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..

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..