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.

Visitors can bookmark this page or choose Online Gambling News from the menu on any news page. It's one of our most popular pages and the most visited "niche" page following Gaming Industry News.

Review Clears SkyCity Adelaide to Retain Licence Under Strict Oversight

An extensive independent review has concluded that SkyCity Adelaide is suitable to retain South Australia’s sole casino licence, despite a lengthy record of governance failures and compliance breaches. The 541-...

Mohegan Reports Strong Digital Gains Despite Lower Q3 Revenues

Mohegan has released its third quarter fiscal 2025 results for the period ending June 30, reporting total net revenues of $436.9 million, down 1.6% from the $444.1 million posted a year earlier. Income from ope...

Chinese Underground Banking Networks Fuel Global Criminal Finance

Chinese underground banking systems, known informally as “fei qian” or “flying money,” have become central to the operations of organized crime groups around the world. Functioning beyond the reach of regulated...

New York Sportsbooks Maintain Strong July With Third Month Above 11% Hold

New York’s regulated sports betting market delivered $155.9 million in gross revenue for July 2025, with both mobile and commercial operators combining for an 11.08% hold. According to Friday’s report from the ...

Flutter Surpasses Q2 Earnings Targets, Lifts 2025 Outlook

Flutter Entertainment, the global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, posted second-quarter 2025 results that comfortably outpaced analyst projections, propelled by strong performances in both the U.S....

Equatorial Guinea Issues First Online Gaming Licence in Bid to Join Global iGaming Market

UPDATE: On August 8, 2025, the Government of Equatorial Guinea issued an official statement clarifying that no master licence for online gaming has been legally granted in the country. The communiqué emphasi...

DraftKings Sets New Records in Q2 2025, Boosted by Strong Customer Engagement and Sportsbook Performance

DraftKings Inc. has achieved remarkable financial results for the second quarter of 2025, setting new company records for revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA. The U.S.-based digital sports entertainment an...

ESPN to Acquire NFL Network in Landmark Media Rights Exchange

In a groundbreaking development set to transform how football fans consume the game, ESPN and the National Football League (NFL) have reached a transformative agreement that will see ESPN acquire NFL Network an...

Netherlands Gambling Tax Increase Fails to Meet Revenue Goals, Sparks Unintended Consequences

The Netherlands’ recent hike in gambling tax, from 30.5% to 34.2%, has failed to achieve the government’s intended goal of increasing tax revenues. Despite the higher tax rate, the first half of 2025 saw a sign...

50 Attorneys General Call for DOJ Action Against Illegal Offshore Gambling

A coalition of 50 U.S. attorneys general has united to urge the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to take decisive action against the growing presence of illegal offshore gambling platforms. These platforms oper...