Alberta's regulator reportedly granted licences to Entain brands Sports Interaction and PartyCasino on 27 July. The approvals came more than a week after the province's market launch.
The licences allow Entain's named brands to enter Alberta's online sports betting and casino market.
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The Netherlands Supreme Court ruled on 3 July that gambling contracts made with unlicensed online operators before 1 October 2021 are not automatically void. Players may still seek annulment or damages on specific grounds, but recovery of losses must be assessed case by case. Entain welcomed the ruling, while the report also reports collective claims involving Unibet, Bwin, PartyCasino, PartyPoker and 888.
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that 11 operators received rights to apply for online casino licences after an auction. The process involved 32 bidders over 10 rounds and ended at NZ$15 million per licence; Baytree Interactive Limited (Betway) received three rights, while Playvia Gaming (NZ) Limited (Entain) received two. Formal licences remain subject to applications and regulatory assessment, with awards expected in early 2027.
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that 11 operators have secured rights to apply for online casino licences following an expression of interest auction. The auction ended at a final price of NZ$15m per licence, with 32 bidders competing over 10 rounds for 15 available licences. The department granted 15 rights to apply to the 11 successful participants, and some companies secured more than one right, allowing them to submit separate applications.
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs released the results of its online casino licence tender on 13 October, with 11 entities bidding NZ$15m to progress to the next stage. Entain, Super Group and Stake were among those advancing, with 15 licences available in total. The DIA said operators that failed at this stage must cease operations by 1 December 2026, with the full market launch expected at an unknown date in 2027.
On 13 October, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) in New Zealand published the outcome of its tender for online casino licences. A total of 11 entities paid NZ$15m (€7.5m) to move forward in the process, and among the successful applicants were Entain, Super Group and Stake. Fifteen licences are on offer, and certain companies are following a multi-brand approach in the country.
Entain has introduced BlackRush Casino for New Zealand’s planned online casino market, reportedly ahead of the market’s expected May launch. The launch follows the country’s 29 September licence auction, but winning an auction place only gives operators the right to apply for a licence, the Department of Internal Affairs explained. Each brand needs separate approval.
Random Systems Georgia (RSG), the government-appointed gambling regulator, confirmed Georgia's international iGaming licence regime has moved from a pilot to full rollout. The framework began as a pilot in July 2026; its offer includes a five-year licence and a stated combined charge of 6% of gross gaming revenue, while further operator-term changes may be announced in October, according to the report.