What is iGaming?
iGaming is the industry term for gambling conducted over the internet, covering online casino, slots, poker, bingo and often online sports betting.
Usage varies. In the US, iGaming usually means online casino and poker only, as distinct from online sports betting. In Europe, the term is often used for all online gambling.
Legal status differs widely by country and, in the US, by state. Some jurisdictions license online casino, others allow only sports betting or lotteries, and some ban online gambling entirely while still struggling to block unlicensed sites.
The term appears in trade titles, conference names and company descriptions throughout the sector. The sector relies on a supply chain of B2B companies, including game providers, platforms and payment and identity services. Revenue growth in newly regulated markets, such as US states that legalise online casino, is closely watched by investors and features heavily in industry news. Public debate often focuses on the balance between tax income, consumer choice and gambling harm.
In the news
RegulationFlorida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over sweepstakes casinos
James Uthmeier wants Chumba Casino, Global Poker and Stake.us banned in Florida and players' losses repaid in full.
GuideWhere is online casino gambling legal in the US? A state-by-state guide
Eight states have legalised real-money online casinos, seven of them with live markets, while dozens allow only sports betting and a growing list has banned sweepstakes casinos.
IndustryFlutter names Edward Traynor interim legal chief after Don Liu's second retirement
Flutter Entertainment has handed its top legal role to company secretary Edward Traynor after Don Liu stepped down for a second time.
RegulationPennsylvania weighs monthly statements to curb online gambling harm
A state lawmaker wants licensed online gaming firms to send players monthly activity statements, borrowing an idea first tried in Australia.
IndustryFairPlay Sports Media names Hannah Buitekant chief growth officer
The sports media network has hired former dmg media executive Hannah Buitekant to lead its growth strategy with iGaming operators and media partners.