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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Federal Judge Sides with Kalshi in Nevada Prediction Market Dispute

Kalshi, a federally regulated prediction market platform, has secured a key legal victory in its battle with Nevada regulators, winning a preliminary injunction that allows it to continue operating in the state...

PENN Entertainment Expands Ontario iGaming Market with Standalone theScore Casino App

PENN Entertainment has officially rolled out its latest digital gaming venture in Ontario with the release of theScore Casino—a standalone online casino app tailored for the province’s regulated iGaming market....

Intensified Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Apps by Dutch Regulator

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has escalated its measures against illegal gambling applications, achieving significant milestones in its regulatory efforts. As of early 2025, the KSA has successfully ...

Maryland Attempts to Shut Down Unauthorized Online Sports Event Contracts

Maryland’s top gaming authority has ordered three major financial trading platforms to immediately stop offering sports-based contracts that resemble unlicensed sports betting. On Monday, the Maryland Lottery a...

North Carolina Shatters Sports Betting Record in March Amid March Madness Frenzy

North Carolina experienced a record-breaking surge in sports betting activity during March 2025, thanks largely to the excitement around college basketball’s March Madness. According to data released by the Nor...

Fairmount Park Ushers in a New Era with Illinois’ First Racino

Fairmount Park, a storied racetrack in the Metro East area of St. Louis is set to revolutionize the Illinois gaming and racing industry by introducing a new casino complex, marking its transformation into the s...

Alabama Lawmakers Halt Gambling Bill, Sponsor Predicts Decades-Long Hiatus

A sweeping effort to legalize gambling and establish a state lottery in Alabama was abruptly shelved in the state legislature, with its primary sponsor now declaring the issue effectively buried for the foresee...

Baltimore Pursues Legal Action Against Top Sportsbooks for Consumer Protection Violations

The City of Baltimore has initiated a groundbreaking lawsuit against the sports betting giants DraftKings and FanDuel. Filed in the Baltimore City Circuit Court on Thursday, April 3, 2025, the legal action accu...

Hawaii Moves Closer to Legalizing Online Sports Betting Amid Debate

Hawaii is on the verge of a significant shift in its long-standing stance against gambling, as a bill to legalize online sports betting moves closer to approval. While it won’t take effect in time for this year...

Illegal Betting on Grand National Expected to Reach Nearly £10 Million

The Grand National is expected to witness an alarming rise in illegal betting, with industry analysts projecting that nearly £10 million will be wagered through unregulated channels. This surge in illicit gambl...