Catena Media has released its financial update for the first quarter of 2025 The company reported lower revenue and profits across the board, particularly in North America Leadership acknowledged the poor results but pointed to signs that previous steep declines may be leveling out Good to know North American revenue fell 39%..

Aristocrat has published its financial report for the first half of 2025, covering the six-month period ending 31 March The numbers show mixed performance across its divisions, with steady revenue growth but declining profits in some areas Good to know Operating revenue hit AU$303B, up 87% from the same period last year Net profit..

Crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe believes the crypto market is heading into a cycle that looks a lot like the late 1990s Dot-com bubble, where excitement around new technology sent valuations soaring He expects the current wave of institutional interest and liquidity to fuel a similar spike in crypto prices His analysis suggests that as more..

Robinhood is expanding its crypto reach with a new move north of the border The company is buying a Canadian digital asset firm once backed by “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary Good to know The deal is valued at roughly $179 million in cash WonderFi will continue running its platforms post-acquisition Robinhood aims to..

Michigan regulators have ramped up efforts to block illegal online gambling platforms, stepping in to protect local players and the state’s regulated market Good to know Michigan classifies unlicensed gambling as a felony offense Offshore platforms often lack proper consumer safeguards The state’s gaming board has power to..

Marina Bay Sands has completed its major hotel room renovation, giving the resort its full lineup of about 1,850 rooms—including 775 suites The work wraps up a big phase of its ongoing $175 billion revamp and sets the stage for more upgrades in the months ahead Good to know Room renovations are now finished, with the suite count..

Dubai continues to show its interest in digital innovation by taking another step toward modern payments In a new move, the city will let people use crypto to pay for government services—something that could make daily transactions more flexible and tech-driven Good to know Dubai wants 90% of all financial transactions to go cashless..

Century Casinos opened 2025 with a quieter quarter, showing a dip in revenue and earnings, but executives remain optimistic about cost controls, new venues, and international expansion Despite some early headwinds, the company looks to rebound in the coming months with less spending and improved cash flow Good to know Century Casinos..

Bally’s Corporation opened 2025 with a mixed performance, as growth in some areas was offset by lower international returns due to strategic exits The company also made new investments aimed at future expansion and operational efficiency Good to know Bally’s Q1 2025 revenue dropped 47% to $5892 million UK online and North..

Coinbase has released thousands of government documents obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests The move adds more pressure on regulators and fuels a wider debate about how crypto oversight is being handled behind closed doors Good to know The full document archive is now public on Coinbase’s FOIA Reading Room..

Lawmakers in Maine are reviewing several bills that could reshape how casino revenue is shared with the Wabanaki Nations At the heart of the discussion is LD 1851, a proposal aimed at increasing tribal access to slot machine income from Hollywood Casino in Bangor Good to know LD 1851 proposes 7% of Hollywood Casino's slot revenue go to..

France’s gambling sector had a strong year in 2024, pulling in €14 billion ($159 billion) in gross gaming revenue Online activity and a packed sports schedule played a key role in that increase The country now stands as the fourth-largest gambling market in Europe, according to the latest report from the national regulator, l’Autorité..

Thailand’s Senate is moving forward with a deeper review of casino legalisation by forming two subcommittees, each focused on different aspects of the proposal One group will assess potential social impacts, while the other will examine the economic outcomes that might follow the development of casino-integrated entertainment complexes Although..

Efforts to create a nationwide regulatory framework for stablecoins have stalled in the US Senate The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act failed to clear a cloture vote, falling short of the 60 votes needed to move forward Good to know The GENIUS Act called for 1:1 asset backing for all..

Private online gambling firms are putting pressure on British Columbia to consider a new direction Industry groups want the province to allow private-sector operators to compete in a regulated iGaming market, similar to what exists in Ontario and what Alberta has just approved Good to know BC currently operates under a monopoly, with..

Paraguay has taken a big step in reshaping its gambling industry With the signing of Law No 7348/2025, the country has ended its long-standing monopoly model and opened the door to private sector participation through a reworked legal framework The aim is to improve regulation, boost tax income, and create a more competitive market for both..

Melco Resorts & Entertainment is heading into mid-2025 with momentum, reporting stronger performance in Macau, growth in Cyprus, and a clearer strategy for its operations in the Philippines and Sri Lanka Good to know Melco’s Macau market share climbed to 157% in Q1 2025, with strong property EBITDA growth City of Dreams Manila is..

Bitcoin has smashed past $100,000 on Thursday, and one top analyst now believes his earlier forecast might have been too conservative Geoffrey Kendrick from Standard Chartered is rethinking his bullish call as institutional money continues to flood into the market Good to know Bitcoin has climbed above $102,700, rising nearly 4% in the..

Penn Entertainment has shared its results for the first quarter of 2025, showing solid progress in both its core and digital businesses despite some early-year setbacks The company continues to lean into its customer rewards system and multi-channel strategy to keep momentum going Good to know Q1 revenue reached $14 billion, with..

Arizona is changing how it handles unclaimed digital assets, taking a new approach that lets the state hold crypto in its original form rather than converting it to cash Good to know Digital assets will be treated like stocks—declared abandoned after three years of no activity Arizona can keep crypto uncashed, possibly earning..