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Namibia Gambling Board Extends Technology Tender
The Gambling Board of Namibia has extended the deadlines for two gambling technology tenders to November 5, 2026, giving bidders an extra week to submit proposals for monitoring and licensing systems following a high volume of clarification requests. The regulator made the extension public in Public Notice 003 of 2026…
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DigiPlus Exits New Zealand Online Casino Auction After Market Review
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has withdrawn from the final rounds of New Zealand’s online casino licensing auction after reviewing the market and assessing market values. The Philippine gaming operator disclosed the decision in an October 14 regulatory filing, following its earlier expression of interest on August 4. Des…
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Finland ramps up gambling marketing crackdown with more fines
Increased enforcement comes ahead of Finland's transition from its current gambling monopoly system to a licensing regime in 2027 The post Finland ramps up gambling marketing crackdown with more fines appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Inteliumlaw launches Ontario gaming licensing service
For operators targeting Canada
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New Zealand advances 11 companies in online casino licensing process, others must exit by December
Entain, Stake, SkyCity and more
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New Zealand Names Betway and Stake Among 11 Operators Advancing in Online Casino Licence Race
New Zealand has revealed the operators that will move forward in its online casino licensing process, with major industry names including Betway, Stake, Entain and SkyCity securing the right to apply for licences under the country’s new regulated market. The announcement marks the end of the first competitive stage of…
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Licensing only a fraction of African iGaming market entry costs, SOFTSWISS panel finds
Africa, a continent of separate markets
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New Zealand names all operators cleared for second licensing stage
A number of gambling operators have won the rights to apply for any of the 15 online licences available under New Zealand’s new gambling regime. Among the 11 brands are gambling heavyweights like Entain, SkyCity, Stake and Betway. Interestingly, Betway was given rights to the most number of applications. All approved …
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Kenya gambling licence fee is unset, while demand rose 29.5%
From July to September Kenya’s iGaming demand climbed 29.5% while the High Court left the new licence fee unset. The fee for a new Kenya gambling licence has been in dispute since 20 July 2026, when the High Court froze the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations. Judgement in that case did not come on 2 October … Th…
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Lagos Regulator Gives Telecoms and VAS Providers 30 Days to Verify Gaming Operators’ Licenses
The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) has ordered telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, and value-added service (VAS) providers to review the licensing status of gaming businesses using their platforms, giving them 30 days to complete the process. In a public notice, the regulator st…
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Inteliumlaw Launches Ontario Gaming Licensing Service to Support Businesses Seeking Growth in Canada
Inteliumlaw, a legal advisory firm, has introduced dedicated end-to-end support in securing a gaming license in Ontario, positioning the firm among the first to help both operators and suppliers enter the province’s regulated iGaming market. The new service is designed for gambling businesses seeking to establish a cr…
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Curaçao Gambling Regulator Shuts Down Online Licensing Portal Following Major Hack
In an official press release from last week, the Curaçao Gambling Authority (CGA) announced that it is closing its online licensing portal following an earlier hacking incident that resulted in over 40,000 documents being publicly released. CGA Closes Portal Following Hack According to the CGA, the discontinuation of …
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Curaçao shuts down gaming portal for good after high-profile hack
CGA suggests “alternative arrangements” are being made to continue licensing, compliance, and supervision while an interim solution is being implemented The post Curaçao shuts down gaming portal for good after high-profile hack appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Enugu Gaming Stakeholders Forum 2026 on Licensing and Compliance
The Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission recently held the 2026 Enugu State Gaming Stakeholders Forum to advance the modernization of gaming regulation in the state, recognizing that effective regulation must go beyond basic compliance. The forum took place on 8 October 2026 at the Gold Rhino Hotel on Nkpokiti Ro…
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Enugu Moves to Regulate Gaming Suppliers in Nigeria Under Proposed B2B Framework
Enugu State has outlined plans to bring gaming suppliers into a formal regulatory structure, with a proposed B2B licensing framework emerging as one of the key developments from the 2026 Enugu State Gaming Stakeholders Forum. The event, which concluded on 8 October, brought together operators, agents and other industr…
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PQ Victory Puts Quebec’s Online Gambling Rules in Play
Quebec online gambling reform gains political momentum after the PQ win, but licensing, oversight and Loto-Québec’s role remain unresolved. The post PQ Victory Puts Quebec’s Online Gambling Rules in Play appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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SABA Questions NWGB’s Authority to License Betmatch’s Betting Exchange
The South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has called on the North West Gambling Board (NWGB) to explain the legal basis for licensing betting exchanges, following a dispute with Betmatch over the scope of its authorisation. In a statement published on 6 October 2026 and signed by CEO Sean Coleman, SABA acknowle…
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Illinois Judge Sides With Kalshi Despite Calling Contracts Bets
A federal judge in Illinois ruled Friday that Kalshi‘s sports event contracts are likely swaps under federal law, blocking the state from enforcing its licensing rules against the prediction...
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Foxcroft Signals Gambling Licensing Consultation
Aim To Permit Licensing Review UK Gambling Minister Vicky Foxcroft said a consultation on revoking the “aim to permit” licensing objective… The post Foxcroft Signals Gambling Licensing Consultation appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Remote Gambling Vote Leaves Trinidad and Tobago Facing January Test
Trinidad and Tobago’s remote gambling order clears the Senate, but licensing, payments and oversight must be ready by January 2027. The post Remote Gambling Vote Leaves Trinidad and Tobago Facing January Test appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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Trinidad and Tobago Moves to Formalize Gambling Industry With New Law
The House of Representatives has approved legislation that sets the stage for licensing and regulating remote gambling in Trinidad and Tobago. Under previous laws, operators were prohibited from offering such services internationally and faced penalties ranging from fines of up to $10 million to prison terms of up to …
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Online Gambling Licensing in Ireland Pushed Back by GRAI Funding Gap
GRAI funding constraints are delaying Ireland’s online gambling licences and limiting enforcement against overseas operators targeting Irish customers. The post Online Gambling Licensing in Ireland Pushed Back by GRAI Funding Gap appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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MGM and Caesars Say No to Prediction Markets over Licensing Risks
MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment have said they will not enter the prediction market space, due to potential risks to their gaming licenses. Caesars and MGM Avoid Prediction Markets Amid Regulatory Concerns The CEOs of the companies debated the issue at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. The…
Read summary →A list of the biggest penalties handed out to UK bookmakers
The UK gambling sector has faced growing regulatory scrutiny in recent years, with the Gambling Commission tightening its oversight of licensing duties and regulatory compliance. Financial penalties remain a prominent lever to hold operators accountable for their actions. SBC News examines some of the biggest gambling…
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NLGRB Holds Pre-Licensing Stakeholder Engagement Ahead of 2027 Licensing Cycle
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) convened its Annual Pre-Licensing Stakeholder Engagement with gaming operators at Royal Suites in Bugolobi. The meeting was held on 25 September 2026 to establish regulatory expectations for the upcoming 2027 licence renewal cycle. The high-level meeting broug…
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Pennsylvania Gaming Board fines MGM Resorts and CountR over licensing breaches
MGM Resorts fined $50,250
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Eyes down: UK Bingo’s licensing identity crisis
Gaming machines now generate almost twice as much revenue as bingo in the UK. But with some high-street venues deriving virtually nothing from bingo itself, the government faces a difficult question – when is a bingo hall really an adult gaming centre?
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Finland Sees 75 Licensing Bids Less Than a Year to Market Opening
Finland’s gambling regulator has confirmed that 75 licence applications are now on its desk, less than a year before the country’s competitive market opens on July 1, 2027. By September 22, the National Police Board had received 75 applications, up from the 50 recorded in June and still described as “around 50” in Aug…
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PGCB Fines Two Companies Over Breaches of Licensing Obligations
The PGCB has taken action against two licensed gambling entities in the Keystone State, which will now have to pay a total of more than $100,000 in fines. MGM Resorts International and CountR GmbH to Pay Cumulative $100K+ Fines The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board released the recent enforcement actions in a press st…
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Anjouan Gaming Regulator Responds to FATF Risk Report With Stricter Licensing Rules
Anjouan’s gaming regulator has moved quickly to tighten its licensing framework after the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published its latest report on the risks of gaming and gambling. In a LinkedIn post last Friday, the regulator said: “FATF’s newly published ‘Risks of Gaming and Gambling’ report reinforces the …
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Expectations exceeded in Finland with 75 licensing applications
There were 50 applications at last count in June, while insiders previously predicted the issue of somewhere between 40 and 60 licences The post Expectations exceeded in Finland with 75 licensing applications appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Pennsylvania: Gaming regulators fine MGM Resorts, CountR GmbH
MGM Resorts International and CountR GmbH combined will pay more than $100,000 in fines after Pennsylvania gaming regulators approved two consent agreements. MGM was fined $50,250 for its failure to timely file a principal licensing application. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board did not identify the employee who f…
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Defeating latest UK tax raid threat ‘requires industry unity’
A lawyer at one of the UK’s largest law firms specialising in gambling licensing has urged gambling trade bodies to be more cohesive in lobbying and communications amid a fresh debate around tax rates. Richard Bradley, Gambling Lead Solicitor at Poppleston Allen, has advised organisations such as the Betting and Gamin…
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Aristocrat Interactive licenses Buffalo and Mo’ Mummy brands to gaming realms
Partnership brings two iconic Aristocrat brands to the Slingo format Aristocrat Interactive has entered a new licensing agreement with Gaming Realms that will allow the development of Slingo versions of two of Aristocrat’s most popular game brands, Buffalo and Mo’ Mummy. “We’re excited to collaborate with Gaming Realm…
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Curacao regulator says licensing portal was accessed for nine months using false identity
Curacao's gaming regulator says its licensing portal was accessed for nine months via an account registered under a false identity. The post Curacao regulator says licensing portal was accessed for nine months using false identity first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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ECB’s Lagarde personally blocked Binance’s EU licence
ECB concerns over dollar stablecoin dominance and the digital euro drove the block, despite the bank holding no formal role in MiCA licensing. European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde intervened personally to stop Binance obtaining a licence to operate across the European Union, the Wall Street Journal …
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Galaxy Gaming to display products, innovations and igaming content at G2E
Galaxy Gaming on Monday announced its lineup of new products, progressive innovations, and igaming content for the Global Gaming Expo 2026 September 28-October 1 in Las Vegas. Through an exclusive licensing agreement with Hasbro, Galaxy Gaming brings some of the world’s most recognizable brands to casino table games. …
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Namibia Gambling Board Opens Bids for Monitoring and Licensing Systems
The Gambling Board of Namibia has opened two major tenders as it continues its plan to reform the country’s betting and gaming industry. Established under the Gaming and Entertainment Control Act of 2018, the Board is inviting proposals for new systems that will strengthen compliance, improve transparency, and moderni…
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Namibia Gambling Board Announces Consultation Workshop on Bookmaker and Totalizator Licenses
The Gambling Board of Namibia has issued a public notice inviting applicants for Bookmaker and Totalizator licences, as well as key industry stakeholders, to participate in an upcoming Industry Consultation Workshop on the licensing of Bookmakers and Totalizators. Issued on 21 September 2026 by Acting Chief Executive …
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Gaming Realms launches Slingo Hot Roll Express with King Show Games
The sequel brings Gaming Realms’ faster Express format to the Hot Roll brand, extending a licensing collaboration that… The post Gaming Realms launches Slingo Hot Roll Express with King Show Games appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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BetComply bolsters licensing, AML, and tech compliance with new appointments
The three appointments further strengthen BetComply’s ability to support operators and suppliers across licensing, AML, responsible gaming and other regulatory and technical compliance matters. The post BetComply bolsters licensing, AML, and tech compliance with new appointments first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AG…
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Brazil Weighs Online Casino Ban as Lula Targets Gambling Weeks Before Election
Brazil’s newly regulated online gambling market could be partially dismantled barely a year after the government finished licensing it. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration is preparing an executive order that would prohibit online casino games while leaving sports betting legal, according to people fa…
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Liberia’s Gaming Regulator and Its ‘Licensing Partner’ Are Now Publicly Disputing Each Other’s Authority
Liberia’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) and Seven Blue Ltd, the company it partnered with in May to build a digital licensing platform for non-resident gaming operators, are now locked in a public dispute over who actually has the authority to license operators in the country. The fight broke out in September 2026 …
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Cambodia Plans Casino Reduction and Stricter Licensing Rules
Cambodia plans to gradually cut down the number of casinos in the country and tighten its licensing rules for the casino business industry, Prime Minister Hun Manet has said. The country still has over 100 casinos with legal licenses operational in the country. Speaking during his address on Wednesday, the prime minis…
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Illinois Lawmaker Moves to Scrap Tax on Sports Wagering and Fantasy Contests
Illinois Rep. Travis Weaver has filed a bill that would tear down several taxes and licensing rules tied to sports wagering and fantasy contests in the state. The legislation, HB5814, was introduced in the 104th General Assembly and covers the 2025 and 2026 sessions. It goes after the exchange wager transaction tax, t…
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Cambodia to gradually reduce casino numbers as Hun Manet orders licensing review
Cambodia plans to gradually reduce its 100-plus casinos as Hun Manet orders tighter standards for license approvals and renewals. The post Cambodia to gradually reduce casino numbers as Hun Manet orders licensing review first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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BetComply strengthens team with trio of new hires
Three appointments strengthen BetComply’s ability to support operators and suppliers across licensing and AML BetComply has added three experienced compliance professionals to its team as it continues to expand the depth and breadth of support available to clients. Tiago Scoda Botelho joins as Regulatory & Licensing C…
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Build vs Buy: Why iGaming Operators Are Licensing Their Advertising Tech
No serious operator builds its own platform software or payment gateway from scratch — those are licensed from software specialists so the team can focus on running the business. Advertising is the same kind of layer, yet some operators still try to build it in-house. Serhii Shchelkov, AdTech Expert at Epom, on why th…
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CMF proposes payment restrictions for unauthorised online betting in Chile
Chile’s Financial Market Commission (CMF) has proposed rules that would prevent payment operators from providing services to unauthorised online gambling platforms, adding a potential new barrier to offshore betting while Congress continues to debate a licensing framework for the sector. According to La Tercera, the p…
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Stake Pulls Out of Irish Market Amid Regulatory Pressure
Stake has now blocked Irish users from accessing its platform after talks with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). The move comes only two months after the regulator introduced its new licensing system, shifting oversight of the gambling sector from the Revenue Commissioners to a framework built aroun…
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Stake blocks access in Ireland after reported consultation with regulator
Stake has reportedly blocked access to Irish consumers following consultation with the Gambling Regulatory Authority for Ireland (GRAI), according to national media. It comes two months on from the GRAI’s new licensing system being implemented as the regulator, which took over responsibility for the gambling sector fr…
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Blurify adds licensing checklist to Openora framework for regulated iGaming markets
Regulatory compliance
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Lottomatica/Cirsa tie-up shines spotlight on North Africa’s online betting licensing gap
Lottomatica’s agreement to absorb Cirsa, announced on 2 September, brings four Moroccan casinos into one of Europe’s largest listed gambling groups. Morocco accounts for about 2% of Cirsa’s revenue and about 4% of its earnings. Neither company has announced plans to seek an online betting licence in North Africa. The …
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Germany Raids Suspected Illegal Gambling Network over $6.7B in Stakes
German authorities have moved against a suspected illegal online gambling network after an investigation lasting more than three years. Prosecutors estimate the operation raked in billions of euros in gambling stakes while avoiding the licensing and tax requirements that operators in Germany must adhere to. German Pro…
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Chile – Senate commission proposes tighter framework for online betting
Chile’s Senate Economy Commission has proposed a series of measures to be incorporated into legislation regulating online betting, including a licensing system limited to operators legally incorporated in Chile with known offices and registered addresses. Senators Gastón Saavedra, Matías Walker and Ricardo Celis also …
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Blurify updates Openora framework with licensing checklist for improved regulatory compliance
Blurify, a software development company specialising in bespoke technology solutions for the iGaming industry, has strengthened the regulatory compliance of its Openora AI-native casino framework with the inclusion of a new licensing checklist. The latest upgrade to the open-source framework is designed to make it as …
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Bally’s black-market millions: could the gaming giant’s Japanese cash impact its path to the UK high street?
Financial disclosures show Bally's generated $23m in licensing revenue from its carved-out Asian business in 2025, equivalent to around 4.6% of its consensus annual EBITDA The post Bally’s black-market millions: could the gaming giant’s Japanese cash impact its path to the UK high street? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Zitro Secures UAE Gaming Vendor License for Market Entry
Gaming vendor Zitro has received a Gaming Related Vendor License from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority of the United Arab Emirates, or the GCGRA. The licensing of Zitro enables the company to provide their products to the licensed operators in the country. With this license, Zitro has accomplished a …
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