance, working with G7/G20, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum, has rolled out the Better Gambling Forum and introduced the Responsible Gambling Practice and Policy Pillars (RG3P) Good to know RG3P is designed to..

he future of DigiPlus Interactive Corp has stirred plenty of chatter in the Philippines gaming industry after speculation tied the company to City of Dreams Manila While rumors continue to circulate, the company has clarified that no firm deal is in place Good to know DigiPlus is best known for its BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone..

Louisiana’s casino and racetrack operators closed August 2025 on a strong note State regulators reported higher year-over-year gaming revenue, with riverboats, racetracks, and the state’s lone land-based casino all showing meaningful activity despite a few dips in individual facilities Good to Know Louisiana’s total gaming..

A new bill in Brasília could reshape how betting companies appear in public campaigns and official events, especially those tied to the government Good to Know Bill 1911/25 targets betting ads in government contracts, not the platforms themselves Concerns focus on youth exposure, addiction risks, and family debt in lower-income..

Michigan has inched closer to potentially holding digital assets in its state reserves Lawmakers confirmed that House Bill 4087 moved to its second reading on Thursday and has now been referred to the Committee on Government Operations Good to Know The bill allows Michigan’s treasurer to invest up to 10% of stabilization funds in..

Brazil’s betting industry has taken big steps forward with regulation, but some lawmakers believe the job is not finished Congressman Jorge Goetten is now calling for tougher enforcement to tackle unlicensed operators Brasília policymakers see promise in the regulated industry but remain wary of the illegal sector that still thrives..

Gambling and digital addiction support is starting to get more attention in the US, and Birches Health is one of the companies making real moves in this space The treatment provider has just closed $20 million in combined Series A and Seed funding, with backing from some well-known venture capital firms Good to Know Birches Health has..

Atlantic City just wrapped up its hottest summer run in more than ten years Strong in-person gambling, combined with record-breaking online play, helped push New Jersey’s casinos to their best summer showing since 2012 The summer boost reversed what had been a sluggish start to the year, giving operators a 28% year-over-year cushion heading..

Silverstein Properties and its partners had spent years adjusting their $7 billion Avenir casino plan in Manhattan—adding new hotel collaborators, reshaping designs, and even expanding affordable housing commitments Yet, despite those efforts, the project hit a wall this week when its community advisory committee shut the door on the bid in a..

A long-running bid to bring a Caesars Entertainment casino to Times Square has hit a wall The New York Community Advisory Committee voted down the proposal on September 17, leaving the project unable to advance to the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board Good to know The project needed four committee votes but only received two..

Pennsylvania’s gaming industry stayed hot through the summer with another strong month of growth The state pulled in more than half a billion dollars in August, showing how both online and retail gambling continue to drive record interest Good to know August 2025 gaming revenue reached $5823m, the second-highest total ever in..

A familiar name in sports betting integrity has stepped into a new role Matt Holt, well known across the gaming industry for his work tracking suspicious betting activity, is now the new chief executive officer of Gaming Compliance International (GCI) Good to know Holt founded and led IC360 (formerly US Integrity) GCI’s AI..

Japan’s long-awaited integrated resort (IR) in Osaka has taken another major step forward with a revised development plan that pushes the project’s total budget higher than initially expected Authorities confirmed that rising construction costs have increased the estimated investment to JPY151 trillion (about US$102 billion), making it one of..

New Jersey’s gaming market continued its strong momentum in August, with the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reporting $6422 million in total revenue, up 157% from the same month last year Growth was recorded across casinos, iGaming, and sports wagering, with online platforms once again driving the sharpest increases Good to know..

Casino players in North America will soon see some familiar online slot titles make their way to the casino floor Gaming Arts, in partnership with Evolution and Bluhare Studios, is preparing to adapt select Evolution online hits for land-based Class III machines Good to know First release wave is planned for Q4 2025 in North America..

California lawmakers are close to passing a bill that could reshape online gaming in the state, and not everyone is happy about it The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has raised strong objections to Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831), a proposal to outlaw sweepstakes-style social casino games The group argues the plan would cost the state far..

Strategy has once again reinforced its place at the top of the corporate Bitcoin leaderboard A fresh SEC filing shows the company purchased another 525 BTC between September 8 and September 14, spending $602 million to bring its total stash to 638,985 BTC Good to Know Latest buy: 525 BTC purchased for $602M at an average of $114,562..

In Washington, the conversation around Bitcoin and national policy is about to get louder On Tuesday, a group of top crypto executives will sit down with lawmakers to share their ideas on how the United States can move forward with President Donald Trump’s plan for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Good to Know Michael Saylor and Tom Lee..