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DraftKings is preparing to introduce a new way for customers in several U.S. states to fund online sports betting accounts, allowing cryptocurrency to be converted into cash before being deposited. The rollout, discussed publicly during a recent Massachusetts Gaming Commission meeting, highlights how state regulators continue to take different approaches to digital currency use in regulated […]
Chicago-area horse racing is approaching a critical moment as Hawthorne Race Course struggles to stabilize its finances amid unpaid obligations, suspended racing, and growing concern from horsemen that the region’s last remaining track may be nearing the end of its operations. During a meeting of the Illinois Racing Board on January 28, Hawthorne assistant general […]
Novomatic AG has again extended the deadline for its takeover bid for Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, setting February 6, 2026, as the new and final closing date for the offer. The extension, confirmed in regulatory filings lodged on January 30, marks the third time the Austrian gaming equipment supplier has revised the timetable for its attempt […]
The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a criminal complaint against Villar Land Holdings Corp., its related entities, and several of its current and former officers, alleging a pattern of misleading disclosures, improper trading activity, and insider dealing that regulators say distorted the company’s share price and misled investors. The complaint, filed with the […]
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recorded lower total revenue in 2025 after weaker results from its land-based casino operations and the removal of offshore gaming from its income base. The state-run regulator reported full-year revenue of PHP106.03 billion, marking a 5.1 percent decline from the PHP111.72 billion posted in 2024. Despite the drop […]
Macau opened the year with higher casino takings, adding to signs of a broader economic recovery that continued through the end of last year. Official data released by the city’s gaming and statistics authorities point to gains in both gambling revenue and overall output, supported by rising visitor numbers and firmer domestic demand. In January, […]
Ontario’s regulated online gambling market closed 2025 with its strongest performance since launch, as licensed operators recorded close to $100 billion in total wagers and slightly more than $4 billion in non-adjusted gross gaming revenue. Newly released data completed the full-year picture for one of the most crowded and competitive iGaming environments in North America. […]
Posted on: February 2, 2026, 05:00h. Last updated on: February 1, 2026, 08:48h. Growth of speculative markets may be pulling attention away from Bitcoin Demand for instant gratification luring some bettors, traders to more speculative markets Many crypto investors were early adopters of sports wagering and prediction markets Despite having an ally in the Trump […]
Posted on: February 2, 2026, 04:13h. Last updated on: February 1, 2026, 12:17h. South Carolina casino legislation is likely dead for 2026 Gov. McMaster continues to oppose gambling expansion efforts Legislation to authorize commercial casinos in South Carolina is presumably dead for 2026. For anyone who’s been keeping tabs on gambling pushes in the Palmetto […]
Posted on: February 1, 2026, 03:26h. Last updated on: February 1, 2026, 03:28h. Kubiak is the current offensive coordinator of the Super Bowl Bowl-bound Seattle Kubiak reportedly wants the Raiders head coaching job Raiders finished 3-14, last in the NFL According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Las Vegas Raiders are close to hiring […]