Online Gambling News

Our Online Gambling News section focuses on newsmaking iGaming casinos as well as the news that affects them. New licenses, distribution partnerships, game debuts, rebranding, new launches, and relaunches are among the items you will find on these pages. Most stories carry more than a single area of interest, so you can often find overlap with other sections such as M&A, Jackpot Winners, the Player's Lounge, and Gaming Industry News to name a few.

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Intralot Announces Acquisition of Bally’s Interactive Business in €2.7 Billion Deal

Intralot, the Greek lottery and gaming solutions provider, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bally’s International Interactive business for €2.7 billion ($3.18 billion). This landmark acquisition wil...

Malik Beasley Under Federal Scrutiny for Alleged NBA Gambling Ties

Malik Beasley, a prominent NBA sharpshooter who most recently suited up for the Detroit Pistons, is currently under federal investigation over alleged gambling activity tied to NBA games and player-specific pro...

Hacksaw Gaming Expands in Italy with Sportbet; Launches Le King Slot

Hacksaw Gaming is continuing its push for expansion in Italy, announcing an exciting new partnership with Sportbet Italy. This collaboration brings Hacksaw’s hit games to a broader audience, including popular t...

Apollo’s $6.3 Billion Acquisition of IGT and Everi Moves Closer to Finalization

The $6.3 billion acquisitionof International Game Technology (IGT) and Everi Holdings by Apollo Global Management is one step closer to finalization. Following a unanimous vote by the Nevada Gaming Commission, ...

Attorney General’s Ruling May Redefine Fantasy Sports Legality in California

Online fantasy sports may soon be classified as illegal gambling under California law, as Attorney General Rob Bonta prepares to issue a long-awaited legal opinion that could have sweeping implications for fant...

PointsBet’s Takeover Battle Intensifies Amid Vote Dispute

PointsBet's battle for control intensifies as its shareholders narrowly approved a takeover deal with Japanese firm MIXI, but not without a significant challenge from rival bidder Betr Entertainment. Despite th...

Arizona Sports Betting Revenue Sees Decline Amid Increased Wagering

Arizona's sports betting market experienced a surge in betting activity in March 2025, with bettors wagering an impressive $887.4 million, marking a 16.8% year-over-year increase compared to March 2024. Despite...