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.

The section gives online industry veterans and players the ability to share common interests as well as participate in the comments together. It's also a great place to see the evolution of many land-based interests as they explore iGaming opportunities in US states with regulated online industries. Look for emerging sportsbooks and lotteries as well as seasoned and newer operators partnering with legendary land-based casinos.

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NFL and Responsible Gambling Council Introduce Responsible Gambling Program for Canadian Student-Athletes

The National Football League (NFL) has announced a partnership with the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) to launch a responsible gambling education program aimed at university and college student-athletes acr...

Michigan Gaming Regulators Take Action Against Unlicensed Online Gambling Site MyBookie.ag

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a formal cease-and-desist letter to Duranbah Limited N.V., the operator of MyBookie.ag, a popular online gambling platform based in Curaçao. This site, which ...

Vietnam Police Bust $1.2 Billion Money Laundering Operation

Vietnam's police have dismantled a massive international money laundering operation, arresting five individuals and seizing vast amounts of illicitly obtained funds. The operation, which ran from 2022 to 2024, ...

Hawaii Legislators Push for Legalized Sports Betting and Fantasy Sports

Hawaii has long been an outlier in the United States when it comes to gambling regulations, holding firm to its ban on all forms of betting. Despite repeated attempts in recent years to change this, lawmakers i...

Kalshi Plans to Introduce Super Bowl Event Contracts Despite Regulatory Concerns

Prediction market operator Kalshi is preparing to introduce event contracts tied to major American sports leagues, including the Super Bowl and the NFL's conference championships. The company recently submitted...

Michigan’s Online Gambling Revenue Sets Record in 2024

Michigan’s online gambling industry hit unprecedented heights in 2024, as commercial and tribal operators collectively generated a remarkable $2.9 billion in gross receipts from iGaming and sports betting. This...

ESPN Bet Expands into Washington D.C., Marking Another Milestone in Nationwide Rollout

Penn Entertainment has officially launched ESPN Bet in Washington, D.C., extending its rapidly growing sports betting platform to yet another key market. The announcement of this launch marks the company’s entr...

Unusual Betting Activity Sparks Investigation Into Eastern Michigan Basketball Games

The integrity of college basketball betting is under scrutiny as several men's basketball games involving Eastern Michigan have been flagged for suspicious wagering activity. Most notably, a recent game between...

Tombstone Slaughter: El Gordo’s Revenge – The Sequel To Nolimit City’s Infamous Western With Record Max Win

This week slot developer, Nolimit City, have trailed a sequel to their hit wild west game, Tombstone RIP. The grisly new slot, titled Tombstone Slaughter: El Gordo's Revenge, is due for release on 28th January ...

PAGCOR Cuts E-Games Fees to Strengthen Legal Market

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a further reduction in Electronic Games (E-Games) fee rates, bringing them down from 35% to 30% effective January 1, 2025. This decision is...

Pragmatic Play and Flutter Team Up for Live Casino Growth in UK & Ireland

In an exciting move that bolsters its presence in the live casino sector, Pragmatic Play has entered into an exclusive agreement with Flutter Entertainment. As part of this deal, Pragmatic Play will provide ded...

BetMGM partners with Fremantle for exclusive game show casino content

BetMGM has announced an exclusive partnership with Fremantle, securing the online casino rights to two of North America's most beloved game shows, "The Price Is Right" and "Family Feud." This multi-year agreeme...