Online Casino and Gambling News: January 2022

Legal gambling in Hawaii is one step closer to reality, as the state's House passed through a first reading of five different bills that would establish a lottery, sportsbetting industry, and casino industry within The Aloha State.

Betting group Rush Street Interactive has signed a 25 year partnership agreement with Grupo Multimedios and will be launching its services in Mexico as a result.

The Hard Rock brand is coming to Arizona thanks to a partnership that Hard Rock Digital signed with the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise.

Canada's province of Ontario will see its open iGaming market launching on April 4th, ending the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation's monopoly on the industry.

Sweden's gaming regulator Spelinspektionen has revealed that a survey conducted in the country indicated that the gambling participation in the country grew 7% last year.

Australian gaming company PointsBet has posted its second quarter of 2021 financial results, with revenues up to $90.4 million, but losses continue to accumulate.

The state of Louisiana's sportsbetting market is launching today, with a number of operators ready to start offering wagers on events taking place around the world.

Netherlands gaming regulator Kansspelautoriteit warned Dutch punters that using offshore gaming sites could leave them out in the cold if the companies are forced to shut down on short notice. This warning comes as the regulator continues to investigate unlicensed sites for potential action.

Slot developer Swintt has announced that they're going on island time with the launch of their newest slot 'Aloha Spirit Xtralock', which takes place on the islands of Hawaii and gives players the chance to win big cash prizes while catching waves.

Live dealer specialist Evolution has launched its first game of 2022 with 'Bac Bo' hitting the virtual streets.