France’s ANJ approved PMU’s sportsbook software client and API from Kambi for the online betting market. The decision does not confirm a final commercial agreement; both companies declined to comment, and further product, technology and compliance approvals may follow.
The approval is a regulatory step for PMU’s possible use of Kambi technology, but does not establish a completed partnership.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | Not stated | ANJ approves online lottery games and updates France’s betting calendar | Not stated | |
| FDJ United | Not stated | ANJ approves FDJ United’s 2026 gaming programme with conditions | Not stated |
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Finland opened applications for licences to operate virtual games, with the market launch planned for July 2027, according to the report. Hippos ATG Oy submitted an application, and the National Police Board is overseeing the initial phase; processing is estimated to take three to six months, followed by technical integration.
Missouri launched online sports betting on Monday, with the Missouri Gaming Commission licensing 10 sportsbooks for the opening day. Underdog withdrew and plans to offer sports predictions instead, leaving nine licensed sportsbooks; the state taxes operators at 10% of net revenue.
Missouri approved 10 sports betting operators for an online market launch at midnight on 1 December, with account sign-ups and promotional offers beginning on 17 November. The source says it was not confirmed whether all 10 would be available immediately when the market opens.
The Missouri Gaming Commission granted temporary licences to sportsbook operators ahead of the state’s planned 1 December launch, the commission said. DraftKings and Circa received untethered mobile licences; seven other operators and several suppliers also received temporary approvals. Operators can begin registering customers and accepting deposits on 17 November, but must obtain final approval for internal controls and house rules before wagering begins.
The Missouri Gaming Commission issued temporary mobile sports betting licences to nine operators ahead of the market’s planned 1 December launch. Licensees must obtain approval for internal controls and house rules before they can begin live wagering; account registration and deposits may start on 17 November subject to compliance with proposed state regulations.