The legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is dragging on, with no final decision in sight Even after Ripple backed out of its appeal, the SEC hasn’t done the same, leaving the case hanging and the crypto world waiting Good to know A federal judge has already blocked the earlier settlement..

New York City’s debate over where to place new casinos just took a sharp turn Mayor Eric Adams has officially vetoed the City Council’s move to block Bally’s plan to build a casino in the Bronx, pushing the controversial proposal back into the running for one of three downstate gaming licenses Good to know Bally’s Bronx project..

Las Vegas casino giants like MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment could see a financial boost worth hundreds of millions due to recent tax reforms under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) While the law has sparked alarm in parts of the gambling world, operators say the bill works in their favor—at least for now Good to know MGM and..

Poker Palace Casino, a North Las Vegas staple since the 1970s, will officially close on October 1, 2025 Known for its neighborhood feel and long-standing community ties, the casino has been a regular stop for locals for over five decades The closure was confirmed through a WARN letter submitted to state and gaming regulators Good to..

Kraken, the second-largest crypto exchange in the US by trading volume, is reportedly preparing for a public listing with eyes on a $500 million raise at a $15 billion valuation The move could make 2026 a pivotal year for the company and for crypto exchanges looking to go public Good to know Kraken is aiming for a Q1 2026 IPO,..

Indian gaming operations across the United States had another strong year, with revenue climbing to $439 billion in the 2024 fiscal year The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) shared the results in its latest financial report, reflecting steady growth and ongoing contributions to tribal economies Good to know A total of 532..

The debate over sweepstakes casinos is heating up, and new research from the American Gaming Association (AGA) makes one thing clear: players see these sites as gambling, no matter how they’re marketed Before diving into the details, here are a few things to keep in mind: Good to know 90% of sweepstakes casino users say they..

Bitcoin’s price took a hit after the White House released a lengthy report on digital assets and the Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady once again Good to know Bitcoin fell sharply from $118,650 to $116,000 after the report’s release The Fed kept rates locked while monitoring the impact of Trump’s tariffs on..

Italy’s Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) has extended the deadline for reviewing applications for new online gambling licences to 12 November 2025, pushing the approval process nearly two months beyond the original September date Good To Know The extension allows ADM to conduct full checks on each applicant Existing..

MGM Resorts International posted record-high revenue for the second quarter of 2025, but net income fell sharply compared to last year The Las Vegas-based gaming and hospitality giant reported $44 billion in net revenue, a 2% year-over-year increase, while net income dropped 738% to $49 million Good To Know MGM Resorts generated record..

Michigan regulators are cracking down again on unlicensed online casinos, taking fresh legal action against six platforms accused of targeting players in the state Good To Know Unlicensed gambling sites in Michigan risk player safety by bypassing consumer protections Winning money on illegal sweepstakes casinos doesn’t guarantee..

Against what was expected by some insiders, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr chose not to address the growing debate over domestic online gambling during his state of the nation address on Monday The omission came despite growing speculation that he might signal new policies or a potential ban on the industry Good to know..

Las Vegas’ long streak of record-breaking numbers seems to be slowing down, and Caesars Entertainment’s latest earnings report makes that trend hard to ignore Good to know Caesars’ Las Vegas Strip revenue dropped 5% year-over-year in Q2 2025 Net income for the quarter fell 22% from $272 million to $212 million Online and..

Red Rock Resorts’ second-quarter numbers for 2025 show strong growth across most areas of the business, with healthy gains in revenue and profitability despite slightly higher operating costs Good to know Net income for Q2 2025 jumped 551% year-over-year to $1083 million Total company revenue reached $5263 million, up 82% from..

New Jersey players logging into Chumba Casino or Luckyland Slots this week might notice something missing—and it’s not just a game update Good to know VGW will stop offering sweepstakes games in New Jersey by August 14 Players have until August 26 to use their Sweeps Coins No more redemptions will be allowed after September..

More digital asset companies are trying to get a foot in the traditional banking world Six of them have submitted applications for a national charter, aiming to secure a federal license that could bring more structure—and legitimacy—to their operations Good to Know Ripple, Circle, and Fidelity are among the applicants looking to launch..

Robert Kiyosaki is doubling down on his warnings again—and he’s not mincing words The author of Rich Dad Poor Dad believes financial trouble is right around the corner, and he's urging people to rethink how they protect their money Good to know Kiyosaki sees gold, silver, and bitcoin as tools to protect wealth He expects a..

People used to rely on the familiar ups and downs of the crypto market, timed neatly around Bitcoin’s halving events But if you’re still counting on that old four-year pattern to guide your expectations, Bitwise’s Matt Hougan has a different take Good to know The impact of Bitcoin halving is shrinking over time ETFs and..

A legal fight over millions in online roulette winnings is headed back to court in Michigan after the state’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of the player Jacqueline Davis, who won $3 million on BetMGM’s platform, will now get her chance to sue the company after being denied her payout Good to know Jacqueline Davis won $3 million on..

Bally’s is making another push to wrap up a long-delayed fundraising effort for its Chicago casino project With time ticking, the company is hoping to finally close its $250 million IPO—eight months after launching it Good to know Bally’s IPO originally targeted women and minority investors but later expanded access after legal..