Alabama residents are stepping up legal pressure against online sweepstakes operators, claiming these sites run illegal casinos right in people's homes Good to know Alabama strictly bans commercial gambling, including online casinos and sports betting Operators like Blazesoft, High 5 Games, ARB Interactive, and Stakeus are facing..

MGM Resorts International’s subsidiary, MGM Yonkers Inc, has officially submitted an application for a casino license to the New York Gaming Commission and the Gaming Facility Location Board, alongside an ambitious $23 billion expansion proposal for its Empire City Casino property Good to know MGM Yonkers plans a full renovation and..

Apollo Global Management secured final approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to complete its $63 billion acquisition of the soon-to-be combined IGT and Everi gaming entity Apollo expects the deal to officially close next Tuesday, July 1 Good to know Apollo currently owns major Las Vegas resorts, including Venetian and..

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd is ready to open its new casino in Sri Lanka on August 2, completing the final phase of the City of Dreams Sri Lanka project Located in Colombo, the $12 billion integrated resort has been under development for more than a decade, with local developer John Keells Holdings Plc leading construction Good to..

California tribes are uniting around a sweeping new bill that targets online sweepstakes operators, and tribal leaders say momentum is finally on their side AB 831, introduced last week, aims to shut down dual-currency sweepstakes platforms and social casinos, a category that has long operated in a gray zone outside state regulation Tribal gaming..

Spain’s tough restrictions on gambling ads and bonuses appear to have made a lasting impact on the country’s online betting industry A new study from the Harm Reduction Journal, released on June 13, reveals a sharp drop in new player accounts since these rules took effect—alongside noticeable shifts in spending and user behavior Good..

Barclays is about to cut off a major channel for crypto purchases Starting June 27, customers will not be able to use Barclaycards for any digital asset transactions The bank says it is doing this to reduce risk exposure for users, citing concerns about the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies and the lack of consumer protections Good to..

The American Gaming Association (AGA) is introducing a fresh way for players to stay in control when betting With the launch of the Play Smart Consumer Hub, the AGA wants to simplify how people approach responsible gaming by offering tools and tips that suit different playing styles Good to know The platform includes a self-check quiz..

Australian authorities are putting influencers on notice The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has warned that promoting unlicensed gambling sites could lead to major penalties, including fines as high as AU$25 million Good to know Influencers can face civil penalties up to AU$25 million for linking to illegal..

New Jersey officials are moving closer to increasing the tax rates on iGaming and sports betting Discussions between Governor Phil Murphy and lawmakers point to higher rates being included in the upcoming state budget, expected to be finalized by June 30 Good to know New tax rate may land between 18% and 1975% Proposed changes could..

Lotterycom is making a leadership change that reflects its ambition to grow internationally Tim Scoffham has stepped in as the new CEO of both Lotterycom International and Sportscom Media Group, with a clear focus on expanding digital sports media, building stronger partnerships, and unifying business strategies across gaming, technology, and..

A new legal challenge has put Caesars Online Casino under the spotlight in Pennsylvania The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI), a nonprofit focused on addiction and mental health, has filed a lawsuit over what it sees as a harmful bonus promotion that may encourage reckless gambling behavior Good to know PHAI claims Caesars’..

Norwegian mining company Green Minerals has revealed plans to raise up to $12 billion with the help of partners in order to build a long-term Bitcoin (BTC) reserve The company joins a growing number of firms integrating Bitcoin into their financial strategy Good to know Green Minerals aims to position BTC as a core part of its capital..

Rhode Island is set to eliminate indoor smoking in casinos after lawmakers approved a bill that removes the long-standing exemption for gambling venues The legislation will gradually phase out smoking by July 1, 2027, with the final version allowing for the creation of enclosed smoking lounges to ease the transition Good to know..

A new casino and hotel project called The Avenir has added Hyatt Hotels to its team as developers continue to push for one of New York City’s few available casino licenses The plan is backed by Silverstein Properties, Rush Street Gaming, and Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, and would be located near Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s Far West..

Hawaii has taken new steps to shut down illegal gambling operations on Oahu by approving three separate bills aimed at addressing ongoing public safety concerns Local officials say the focus is on improving enforcement and coordination between city departments and law enforcement Good to know All types of gambling remain illegal in..

California lawmakers have moved forward with a bill that could block sweepstakes casino operations from continuing in the state While the full bill text has not yet been released, early reactions from industry groups and tribal gaming leaders suggest a larger fight is ahead Good to know The Social and Promotional Games Association..

Cedar Rapids' long-planned casino project is now on solid legal ground An Iowa judge has ruled in favor of the Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center, rejecting a legal challenge and confirming the validity of a 2021 Linn County gaming referendum Construction can now move forward without delays, with developers aiming to open the $275..

Tensions in the Middle East have once again spilled into the crypto market Bitcoin reacted quickly after former US President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities Following the announcement, Bitcoin slipped below $100,000, dropping to just under $98,500 as per CoinMarketCap data before..

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, believes the US economy is about to experience a massive injection of liquidity—and that Bitcoin could be one of the biggest beneficiaries Speaking on the David Lin Report, Hayes shared his view that the Federal Reserve will help push trillions of dollars into the system by 2028 Good to know Hayes..