Welcome to the English-language Casinoplusbonus.com online gambling news portal. We have three experienced authors who have spent decades working within the iGaming industry, supported by a research team that helps generate ideas for new publications. Due to the recent Google algorithm update, we’ve been posting news less frequently as the search engine redefines what it considers newsworthy.
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We have covered a diverse range of topics in the past. However, a significant drop in traffic from Google, stemming from the latest update, has made it difficult to fund our site, reducing our news output.
Here is a list of the main news topics we will continue to cover and specialize in:
- Weekly New Casino Games Report: Each week, we track every new game released over a seven-day period. We list them all in our weekly new casino games update. This includes a section that covers the top five online slots rated by the CasinoPlusBonus team, followed by five mini-reviews. The rating system is a collaborative effort using a simple voting system by the journalists and research team.
- Monthly iGaming Stocks Report: We cover iGaming stock prices for major companies listed on stock exchanges worldwide. The report covers gambling share prices for large companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and the NASDAQ.
- Monthly Cryptocurrency Report: Each month, we track a variety of cryptocurrencies popularly used for deposits and withdrawals at online casinos. Bitcoin (BTC) is the most notable, while we also cover XRP Ripple and the up-and-coming Fasttoken (FTN). Overall, seven cryptocurrencies are covered.
- Monthly Progressive Jackpot Report: Keep track of the highest-paying jackpots via our monthly jackpot report. You’ll find out which jackpots have a good chance of dropping.
The Casino Plus Bonus News Team
- Jack Bannon: Started gambling in land-based casinos playing poker in 1996. He worked at a tote betting stand at horse and dog racing tracks in the South of England and also had a stint as a croupier in Canadian casinos. Since 1998, he has been playing video slots in land-based venues and online casino games, as well as betting on sports. He has pursued a career as a gambling journalist and casino testing expert for over a decade and a half.
- Matthew O’Connor: Began gambling online in 1998, playing poker online. He has also frequented some major and lesser-known poker tournaments around the UK and Ireland. He has been writing online with Jack Bannon for over a decade and a half.
- Luke Webber: Luke Webber is another one of our experienced casino writers. Luke’s full-time job is trading stocks and cryptos, but he also likes to gamble. He doesn’t have a notable online presence as he’s quite a private person. However, you will see him deliver regular crypto and iGaming stock reports. Luke also enjoys betting on eSports and he is an avid poker and blackjack player.
Behind the scenes: We have a team of researchers and ghost writers who draft parts of our news articles before we edit them. We couldn’t do it without them, so a big thanks to Narcisa and Jim Donaghue for always having our backs.
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Casino Games News
One of the main reasons online gambling folk visit Casino Plus Bonus is because of the online casinos. In the gaming lobbies of the casinos on average between 3,000 and 9,000 games depending on the platform you choose to play at. On the iGaming scene itself there are 200+ software providers and more than 20,000 casino games. That makes for plenty of news covering topics such as:
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- Huge jackpot wins – millionaire wins delivered every month
- More jackpot news as and when players land big jackpot wins
- Big wins on live casino games
Pragmatic Play Money Time Brings 40,000x Max Win Live Casino Game
Pragmatic Play launches Money Time live casino game show with 40,000x max win, 4 bonus features, and 96.56% RTP. Full game breakdown here. (Image courtesy of Pragmatic Play) Pragmatic Play has released
BGaming Hits 100 Game Mark in 2025
BGaming celebrates 100 games in 2025 with major expansion across 8 markets, 1,845 partnerships, and industry awards including SBC. It was a milestone year for BGaming, as the software provider announced that
Week 1 Jan 2026 New Online Casino Game Releases – 7 New Games
It's week 1 of 2026, which is traditionally the calm before the storm in the online casino industry. For those of you already on the hunt for new online slots or table games, next
Progressive Jackpot Slots Online Update (December 2025) – A €2 Million Christmas Dream Drop Win
A €2m Dream Drop jackpot win hit just before Christmas. We break down the latest progressive jackpot slots and the prizes still waiting to drop. Somebody enjoyed an even better Christmas than
Our Top 5 Slots to Play This New Year
To celebrate the turn of the year, the Casinoplusbonus team has put together some of their top slots to play this New Year! The team at Casinoplusbonus hopes you had a great
Merry Christmas – Top Festive Slots to Play Between Gifts & Food!
Celebrate Christmas Day with our top festive slots to play, including Megaways, cluster pays, classic, and pay-anywhere favourites! Happy Christmas to all our readers. As always, we decided that even though it’s
Gambling Economy News
One of our goals is to publish economic news within the online gambling industry. There are plenty of topics to cover, and when there is a chance to give you interesting financial stats, we’ll endeavor to create a news report with our opinions included.
- iGaming Stock Reports
- Cryptocurrency Reports
- General Crypto News (Bull runs and bear markets)
- Company Financial Information News
- World and Domestic Gambling Stats News
Easygo Group Posts A$257m Profit as Stake Powers Crypto Gambling Growth
It's hardly surprising to the team here at Casinoplusbonus, particularly as we know the platform well, but Stake.com's parent company, Easygo Group Holdings, has reported huge profits for the financial year ending 30 June
Black Market Online Casinos Set For a £100m Spending Surge From British Gamblers
The BGC has warned that over £100m will feed the UK's black market on Boxing Day. We look at some of the reasons why the black market continues to grow. The Betting
Ontario Gambling Revenue Increases 10% in November 2025 as Sports Betting Explodes
Ontario gambling revenue hits $406.2M in November 2025, up 10%. Sports betting surges 75% to $102M while total wagers reach $9.33 billion. An impressive November for the Ontario iGaming market shows that,
South Africa’s 20% Online Gambling Tax Could Push Player Costs Equivalent to a 29% Burden
South Africa proposes 20% national online gambling tax stacking on provincial rates, creating combined tax burdens up to 29% for operators. The South African National Treasury has proposed a new 20% tax
BGC Warns of Devastating Hammer Blow to the UK iGaming Industry Following Tax Increases
The BGC warns of devastating hammer blow to the UK's online gambling industry following significant budget tax hikes for 2026. In news that will not surprise many followers of the United Kingdom's
UK Gambling Stocks Slide After Major Tax Hikes – But Analysts See Opportunity Ahead
UK gambling stocks fall after tax hikes, but analysts see opportunities as stronger operators gain market share. A week on, and the UK gambling market is still reeling from, although expected, one
Licensing, Legislation, Politics, and Gambling Laws
Casino regulations across the countries we cover mean we always keep track of a minefield of changing rules and regulations!
- New Licensing Laws
- Casino Operator Fines
- Malta Gambling Authority (MGA)
- Curacao eGaming Licensing (CeG)
- UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) news
- News About Problem Gambling
Curacao Implements Mandatory ADR and Responsible Gambling Tools as Licensing Standards Rise
Curacao mandates ADR services and responsible gambling tools for all licensed casinos by July 2025. Major player protection upgrade explained. Online casino operators holding Curacao licenses face sweeping compliance deadlines as the
UK Gambling Commission Costs Surge 49% Amid Legal Battles and Regulatory Reforms
UK Gambling Commission costs surge 49% to £60.3M, driven by £14.2M in legal fees from National Lottery disputes and regulatory expansion. The UK Gambling Commission's operating costs have soared to £60.3 million,
India’s Online Money Games Ban Heads to the Supreme Court – What Players Face in 2026
India’s Online Money-Games Ban is being challenged in the Supreme Court. Here’s what the ruling could mean for players and operators in 2026. It has not been the greatest end to 2025
Malta Gaming Authority Releases 2025 H1 Regulatory Stats
MGA H1 2025 report: 23 penalties issued, €139K in fines, 1,720 player cases resolved, and major crackdown on unlicensed operators and fraud. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) regulator has released its mid-year
New Zealand Online Casino Players Face Major Changes in 2026 as Domestic Licensing Takes Effect
We take a look at the new regulatory changes coming up in 2026 and cover what we know already, so you are prepared to make the right decisions when choosing an online casino
Ireland’s 2026 Online Casino Landscape – GRAI Licensing vs Overseas Operators
We take a look at the current status of the Irish online gambling regulations and cover the choices Irish players can expect in 2026. Ireland's online casino players face a major decision
Land-Based Casinos & iGaming Brand News
Find hot news coverage coming directly from the software providers, aggregators, and well-known gambling brands.
- Software Provider News
- iGaming Aggregator News
- Land-based Casino News
BGaming Universe Launches at ICE Barcelona with Three Game Worlds Reshaping Player Choice
BGaming showcases its new Universe classification system featuring Casual, Classic, and Entertainment game categories at ICE Barcelona booth 2M30. BGaming debuts its Universe concept at ICE Barcelona 2026, reshaping its portfolio into
BGaming Hits 100 Game Mark in 2025
BGaming celebrates 100 games in 2025 with major expansion across 8 markets, 1,845 partnerships, and industry awards including SBC. It was a milestone year for BGaming, as the software provider announced that
Salford Player Wins £20,000 After Instinctive Red Choice at Genting Casino Live Finale
Greater Manchester player wins £20,000 at Genting Casino roulette tournament after instinctive red bet in Birmingham finale. VIP trip included. A Greater Manchester player has claimed a £20,000 prize after winning Genting
Platipus Gaming Targets UK Licence – 175+ games to hit British online casinos
UK online casinos may soon have the option to add an additional 175+ new casino games as Platipus seeks a UKGC B2B game supply licence. Platipus Gaming is pursuing a UK Gambling
BEGE Awards 2025 – Wazdan, EGT and Amusnet Among Winners
Wazdan, EGT and Amusnet lead the early winners at the BEGE Awards 2025 in Sofia, celebrating standout achievements across Balkan iGaming. The merry-go-round of iGaming awards continued last week, with the Balkan
2025 SiGMA South Asia Awards Shortlist Released
Casinoplusbonus provides you with the shortlists for the 2025 SiGMA South Asia Awards, with winners set to be announced on November 30. After we published the winners' list for the SiGMA Central
Miscellaneous Casino News
For some online casino fans, miscellaneous news has some of the most interesting topics.
- Crime: From time to time we will cover the good old fashion casino heists and other criminal activities that stand out in the media.
- Interviews with Industry Leaders: When a top exec speaks out from an online gambling company or licensing authority, and it fits our English-speaking target market of online casino players, we’ll publish it here in the Casino Plus Bonus news section.
- Superstars Gambling: If you enjoy gossip, then every so often, a gambling related news story covering any famous actors or sports stars will appear in our news columns.
- Big Winners: Big poker tournament winners such as the WSOP Main Event are in our radar. Also, stories covering other gambling niches like huge sports betting wins or obscene amounts of cash won playing the lottery.
- Awards: We cover industry awards events. Although we have had to cut down on this type of news, we will make every effort to cover the biggest iGaming events like the SBC and EGR gambling awards.
Offshore Bookies Target UK Gamblers Who Self-Excluded Through GAMSTOP
Investigation reveals how offshore betting operators target GAMSTOP-registered UK gamblers, bypassing self-exclusion to profit from addiction. This gambling news story recently caught my attention after the Casinoplusbonus research team brought it to
UK Gambling Advertising Faces Turning Point as Public Demand and Political Pressure Mount
70% of Britons back stricter gambling ad controls as 2026 brings mounting political pressure for advertising bans across the UK. After years of unfulfilled promises and mounting criticism, Britain's approach to gambling
Welcome Back – What can we expect to headline 2026 gambling news?
Welcome back to the Casinoplusbonus gambling news columns. Today, it’s our first news piece of the year. Well, to be honest, this is more like a catch-up blog and a look into the future to
December 2025 Irish Gambling News Roundup
Irish gambling sector faces scrutiny over National Lottery marketing, regulator transparency, advertising bans, and Flutter's £2M UK fine. The past week has brought intense scrutiny to Ireland's gambling sector, with regulatory concerns
South Africa’s Lottery Commission Ditches Cash for Whistleblowers
South Africa's lottery whistleblowers who exposed R2 billion in corruption won't receive cash compensation. Look, I've been buying lottery tickets in South Africa for years, always wondering where that money actually goes.
New Zealand Raids Expose NZ$5M Illegal Gambling Network
New Zealand authorities have shut down nine unlicensed poker venues across Auckland, with estimated illegal proceeds reaching $5 million and possible organised crime connections. Department of Internal Affairs raids across Albany, Botany, Epsom, Newmarket,
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