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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Ontario Fines theScore $105,000 for Alleged Responsible Gambling Breaches

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined Score Media and Gaming Inc., better known as theScore, $105,000 for what it describes as failures to uphold responsible gambling standards. The regu...

Thailand Advances Landmark Gaming Legislation to Regulate “Hidden Gambling”

Thailand is on the verge of becoming the first ASEAN nation to enact dedicated gaming legislation with the introduction of the Promotion of the Game Industry Act. This proposed law seeks to address the growing ...

Digitain Strengthens European Presence with Official European Lotteries Membership

Digitain has officially joined the European Lotteries (EL) as an Associate Member, a move that solidifies the company’s growing influence across Europe’s regulated lottery and betting sectors. This announcement...

Michigan Warns Sportsbooks as States Crack Down on Prediction Markets

Michigan has become the latest state to caution sportsbook operators about entering the growing but controversial world of prediction markets. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) issued a memo last week wa...

Finnish Floorball Hit by Widespread Betting Breach Involving 114 Insiders

A sweeping investigation has revealed that more than 100 individuals tied to Finnish floorball placed bets on matches within their own sport, in violation of strict gambling rules. The Finnish Sports Ethics Cen...

Play’n GO Partners With Genting for UK Casino Rollout

Play’n GO, the Swedish developer celebrating its 20th anniversary, has entered the land-based casino sector for the first time in its history through a collaboration with Genting. The deal introduces BOOM Slots...

East Timor Halts Online Gambling Licenses Amid Security Warnings

Just six months after granting its first license for offshore online gambling, East Timor has abruptly shut down the industry, citing mounting concerns over national security, criminal infiltration, and threats...