During an ASEAN economic meeting, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra revealed that Thailand would launch a bitcoin sandbox experiment in Phuket this October In the quickly changing crypto world, this project seeks to manage risks and promote innovation Stablecoins will be the main focus of the sandbox program in order to guarantee low..

Pennsylvania’s gaming market closed out 2024 with impressive results, achieving a record-breaking $2237 million in iGaming revenue for December According to data from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the new figure surpassed November’s record by over $23 million, marking a 355% increase compared to the same period in..

Comcast has expanded its partnership with leading sportsbooks by integrating FanDuel’s live sports betting odds into its Xfinity Odds Zone on X1 This addition, which follows the March 2024 collaboration with DraftKings, allows customers to view real-time betting odds alongside live sports coverage on their television screens Xfinity’s Odds..

The massive gambling company Bally's Corporation, headquartered in Rhode Island, is actively pursuing a sizable tax exemption for its planned $17 billion casino and hotel complex in Chicago's River West district For the first 12 years of the project, the business wants to reduce the city's commercial property tax rate from 25% to 10%, with a..

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reported total gaming revenue of $5226 million for December 2024, showing a slight year-over-year decline of 01% Despite minor setbacks in certain areas, growth in iGaming revenue offset some of the losses Casino win remained the largest revenue source in December, totaling $2318 million, a..

On the Kraken-developed layer 2 blockchain, Ink, Tether has launched USDT0, a cross-chain stablecoin Ink was selected as the first blockchain to house USDT0, a token intended for improved interoperability and liquidity, as was announced on January 16 To facilitate smooth cross-chain transactions, USDT0 provides a uniform liquidity layer based..

According to a recent ChainPlay and Storible survey, almost 70% of Americans currently own digital assets, indicating a growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies This pattern demonstrates how cryptocurrency is quickly becoming a popular investment option for people of all ages According to the 1,428 respondents to the poll, political developments..

Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, has made a daring proposal to raise the tax rate on sports betting businesses The plan, which was unveiled at a press conference, aims to greatly increase state revenue by raising the current 15% tax rate to 30% Helene Grady, Maryland’s budget and management secretary, defended the proposal by pointing to..

The PCI Gaming Authority of the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe owns the Pensacola Greyhound Track and Poker Room, which is working to move its operations to Northwest Pensacola The project is running into opposition, though, because of local zoning concerns that need Escambia County's permission before state authorization can be granted Zoning..

With a total gaming income of $749 million in December 2024, Virginia's three casinos produced impressive results This represents a 28% increase from the previous year, according to the Virginia Lottery, which reflects the expansion of the sector in the state In November, the revenue mounted to $63 million Caesars Virginia, which replaced its..

Nebraska’s four casinos collectively generated more than $291 million in gaming taxes throughout 2024, according to the Nebraska Gaming Commission Taxes were sourced from WarHorse Gaming properties in Lincoln and Omaha, Grand Island Casino & Resort, and Harrah’s Columbus The collected taxes were divided among several funds, including..

David Lisnard, the mayor of Cannes, has revealed a new plan to teach local retailers how to accept bitcoin payments As the city prepares to host the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) later this year, this move fits into its larger Web3 goal Cannes is holding training sessions to assist merchants in integrating cryptocurrency payment systems..

Intralot and Veterans Services Corporation (VSC) have agreed to pay $65 million after an investigation revealed they misled Washington DC officials to secure a lottery and sports betting contract The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in Washington DC uncovered the scheme, which involved bypassing competitive bidding processes and submitting..

Detroit's three casinos reported a combined revenue of $1096 million for December 2024, according to data from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) This reflects a 57% drop compared to the same month in 2023, with declines in both table games and retail sports betting revenues Table games and slots contributed the most, generating $1093..

A 90-day assessment of Cryptocom's sports futures contracts is being considered by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Investors can place wagers on the results of important athletic events, like as the Super Bowl, using these contracts The five-member federal commission is assessing whether the contracts provided by Cryptocom's..

The well-known financial services company Robinhood has consented to pay $45 million to resolve allegations against it from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Allegations of violations of various securities regulations by Robinhood Securities LLC and Robinhood Financial LLC are addressed in the settlement Key Violations Highlighted..

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has partially sided with Coinbase in its lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a significant legal breakthrough According to Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, the court declared that the SEC's rejection of Coinbase's 2022 petition for rulemaking on..

Kansas Lottery's financial results for December 2024 reveal a notable dip in both sports betting and casino gaming revenues While total settled wagers for sports betting saw a modest increase, revenues in both segments fell significantly, highlighting the challenges faced by the state’s gambling market Sports Betting Revenue Takes a..

In December 2024, the gaming industry in Missouri recorded $1648 million in income, with Ameristar St Charles continuing to be the biggest earner in the state However, the Missouri Gaming Commission claims that this number represents a 3% decline in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) from December 2023 The state's AGR for the current fiscal year is..

Indian Railways plans to improve the MahaKumbh Mela experience by offering train tickets based on non-fungible tokens (NFT) Millions of pilgrims will now be able to travel more easily and digitally thanks to blockchain technology during this ancient Hindu event, which is observed only every 144 years Chaincode Consulting and the Indian Railway..