A bill proposing a referendum for a casino in Fairfax County has moved a step closer to becoming a reality Senate Bill 982, introduced by Senator Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax County), passed the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee’s gaming subcommittee with a 5-2 vote However, significant opposition remains, particularly from local..

Conor Grogan, director of product strategy at Coinbase, claims that after more than 13 years, a number of Bitcoin wallets connected to Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht are still unaltered In a post on X (previously Twitter) on January 22, Grogan disclosed that these wallets contain 430 Bitcoin in total, which is valued at almost $47..

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has overturned the sanctions imposed on Tornado Cash by the US government This decision reverses the earlier judgment by the District Court, marking a significant shift in the legal status of the cryptocurrency mixer In its filing, the appellate court stated, "It is ordered and adjudged that the..

In a significant decision, President Donald Trump granted Ross Ulbricht, creator of the Silk Road darknet marketplace, a full and unconditional pardon on January 21, 2025 The move, delivered a day later than his campaign promise, holds deep symbolic value, resonating strongly with Bitcoin advocates A Turning Point for Bitcoin..

The sale of Circus Circus, a historic casino-hotel on the north Las Vegas Strip, is being considered by Phil Ruffin, the owner of both Treasure Island and Circus Circus Ruffin is reportedly worth about $5 billion for the 102-acre property Aimed at Institutional Excellence This platform complements the existing Cryptocom App, which serves retail..

The sale of Circus Circus, a historic casino-hotel on the north Las Vegas Strip, is being considered by Phil Ruffin, the owner of both Treasure Island and Circus Circus Ruffin is reportedly worth about $5 billion for the 102-acre property Ruffin, who purchased Circus Circus from MGM Resorts in 2019 for $825 million, plans to reinvest proceeds..

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has released impressive financial results for December and FY2024, highlighting the state's thriving iGaming and sports betting industries Together, these sectors generated $2642 million in December, reflecting a year-over-year increase of nearly 9% In December 2024, iGaming posted its highest monthly..

The plan to allow iGaming in Virginia, Senate Bill 827, has been put on hold by Virginia lawmakers The ruling is made as lawmakers look for more time to consider the possible outcomes of allowing regulated internet gaming Senator Mamie Locke introduced the bill, which would provide the Virginia Lottery Board the authority to grant iGaming..

One of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in the US, Coinbase, has hinted that it may take Tether's USDT stablecoin off its platform if new rules in the US require more stringent adherence Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, recently talked about the possible effects of new stablecoin laws in the US under President Donald Trump Armstrong stated..

Renowned for its substantial Bitcoin holdings, MicroStrategy has made a major move to expand its BTC holdings A plan to increase the company's share base was recently approved by shareholders, opening the door for a significant fundraising campaign to buy additional Bitcoin According to a Bloomberg article, MicroStrategy's plan aimed to raise..

Mississippi may soon end indoor smoking in casinos, thanks to House Bill 361 Introduced by state Rep Bryant Clark (D-Holmes County), the bill seeks to establish the Mississippi Smoke-Free Air Act of 2025 If approved, the state would join 17 others that have banned tobacco use in public buildings and workplaces The bill focuses on commercial..

The men's basketball games at Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan (EMU) are the subject of an ongoing investigation concerning betting activities ESPN reports that the investigation comes after betting integrity companies raised concerns about questionable betting practices A warning was recently sent to its customers by Integrity Compliance..

According to the North Carolina State Lottery Commission's most recent sports betting statistics for December, gamblers wagered $6131 million Even though this is a noteworthy amount, the state saw a minor decline of roughly $25 million in comparison to the statistics from November and October Player Winnings and Gross Revenue Highlights Players..

New Jersey Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese has introduced Bill A5196, aiming to regulate the fast-growing yet unregulated sweepstakes casino sector If passed, this legislation would make New Jersey the first state to legalize and oversee sweepstakes casinos, addressing longstanding concerns about consumer safety and transparency What Are..

By designating pro-Bitcoin Mark Uyeda as the acting chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), President Donald Trump has moved quickly to reform financial regulation The decision, which was made just hours after Trump's inauguration, suggested that his administration would take a more crypto-friendly tack Uyeda Steps in as Interim..

According to a CoinShares survey, institutional interest in digital assets increased last week The cryptocurrency asset management disclosed that the excitement around Donald Trump's inauguration caused investment vehicles to see a record-breaking influx of $22 billion in a single week CoinShares' Digital Asset Fund Flows report highlighted..

Due to persistent difficulties in the NFT market, MakersPlace, a well-known site for digital art NFTs, has stated it will shut down The closure, which is set for January 15, 2025, brings to light the larger difficulties that NFT platforms are facing in the face of diminishing trade volumes and unstable financial conditions Reasons for..

Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister of Thailand, has reaffirmed his support for the legalization of entertainment complexes in Thailand that have incorporated casinos He underlined that licenses for casino operations would only be awarded through an open bidding process when speaking over the weekend in Nakhon Phanom “The truth is..

Harry Yeremian, a former employee of MGM Grand Detroit, was fired for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but a federal jury decided in his favor and awarded him $133,000 Yeremian, a 56-year-old Canton Catholic, refused the immunization, citing his religious convictions His legal team contended that his case was a noteworthy instance of..

Cryptocurrency regulation seems to be a key focus as Donald Trump gets ready to return to the White House on January 20 Trump is reportedly thinking about issuing an executive order to make bitcoin a national priority, according to Bloomberg The goal of the proposed executive order is to create a specialized council that would bring together..