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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Brazil Grants 71 Betting Licenses as Regulated Online Market Prepares to Launch in January 2025

The Brazilian government has taken a decisive step in regulating its betting industry, approving 71 federal licenses for online operators as the country moves toward launching its regulated market on January 1,...

Tennessee Breaks Sports Betting Records in November; Three-Peat in the Books

For the third month in a row, Tennessee’s sports betting market achieved record-breaking results in November, surpassing previous highs in both betting handle and tax revenue. Gross wagers during the month reac...

Philippines Prepares for Possible “guerrilla operations” POGOs Once Total Offshore Ban In Effect

The Philippines is on track to eliminate Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) by 2025, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for a total ban. As the December 31 deadline for licensed ...

Scientific Games Unveils NBA-Branded Scratch Games Across U.S. Lotteries

Scientific Games has taken another leap in expanding its portfolio of licensed properties by introducing NBA-themed instant scratch games to U.S. lotteries. This exciting development stems from a multi-year par...

Michigan Lawmakers Propose Incremental Tax Hikes on Online Gambling

Michigan lawmakers have introduced two new bills aimed at increasing taxes on online sports betting and casino operators. The proposals, Senate Bills 1193 and 1194, were brought forward on December 5 by Senator...

Latin America’s Online Gambling Industry Poised for Explosive Growth; Forcasted to Surpass $7.86 Billion by 2027

Latin America’s online gambling industry is set to experience unprecedented growth, with gross revenue expected to exceed $7.86 billion by 2027. According to a recently published report by regulatory intelligen...

Pollard Banknote and PLI Launch eInstant Games and Mobile App

Pollard Banknote Limited has joined forces with Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), operator of the Irish National Lottery, to introduce an innovative range of digital lottery experiences. This collaboration has r...