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.

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Wazdan Launches Football-Themed Game Series and Expands in Romania

Wazdan, a leading developer of games for online casinos, has launched the "Score the Jackpot" versions of its popular series ahead of a packed summer football schedule. With 83 games set to take place across Ju...

NSW Government Contemplates Raising Betting Tax to 20% Prompted by Tabcorp Proposal, Impacting Major Bookmakers

The New South Wales (NSW) government is deliberating on the possibility of raising the tax on all bets made within the state from 15 to 20 percent, prompted by a proposal from industry leader Tabcorp. If implem...

Everygame Poker Launches ‘Caishen God of Fortune’ Slot with Free Spins and Father’s Day Bonuses

Everygame Poker has just unveiled its latest addition to its gaming portfolio – a thrilling Chinese slot game titled Caishen God of Fortune. From June 14th to 18th, all active players are invited to embark on a...

Illinois Sportsbooks Generate $92M in April, Poised to Overtake New Jersey in National Rankings

Illinois sportsbooks amassed nearly $92 million in adjusted gross sports betting revenue for April 2024, according to data released by the Illinois Gaming Board on Thursday. This month saw the state's betting h...

FanDuel Shatters Records in Washington D.C. Sports Betting with $29.7M in Wagers and $4.9M Revenue in May

In a groundbreaking turn of events, FanDuel has emerged as a dominant force in Washington D.C.'s sports betting arena, shattering records and reshaping the district's gambling landscape. Figures released by the...

D.C. Council Approves 2025 Budget, Ending Sports Betting Monopoly and Opening Market to New Operators

Washington, D.C.'s fiscal year budget for 2025 has received the nod from the Council, heralding significant changes in the realm of sports betting within the District. In a unanimous decision, council members p...

Tennessee Regulators Impose $111K in Fines on Fanatics and ZenSports for Major Compliance Breaches

Tennessee's sports betting regulators have recently sanctioned two sportsbooks with significant fines due to compliance issues, including one operator failing to maintain adequate funds to cover outstanding bet...

Massachusetts Weighs Action Against Bovada in Sports Betting Crackdown

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is deliberating on whether to join the recent trend in sports betting regulation by sending cease-and-desist letters to Bovada, an offshore sportsbook. This move aligns...

Groupe Partouche Surges Ahead: Revenue Growth and Strategic Partnerships

Leading French casino operator, Groupe Partouche, has revealed its recent financial success, including consolidated turnover achieved in Q2 of 2024 and cumulative revenue earned during the first half-year, betw...

MGCB: Detroit Casino Revenue for May $111.3 Million; Up 6.3% YOY

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has announced that Detroit's three casinos collectively generated $111.3 million in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) for May, reflecting a significant rise from the previous year's...