Las Vegas casinos posted stronger gaming numbers in July, but the boost came even as fewer travelers made their way to the city The unusual split between casino revenue and visitation shows how the Strip is still pulling in money despite declining traffic Good to Know Clark County casinos brought in $115 billion in July, up 324% from..

Speculation about delays in New York’s casino licensing process has been swirling, but the state’s gambling regulator says the timeline remains firm The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) confirmed that three licenses will be issued by the end of the year, dismissing talk of a pushback to 2026 Good to Know NYSGC expects to..

The debate over legal gambling in Georgia may heat up again next year, and two Las Vegas powerhouses are already raising their hands Wynn Resorts and Boyd Gaming both told lawmakers they would be ready to invest if the state finally gives casinos the green light Good to Know Wynn Resorts and Boyd Gaming are watching Georgia closely for..

Tax rules around gambling losses are once again on the table in Washington Nevada Rep Dina Titus is leading a push to restore full wagering loss deductions, and she’s tying her FAIR BET Act to one of Congress’s most critical annual measures — the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Good to Know The FAIR BET Act aims to..

he UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has filed charges against former GVC Holdings CEO Kenny Alexander as part of a long-running investigation into the company’s historic gambling activities in Turkey Alexander and ten others now face serious accusations including conspiracy to defraud and conspiracy to bribe, covering the period between..

West Virginia University has taken a major step in responsible gambling research with the launch of its new Support Centre for Gaming Research and Development Backed by funding from Chen and Benjamin Truman, the facility is designed to focus on advancing responsible play and supporting innovation across the US gambling market Good to..

Czech investment group KKCG has sold a small portion of its holding in Allwyn International to J&T Arch Investment, valuing the lottery operator’s share capital at €112 billion ($13 billion) Good to know KKCG sold 427% of Allwyn for €500 million KKCG still controls 9573% of the company through Allwyn AG J&T Arch..

The rise of stablecoins has reshaped the conversation around money movement, and now Google Cloud is stepping into the space with a new tool designed for banks and institutions The company has launched its Universal Ledger (GCUL), a programmable, compliance-focused platform that aims to modernize how payments and asset settlements are handled..

Turning Stone Enterprises has released new animated renderings of its Turning Stone Evolution project, a $370 million expansion that represents the resort’s largest development in two decades The visuals give guests, partners, and the community a chance to preview how the property will look once construction wraps up in 2027 Good to..

Churchill Downs has taken full control of its Salem, New Hampshire venture, completing the purchase of the majority interests in Casino Salem The deal clears the way for future development phases as the operator looks to create a larger entertainment destination in New England Good to Know Churchill Downs closed its Casino Salem..

The push to award downstate casino licenses in New York City is facing another delay Senator Joseph Addabbo says the much-anticipated approvals may not arrive until early next year, a few months later than originally planned Good to Know Up to three full casino licenses are available in New York City, with eight applications..

Aviva has published new survey results showing growing interest among UK adults in adding cryptocurrency to their retirement plans The poll, conducted by Censuswide between June 4–6 with 2,000 participants, found that 27% of respondents would consider crypto as part of their pension strategy Good to know 23% of UK adults said they..

Elite Casino Resorts has completed the purchase of Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity Resort in Burlington, officially adding the two properties to its growing list of gaming and entertainment destinations Good to know Catfish Bend Casino features more than 600 slots, 18 table games, poker, a sportsbook, and a high-limit room FunCity..

Strategy, the company co-founded by Michael Saylor, is once again making headlines in the bitcoin world After a stretch of smaller acquisitions earlier this year, the firm has returned with a massive buy worth more than $340 million The purchase added 3,081 BTC to its already enormous stash, pushing its total holdings to 632,457 BTC According..

The conversation around illegal online gambling in the Philippines has intensified, with new voices stressing that the country’s regulator, Pagcor, is being misunderstood While many in the public assume Pagcor has police-like powers, industry experts say the agency’s authority lies elsewhere — and that’s where the real battle can be..

The conversation around digital payments in the US banking system just got a boost The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is signaling to community banks that working with stablecoin companies could be a real way to expand services and stay competitive in a fast-changing financial landscape Good to know The OCC is..

Canadian online casino players are bracing for a big change VGW Holdings, the parent company of Chumba Casino and Global Poker, has confirmed it will pull out of Canada, cutting off access to both sites by late October Good to know Canadian players can keep using their existing Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins until September 25 Prize..

Sweepstakes casino operator VGW Holdings has been hit with a new class action lawsuit in California federal court, with several well-known partners also named as defendants The case includes payment processors Trustly and Yodlee, ID verification provider Jumio, and slots influencer Brian Christopher Good to know The lawsuit represents..

High Roller Technologies has been given extra time to meet the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) American’s continued listing requirements, with the exchange approving a compliance plan that extends until December 4, 2026 Good to know High Roller’s compliance plan runs through December 2026 The company was flagged in June 2025 for..

Online gambling transactions in the Philippines have dropped sharply after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ordered e-wallets to cut ties with gambling platforms Good to know Transactions at licensed online operators fell by as much as 50 percent in just three days Pagcor identified about 12,000 illegal sites targeting..