What are the newest online casinos in the US?

Which licensed online casinos launched recently?

The recent launch dates below come from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board list and from Covers, which cited the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. We have not checked launches in all seven states.

Checked November 5, 2026. Listing here is not a recommendation.

Is a new online casino a new license?

Usually not. New brands often launch under a license that an existing casino already holds. In New Jersey, all three 2026 launches above appear under a Caesars affiliate. Pennsylvania's theScoreBet took over from ESPN Bet under the same certificate on December 1, 2025, so that one is a rebrand, not a new competitor.

Do new online casinos also close?

Yes, and it is worth watching. Pennsylvania's list records former sites as well as current ones. Spin Palace and Jackpot City both ended there on September 9, 2025, and Unibet ended on June 21, 2024. If a site you use is closing, withdraw your balance early and keep your account records.

When will Maine online casinos open?

Not before 2027 on current signs. Maine's LD 1164 became law in January 2026 and gives the Wabanaki Nations the exclusive right to run online casinos. Trade reports say the Gambling Control Unit's director now sees the first quarter of 2027 as more realistic, and that a third round of proposed rules came out on September 30, 2026. Any site offering play in Maine today is unlicensed. See the Maine page.

What should you check at a new online casino?

A new site has little track record, so check these first:

• It appears on your state regulator's list, under the exact web address.
• The welcome offer terms, including any wagering requirement.
• The withdrawal methods, and any limits on them.
• How to reach customer service, and how the site says it handles complaints.

Are the "new casinos" on review sites licensed?

Not always. Some lists mix licensed sites with sweepstakes and offshore casinos, which have no state casino license. Being new, or being listed on a review site, tells you nothing about who regulates a casino. See sweepstakes casinos and offshore casinos for how they differ.