Why casino and sportsbook tokens matter in 2025
Casino- and betting-linked tokens have evolved from simple “chips” into multipurpose assets that can gate access to games, fuel betting protocols, reward loyalty, or even tie to platform revenue mechanics. The biggest shift in 2024–2025 has been toward on-chain transparency (burns, staking, or governance) and clearer compliance boundaries in regulated markets. Australia, for example, now bans using digital currency for online wagering payments nationwide, setting an important line for operators and players alike.
Quick legal and safety primer (read this first)
- Some jurisdictions prohibit crypto deposits for licensed wagering. Ontario’s standards explicitly state that cryptocurrency is not legal tender and shall not be accepted by regulated sites. Brazil’s finance ministry has tightened payment rails for betting platforms, requiring accounts at institutions authorized by its central bank.
- UK-licensed operators must verify a customer’s name, address and date of birth before any gambling—expect KYC even on crypto-friendly sites that serve the UK legally. Self-exclusion tools like GAMSTOP and MOSES exist to help you block access if needed.
Nothing in this guide is financial or legal advice. Always check local laws and play responsibly.
Top gambling and betting tokens in 2025
RLB (Rollbit Coin)
RLB powers parts of Rollbit’s ecosystem and features an hourly “buy & burn” program funded from the casino, crypto futures, and sportsbook revenue—making the token structurally deflationary. Rollbit migrated RLB to Ethereum in mid-2023, and in July 2025 the project announced that 60% of the original 5 billion supply had been burned.
Primary uses: staking/lottery mechanics historically; speculative exposure to platform activity via burns.
FUN (FUNToken)
FUN consolidated its Polygon-based XFUN into the core FUN brand in January 2024, making FUN a multichain token (Ethereum + Polygon) for lower-fee transactions across its associated dApps and wallet. Ecosystem apps include XFUN.bet, XFUN Arcade and XFUN Wallet.
Primary uses: payments and utility across FUN’s entertainment and gaming dApps; cheaper play on Polygon.
BFG (BetFury)
BFG is the utility token of the BetFury casino platform. Holders stake BFG (often via stBFG) to receive daily distributions sourced from platform profits; the docs and site describe 3% of daily profit flowing into the staking pool, alongside a deflationary tokenomics update in 2024.
Primary uses: staking for daily multi-currency rewards; platform utility and loyalty.
SX (SX Network)
SX is the native token of SX Network—a blockchain built for non-custodial sports betting (SX Bet). SX operates as gas on the network and is used for staking and governance across Ethereum, Polygon and SX Network deployments.
Primary uses: gas for SX Network, validator staking, and governance of betting-exchange infrastructure.
AZUR (Azuro Protocol)
Azuro is a composable predictions/betting protocol. Its AZUR token was introduced for governance (e.g., risk frameworks, product priorities, rewards distribution). The project maintains governance portals (forum/Snapshot) and has highlighted ecosystem traction on EVM chains.
Primary uses: protocol governance and incentives for a modular betting stack.
WIN (WINkLink / legacy WINk)
WIN traces its roots to TRONBet/WINk, one of the earliest TRON casino dApps where WIN functioned as a utility/reward token. WINk later rebranded parts of the stack to WINkLink, an oracle project on TRON, but the token’s gaming heritage is well-documented historically.
Primary uses (historical): platform utility and incentives in a TRON-based gaming ecosystem. Today, WINkLink emphasizes oracle services.
BAG (Decentral Games)
Decentral Games (ICE Poker) migrated from DG/xDG/ICE to a unified BAG token in 2024–2025. Official docs and migration pages describe BAG as integrated across its Poker Arcade on Polygon (and availability on other chains), replacing prior tokens.
Primary uses: platform utility and governance within Decentral Games’ ecosystem post-migration.
CSC (CasinoCoin)
CasinoCoin targets regulated gaming payments and migrated to the XRP Ledger (XRPL), incorporating KYC through its wallet/lobby flow and, more recently, bridging to Solana. The focus is payments and compliance rather than casino ownership tokens.
Primary uses: fast, KYC-linked payments for regulated operators via XRPL; cross-chain bridging.
Side-by-side snapshot (chains, category, and mechanics)
| Token | Main chain(s) | Category | Core mechanics | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLB | Ethereum | Casino utility | Hourly buy-and-burn funded from product revenue | 60% of original supply burned as of Jul 2025 (project statement). |
| FUN | Ethereum, Polygon | Casino/entertainment utility | Multichain token post-migration from XFUN; used across XFUN Wallet/Bet/Arcade | Consolidation announced Jan 30, 2024. |
| BFG | BNB Chain | Casino utility/loyalty | Daily staking payouts sourced from platform profit; deflationary updates in 2024 | 3% daily profit to staking pool per site/docs. |
| SX | SX Network (EVM), Ethereum, Polygon | Sports betting infra | Gas, staking, governance for betting exchange | Token overview in official docs. |
| AZUR | EVM chains (e.g., Arbitrum/Polygon) | Predictions protocol | Governance over risk, rewards, integrations | TGE/governance scope announced in 2024. |
| WIN | TRON (legacy), Binance Chain (historic) | Legacy casino/oracle | Legacy platform utility; current project positions as oracle | Historical gaming ties + oracle pivot. |
| BAG | Polygon/Ethereum/Blast | Casino utility/governance | Unified token replacing DG/xDG/ICE | Official migration live 2024–2025. |
| CSC | XRPL (bridge to Solana) | Payments for regulated gaming | KYC-linked wallet/lobby; fast payments | XRPL migration and KYC-focused integrations. |
How to evaluate gambling-linked tokens (a checklist)
- Alignment with real usage: burns, revenue share, or staking rewards that are documented and traceable on-chain or in official docs.
- Compliance footprint: whether crypto deposits are allowed in your market (e.g., Australia bans digital currency for online wagering; Ontario disallows crypto deposits for licensed operators).
- Chain costs and UX: tokens that live on low-fee chains (Polygon, SX Network) can materially reduce friction in betting dApps.
- Governance credibility: active forums/Snapshot and documented scopes for what token-holders can actually influence.
- Migration risk: projects can change token standards or merge brands (e.g., FUN/XFUN; DG/ICE → BAG). Verify the latest contract and migration paths.
Frequently asked questions
Are casino tokens legal everywhere?
No. Payment acceptance and token use vary widely. Australia bans using digital currencies for online wagering payments; Ontario-licensed operators cannot accept cryptocurrency deposits. Always check local rules.
Do any tokens “share revenue” with holders?
Some platforms describe daily distributions to stakers funded by platform profits (e.g., BetFury’s BFG staking). Read the official docs and risk disclosures carefully; yields can change.
Which tokens are more “infrastructure” than casino?
SX and Azuro focus on the underlying betting/prediction rails (governance, staking, gas) rather than running a single casino brand.
What about older TRON casino tokens?
WIN originated with TRONBet/WINk’s gaming dApps. The ecosystem later emphasized oracles under the WINkLink banner; the token still exists, but the use case has shifted.
Editorial pick: use-case highlights
- Deflationary model: RLB’s hourly buy-and-burn ties token reduction to product revenue, with a publicly claimed 60% supply burned by July 2025.
- Multichain utility: FUN’s XFUN → FUN consolidation on Polygon reduces fees for gameplay and wallet actions.
- Payments and KYC: CasinoCoin’s XRPL build targets regulated onboarding and compliant payments, recently adding a bridge to Solana.
