France's ANJ granted bet365 an online sports betting licence following a scheduled meeting the previous Thursday, with the decision announced the next morning. The operator is expected to launch before the 2026 World Cup, a deadline it had set for its French entry.
The licence allows bet365 to enter France's regulated online sports betting market ahead of its stated launch deadline.
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The Kansspelautoriteit said it formally addressed One Casino and bet365 after finding they offered sports betting on football matches involving under-21 players during 2025. Both operators attributed the incidents to registration errors and told the regulator they had corrected the issues and added safeguards; the KSA said operators remain responsible for compliant betting markets.
The KSA issued a binding instruction to Hillside New Media Malta, operator of bet365, after an audit found shortcomings in its response to signs of gambling-related financial distress. The company has four weeks to comply with its duty of care obligations or face possible further sanctions; the regulator also cited an unsuitable income questionnaire and incorrect net deposit limit calculations.
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) issued bet365 a binding instruction over its handling of player affordability risks, citing deficiencies between December 2024 and June 2025. The regulator said the operator used player questionnaires despite earlier warnings and miscalculated some deposit limits; bet365 disputes the allegations and is contesting the instruction.
Alberta's iGaming Corp added Betway Canada to the province's operating-platform list on 28 September, bringing its sportsbook and online casino to the regulated market. The announcement also listed Apollo Entertainment's Golden Tiger Casino; more than 30 platforms were active in the market, according to the report.
Gibraltar is pursuing a regulatory framework for prediction markets as its online gaming industry faces higher costs and restructuring, according to the account of comments by Gaming Commissioner Andrew Lyman. ADI Predictstreet was the first company authorised under the scheme; the report also cites planned UK tax increases and job cuts announced by several companies.