The cryptocurrency market took a sharp hit on February 1 after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on key trading partners Bitcoin dropped by 5%, triggering a broader sell-off across altcoins The US has implemented a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% duty on Chinese goods These measures, effective February 1, add more..

Gross gaming revenue (GGR) for January in Macau's casino industry was little over MOP1825 billion (US$227 billion), a 56% year-over-year decrease The numbers, which were made public by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau on Saturday, indicated a marginal increase of 03% over the MOP1820 billion recorded in December JP Morgan..

Over 101 million people visited Macau in the first six days of the Lunar New Year Golden Week, indicating a significant influx of tourists Due to the city's continued popularity as a top vacation spot, the bulk of these visitors were from mainland China According to official figures, 1,010,174 visitors arrived between January 28 and February 2..

President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on major US trading partners, following through on earlier warnings The tariffs apply a 25% levy on nearly all imports from Mexico and Canada, along with a 10% tariff on goods from China These measures take effect on Tuesday In an Executive Order explaining the decision, Trump cited the continued..

Nevada’s gaming industry posted a record-breaking $156 billion in revenue for 2024, even as the Las Vegas Strip saw a rare downturn While the Strip's earnings dropped 1% to $88 billion, other parts of the state, including downtown Las Vegas, Reno, and unincorporated Clark County, more than made up for the shortfall The Nevada Gaming Control..

The Ohio Casino Control Commission released the FY2024 revenue numbers for the state’s casinos According to the report, the casinos generated a total of $1bn over the full year, which shows a decrease of 06% compared to the previous year During December 2024, casinos posted nearly $892m in revenue Although this figure is down 28% from..

According to Immunefi's most recent report, there was a significant increase in cryptocurrency attacks in January 2025, with damages totaling $739 million from 19 different occurrences Even if this is a nine-fold rise over December 2024, it is still a 446% drop from the $1334 million in losses during the same time last year Phemex Exchange the..

The lack of transparent updates on Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries' status in regard to the granting of additional gaming licenses has drawn criticism Despite the government's order to end a ban on new licenses that has been in effect since 2018, the provincial Crown corporation has come under fire, according to a CBC investigation The Manitoba..

Nevada continues to break records in the gaming sector, reporting a record-breaking total gaming win of over $156 billion for FY2024 This marks the fourth consecutive year of growth for the state, with a modest increase of 06% compared to the previous year The rise was largely driven by slot machines, which accounted for $105 billion of the total,..

The American Lung Association (ALA) is urging New Jersey lawmakers to amend the state's smoke-free laws in its 2025 State of Tobacco Control report The ALA is advocating for a comprehensive update that would include casinos under the state's smoking ban, raise tobacco taxes, and strengthen efforts to prevent tobacco use, especially among..

Chandeni Sendall has been appointed by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), which is the main regulating agency for the state's gaming sector After Brittnie Watkins declined to be reappointed, Sendall, a former Reno deputy city attorney, takes over the position Her four-year tenure starts right away Extensive..

Leading UK frozen food company Goodfella's has partnered with esports giant GIANTX for a year By involving both casual gamers and esports enthusiasts, this partnership, which is scheduled for 2025, seeks to combine the worlds of gaming and delectable cuisine Both GIANTX and Goodfella's are prepared to introduce new entertainment to the UK gaming..

With the help of YouTube phenomenon MrBeast, Resorts World Las Vegas will provide a distinctive hotel experience During April 13–15, customers can take advantage of an exclusive three-night stay at the Resorts World hotel by purchasing the MrBeast Experience package The experience will be made more exciting by the fact that, in addition to the..

North Dakota lawmakers are reviewing a bill that could significantly alter the state's gambling regulations Senate Bill 2224, currently under discussion, proposes eliminating the state's gaming commission and transferring all regulatory authority to the Attorney General’s Office The Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly approved a "do-pass..

An important step is being taken by Indiana to legalize lottery ticket sales and online gaming Two measures to increase the state's gambling possibilities were recently approved by the House Public Policy Committee House Bill 1432, one proposal, would let the Hoosier Lottery to sell tickets online and authorize iGaming Additionally, although..

Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) is deepening its presence in decentralized finance (DeFi) through a new partnership with Charles Schwab The collaboration aims to introduce TruthFi, a fintech firm offering crypto investment services TMTG, known for Truth Social and the streaming platform Truth+, is now venturing into financial services..

Illinois has the potential to become the first state in the United States to store Bitcoin in its fiscal reserves State Representative John Cabello has proposed a new plan to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve The Rules Committee has been tasked with reviewing the bill further and possibly expediting it A Bold Move Toward Bitcoin Adoption If..

After a term filled with noteworthy achievements, Playtech Chairman Brian Mattingley is scheduled to retire After leaving his position as CEO of 888, Mattingley was appointed in April 2021 and was instrumental in determining Playtech's strategy orientation In order to facilitate a seamless leadership transfer, he will stay in his role for a number..

In a significant move against unlicensed gambling, Turkey’s Treasury and Finance Minister has led a crackdown on illegal betting activities The country has made major strides in shutting down unauthorized gambling websites, with the latest figures showing a marked increase in enforcement actions According to the National Lottery..

A proposal put forth by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has the potential to drastically change the way residents amend the state constitution This initiative seeks to tighten restrictions on ballot referendums, making it considerably more difficult for voters to propose legislative changes, according to a CNN report Opponents contend that these..