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..

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City has completed a sweeping set of upgrades aimed at enhancing the guest experience and adapting to shifting customer trends The latest changes include updated gaming areas, new dining options, and a high-limit section designed to serve premium players Good to know Borgata's revamped Asian..

Flutter Entertainment has started a redundancy consultation in its UK and Ireland division, with approximately 220 jobs expected to be lost The move is part of the company’s shift toward a unified technology platform across its major brands As the parent company of brands such as FanDuel, Paddy Power, PokerStars, and Sky Bet, Flutter is under..

Bally’s Corporation has moved one step closer to securing a casino license in New York City A key zoning vote on Wednesday kept its proposed $4 billion project in the Bronx alive, setting the stage for a possible permit submission before the June 27 deadline Good to know New York City Council passed the zoning measure 32–12,..

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..