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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SkillOnNet Expands into Peru with New Online Gaming License

Global entertainment powerhouse SkillOnNet has officially obtained a license to operate in Peru, marking a significant step in its expansion efforts across Latin America. This license, issued by Peru's Ministry...

Rush Street Interactive Maintains No-Surcharge Policy, Prioritizes Customer Satisfaction

Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI), a prominent player in the online betting and casino industry in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, continues to stand firm in its decision not to implement a customer surc...

California Bookmaker Pleads Guilty in High-Profile Illegal Gambling Case

A Southern California bookmaker, Mathew Bowyer, has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to operating an illegal gambling business that included clients such as Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mi...

Play’n GO Launches in South Africa with Betway, Unveils Mafia Gold Slot

Play’n GO, a renowned leader in casino entertainment, has officially entered the South African market through a strategic partnership with Betway, one of the region’s top betting brands. This new collaboration ...

Star Sydney Faces Prolonged Oversight as NICC Extends Special Manager’s Tenure

Star Sydney's ongoing regulatory challenges have taken a new turn, with the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) deciding to extend the tenure of the casino's special manager. This decision come...

DuelNow Secures $11 Million Funding to Transform Sports Betting with Blockchain

DuelNow, a burgeoning force in the decentralized sports betting arena, proudly announced a significant financial milestone with a $10 million investment from GEM Digital Limited and an additional $1 million fro...

DraftKings Implements Surcharge in Response to High State Taxes

In a bold move reflective of the changing fiscal landscape in the United States, DraftKings Inc. has announced plans to implement a surcharge for customers in states with high gambling taxes. This decision come...