American iGaming News Page 5

Attorneys General join forces to close online gambling loophole
17 June 2025
A bipartisan coalition of 36 U.S. attorneys general, co-led by Ohio AG Dave Yost, is challenging a federal ruling that could allow platforms like Kalshi to operate unregulated. »
Report: Legal online gambling fuels soaring consumer losses
17 June 2025
A new supplement to the USA National Online Gambling Report 2024 indicates that state legalization of online gambling, without effective suppression of illegal operations, increases total consumer losses, with some states seeing a rise of up to 261%.»
DraftKings adding sports betting transaction fee in Illinois
13 June 2025
The company announced that it will implement a 50-cent transaction fee on all mobile and online bets placed in Illinois through DraftKings Sportsbook, effective 1 September 2025.»
Aristocrat Interactive announces iLottery contract with Michigan Lottery
6 June 2025
Under the contract, from July 2026, Aristocrat Interactive will provide services to the Michigan Lottery for six years, with six additional one-year extension opportunities.»
New York Attorney General orders online sweepstakes casinos to cease and desist
6 June 2025
AG Letitia James says that 26 online sweepstakes casinos operating in the state are "illegal, dangerous, and can seriously ruin people's finances."»
Push Gaming makes landmark US debut in Michigan with BetMGM
5 June 2025
BetMGM players in Michigan can soon enjoy a selection of launch titles from Push Gaming, including Big Bamboo and the action-packed 10 Flaming Bisons.»
AGS Interactive makes market debut in Connecticut
5 June 2025
Local players in Connecticut can now enjoy three of AGS’ hit titles, with Capital Gains, Blazing Luck and Dragon Fa initially available.»
Illinois announces mobile sports betting tax hike
5 June 2025
In the new budget, a 25-cent tax per wager will be applied to the first 20 million online sports wagers made every year in Illinois, a move the Sports Betting Alliance is calling "discriminatory, punitive and constitutionally suspect."»
Wyoming Gaming Commission warns against illegal iGaming
23 May 2025
The commission emphasizes that online casinos and sweepstakes sites are operating unlawfully, urging residents to avoid unregulated platforms and protect themselves from risk.»
Games Global launches Gold Blitz Ultimate in the US exclusively with BetMGM
20 May 2025
The third installment in the successful Gold Blitz franchise is available first to BetMGM’s players exclusively in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey.»
Michigan iGaming, sports betting operators report April 2025 revenue
20 May 2025
iGaming gross receipts for April totaled $248.1 million, down from $260.5 million in March. Gross sports betting receipts were $42.6 million, up from $33.0 million recorded in the previous month.»
Missouri legal sports betting to begin on 1 December
16 May 2025
The legal sports betting market will officially launch on 1 December, the state's Gaming Regulator has announced. A detailed timeline for license applications and approvals has been released, confirming the go-live date. »
Spinomenal signs content partnership with BetRivers in New Jersey
6 May 2025
Thanks to this partnership, Spinomenal’s suite of games will now be available to BetRivers players in New Jersey.»
Spinomenal launches on Hard Rock Bet in New Jersey
2 May 2025
New Jersey players on Hard Rock Bet will gain access to Spinomenal’s top-performing titles, including Story of Loki - Master of Illusions.»
Hard Rock Digital and Playtech launch New Jersey’s first live-dedicated trivia experience
28 April 2025
This milestone establishes Hard Rock Bet as the first operator to launch a dedicated Live Trivia Game Show in the state.»
BetMGM Poker Merges Pennsylvania with New Jersey and Michigan player pools
24 April 2025
Starting 28 April, poker players from the three states will be able to compete on the same platform and will have the opportunity to compete for the largest prize pools in the history of BetMGM Poker. »
Pennsylvania joins multi-state online poker agreement
23 April 2025
By joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement alongside five other states, Governor Shapiro aims to grow Pennsylvania's online poker market.»
Michigan iGaming figures set record in March 2025
18 April 2025
iGaming gross receipts for March totaled $260.5 million, marking the highest monthly total since internet gaming began, surpassing the previous record of $248.2 million set in January 2025. »
Games Global debuts new tool in the US on Hard Rock Bet
1 April 2025
The supplier of iGaming content launched its Free Spins promotional tool on the Hard Rock Casino platform in New Jersey as it continues to enhance its partnership with premier U.S. operator, Hard Rock Digital.»
Greentube teams up with Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino
18 March 2025
The company expanded its footprint in North America after partnering with Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino, integrating its games with the global operator in New Jersey and Michigan.»
SPGA opposes New York bill that would prohibit social sweepstakes games
16 March 2025
The Social and Promotional Games Association argues that social sweepstakes are a legal form of entertainment and you don't need to "outlaw something if it is already illegal."»
Underdog Fantasy exits New York, pays $17.5 million settlement
14 March 2025
To comply with New York regulations, Underdog Fantasy will stop offering particular contests, concluding an agreement with the state and ending operation of some contests through Synkt.»
Soft2Bet to launch iGaming solutions and products in the US
12 March 2025
The launch will see Soft2Bet unveil a new iGaming brand in New Jersey, following necessary regulatory approvals, and with a targeted launch in the summer of 2025. »
SPGA fights to protect player choice as NJ bill threatens to kill sweepstakes gaming
11 March 2025
The Social and Promotional Games Association firmly opposes Assembly Bill 5447, an attempt to ban sweepstakes in New Jersey.»
First EveryMatrix US content aggregation deal live with betPARX
11 February 2025
SlotMatrix is live in New Jersey with its first U.S. games aggregation deal with the betPARX brand.»