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iGaming News: January 2026

All 36 stories we published in January 2026, newest first.

Friday 30 January

Kremlin Eyes Gambling Goldmine to Fuel War Chest · Regulatory

Wednesday 28 January

Netherlands Squeezes Operators Again as Licence Fees Rocket · Regulatory
British Betting Regulator Set for Funding Boost as DCMS Eyes 30% Fee Hike · Regulatory

Monday 26 January

German legal storm threatens to crash the Maltese fortress protecting bet365 · Regulatory
The Great Finnish Scratch Card Crisis: Can Gifting Survive the New Era of Player Tracking? · Regulatory

Friday 23 January

Empire State Stakes: Senator Addabbo Leads Renewed Charge for New York Online Casino Gold · Regulatory

Thursday 22 January

Iowa Hammers Down: New Bills Seek to Wipe Out Rogue Gambling Platforms · Regulatory
Tax Reform Triumph As Nigeria Abolishes VAT On Gambling Stakes · Regulatory

Wednesday 21 January

Casino Giant MGM Doubles Down on Clean Power to Light up the Las Vegas Strip · Corporate
Bay State Blitz: Massachusetts Judge Tackles Kalshi Over Unlicensed Sports Betting Claims · Prediction Markets

Tuesday 20 January

Monday 19 January

Golfing Maverick DeChambeau Disrupts Industry with High Stakes Kalshi Alliance · Prediction Markets
Betsson Shares Plunge as Regulatory Costs and Regional Slump Hammer Profits · Corporate

Friday 16 January

Norway Shakes Up Gambling Market With Massive Extension For Postcode Lotteries · Regulatory

Thursday 15 January

One month left to submit nominations for select categories at the Casino Guru Awards 2026 · Press Release

Wednesday 14 January

Vienna Braces for High Stakes Showdown as Ministry Refines New Casino Framework · Regulatory

Tuesday 13 January

The Star Stripped Bare: Billionaire Owners Ax Headquarters in Brutal Survival Blitz · Regulatory
Indianapolis Eyes Colossal 750 Million Dollar Casino Transformation · Regulatory
Macau Gaming Hub Defies Late 2025 Slump With Strong Start To New Year · Corporate

Monday 12 January

Iowa Legislators Strike at Shadow Betting Markets to Protect Local Punters and Tax Coffers · Regulatory

Sunday 11 January

Mississippi Lawmakers Target Online Sweepstakes with Aggressive New Felony Penalties · Regulatory

Saturday 10 January

Tennessee Regulators Launch Massive Offensive Against Global Prediction Giants · Prediction Markets

Wednesday 7 January

Wall Street Giant Dow Jones Bets on Future with Exclusive Polymarket Deal · Prediction Markets
Dutch Regulator Braces for Market Turbulence with Radical Governance Shakeup · Regulatory
"Authenticity Trumps Impersonation": Simon Westbury on 1xBet’s Shift to Proactive Maturity · Interviews
São Paulo Lottery Jackpot Claimed by Brightstar and Scientific Games in Historic Deal · Corporate

Tuesday 6 January

Spotlight Sports Group unveils new racing innovation blueprint for 2026 with dual product release · Press Release

Monday 5 January

Polymarket Traders Profit from Venezuela Turmoil Amid Insider Trading Fears · Prediction Markets
Chicago Sports Betting Tax Live as Operators Drop Injunction · Regulatory
Spinomenal presents: Kami Reign Ultra Mode · Press Release
Sri Lanka Raises Casino Taxes and Doubles Entry Fees for Locals · Regulatory

Sunday 4 January

Kazakhstan Approves Major Casino Expansion to Boost Tourism · Regulatory
Nevada Gaming Win Hits $1.35bn in November Despite Strip Decline · Corporate

Friday 2 January

Stake and Drake Targeted in Virginia Class Action Over 'Illegal' Gambling · Regulatory

Thursday 1 January

"A Lot of Business is Done When There’s a Good Vibe": Eddie Bonello on the ROI of Event Mixology · Interviews