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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UK Racing Cancels All Meetings in Historic Protest Over Betting Tax Hike

British racing is staging an unprecedented, sport-wide stoppage to oppose the Government’s move to fold online betting duties into a single, higher band. For the first time in modern history, racecourses, owner...

California Senate Moves Forward on Sweepstakes Casino Ban

The California Senate has delivered a unanimous vote in favor of Assembly Bill 831, legislation that seeks to outlaw online sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks in the state. The bill, passed 36-0 on September 8...

New York Betting Handle Surpasses $2B in August, Casino Revenue Soars

New York’s betting market delivered a standout performance in August 2025, surpassing $2 billion in wagers for the first time since May. According to the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), the monthly ha...

New Zealand Online Casino Bill Draws Criticism Over Advertising Risks

Parliament’s Governance and Administration select committee has begun hearing oral submissions on New Zealand’s proposed Online Casino Bill, and opposition voices were quick to warn of serious risks. Critics ar...

Mixi Australia Gains Control of PointsBet After Takeover Battle

PointsBet has officially become a subsidiary of Mixi Australia after the Japanese group succeeded in pushing its ownership past the majority threshold. As of 5 September 2025, Mixi held a 51.86% stake in the bo...

Macau Gaming Forecasts Upgraded With Strong Momentum Through 2026

Investment bank Jefferies has revised its expectations for Macau’s casino industry, lifting its 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast to MOP248 billion (US$31.8 billion). This marks a significant increase fr...

High Roller Launches Kassuuu, an Online Casino Built Just for Finnish Players

High Roller Technologies is betting big on Finland with the launch of Kassuuu, its newest online casino brand. The Las Vegas–based company, known for its High Roller and Fruta platforms, has now introduced a si...