Connecticut has officially joined Montana in cracking down on online sweepstakes casinos Governor Ned Lamont signed SB 1235 into law on Wednesday, putting the state in line to enforce the ban starting October 1 Good to know Connecticut becomes the second state to ban sweepstakes casinos Law includes new limits on simulated gambling..

Play’n GO is stepping into a global spotlight as the only online gaming supplier invited to help shape international gambling policies The company will take part in major global policy meetings in 2025, beginning this week at the G7 Leaders Summit in Calgary Good to know Play’n GO is the sole software developer at the new Global..

After sealing a $1 billion deal to acquire stablecoin firm Bridge, payment tech company Stripe has now purchased crypto wallet provider Privy, signaling broader ambitions in digital asset infrastructure Good to know Stripe has acquired both Bridge and Privy within months Privy will remain an independent product under Stripe Banks..

A major casino industry merger is close to wrapping up after receiving a green light in Nevada The Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved Apollo Global Management’s $63 billion purchase of International Game Technology and Everi Holdings, putting the deal on track to close by July 1, 2025 Good to know Everi shareholders will..

S&P Global Ratings has revised its view on Universal Entertainment Corp, changing the outlook on the Japanese group's long-term issuer credit rating from "stable" to "negative" The agency cited ongoing weak performance across core segments, especially the Okada Manila casino resort in the Philippines Good to know S&P retained..

Casino revenue in Detroit saw modest growth in May 2025, with the three main operators showing a slight uptick year-over-year However, retail sports betting continued to underperform despite a small month-over-month improvement Good to know Detroit’s three casinos reported $114 million in total revenue for May MGM Grand Detroit..

Illinois is bringing a new betting tax structure into effect, and DraftKings is preparing to respond The company has made it clear that the added financial pressure from lawmakers is pushing it to reconsider how it operates in the state Good to know DraftKings plans to take action soon in response to new Illinois betting taxes The..

Robert Kiyosaki is once again sounding the alarm The Rich Dad Poor Dad author issued a sweeping warning on social media, linking rising unrest in the US with a deeper financial breakdown He urged people to protect themselves with gold, silver, and bitcoin Good to know Kiyosaki calls the current period a “Fourth Turning,” a time of..

Crypto exchange Gemini is taking its first official step toward going public Backed by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, the company has filed confidential paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering Good to know Gemini filed a confidential draft with the SEC for its upcoming IPO The..

With its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders approaching, Penn Entertainment has issued a firm response to a recent report from Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) The company addressed the nominations, board strategy, and a long-running dispute with HG Vora Good to know Both Penn and HG Vora support Johnny Hartnett and Carlos..

Cathie Wood, the CEO of ARK Invest, believes Bitcoin is positioned to push higher, supported by its strength against traditional assets and recent changes in the regulatory environment Her comments came during a recent YouTube update, where she shared a broader view on both Bitcoin and the overall financial sector Good to know Bitcoin..

Coinbase is rolling out a full-scale fix for one of its longest-standing customer complaints—unexpected account freezes The company says it has already reduced unnecessary freezes by 82%, thanks to better machine learning models, new in-app features, and changes in how restrictions are reviewed and resolved CEO Brian Armstrong addressed the..

Jonathan Mann, known for his long-running “Song A Day” project, turned a personal financial disaster into his latest musical release After selling his entire back catalog as NFTs for around $3 million, Mann saw his windfall disappear as crypto markets collapsed In a song shared on X, he explained how the unexpected tax consequences and the..

Strategy, the firm formerly known as MicroStrategy, is planning to raise nearly $1 billion to expand its Bitcoin holdings even further The move comes through a preferred stock offering aimed at attracting investors with steady returns while continuing the company’s long-term focus on Bitcoin accumulation Good to know Strategy is..

Codere Online has cleared a major hurdle that had put its Nasdaq listing at risk After filing its overdue annual report for 2024, the company is now officially back in compliance with Nasdaq’s reporting requirements Good to know Codere Online filed its 2024 annual report with the SEC on June 2 Nasdaq confirmed that Codere Online..

Japan is taking serious steps to crack down on online gambling Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have passed a bill that would ban the operation and promotion of online casino websites in the country The proposed changes revise existing legislation aimed at tackling gambling addiction and are expected to pass into law by the end of the..

Hong Kong is preparing to expand its digital asset offerings with the launch of crypto derivatives trading, but only for professional investors The move reflects the city’s broader aim to become a leading digital asset hub by introducing more advanced financial products within a regulated environment Good to know Trading will be..

Thailand is moving ahead with its plan to build a large casino-entertainment complex, positioning it as a key engine for economic growth The Finance Ministry expects the project to raise GDP by up to 08% once operational Good to know The complex could generate 100–200 billion baht in tourism revenue annually Casino operations will..

Rampart Casino is preparing to launch its new high-limit gaming room on July 3 as the final step in a $75 million property-wide renovation The updated space adds a luxury touch to the Summerlin resort, which has already upgraded its casino floor, hotel, dining, spa, and event areas Good to know The new high-limit room covers 50,000..

US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul S Atkins is moving quickly to reshape crypto oversight Speaking in Washington, DC on June 3, Atkins told the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that the SEC will build a clear set of rules for crypto markets to protect investors and encourage responsible innovation Good to know SEC’s..