BurraPay, a cryptocurrency payments processor, has completed the first legal crypto-funded sports wager in Nevada history, following its entry into the state’s regulated gaming market. The transaction took place on 4 June 2026 at The World’s Largest Sportsbook inside Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Derek Stevens, Bryce Hall, Luke Millanta and David Greenslade at the Las Vegas launch. Image source: BurraPay
Founded in 2015 by CEO David Greenslade and CTO Luke Millanta, BurraPay has developed two deployment options for casino operators: a fully embedded platform that integrates with player account management systems across land-based, iGaming, and online sportsbook environments, and an over-the-counter solution for rapid deployment in land-based venues. Both incorporate real-time blockchain transaction monitoring, AML controls, and responsible gaming safeguards.
Nevada gaming regulators had not previously authorised a cryptocurrency payments infrastructure of this kind. BurraPay holds patents covering AML-compliant use of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin in casino environments, as well as blockchain monitoring tools designed to detect problem gambling behaviours in real time.
Luke Millanta, CTO of BurraPay, said: “Right now, billions in crypto gambling volume is flowing offshore to unregulated operators. The U.S. market has the players, the demand, and the regulatory structure — but it hasn’t had the infrastructure to support crypto in a compliant way. That’s the gap we’re filling — and Nevada is where we’re filling it first. Our technology applies real-time blockchain analytics to ensure that every transaction meets the strict financial compliance and responsible gaming standards expected at both a state and federal level.”
Several recent studies point to increasing intersections between cryptocurrency adoption and online gambling activity, both in the United States and globally.
- About 28% of U.S. adults report owning cryptocurrency.
- Around 48.6% of global crypto holders say they have used digital assets for gambling activities.
- Approximately 49% of U.S. online gambling users indicate some level of interest in using cryptocurrency for wagering.
- An estimated 40 million U.S. adults show moderate to strong interest in crypto-related gambling.
Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa Resort & Casino, noted: “Circa has always been bullish on sports betting and cryptocurrency, making this collaboration with BurraPay a natural partnership for us. We’re honoured to have been a part of this first-to-market sports bet, which is paving the way for more history-making collaborations between the gaming and crypto industries both in Las Vegas and beyond.”
About BurraPay:
BurraPay is a cryptocurrency payments processor focused on regulated gaming markets. The company provides infrastructure for integrating cryptocurrency deposits into casino and sportsbook platforms.
