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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Missouri Sets May Date for Sports Betting Licenses

As Missouri gears up to introduce sports betting, the state’s Gaming Commission is setting its sights on a pivotal May 15 deadline for accepting license applications. This move comes after a slight delay caused...

2Tribal Unveils Pioneering Digital Gaming Technologies for Native American Tribes

In a significant development for the tribal gaming industry, 2Tribal has announced its debut, positioning itself as a frontrunner in digital gaming solutions exclusively for Native American tribes. This initiat...

Comprehensive Survey Reveals Extensive Online Casino Gambling Among Millions in Japan

In a groundbreaking study, the National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has disclosed startling figures on the scope of online casino gambling within the nation. An estimated 3.37 million Japanese citizens have en...

Kalshi Expands Event-Based Betting Options as NCAA March Madness Approaches

As the fervor of March Madness approaches, Kalshi, a notable prediction market operator, has introduced a novel betting model in the form of single-game event contracts for this week's NCAA conference tournamen...

North Carolina Sports Betting Marks $6.6B in Wagers, $128M in Taxes in First Year

One year since North Carolina introduced sports betting, the state has seen remarkable financial and community impacts. Since its inception on March 11, 2024, residents have wagered approximately $6.6 billion, ...

Shifts in New Zealand’s Gambling Landscape: Online Casino Licenses Auctioned

New Zealand is poised to reshape its gambling framework by auctioning online casino licenses to foreign companies, marking a significant pivot in its regulatory approach. Set to commence in February 2026, this ...

DraftKings Ventures Into Prediction Market Territory with NFA Application

DraftKings, the renowned sportsbook operator, is strategically positioning itself to enter the burgeoning prediction market industry. Recently, it initiated an application to join the National Futures Associati...

Stakelogic and Jackpot.ch Pioneer Enhanced Live Casino Experience in Switzerland

Stakelogic Live has significantly bolstered its presence in the Swiss online casino scene through a strategic alliance with Jackpot.ch, the online platform operated by Grand Casino Baden, one of Switzerland's t...

Illegal Online Gambling in India Surges During IPL Season, Report Finds

With the commencement of the Indian Premier League (IPL), there is a burgeoning shadow that grows alongside the popular cricket league—illegal online gambling. Recent reports from the Digital India Foundation h...