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Lumbee Tribe members voted down a constitutional amendment that would have given tribal leaders more power to pursue casino gaming along Interstate 95 in Robeson County. Good to know About 63% of voters opposed the amendment. Nearly 10,000 enrolled tribal members voted across 21 precincts and by absentee ballot. The existing Lumbee constitution still allows gaming, but only through a referendum with at least 30% voter participation.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp has introduced its Entertainment for Good strategy, tying online gaming growth to safer play, compliance and community work. Good to know DigiPlus operates BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone in the Philippines. The company is regulated by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp, or Pagcor. ArenaPlus has been linked to the Sportradar Integrity Exchange to help detect suspicious betting activity.

Caesars Entertainment is preparing for Maine online casino gaming through new agreements with three Wabanaki Nations. Good to know Caesars added iGaming agreements with the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Penobscot Nation. Maine became the eighth U.S. state to authorize online casino gaming in January. Caesars already runs iGaming in New Jersey, Michigan, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Elliptic and Thailand police have mapped a large crypto crime network across Southeast Asia, linking more than 500 suspicious wallets to $520 million in incoming transactions. Good to know The probe involved Elliptic Asia Pacific Intelligence team and the Royal Thai Police High Tech Crime Division. Investigators reviewed wallets tied to nearly $14 million in reported individual victim losses. Suspicious proceeds moved across 32 blockchains, including Ethereum, Tron and Bitcoin.

Maybank Investment Bank sees a tougher second half for Philippine gaming, with land based casinos facing softer tourism, higher costs and weaker VIP demand. Good to know Pagcor chief Alejandro Tengco said Philippine gaming GGR could fall as much as 19% in 2026. Maybank named online gaming as the main bright spot for the sector. DigiPlus Interactive Corp is expected to benefit from promotions and wider reach into lower income customer segments.

Binance has changed its route to EU crypto approval after pulling its MiCA application in Greece, but the exchange says it still wants authorisation inside the bloc. Good to know Binance withdrew its application with the Hellenic Capital Market Commission. The exchange plans to apply in another EU member state, which it will name later. Binance says user assets remain safe and accessible while account updates go directly to affected EU users.

A Las Vegas visitor from Atlanta chose a lump sum payout after winning $10.3 million on a $5 spin at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Good to know The win came on IGT Megabucks Wolf Run at Westgate Las Vegas. The jackpot hit after around three minutes of play. Vital Vegas reported the player should keep about $6 million after taxes. Jackpot Total And Take Home Are Different The screen showed $10.3 million, but the final payment will land far lower.

Stake has taken its football marketing into the sky with a new video showing a small-sided match played on a floating pitch at 10,000 feet. Good to know The match used a 12m x 20m synthetic grass pitch weighing 3,000kg. Two hot air balloons carried the pitch during a 60-minute flight. The It All At Stake campaign has passed 200 million views across earned and social channels in its first tournament week.

Microgaming is giving its official Playboy partnership a wider casino presence, with branded live table games and a new slot built around one of entertainment most recognisable names. Good to know Playboy Gems And Desires launched on June 10 with Free Spins, Wild stacks and a Jackpot Wheel. Microgaming Live offers Playboy branded table games, including Playboy Roulette and Playboy Speed Baccarat. Playboy Speed Baccarat runs 30% faster than standard baccarat.

Curaçao licensed online casinos will need stronger crypto controls under new Curaçao Gaming Authority guidelines for B2C operators. Good to know Full compliance is expected by June 2027, but some restrictions apply from June 2026. Operators must screen wallets, monitor transactions and separate player, operating and treasury wallets. Licensees cannot act as crypto exchanges, custodians or virtual asset service providers.