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What Affiliate Management Looks Like in Today’s iGaming Industry
The iGaming market looks very different from what it did just a few years ago. New brands launch regularly, licensing has become more accessible, and operators are competing harder than ever to attract both players and affiliates. As competition has grown, the role of affiliate management has changed as well. Through …
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SolutionsHub appoints senior iGaming executive Gary Harrison as Chief Commercial Officer
Harrison brings more than two decades of senior commercial, technology and business development experience SolutionsHub, a provider of iGaming licensing and regulatory services, has appointed experienced executive Gary Harrison as Chief Commercial Officer. Harrison brings more than two decades of senior commercial, te…
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Albania Prepares to Bring Online Sports Betting Back Into the Light
Albania is preparing to reopen its online sports betting market after seven years of prohibition, even as the country has few specialist services available for people who develop gambling problems. The government says the legal framework is now complete. The next step is licensing. Up to 10 online operators could even…
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Bulgaria introduces licensing system for gambling affiliates
From August 1, 2026, Bulgaria introduced a new licensing system specifically for gambling affiliates, targeting portals, digital intermediaries, and companies that send traffic to gambling platforms for commissions. Affiliates were given until August 15, 2026, to submit applications for their licenses, with the Nation…
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Scrapping ‘aim to permit’ risks triggering further UK gambling reform
Repealing the UK’s ‘aim to permit’ licensing principle risks messy and potentially major legislative changes for the UK’s already beleaguered retail gambling sector.
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Bulgaria Puts Gambling Affiliates Under Mandatory Licensing Regime
Bulgaria has brought gambling affiliates into a licensing system for the first time, giving the National Revenue Agency new powers over businesses that earn money by sending players to gambling operators. The rules took effect on August 1, with existing affiliates given until August 15, 2026 to apply for a licence. Th…
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Chile: Bids submitted for Pucón and Coquimbo casinos, while Viña del Mar and Iquique receive no offers
Licensing bids Casino de Pucón
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Bacta Prepared to Defend the UK AGC and Arcade Sector
Bacta, the organization representing the UK’s amusements and low-stakes gambling industry, is on high alert after several high-profile government figures recently discussed a new licensing regime that would allow local governments to revoke the licenses of certain undesirable businesses. Bacta warned that it would def…
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Kenya’s High Court ruling reopens gambling licensing process
In its latest ruling, Kenya’s High Court has lifted the previous stay order, allowing the country’s gambling regulator to resume its work and continue the licensing process. Earlier in July 2026, the court had blocked the gambling regulator from launching the new framework; however, Justice William Musyoka ruled on Au…
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Kenya High Court Clears Path for Gambling Licenses
Justice William Musyoka’s latest ruling has reopened the door for Kenya’s gambling regulator to resume its work. The High Court partially lifted the stay order that had frozen the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations 2026, allowing most of the rules to take effect again. Only the higher licensing fees and new capi…
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Kenya gambling licensing set to proceed following High Court ruling
While the substantive judicial review is set for judgment in October, the Kenyan gambling regulator can now proceed with the licensing process and its oversight duties.
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Andy Burnham deals final blow to ‘Aim to Permit’ UK retail betting rule
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has dealt a big blow to high street betting shops with a pledge to revoke the Aim to Permit rule around gambling licensing. A large number of UK local governments have been calling for the Aim to Permit rule to be scrapped for some time, and Burnham has been sympathetic […]
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Chile’s Casino Regulator Faces Leadership Vacancies Amid Key Industry Decisions
The Superintendency of Casinos (SCJ) in Chile is entering an uncertain phase as it has been without a permanent director for six months. The regulator governs the country’s casino industry, and is a key player in the process of licensing, supervising, and making decisions about the industry. The lack of leadership has…
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Kenyan Court Stops High License Fees Pending Full Hearing and Determination of Case
The High Court of Kenya has allowed the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026 to take effect, except for licensing fee increases contained in the Second Schedule and gambling capital requirements set out in the Third Schedule. Justice W. Musyoka issued the ruling on August 7 in Judicial Review Case No. HCJR/E…
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Denmark’s Spillemyndigheden opens application process for land-based casino licencespost, featured
Licences will be issued for periods of up to 10 years at a time The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has launched a relicensing process for Denmark’s land-based casinos, with interested operators needing to submit applications before November 3, 2026. Licences will be issued for up to 10 years. There are …
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Bulgaria introduces licensing regime for gambling affiliates
Bulgaria has approved a new regulatory framework that will require gambling affiliates operating on a performance-based commission model to obtain a licence before promoting licensed gambling operators. The changes, introduced through amendments to the country’s Gambling Act, take effect from 1 September 2026. However…
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Austria Proposes New Online Gambling Licensing
Austria Moves Closer to a New Gambling Licensing Model Austria has sent its proposed gambling reform bill to the European Commission,… The post Austria Proposes New Online Gambling Licensing appeared first on iGaming Express.
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New land-based casino licences available in Denmark
A window has opened for new land-based casino licence applications and renewals. Denmark.- The Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden has reopened its licensing process for land-based casinos. The move creates an opportunity for new operators to enter the market or for existing Danish casino licensees to renew th…
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Austria’s Gambling Reform Enters a Decisive Stage
Austria has taken another decisive step toward the planned overhaul of its gambling sector. The country has submitted its proposed gambling law to the European Commission for review. This bill aims to end Austria’s long-running online gambling monopoly and introduce a new licensing system similar to that of other Euro…
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Denmark opens land-based casino licensing with 3 November deadline
Licences run for up to 10 years, and every application goes out for consultation with the local municipality,… The post Denmark opens land-based casino licensing with 3 November deadline appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Austria advances draft gambling law to EU review in next step for open licensing
The proposed gambling regulations would allow 13 casino licences as well as a self-exclusion register and new mandated deposit limits.
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Estafa.info expands Chile coverage with new consumer verification resource
Estafa.info, the website-verification platform that helps consumers identify trustworthy online services, has extended its Latin American coverage with a new resource dedicated to Chile’s online gambling market. The new section on Estafa.info reviews the operators available to Chilean players – covering licensing, sec…
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What happens when the monopoly operator teaches others how to work around the rules?
Finland Moves Towards a New Licensing System Finland’s transition to a gambling licensing system is approaching fast. The message from the authorities… The post What happens when the monopoly operator teaches others how to work around the rules? appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Denmark opens new licensing window for land-based operators
Denmark’s gambling authority, the Spillemyndigheden, announced on August 3, 2026, that it had opened a new licensing window for land-based casino operators wishing to submit applications or renew existing 10-year licenses. According to the regulatory authority, applications will remain open until November 3, 2026, and…
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PAGCOR Gives Online Gaming Suppliers Until September to Meet New Licensing Rules
Operators Without Accreditation Face System Shutdowns From October Online gaming suppliers in the Philippines have been given more time to comply with a major regulatory overhaul after the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) pushed back its accreditation deadline by two months. Instead of the original July …
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Rwanda regulator suspends operator for offering casino-style games outside of licence
As Rwanda seeks to attract major international operators, the regulator is signalling it will enforce licensing rules rigorously.
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North Rhine-Westphalia moves closer to opening online casino licensing
North Rhine-Westphalia has moved a step closer to launching its long-awaited online casino licensing framework after the state government introduced amendments to its Online Casino Gambling Act designed to support the rollout of a private licensing model. The proposed changes expand the regulatory framework governing …
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Betano extends lead as Brazil’s regulated iGaming market consolidates
Betano has strengthened its position as Brazil’s leading online betting and gaming brand, with new research showing the country’s regulated market has become significantly more concentrated 18 months after licensing was introduced. According to data from Blask, Betano holds a 24.15 per cent Brand Awareness and Prefere…
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Oddin.gg expands regulated U.S. market access with Kansas and Wyoming approvals
These approvals enable Oddin.gg to provide its esports betting products to licensed operators in both states, expanding the company’s North American licensing footprint to 10 jurisdictions. The post Oddin.gg expands regulated U.S. market access with Kansas and Wyoming approvals first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB…
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Choplife Gaming Expands African Footprint with betPawa Launches in Liberia and Mali
Choplife Gaming has successfully accelerated its expansion in the African iGaming sector, solidifying its position through the official launch of betPawa in Liberia and Mali under its local operating licenses. The launch in Mali followed regulatory approval and licensing from PMU Mali, providing Malian customers with …
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Peru’s regulator raises the bar for online gambling
Peru has gone from debating whether to regulate online gambling to becoming one of the most closely watched licensing jurisdictions in Latin America – a shift Yuri Guerra, General Director of Casino Games and Slot Machines at Peru’s tourism ministry (MINCETUR), used a recent interview to lay out in detail, alongside t…
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iGamingADR approved as ADR provider for Tobique gaming framework
iGamingADR, the specialist dispute resolution provider serving the global iGaming industry, has been approved as an ADR provider under the Tobique gaming licensing framework, further extending its reach across the offshore iGaming regulatory landscape. The post iGamingADR approved as ADR provider for Tobique gaming fr…
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18 months into legalization but offshore still pockets $118M a month in Brazil
In a year and a half since the law took effect, Brazil cut offshore brands’ share of iGaming revenue from 35% to 21%. But even after licensing 167 brands and blocking more than 25,000 illegal domains, offshore still pulls in $118.3M a month. Factor in prediction markets, and the Brazil online gambling regulation offsh…
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Regulatory Trends 2026: First Half-Year Recap
In October 2025, SOFTSWISS released its annual iGaming Trends 2026 report. Now, with the first half of 2026 behind us and ahead of the next iGaming Trends 2027, we take an updated look at how regulation has moved across key markets – and three themes stand out: New licensing systems entered operation or confirmed laun…
Read summary →Regulatory Trends 2026: first half-year recap, by SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS has published a recap of global regulatory developments in the first half of 2026, highlighting tax increases, licensing shifts, and tighter compliance measures. Press release.- In October 2025, SOFTSWISS released its annual iGaming Trends 2026 report. Now, with the first half of 2026 behind us and ahead of …
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Dominican Republic deputies pass gambling bill with 10 year licensing freeze
The Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies approved, in two consecutive readings on 24 July, the bill that would fold the country’s gambling and betting rules into a single law. The chamber changed the wording the Senate had already passed, meaning the bill must go back to the upper house to have those amendments re…
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Mauritius Targets Online Gaming Growth With New Gambling Framework
Mauritius has set out plans for one of the most sweeping changes to its gambling laws in years. The proposals, contained in Section 44 of the Annex to the Budget Speech 2026–2027, aim to expand digital gaming, strengthen oversight, and streamline licensing by removing the separate hotel casino category. More than 30 a…
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Brazil’s Betting Authorisation Framework Enters Its Second Cycle
Reading Public Consultation Notice No. 3/2026 — and what a lessons-learned revision of the licensing procedure signals about the maturation of a regulated market.
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Brazil Opens Public Consultation on New Betting Licensing Rules
Brazil Revises the Framework for Betting Authorizations Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has opened a 45-day public consultation on proposed changes to… The post Brazil Opens Public Consultation on New Betting Licensing Rules appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil opens 45-day consultation on revised betting licensing rules
From July 27 to September 9
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Brazil regulator opens public consultation on new betting licensing regulations
The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) is seeking contributions that will guide the drafting of a regulation revising the licensing procedure for betting operators.
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High Court halts Kenya gambling licensing rules days after launch
Fee hikes trigger judicial review
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AgruGaming launches to give Chile’s online gaming suppliers a voice in regulatory reform
A new industry body has entered Chile’s online gambling landscape at a pivotal moment for the sector: with a licensing bill for online betting now in its second constitutional stage before the Senate, AgruGaming has launched to represent a part of the ecosystem that’s had no organised voice in the regulatory debate so…
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Premier League licensing arm slams data ‘theft’
An official with the Premier League’s licensing subsidiary has slammed unofficial data “theft” after an attempt to criminalise the activity. The post Premier League licensing arm slams data ‘theft’ appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Sweden Says Illegal Gambling Advertising Is Adapting Faster Than Regulators Can Shut It Down
Illegal online gambling operators continue to find new ways of reaching Swedish consumers despite years of regulatory action, using everything from influencers and search engines to sponsored news articles and AI-generated celebrity endorsements to promote casinos outside Sweden’s licensing system. A report by the Swe…
Read summary →MGA Issues Warning Over Fraudulent Websites Falsely Claiming Licenses
Malta Steps Up Warnings Over False Licensing Claims The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has warned consumers about a group of gambling… The post MGA Issues Warning Over Fraudulent Websites Falsely Claiming Licenses appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Kenya High Court Freezes New Gambling Licensing Rules
Kenya’s gambling industry has been thrown into uncertainty after the High Court suspended the country’s new licensing framework. Justice William Musyoka issued a stay order against the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations 2026, halting their rollout following a petition filed by Thomas Buckley Opar Owuor and Ken B…
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High Court of Kenya Temporarily Suspends a number of the Gambling Control Regulations 2026
The High Court of Kenya has issued a stay order against the implementation of Regulations 23 and 27 of the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026, pending the hearing and determination of the case. The Kenyan iGaming sector began transitioning to the new regulatory framework with the enactment of the Gambling …
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Kenya High Court suspends new gambling licensing framework
The order was given in a case which claimed the regulation's capital requirement was not put to the public via consultation.
Read summary →Experience, licenses, partnerships: iGaming brand reputation
Affiliates usually want to work with iGaming brands they can trust and build a long-term partnership with. Before joining a program, they look for more than just the commission rates and consider factors like the brand’s reputation, experience in different markets, customer support quality, licensing, and relationship…
Read summary →Mozambique introduces dedicated online gambling framework
Mozambique’s Council of Ministers has approved a new legal framework for online gambling, with a dedicated licensing regime for iGaming companies that would be separate from land-based operations. Under the newly passed Regulation on the Operation and Practice of Games of Chance through Electronic or Computerized Mean…
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Cambodia prepares nationwide casino compliance evaluations
Cambodia’s gaming regulator is preparing nationwide casino evaluations as it strengthens licensing and compliance oversight. The post Cambodia prepares nationwide casino compliance evaluations first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Mozambique Establishes Independent Framework for Online Gambling Regulation
Mozambique has introduced its first dedicated legal framework for iGaming operations. The Council of Ministers approved the Regulation on the Operation and Practice of Games of Chance through Electronic or Computerised Means during its weekly meeting, creating a standalone licensing system for online operators. Until …
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Rwanda Reopens Gambling Market With Three Licenses Under Tougher Regulatory Rules
Rwanda has taken another step in rebuilding its gambling industry, approving three international betting operators as the country pushes ahead with a stricter licensing system introduced after more than a year of regulatory overhaul. The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), acting through the National Lottery and Gambling …
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High Court of Kenya Temporarily Suspends 2026 Gambling Control Regulations
The High Court of Kenya has issued a stay order against the implementation of the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026, pending the hearing and determination of the case. The Kenyan iGaming sector began transitioning to the new regulatory framework with the enactment of the Gambling Control Act, 2025, and th…
Read summary →High Court of Kenya Suspends 2026 Gambling Control Regulations
The High Court of Kenya has issued a stay order against the implementation of the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026. The Kenyan iGaming sector began transitioning to the new regulatory framework with the enactment of the Gambling Control Act, 2025, and the appointment of board members on October 24, 2025.…
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New Zealand opens licensing process for online casinos
New Zealand has officially launched the first phase of the country’s regulated online casino market, opening the license application window for operators seeking to receive approval until August 14, 2026. The Department of Internal Affairs is set to receive and review submissions from interested operators, who are req…
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UK retail outlet loses licence over missing lottery ticket
Licensing authorities were unconvinced by the shop owner’s “different versions” of events. UK.- A convenience store in the UK has lost its licence following an investigation into a missing National Lottery prize worth £920. Sandwell Council’s licensing committee ruled against Best One Store in Market Place in Great Br…
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Understanding Anjouan’s appeal in today’s licensing landscape
By Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore
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