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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Star Sydney Faces Prolonged Oversight as NICC Extends Special Manager’s Tenure

Star Sydney's ongoing regulatory challenges have taken a new turn, with the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) deciding to extend the tenure of the casino's special manager. This decision come...

DuelNow Secures $11 Million Funding to Transform Sports Betting with Blockchain

DuelNow, a burgeoning force in the decentralized sports betting arena, proudly announced a significant financial milestone with a $10 million investment from GEM Digital Limited and an additional $1 million fro...

DraftKings Implements Surcharge in Response to High State Taxes

In a bold move reflective of the changing fiscal landscape in the United States, DraftKings Inc. has announced plans to implement a surcharge for customers in states with high gambling taxes. This decision come...

Bally Bet Mobile Sportsbook Debuts in Maryland, Expanding US Footprint

In a strategic expansion move, Bally Bet has launched its mobile sportsbook in Maryland, marking another significant step in the company's growing presence in the United States. This launch on Monday, July 29, ...

Playson Secures Gambling License in Peru to Enhance Digital Casino Offerings

Playson, the renowned digital entertainment supplier, has successfully obtained a Peruvian B2B gambling license, marking a significant step in its strategy to expand its global market presence. This achievement...

UK’s Betting and Gaming Council Unveils New Codes of Conduct for Sports Sponsorship

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has recently heralded the introduction of new Codes of Conduct for Gambling Related Agreements across prominent sports organizations, marking a significant advancement in th...

US Senators Introduce WAGER Act to Eliminate Sports Betting Excise Taxes

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have recently introduced the Withdrawing Arduous Gaming Excise Rates (WAGER) Act, a pivotal piece of bipartisan legislation designed ...

Games Global and WWE Team Up for Branded Slot Games

Games Global has entered a significant partnership with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), setting the stage for the development of unique, branded slot games influenced by the world-renowned sports entertain...

Massachusetts to Initiate Online Lottery Targeting 2025 Launch

Following prolonged discussions and minimal progress, the Massachusetts Lottery is set to embrace the digital era. Governor Maura Healey's recent approval of the nearly $58 billion state budget includes provisi...

Philippine Senate Seeks to Outlaw POGO Operations with New Legislation

In a significant move to reshape the gaming landscape in the Philippines, Senator Joel Villanueva has introduced Senate Bill No. 2752, dubbed the "Anti-POGO Act." This bill aims to repeal the existing law taxin...

Gambling Opportunities: The Different Forms of Online Gambling You Can Dive into

Online gambling and casino games take new shapes and forms on a daily basis. With the rise of digital technology and the advancements in this field, as a player, you will most likely have already noticed that y...