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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…
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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…
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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.
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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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Brazil Ministry of Finance creates task force to promote transparency in the authorisation process for online gambling
The decision will not take practical effect until after this year’s elections. An administrative order set a 120-day deadline for completing the work after the government reversed its 100-year confidentiality policy regarding the review of operator licensing applications in Brazil.
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New Zealand Opens Casino Licence EOIs
EOI Window Opens New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs has opened the first stage of the online casino licensing process,… The post New Zealand Opens Casino Licence EOIs appeared first on iGaming Express.
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New Zealand Starts License Bidding Process as Online Casino Rollout Advances
New Zealand has formally opened the first stage of its online casino licensing process, inviting companies to submit expressions of interest for 15 available iGaming licenses. The move begins a 3-part rollout that will run through an auction in September and a final application deadline in October. First Phase Opens T…
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New Zealand Kicks Off iGaming Licensing Process as the Market’s Launch Looms
As the launch of the New Zealand online casino market approaches, the country has officially initiated the first steps of its licensing process. Officials hope that the launch of regulated iGaming will allow the country to capitalize on the demand for such products and undermine the more dangerous offshore market. The…
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New Zealand opens online casino licence race
New Zealand opened its online casino licensing process today beginning a controlled shift away from an offshore-dominated market. The post New Zealand opens online casino licence race appeared first on NEXT.io.
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1xBet market share, growth and licensing footprint by country (2026)
1xBet ranks #6 globally by projected revenue (~$3.31B) and operates in 117 countries — the second-widest footprint of any top-10 operator. This overview breaks down 1xBet’s biggest revenue markets, fastest-growing GEOs, licensing footprint, and how its game catalog differs across five markets. Blask Index is Blask’s r…
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GAT Official Launch Brazil 2026 brings together regulators, operators and investors in São Paulo
An in-depth look at the new gaming landscape in Brazil: regulation, the World Cup, B2B licensing, Bill No. 2234, land-based casinos, prediction markets, and lotteries are the key topics of the gathering at the Jockey Club.
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Türkiye Targets Offshore Betting Networks as Illegal Gambling Crackdown Expands
Türkiye has identified a handful of offshore licensing jurisdictions—including Curaçao, Malta, the Isle of Man and Seychelles—as central to the infrastructure supporting illegal online betting platforms aimed at Turkish users, according to a new assessment by the country’s General Directorate of the National Lottery A…
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Gibraltar scraps one-size-fits-all B2B licensing model under Gambling Act
Gibraltar’s new Gambling Act will replace the territory’s one-size-fits-all B2B licensing regime with a tiered framework designed. The post Gibraltar scraps one-size-fits-all B2B licensing model under Gambling Act appeared first on NEXT.io.
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EU regulation brings gambling operators under unified AML rules
Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 also gives ‘gambling services’ their first legal definition at the EU level, though licensing decisions… The post EU regulation brings gambling operators under unified AML rules appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Georgia to reveal its iGaming export regime in August
Georgia believes it has proven its technical viability for iGaming enterprises. The challenge now is regulatory… to convince global business, investors and financial institutions that it can also become a trusted international licensing centre. For years, Georgia has lived in the paradox of the global gambling sector.…
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over seizure of alleged city gambling licensing funds in Texas
The City of Hitchcock had sued the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office in a bid to recover $721,000 seized from its general fund bank account US. Thr US District Court for the Southern District of Texas has dismissed a lawsuit related to funds seized in a gambling probe. The City of Hitchcock had sued the Galveston...
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Beyond Kenya: iGaming East Africa’s Next Big Story
Higher betting taxes, new licensing rules and tougher oversight are changing the shape of East Africa’s biggest gambling market. After years of... Read More...
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Angola opens 30-day licensing period for operators
With the approval of the new Gaming Activity Law, Angola has opened a 30-day licensing window, allowing operators to submit applications to the Instituto de Supervisão de Jogos (ISJ). The announcement of a new licensing period was revealed by the ISJ on July 8, 2026, aiming to give companies the chance to receive appr…
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New Zealand Opens Registration for Online Casino Licence Auction Ahead of Market Launch
New Zealand has moved its online casino licensing plans into the next phase, opening registration through the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS) as regulators prepare for the country’s first competitive licence auction. The registration process does not allow operators to apply for licences yet. Instead, it …
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New Zealand’s GETS brings the casino auction process closer
First things first, what does GETS stand for, you ask? It stands for: Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS). New Zealand has moved another step forward in building its online casino licensing system, and with GETS registration now open, operators can begin positioning themselves ahead of the upcoming auction an…
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Angola Opens New Licensing Window as Gambling Rules Tighten
One-Month Application Period Marks Next Stage of Regulatory Overhaul Angola has opened a 30-day licensing window for gambling operators as the country moves deeper into the implementation of its new Gaming Activity Law. The measure takes effect immediately and gives eligible businesses an opportunity to secure provisi…
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Alberta launches regulated online gambling market with 50 approved operators
The province has become the second jurisdiction in Canada to implement a competitive licensing model for online gambling. Canada.- Alberta has launched its regulated online gambling market, joining Ontario to become the second Canadian province to adopt a licensing system. The new framework allows private operators to…
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Finland’s Gambling Reform Opens the Door for Homegrown Fintech Trumo
A Finnish challenger steps into a market long led by Sweden Finland’s overhaul of its online gambling market is creating opportunities beyond casino operators. As the country moves toward a licensing system in 2027, payment providers are preparing for a sharp increase in demand for faster and more secure transactions.…
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Former PokerStars leader joins SolutionsHub as Ireland’s gambling rules reshape the market
An Isle of Man consultancy that advises gambling businesses on licensing and regulation has added a veteran industry executive to its board as companies prepare for sweeping regulatory changes in Ireland. SolutionsHub has appointed David Lyons as a non-executive director, bringing in an executive whose career has span…
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David Lyons joins SolutionsHub to spearhead Irish operations
SolutionsHub, a top provider of iGaming licensing and regulatory services, has named David Lyons as a Non-Executive Director. In his new role, Lyons will help steer the company’s Irish operations as the nation introduces its updated gambling regulatory framework. The post David Lyons joins SolutionsHub to spearhead Ir…
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Gibraltar unveils dedicated prediction markets regulation
Gibraltar is the first licensing region to recognise prediction markets as requiring a standalone regulatory framework. Minister Nigel Feetham told iGB it included various safeguards around market manipulation and AML.
Read summary →Gibraltar Launches First Prediction Markets Regime
In a landmark move for global iGaming, Gibraltar has established a first-of-its-kind standalone regulatory framework for prediction markets. Announced by Justice and Trade Minister Nigel Feetham KC MP, the bespoke licensing regime moves away from traditional betting structures, explicitly authorizing the use of digita…
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SolutionsHub appoints former PokerStars and VGW executive David Lyons to lead Irish operations
Lyons brings three decades of experience across online gaming, financial services and corporate governance SolutionsHub, a leading provider of iGaming licensing and regulatory services, has appointed David Lyons as a Non-Executive Director to support the development of its Irish business as the country’s gambling regu…
Read summary →South African Gambling Licences: National Rules, Provincial Authority and Remote Gambling
South Africa is not a one-licence gambling market. Its regulatory model combines a national legal framework with provincial licensing authorities that handle… The post South African Gambling Licences: National Rules, Provincial Authority and Remote Gambling appeared first on iGaming Express.
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MGA's annual report shows €185,000 in penalties, 19 new licenses in 2025
Stepped up licensing, integrity reviews
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