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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Finnish Floorball Hit by Widespread Betting Breach Involving 114 Insiders

A sweeping investigation has revealed that more than 100 individuals tied to Finnish floorball placed bets on matches within their own sport, in violation of strict gambling rules. The Finnish Sports Ethics Cen...

Play’n GO Partners With Genting for UK Casino Rollout

Play’n GO, the Swedish developer celebrating its 20th anniversary, has entered the land-based casino sector for the first time in its history through a collaboration with Genting. The deal introduces BOOM Slots...

East Timor Halts Online Gambling Licenses Amid Security Warnings

Just six months after granting its first license for offshore online gambling, East Timor has abruptly shut down the industry, citing mounting concerns over national security, criminal infiltration, and threats...

New York’s Fair Play Act Targets Sportsbook Restrictions on Winning Bettors

New York lawmakers are advancing a proposal aimed at reshaping how sports betting platforms treat their customers. Assemblymember Alex Bores introduced Assembly Bill A09125, known as the Fair Play Act, which se...

Sweden Moves to Enforce Full Credit Ban on Gambling by 2026

Sweden is preparing to implement one of Europe’s toughest restrictions on gambling-related payments. A bill introduced by the government will prohibit the use of all forms of credit for gambling, closing a loop...