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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Ontario Eyes International Play for Online Gamblers to Boost Revenue

Ontario's government, led by Premier Doug Ford, is seeking a pivotal court decision that could reshape its online gaming landscape by permitting Ontarians to legally participate in games with international play...

D.C. Attorney General Investigates Intralot Over Sports Betting Mismanagement

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb is intensifying scrutiny on Intralot, the Greek company behind Washington, D.C.'s sports betting operations, by demanding key documents as part of a broader investigation int...

Indonesia Steps Up Measures Against Payment Platforms Over Online Gambling

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Informatics, under the stewardship of Minister Budi Arie Setiadi, has launched a robust initiative targeting 21 payment service providers. This action comes as part of...

Philippines Casino Revenue Drops in Q2 2024 Amidst E-Games Boom

Combined gross gaming revenues (GGR) for licensed casinos in the Philippines saw a 4.3% year-over-year decrease to Php49.48 billion (US$864 million). This slight decline was followed closely by first quarter GG...

Endeavor Prepares to Sell OpenBet and IMG Arena in Strategic Shift

Endeavor is positioning itself for a significant transformation through the divestiture of its sports betting units, OpenBet and IMG Arena, as it progresses towards finalizing its privatization deal with Silver...

Australasian Gaming Expo 2024 Set to Kick Off Next Week in Sydney

Set to commence next week, the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) 2024 promises to be a pivotal event for gaming professionals in Australia and New Zealand. Scheduled from August 13-15 at the ICC Sydney, this premi...

Yggdrasil and Peter & Son’s New Mutagenes Slot Unveils Cosmic Thrills and High Wins

Yggdrasil, in collaboration with YGG Masters partner Peter & Sons, invites players to a thrilling scientific adventure in space with their latest slot game, Mutagenes. Set against a backdrop of a dynamic sc...

PENN Entertainment Expands ESPN Bet Integration and Rebrands Retail Sportsbooks

PENN Entertainment is making significant strides in expanding its sports betting offerings by seamlessly integrating ESPN Bet into popular media apps like ESPN and theScore, as well as rebranding several of its...

Denmark’s Gambling Revenue Soars in June 2024, Boosted by Euro 2024

In June 2024, Denmark experienced a remarkable 37.0% increase in gambling revenue, reaching DKK703m (£81.1m/€94.2m/$103.0m). This substantial growth is attributed to a significant rise in sports betting activit...