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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Advisory Councils Back Casino Expansion Plans in Queens and Yonkers

Two casino projects in New York City’s metropolitan area advanced significantly after receiving unanimous support from their respective Community Advisory Committees (CACs). Resorts World New York City in Queen...

United Kingdom: Labour MPs Push for Higher Gambling Taxes to End Two-Child Benefit Cap

Rachel Reeves, United Kingdom's Chancellor of the Exchequer, is facing mounting pressure from her own backbenches as more than 100 Labour MPs demand that gambling companies pay higher taxes to help finance the ...

Yolo Group Steers Away from Grey Market Toward Regulated Future

One of the most prominent names in crypto gaming, Yolo Group, is preparing for a fundamental transformation of its operations. The company, best known for its flagship brands Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io, is s...

Latvia’s Gambling Tax Overhaul: Increased Levies and Regulatory Shake-Up in 2026

Latvia has revealed a substantial restructuring of its gambling sector as part of the 2026 state budget, which includes sharp tax increases and the integration of gambling oversight into the country’s tax admin...

Superbet Pays €30 Million to Romanian Players Following Slot Glitch

Superbet, one of Romania’s leading gambling operators, has made a bold and unprecedented move by paying out over €30 million to thousands of customers who had won money due to a technical glitch in the Fire Bla...

PrizePicks Secures Historic NFA FCM Registration, Opening Door to Prediction Markets

PrizePicks has taken a major step into the regulated predictions space after receiving approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to operate as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). Its subsidiary, Per...

Nebraska Push for Online Sports Betting Moves to Ballot Initiative

Nebraska’s ongoing debate over online sports betting is set to shift from the legislature to the ballot box. Following repeated failures in the state Senate to pass legalization measures, casino operators and a...

New Jersey Gaming Revenue Climbs in August 2025 as iGaming Hits Record Levels

Record Month Highlights Industry Momentum New Jersey’s gambling market posted another strong performance in August 2025, with the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reporting $642.2 million in total gaming r...

Virgin Bet Backs TNT Sports for Europa League Sponsorship

Virgin Bet has revealed a landmark sponsorship agreement with TNT Sports, marking its debut in football partnerships by backing the broadcaster’s exclusive coverage of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Con...

Allwyn to Acquire Majority Stake in PrizePicks in $1.6B Deal

Allwyn International has struck a landmark agreement to buy a controlling stake in PrizePicks, marking its boldest move yet into the U.S. sports and entertainment market. The multinational lottery operator conf...

CMA Says Spreadex Must Sell Sporting Index to Restore Competition

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ruled that Spreadex’s 2023 acquisition of Sporting Index’s consumer business eliminated the only rival in the country’s licensed online sports spread-betting...

India’s Online Gambling Ban Pushes Players Toward Offshore Sites

India’s decision to outlaw online gambling has upended a multibillion-dollar industry, sent shockwaves through the sporting world, and left millions of players seeking alternatives abroad. While the law aims to...