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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10-Hour Outage in Germany’s Sports Betting Market Raises Concerns Over Black Market Growth

A recent 10-hour disruption in Germany's sports betting market has highlighted vulnerabilities in the country's regulatory infrastructure. On March 15, a critical IT system failure halted operations for license...

TAB Offers $150 Million for Online Casino Licence Amid Regulatory Dispute

A brewing dispute is unfolding in New Zealand over the government’s decision to deny TAB New Zealand’s offer for an online casino license, potentially altering the landscape of online gambling. The TAB, a statu...

Michigan Sees Decline in Online Gambling Revenue in February 2025

Michigan's commercial and tribal internet gaming (iGaming) and sports betting operators reported a sharp decline in February 2025, following a record-breaking performance in January. The total combined revenue ...

Underdog Fantasy Ends Operations in NY Following Settlement, Expands to NJ and DE

Underdog Fantasy has decided to cease its operations in New York following a significant settlement agreement with the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), marking a pivotal shift in its market presence. I...

Maryland Intensifies Regulatory Actions Against VGW’s Unlicensed Sweepstakes Casinos

In a bold move to regulate online gaming, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency has escalated its efforts against unregulated sweepstakes casinos. The state’s gaming watchdog has issued a stern warning...

Robinhood Partners with Kalshi to Launch Diverse Prediction Markets Hub

Robinhood, a leader in financial trading platforms, is expanding its service offerings through a strategic partnership with Kalshi by launching a dedicated prediction markets hub within its app. This initiative...

Meridianbet Accelerates African Expansion with Nigerian B2B Launch

Meridianbet, a prominent subsidiary of Golden Matrix Group, Inc, has recently expanded its operations into Nigeria, marking a significant step in its long-term strategy to strengthen its presence across Africa....

Crackdown on High5Games for Illicit Operations in Connecticut

In a decisive action, the Department of Consumer Protection's (DCP) Gaming Division has indefinitely suspended the operational license of High5Games, a recognized online gaming service provider, for engaging in...