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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Clovis Racino Plan Advances as NMRC Backs SunRay License Transfer in New Mexico

Clovis may soon welcome a racino of its own as the New Mexico Racing Commission (NMRC) moves forward with supporting a proposal to transfer the SunRay Park racino license from Farmington to the eastern New Mexi...

NBA Coach Chauncey Billups and Heat’s Terry Rozier Arrested in Major Mafia-Linked Gambling Probe

Federal authorities have arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in connection with a far-reaching criminal investigation that uncovered Mafia-backed poker ...

Missouri Regulator Hands Out Temporary Sports Betting Licenses

The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has cleared the way for sports wagering to debut across the state, issuing a wave of temporary licenses to leading operators ahead of the December 1, 2025 launch date. Th...

Platinum Gaming Faces £10 Million Fine for AML and Social Responsibility Failures

Platinum Gaming Limited, the operator of popular UK gambling websites like unibet.co.uk and uk.bingo.com, has been hit with a £10 million penalty by the UK Gambling Commission. This fine comes after a thorough ...

Vietnam Chamber of Commerce Proposes Increase in Betting Limits to Combat Illegal Gambling

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has put forward a proposal to the Ministry of Finance, calling for a significant increase in the daily betting cap on international football, horse racing, an...

DraftKings Enters the Prediction Market Space with Acquisition of Railbird Technologies

DraftKings Inc. has made a significant move into the prediction market industry by acquiring Railbird Technologies Inc. and its subsidiary, Railbird Exchange, LLC, a company licensed by the Commodity Futures Tr...

Wisconsin Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Effort to Legalize Online Sports Betting

Wisconsin lawmakers are moving forward with a bipartisan proposal that could transform the state’s gambling landscape by authorizing online sports betting. The measure, introduced last week, seeks to extend wag...

Boyd Gaming’s Interim Casino Nears November Launch as Norfolk Awaits License Decision

Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe are moving closer to opening their temporary gaming facility in Norfolk, Virginia. The interim casino, named The Interim Gaming Hall, is set to open by November 15, 202...

InPlay Global Appoints Troy Kane to Spearhead Revolutionary Sports Securities Marketplace

InPlay Global, Inc. is preparing to make waves in both the sports and financial sectors with the development of its Performance Securities platform. The company recently appointed Troy Kane as President and Chi...

Betfred Warns of Nationwide Closures if UK Gambling Taxes Rise

Betfred has cautioned that its entire network of UK betting shops could vanish if Chancellor Rachel Reeves proceeds with a plan to increase gambling taxes. The bookmaker’s chairman and co-founder, Fred Done, sa...