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..

The Dutch State Secretary for Taxation, Eugène Heijnen, has dismissed calls for a new policy to offset an expected shortfall in gambling tax revenue following recent tax hikes His comments came during a debate in Parliament and were first reported by Casino Nieuws Good to Know Gambling tax in the Netherlands rose from 305% to 342% in..

Virginia’s three reporting casinos posted strong growth in August 2025, with revenue climbing more than a third compared to last year, according to figures from the Virginia Lottery Good to Know Virginia casino revenue totaled $848m in August 2025, up 345% year over year Caesars Virginia led the market with nearly $345m, a 68%..

Missouri’s riverboat casinos saw strong results in August 2025, while operators are already positioning themselves for the state’s first legal sports betting launch in December Good to Know Missouri casinos generated $1775m in August 2025, a 9% increase year over year Slots made up $1518m of total revenue, while table games grew..

The fast growth of online gambling in the Philippines has created opportunities for both licensed businesses and illegal operators At a recent gathering in Manila, PAGCOR highlighted that better education for players, staff, and the wider community is essential to keeping the industry safe Good to know PAGCOR is rolling out a..

DigiPlus Interactive Corp, one of the most visible gaming operators in the Philippines, is considering a shift that goes beyond its online roots The company, known for digital platforms like BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is now exploring the possibility of buying a brick-and-mortar casino in the country Good to Know DigiPlus..

Kindbridge Research Institute (KRI) has introduced a new statewide program in Colorado designed to help military personnel and their families cope with gambling-related mental health challenges The initiative, called Stigma Stand Down, focuses on breaking isolation, providing support, and reducing the risks linked to compulsive..

Tether has unveiled plans for a new dollar-backed stablecoin, naming former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines as CEO of the project The new token, USA₮, will be regulated in the United States and operate under the requirements of the recently passed GENIUS stablecoin bill Good to know USA₮ will use Tether’s Hadron platform for..

Gemini (Nasdaq: GEMI) has officially gone public, closing its first day on Nasdaq after an IPO that drew heavy investor demand and sharp price swings Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, co-founders of the platform, marked the occasion on September 12 by ringing the Opening Bell at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square Good to know IPO priced at..

The conversation around gambling harm in Great Britain is shifting as more people reach out for help GambleAware’s Annual Treatment and Support Survey 2024 has revealed a strong rise in the number of adults seeking treatment, advice, or support for gambling issues Good to Know Nearly 1 in 3 adults at risk now want help, almost double..

Thailand’s new prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has shut down hopes for legalized casinos under his leadership His stance represents a sharp break from previous governments that had promoted integrated entertainment complexes as a driver of tourism and foreign investment Good to know Anutin Charnvirakul took office on 5 September..

Harrah’s Resort Southern California has announced plans to launch a new high limit room in June 2026, creating a fresh space designed for VIP guests The project is backed by a $131 million investment and carried out with JCJ Architecture and Swinerton Good to know $131 million is being invested into the high limit room project The..

Lawmakers in California have taken another step toward passing Assembly Bill 831, a proposal aimed at banning dual-currency sweepstakes operators The bill has stirred debate, drawing sharp criticism from the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), which argues that the legislation would harm both Tribal partners and the state’s broader..

Allegations of misuse of government funds in the Philippines have taken a dramatic turn Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed that five former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials lost more than PHP950 million (about US$166 million) while gambling in casinos across the country Good to Know The losses were reportedly..

Wynn Resorts and its partners in the United Arab Emirates gained land rights on Al Marjan Island for a second integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah The deal also opens the door for a possible IPO of their joint venture in the future Good to know The new development plot totals nearly 15 million square feet, including reclaimed land..

A push to restore the full gambling loss deduction faced a setback this week The House Rules Committee declined to attach the FAIR BET Act to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), leaving the proposal in limbo Good to know The FAIR BET Act aims to reinstate the 100% gambling loss deduction Current law, passed in..

The Philippine casino industry is entering a new chapter as the future of Pagcor’s Casino Filipino operations shifts toward privatization While the process is not yet finalized, the Governance Commission for Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GCG) is reviewing the proposal that would separate Pagcor’s regulatory role from its..

asino floors across Illinois saw a strong month in August, according to the latest figures from the Illinois Gaming Board Statewide adjusted gross revenue (AGR) reached $174 million, marking a 243% year-over-year jump Much of that lift came from the arrival of Wind Creek Chicago Southland and the continuing growth of Fairmount Park’s..

California’s effort to clamp down on dual-currency and prize-awarding sweepstakes has ignited opposition from gaming advocates and Tribal representatives On September 8, the California Senate voted 36-0 in favor of Assembly Bill 831, but critics warn the measure could harm both Tribal sovereignty and community-based economic..

The debate around online gambling in the Philippines is heating up once again At the Light & Wonder iGaming Symposium in Pasay City, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H Tengco spoke directly to industry stakeholders about the future of iGaming in the country Instead of shutting the sector down, Tengco made it clear that stronger regulation..