Stablecoins: Philippines’ next big financial conversation
Stablecoins could drastically reduce remittance costs for Filipinos, as discussed at ASEAN Tech Summit 2026, making transfers faster and more affordable. The post Stablecoins: Philippines’ next big financial conversation appeared first on CoinGeek .
Nigeria boosts digital ID rules as Namibia sets e-ID launch
Nigeria improves security with a new digital ID framework, while Namibia plans to launch its innovative e-ID in September, modernizing identity management. The post Nigeria boosts digital ID rules as Namibia sets e-ID launch appeared first on CoinGeek .
Circa Lands Arizona Sports Betting License
Circa Sports, known to many sharp bettors as the regulated bookmaker of choice, is entering Arizona. Las Vegas-based Circa’s foray into neighboring Grand Canyon State was announced earlier Monday by Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG). It’s the result of a recently concluded biddi
Undocumented California Mother Says Uncle Kept Her $2M Lottery Winnings
Ruby Reyes, an undocumented immigrant and mother from the San Francisco Bay Area, claims she handed a $2 million winning lottery ticket to her uncle out of fear of deportation. Nearly two years later, she says he still has the prize money. Reyes told N+ Univision 14 that she boug
Prediction Market Daily Volume Flirts with $2B in July
Across U.S. prediction markets, average daily volume (ADV) approached $2 billion last month, jumping to $1.91 billion, according to Jefferies. Confirming benefits derived from the World Cup, turnover on all-or-nothing exchanges jumped 9% on a sequential basis. That may be a sign
Florida’s Celebrity Meteorologist Fights to Keep Casino Gambling Records Secret
Former Florida television weatherman Matt Devitt is asking a judge to keep his casino gambling records under wraps in a bitter legal battle with his former employer, WINK News. Devitt, arguably Southwest Florida’s best-known meteorologist, says the records are private and have li
River City Casino St. Louis Helped Catch Pimp Who Trafficked Teen from Kids’ Home
An alert employee at the River City Casino in St. Louis helped expose a self-described “pimp” who groomed a teenage girl from the age of 14 before trafficking her from a children’s home for sex at the casino hotel. Mack Mitchell pleaded guilty on July 21 in U.S. District Court in
Papaya Files Chapter 15, Concedes It Can’t Pay $719 Million Judgment
Papaya Gaming claims it’s taking a “proactive and strategic” series of legal steps to protect its business while it appeals a catastrophic $719 million verdict against the company handed down on July 27 by a federal judge in New York. Papaya, headquartered in Israel with its Unit
Former Rugby Player Luke Bateman Says Aussie Betting Firms Provided Alcohol — and Cocaine
A former professional rugby player whose career was derailed by a severe gambling addiction is shedding light on the alleged predatory practices of betting firms in Australia. During his testimony at the Australian Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee’s hea
Melco Stock Undervalued, New Macau Projects Can Provide a Lift
Like other Macau casino stocks, Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ: MLCO) is in the midst of a rough stretch, but some experts believe the ingredients are there for a rebound. Shares of the City of Dreams operator are off 26.55% year-to-date, a slump hastened in part due to th
South Carolina Man Who Never Used Prediction Markets Sues Over Alleged Illegal Sports Betting
A South Carolina man who has never placed a prediction market trade is suing DraftKings and Polymarket, alleging their sports event contracts constitute illegal gambling under state law. James M. Hughes, a resident of Charleston County, filed the complaint alleging that the predi
Macau Casinos Positioned for Post-World Cup Rebound as Gaming Demand Recovers
The longest men’s FIFA World Cup in history came to a dramatic close on July 19. Spanning 39 days, 3 countries, 16 host cities, and 104 total matches, the 2026 tournament culminated in Spain claiming its second world title with a gripping 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina. Ma
