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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.

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Layoff for Hundreds of Employees in Victoryland Casino – What’s Behind This Decision?

These days, all we hear are layoffs at Twitter, Google, and Amazon. But they aren’t the only ones who recently needed to fire many employees. Macon County’s Victoryland Casino laid off hundreds of employees. Dr...

Drake wins $1million bet on Kansas City Chiefs in NFL Conference Championship

Canadian rapper, singer, and actor, Drake cashed in a $2 million payout from a $1 million winning bet that he placed on the Kansas City Chiefs' victory versus the Cincinnati Bengals in Sunday's AFC Championship...

National Council on Problem Gambling Releases 2022 Responsible Gambling Compliance Report for Seven States

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the only national nonprofit organization that seeks to minimize the economic and social costs associated with gambling addiction, today released its 2022 consume...

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in A Sweet Way With Betsoft’s New Slot: Hearts Desire

On January 26, Betsoft, an innovative iGaming developer based in Valetta, Malta, released its latest fruit-themed slot, Hearts Desire™, just a few weeks before Valentine's Day. With this slot, Betsoft...

888 Shares Down After CEO Leaves; Middle East VIP Service Stopped

On January 30, Itai Prazner, Chief Executive Officer of 888 Holdings, a public company based in Gibraltar that owns several brands such as 888 sport, 888 casino and 888 poker, resigned effective immediately, an...

Iron Dog Studio releases Feeding Fury slot packed with inventive features

Iron Dog Studio, a slot-developing subsidiary of British iGaming innovator 1x2 Network, released the Feeding Fury slot game on January 26th. This furious and frenetic addition to the independent software compan...
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Join the Spartacus and Fight in the Newest Play’n GO Release Game of Gladiators: Uprising

Sharpen your sword and pun on your helmet - the gladiators are here to stay and slay!  Play’n GO takes the players on an adventure in old Rome. Its newest release, Game of Gladiators: Uprising, follows the p...
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Squares – The Most Popular Way to Win in the BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse Sportsbooks

For the customers of BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse sportsbooks, Squares is the most popular way of winning. The highest potential payout is $10,000, which is compelling by itself - and if we add that since Decem...

Online Casino Bill Submitted To Maryland Government For Approval

Following the official legalization of online sports betting in Maryland, the government is considering the possibility of legalizing online casino play too. Knowing this, on Wednesday, Senators Ron Watson a...

Gaming Innovation Group powers up JOY Enterprise’s platform Playr.bet in Latin America

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), a leading iGaming technology company, has expanded its presence in the Latin American market through today's agreement with casino operator, JOY Enterprise B.V. The deal w...
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R. Franco Group Signs Major Deal with Betsson Group to Deliver Popular Content

Franco Group's digital division, R. Franco Digital, took another step toward expanding its famous MGA-certified portfolio. The company partnered with Betsson Group, one of the most reliable operating groups in...