Online Gambling news and trends

DraftKings Shows Rewards in Dollars to Simplify Redemption

August 12, 2026
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FanDuel Ditches Credit Cards as Sen. Warren Targets Junk Fees
Consumer Payments // February 12, 2026

Sports betting firm FanDuel will stop accepting credit card deposits on March 2. “Starting March 2, 2026, FanDuel will no longer offer U.S. credit card deposits on Sportsbook, Casino, and FanDuel Racing,” the company said in an article on its support site. “This includes credit...

FanDuel Makes Bet on Prediction Markets Popularity
Partnerships // November 13, 2025

Online gambling service FanDuel is joining rival DraftKings in the prediction markets business. The company announced Wednesday (Nov. 13) the pending launch of its FanDuel Predicts app, developed in partnership with derivatives market CME Group. Due in December, the app will offer access to sports...

Trustly Brings Pay by Bank to Hard Rock’s Sports Betting Platform
Payment Methods // March 19, 2025

Pay-by-bank provider Trustly has launched a partnership with Hard Rock Digital. The collaboration, announced in a Wednesday (March 19) news release, will see Trustly provide pay-by-bank services to Hard Rock Bet, the company’s sportsbook/iGaming platform. “Through this integration, Hard Rock Bet players will be able to securely link their bank...

Delta Launches In-Flight Gaming Collaboration With DraftKings
Travel Payments // February 04, 2025

Delta Air Lines and online betting service DraftKings are launching an in-flight gaming partnership. The collaboration, announced Monday (Feb. 3), is part of a larger effort by the airline to bolster its onboard entertainment offerings. “Delta is constantly listening to our customers and evolving to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Most Gamers Prefer Instant Payouts but Only 49% Can Get Them

November 13, 2024
The online gambling industry is booming, driven by the rise of digital poker, online casinos and fantasy sports betting, making it crucial for operators to enhance the user experience to retain players. A key area for improvement is the payout process, as traditional withdrawal systems are often slow and frustrating, driving players to competitors. As […]

Instant Payouts Offer a Win-Win for Players and Online Betting Sites

January 17, 2024
Online gambling has skyrocketed in popularity in the past several years, largely due to the pandemic shutting down physical casinos. The move sent gamers online, which many found more fun...

Online Gaming Platforms Bet on KYC Automation to Get Real Players in the Game

October 21, 2021
The explosive growth of online gaming has been both a boon and bane as both players and fraudsters have flocked to gaming platforms — creating new compliance headaches for operators....

Ingo’s Edwards Plays The Inside Straight On Online Gambling

January 22, 2021
In 2018 the Supreme Court struck down a 1984 federal law that prohibited gambling in most states. And that opened up an entirely new playing field for online gaming establishments...

Quick Reads
DraftKings Shows Rewards in Dollars to Simplify Redemption

August 12, 2026
DraftKings has rolled out a new rewards currency called Crown Cash that powers the company’s loyalty program, DraftKings Rewards, and makes it easier to view and use rewards across eligible DraftKings experiences, the digital sports and gaming company said in a Wednesday (Aug. 12) press release. Crown Cash is now available to eligible customers across […]

FanDuel Ditches Credit Cards as Sen. Warren Targets Junk Fees

February 12, 2026
Sports betting firm FanDuel will stop accepting credit card deposits on March 2. “Starting March 2, 2026, FanDuel will no longer offer U.S. credit card deposits on Sportsbook, Casino, and...

FanDuel Makes Bet on Prediction Markets Popularity

November 13, 2025
Online gambling service FanDuel is joining rival DraftKings in the prediction markets business. The company announced Wednesday (Nov. 13) the pending launch of its FanDuel Predicts app, developed in partnership...

Trustly Brings Pay by Bank to Hard Rock’s Sports Betting Platform

March 19, 2025
Pay-by-bank provider Trustly has launched a partnership with Hard Rock Digital. The collaboration, announced in a Wednesday (March 19) news release, will see Trustly provide pay-by-bank services to Hard Rock Bet, the company’s sportsbook/iGaming platform....