As reported by the Bangkok Post, Thailand’s government has postponed a planned parliamentary discussion on the bill that would allow casinos inside integrated entertainment complexes The bill had been expected to reach Parliament on Wednesday but has been pushed back amid growing opposition and pressing national concerns Prime Minister..

Two major US casino trade groups have raised concerns over sports-related event contracts offered by federally regulated prediction markets The Nevada Resort Association and the Casino Association of New Jersey submitted letters to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), warning that these contracts could threaten their local economies..

Star Entertainment has accepted a fresh AU$300 million (US$ 18 million) rescue offer from Bally’s Corporation, after talks for a larger refinancing plan collapsed With no other bidders remaining, Star had few options left Bally’s had already shown interest in Star earlier this year The US-based casino group officially made its offer on..

Tensions between the United States and China have intensified after President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs, prompting China to hit back with its own The fallout is rippling across markets and industries, with US casino operators heavily exposed to Macau now facing rising pressure Morningstar Equity Research says the growing..

As trade tensions rise between the United States, China, and the European Union, some analysts believe Bitcoin could benefit from the fallout According to VanEck’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, the global response to new US tariffs may push governments and companies toward digital assets Sigel shared his thoughts on social..

Global financial markets opened the week in turmoil as Asian stocks tumbled early Monday following renewed tensions in the ongoing trade battle between the United States and China Bitcoin dropped below $77,000 during the early hours in Asia, reflecting the nervous sentiment across multiple asset classes Stock exchanges across East Asia saw..

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes believes the global financial system is shifting away from traditional US assets like Treasuries and stocks Instead, he sees gold and Bitcoin taking on a more central role In a recent post on X, Hayes pointed to a key idea: if the US starts cutting its current account deficit and national debt—especially under a..

Under new leadership, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is adjusting how it views stablecoins, particularly those tied to the US dollar In a fresh press release, the agency stated that dollar-pegged stablecoins that don’t offer yields don’t fall under its jurisdiction According to the SEC, these types of stablecoins are used..

Casino and gaming stocks dropped sharply following President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on most international imports The tariffs triggered immediate concern among investors, with losses seen across both land-based and online gambling companies Wynn Resorts led the decline with an 11% drop Thursday PENN Entertainment fell 10%,..

oyd Gaming has started building its new casino project in the Las Vegas Valley Executives joined Henderson City Council members to officially break ground on the development with a ceremonial shovel event The upcoming site, named Cadence Crossing Casino, will eventually take the place of Jokers Wild on Boulder Highway Jokers Wild will stay open..

As the United States pushes forward with import tariffs, some investors are asking how these moves might influence markets outside traditional finance Arthur Hayes, BitMEX co-founder and a frequent crypto commentator, believes the impact could reach Bitcoin and gold in a positive way Hayes laid out his argument in a series of posts on X, where..

Minnesota and Alabama are the latest states looking at ways to bring Bitcoin into their public finances Lawmakers in both states introduced bills on April 1 that could allow state governments to hold Bitcoin and potentially use it for tax payments and employee retirement accounts In Minnesota, the proposal is called the Bitcoin Act (HF 2946)..

A woman from Maryland lost more than $3 million in a cryptocurrency scam known as "pig butchering," a tactic that continues to target victims across the US Scammers, often based in Southeast Asia, spend weeks or months building trust before convincing people to invest large sums of money into fake crypto platforms According to CBS News, the..

Two online casinos, Lucky Tiger Casino and Rich Palms Casino, have been told to stop all gambling operations in Michigan The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) sent cease-and-desist letters after confirming both sites were offering unlicensed online games to players in the state The casinos are operated by Alistair Solutions, a company based..

Ernie Stevens Jr will continue as Chairman of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) after securing re-election for a 13th term The vote took place during the final day of the 2025 Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention in San Diego The event also marked the 40th year of the IGA, a non-profit that represents 184 Indian Nations and other stakeholders..

The Star Entertainment Group has confirmed it is no longer pursuing a refinancing deal with Salter Brothers Capital In a filing on Wednesday, the company said it had not received a binding debt commitment letter from the investment firm, leading to the withdrawal of the AUD940 million (US$5922 million) proposal The talks, which had been extended..

Kraken has added Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD to its trading platform, expanding access to a digital dollar asset that's been gaining traction since its launch in December 2024 after it got approved by New York regulars Issued on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum, RLUSD is backed 1:1 by US dollars The stablecoin has already approached a $250..

Plans to redevelop the Aloha Stadium site in Hawaii took a step forward as a state senate subcommittee approved two resolutions related to the project One urges the Stadium Authority to lock in a construction contract for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) The other recommends forming a state-led group to explore the future of..

Maine lawmakers are debating a proposal that could allow the state’s tribal nations to operate online casinos, adding a new layer to the state’s gambling landscape The bill, known as LD 1164, aims to give the tribes more control over digital gaming while directing a portion of the revenue toward state-funded services Under the proposed..

Online gambling scams are rising in Arizona, and the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has raised a red flag A new Consumer Protection Alert warns residents about a growing number of illegal online casinos targeting players in the state Arizona hasn’t legalized online casino gambling So, any website claiming to offer legal games of chance..