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..

Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, believes Bitcoin could eventually reach a $1 million valuation He shared his views in a recent Schwab Network interview, explaining that a combination of growing adoption and macroeconomic trends could drive that long-term price target Good to know Novogratz sees Bitcoin gaining ground as younger..

PAGCOR has rolled out a new online platform aimed at helping Filipinos quickly verify whether an online gaming site is legally licensed The move is part of the regulator's effort to strengthen player protection and reduce the risks associated with unlicensed gambling operators Good to know The site offers real-time checks to confirm if..

The Catawba Nation shared an update on its casino project, confirming that major progress has been made during the first year of construction The introductory phase of the Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort is now on track to open in spring 2026 Good to know The temporary casino began offering live table games on June 21, 2024 The main..

New York may soon add itself to the list of states cracking down on sweepstakes casinos Lawmakers have pushed Senate Bill 5935 through the Assembly, moving it one step closer to becoming law Now, all eyes are on Governor Kathy Hochul, who will decide whether to give the bill final approval Good to know SB 5935 could make New York the..

Tabcorp has been ordered to pay AU$4 million ($26 million) after an investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found multiple breaches of spam laws linked to its VIP program Good to know Over 5,700 messages were sent without proper consent or sender information Some users were unable to unsubscribe..

Hacksaw Gaming is moving ahead with plans to go public in Sweden The company could raise up to SEK335 billion ($3526 million) through its listing on Nasdaq Stockholm, based on strong investor interest in its growing gaming business Good to know IPO involves up to 50 million existing shares at SEK77 each Offer is open only to buyers in..

Japan has launched a new push to limit access to offshore online casinos as part of its wider strategy to control illegal gambling The move comes ahead of the planned opening of MGM Osaka, the country's first integrated casino resort Authorities are urging foreign regulators to prevent operators licensed under their jurisdictions from targeting..

Despite new regulations and enforcement efforts, a large share of Brazilian bettors continue to use unauthorized gambling platforms, according to a new national survey Good to know 73% of bettors in Brazil used illegal sites in early 2025 Nearly 80% found it hard to tell if a platform was government-approved Illegal betting..

Penn Entertainment has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors following a recent shareholder meeting, but the process leading up to the appointments came with some friction Good to know Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez have officially joined Penn’s Board Shareholders approved both nominees during the June 17, 2025..

Institutional interest in digital assets is showing no signs of slowing down CoinShares reported that investment products tied to cryptocurrencies have pulled in more than $13 billion over the past nine weeks, with $19 billion coming in just last week Good to know Digital asset funds have seen nine straight weeks of inflows Bitcoin..

New York’s effort to award three downstate casino licences is now moving forward with key terms confirmed The Gaming Facility Location Board settled on financial requirements for applicants, bringing the bidding process closer to its next stage Good to know Casino applicants must commit at least $500 million in both licensing fees..

Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, has added another 10,100 Bitcoin to its treasury, investing $1 billion during the week ending June 15 The purchase comes as geopolitical pressure mounts following reported strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities by Israel, sending Bitcoin’s price down to a weekly low of $103,639 Good to know Strategy..

BetMGM has raised its full-year revenue forecast for 2025, pointing to strong early results and continued momentum across its iGaming and online betting operations The company now expects to bring in at least $26 billion in revenue, which is $100 to $200 million higher than the previous guidance Good to know BetMGM lifted its revenue..

Maine lawmakers are once again weighing tribal access to online gambling A new bill that would grant exclusive iGaming rights to the state’s four federally recognized tribes has cleared a key hurdle in the state legislature Good to know The bill passed the House 85-59 and now moves to the Senate It builds on an earlier law that..

Thailand’s ongoing debate about casino legalization has reached a new phase A public petition has now placed the issue directly in front of the country’s election authorities, with nearly 54,000 citizens demanding a national vote on the matter Good to know Petitioners exceeded the legal signature requirement by nearly 4,000 names..

The GENIUS Act, a bill focused on creating a clear framework for stablecoin regulation in the United States, is heading to a full vote in the Senate Lawmakers have scheduled the vote for Tuesday, June 17, following a successful cloture motion earlier in the week Good to know The cloture vote passed 68–30, showing bipartisan interest..

Germany is now considering updates to its gambling laws that could change how online stakes and deposits are regulated Industry experts believe that revisions to the current system may help legal operators better compete with illegal markets and clarify ongoing regulatory confusion Good to know Germany enforces a €1 stake cap on..