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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North Carolina Sports Betting Marks $6.6B in Wagers, $128M in Taxes in First Year

One year since North Carolina introduced sports betting, the state has seen remarkable financial and community impacts. Since its inception on March 11, 2024, residents have wagered approximately $6.6 billion, ...

Shifts in New Zealand’s Gambling Landscape: Online Casino Licenses Auctioned

New Zealand is poised to reshape its gambling framework by auctioning online casino licenses to foreign companies, marking a significant pivot in its regulatory approach. Set to commence in February 2026, this ...

DraftKings Ventures Into Prediction Market Territory with NFA Application

DraftKings, the renowned sportsbook operator, is strategically positioning itself to enter the burgeoning prediction market industry. Recently, it initiated an application to join the National Futures Associati...

Stakelogic and Jackpot.ch Pioneer Enhanced Live Casino Experience in Switzerland

Stakelogic Live has significantly bolstered its presence in the Swiss online casino scene through a strategic alliance with Jackpot.ch, the online platform operated by Grand Casino Baden, one of Switzerland's t...

Illegal Online Gambling in India Surges During IPL Season, Report Finds

With the commencement of the Indian Premier League (IPL), there is a burgeoning shadow that grows alongside the popular cricket league—illegal online gambling. Recent reports from the Digital India Foundation h...

Cryptocurrency Revolutionizes U.S. Casino Market with Bitline and Choctaw Partnership

In an unprecedented move in the U.S. casino industry, Bitline, in partnership with Choctaw Casinos & Resorts and fintech giant Everi, has introduced a groundbreaking cryptocurrency-based liquidity system. T...

Michigan Cracks Down on Offshore Online Casinos

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has intensified its efforts against unregulated online gambling by issuing cease-and-desist letters to five offshore online casinos. These platforms, which include BetWh...

Nevada Takes Legal Action Against Kalshi Over Sports and Election Contracts

In a groundbreaking move, Nevada has become the first state to legally challenge the operations of Kalshi, a fintech company offering futures contracts on sports and election outcomes. The Nevada Gaming Control...