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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Caesars Launches First Branded Live Dealer Casino Studio in Cooperation with Evolution

Caesars Entertainment has officially unveiled its inaugural branded live dealer studio in Pennsylvania, in collaboration with Evolution Gaming. This state-of-the-art facility brings a Las Vegas-style gaming exp...

US Horse Racing Wagering Falls for Third Year as Industry Faces Declining Participation and Revenue

For the third consecutive year, wagering on US horse racing has declined, with a total handle of $11.26 billion in 2024, representing a 3.35% drop from the previous year’s $11.65 billion. December marked the la...

KSA Enforces Revamped Fine Policy in The Netherlands for 2025

The Netherlands Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has rolled out a new general fine policy, effective January 1, 2025, aimed at improving the enforcement of gambling regulations. This updated policy se...

Brazil Reveals 2025 Licenses for Sports Betting and Online Gaming

Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has released an official list of licensed operators for fixed-odds sports betting and online gaming, effective January 1, 2025. The Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) outlined tha...

MLB Players Union Disputes Fair Use Claims by DraftKings and bet365

The MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI), a subsidiary of the MLB Players Association, has contested claims by DraftKings and bet365 that their use of baseball player likenesses falls under the protections of freedom of sp...

Allwyn’s Acquisition of Novibet Marks Major Step in iGaming Expansion

Allwyn, a prominent multinational lottery operator, has taken a significant step in expanding its presence in the iGaming sector by acquiring a 51% stake in Novibet. This strategic investment, valued at €327 mi...