Industry
March 11, 2026
Officials Assure Higher Gas Prices from the Iran War Won’t Affect Las Vegas Tourism
Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), said it is still too soon for Las Vegas to respond to the recent surge in gasoline prices that have followed the start of the Iran war. Las Vegas Tourism Won’t Be Affected, LVCVA President Says Hill noted after Tuesday’s LVCVA […]
Prediction Markets
March 3, 2026
Prediction Markets Face Scrutiny After Iran Leader’s Death Bets
The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has ignited political backlash and regulatory concern in the United States after traders on prediction platforms speculated on his removal from power before the attack. US Lawmakers Probe Prediction Markets After Iran Strike Bets Lawmakers and analysts now question whether such markets allowed indirect wagering on a […]
Legal
March 11, 2024
Iran Busts Huge UK-Based Online Gambling Scheme
The Iranian government has reported busting a huge UK-based gambling operation. The illegal scheme was reportedly the biggest gambling and betting online network in the country. According to the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence, the fraudulent scheme was operated from the United Kingdom. On Saturday, the ministry reported that it had finally been busted, following an […]
Blockchain
June 23, 2021
Iran Raids 50 Locations, Seizes 7,000 Bitcoin Mining Rigs
Following an order by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to temporarily suspend Bitcoin mining in the country, police have stepped in to get offenders in line. Illegal Bitcoin Miners Raided in Police Operation Iran seemed to be giving crypto miners a warm welcome that, in fact, turned out to be the cold shoulder. The country’s electricity crisis […]
Legal
December 29, 2020
Online Gambling May Be Punishable by Death Sentence in Iran
Online betting and gambling activities may be punishable by death in Iran if a newly proposed bill is accepted. A Bill Proposes Death Sentence for Gambling in Iran Online gambling and betting may soon be punishable by death sentence according to a newly drafted bill in Iran. The bill, drafted by the Vice President of […]