California is once again drawing a line in the sand when it comes to online gambling models Assembly Bill 831 just took another step forward after clearing the State Senate’s Public Safety Committee with a 6-0 vote The bill now moves to the Appropriations Committee for further review Good to know AB 831 targets online sweepstakes..

Nevada’s gambling scene continues to evolve with fresh additions to casino floors and digital improvements for bettors A new five-card version of Pai Gow poker has officially passed the test and earned its place on the casino floor at Harrah’s Las Vegas Meanwhile, other unique features are gaining traction across the state, both at the tables..

Macau’s gaming industry is gradually picking up pace again, with the government pulling in over MOP4526 billion ($559 billion) in gaming tax revenue during the first half of 2025 While the increase compared to last year is small, it reflects stable performance as the region’s casino sector continues its recovery Good to know Gaming..

Bitcoin’s bull run this year has drawn attention not just from traders, but also from analysts watching deeper shifts behind the scenes VanEck’s Matthew Sigel, who leads digital asset research at the firm, offered a breakdown of what he sees as the main forces fueling the price rise From institutional buying to changes in US policy, the..

ewer Americans are showing signs of risky gambling, but experts say the work is far from finished A recent survey from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) found a 27% drop in problematic betting behavior compared to three years ago Still, millions are grappling with the effects of gambling, especially with the rise of online wagering..

Online gambling in the Philippines may face sweeping changes, but nothing has been finalized yet President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is said to be carefully reviewing different proposals, ranging from tougher regulations to a full ban Good to know President Marcos is still weighing economic and public impact before deciding on a potential..

Virginia’s casino industry continued to grow in June 2025, with all three reporting casinos posting strong numbers According to the latest update from the Virginia Lottery, the combined adjusted gross revenue (AGR) reached nearly $785 million for the month—a 319% jump compared to the same period last year Good to know Caesars..

Bally's has hit a wall in its push to bring a casino to the Bronx New York City Council blocked the key zoning amendments the company needed to move forward with its $4 billion casino plan at Ferry Point That vote has stalled the project—at least for now Good to know New York City Council voted 29-9 against zoning changes for the..

Comanche Nation Entertainment (CNE) is rolling out a major expansion across its two key casino properties in Southwest Oklahoma With a focus on boosting local tourism and creating more economic opportunities, the project begins with a substantial overhaul of the Comanche Red River Hotel Casino Good to know CNE will add new slot..

Hard Rock International is under pressure as it pursues a coveted New York City casino license The company has suspended a top executive, Alex Pariente, after serious money laundering allegations tied to its Punta Cana resort surfaced in recent weeks Good to know Hard Rock suspended SVP Alex Pariente following whistleblower claims at..

A new study on the impact of online gambling on education in Brazil has sparked criticism from the country’s betting industry The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) pushed back against claims that gambling is stopping millions of young Brazilians from pursuing higher education, calling the conclusions unfair and..

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) is making a bigger push into the New England gaming market with a new investment in Salem, New Hampshire The company has acquired a majority stake in the Casino Salem project, which just kicked off its first phase on July 9 with around 100 historical horse racing machines and 13 live table games Good to..

Rivalry Corporation has taken a different direction in 2025, cutting costs and shifting its focus toward a smaller group of higher-value users While revenue dropped compared to the same time last year, the company says the changes are already showing signs of better efficiency Good to know Rivalry brought in CA$13M ($9487K USD) in net..

The price of Bitcoin may have much more room to grow, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, who believes the current wave of institutional buying could push BTC close to $200,000 before the year ends Good to know Bitcoin ETFs bought around 10,000 BTC in just one day The Bitcoin network produces only 450 BTC daily Bitwise expects..

The American Gaming Association is getting ready to honor three industry veterans whose efforts helped shape legal gambling as we know it The 2025 Gaming Hall of Fame inductees will be celebrated this October during the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas Good to know David Berman helped lead over $125 billion in mergers and..

New York gambling showed mixed results in June 2025, with online sportsbooks continuing to grow while retail casino revenue dipped slightly The state’s Gaming Commission released the latest numbers, offering a full snapshot of betting activity across digital and brick-and-mortar venues Good to know Online sports betting handle hit..

Italy is overhauling how it handles online gambling, bringing in new rules, higher costs, and stricter oversight The latest round of license approvals from the Italian Agency of Customs and Monopolies (ADM) comes with major changes to the way gambling operators will do business in the country Good to know The new license fee is €7..

When Ripple launched RLUSD, its enterprise-focused stablecoin, the question was always going to be: who will handle custody Turns out, Ripple went old-school for a very new-school problem Instead of a crypto-native firm, it picked one of the oldest names in banking—BNY Mellon That move speaks volumes about where crypto may be heading..

The race for downstate New York casino licenses is now entering a political minefield, with eight proposals advancing to the next round — but none guaranteed a spot The application window has closed, and now the power lies with newly formed Community Advisory Committees (CACs), who will be the first to officially weigh in on each bid Good..

Flutter Entertainment has confirmed a data breach involving two of its top brands, Paddy Power and Betfair The company says it has already taken steps to control the situation, notify regulators, and inform affected customers Good to know No passwords or payment info were leaked Usernames, email addresses, and IP data were among the..