Betty submitted a licence application as it prepares to expand into the UK, according to a media report. CEO Justin Park said the 40% remote gaming duty rate would accelerate smaller brands' efforts to gain market share.
Betty's application marks a planned UK market entry, while the stated duty rate is part of its expansion context.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GG.Bet, Rednines Gaming | Not stated | GG.Bet surrenders UKGC licence and sets 9 January withdrawal deadline | Not stated | |
| GG.Bet, Rednines Gaming | Not stated | GG.BET ends UK betting operations by 9 January 2026 | Not stated | |
| Matchbook, Triplebet | Not stated | Matchbook plans January launch of UK prediction market platform | Not stated | |
| Victoria Gate Casino | Not stated | UKGC reinstates Victoria Gate Casino licence in Leeds | Not stated | |
| Flutter, Sky Bet | GBP 55,000,000 | Flutter relocates Sky Bet headquarters to Malta ahead of UK tax changes | Not stated |
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Hippos ATG Oy has applied to Finland’s National Police Board Lottery Administration for a licence to offer online gaming and sports betting. The joint venture also intends to offer horse-racing betting and online casino products; its compliance chief said the overall licensing process is expected to take around 10 months.
MGM Yonkers submitted an application for a commercial casino licence in downstate New York, according to the report. Its proposal values the project at $2.3bn and would redevelop the Empire City Casino site; MGM Yonkers says it expects to complete the work by mid-2029 if awarded a licence. The Gaming Facility Location Board expects to decide by 1 December, with Commission licensure planned by 31 December.
High Roller Technologies has submitted an application for an Internet Gaming Operator licence in Ontario and hopes to launch its High Roller brand in the province in the second half of 2025. The company said it intends to seek a licence in Alberta once that province’s regulatory framework becomes available.
High Roller Technologies said it has applied to Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission for an operator licence and intends to seek approval in Alberta when that province opens its commercial online gambling market. The company plans to launch HighRoller.com in Ontario in the second half of 2025, subject to approval.
PAGCOR requires probity checks for new and renewed licence applications and for events including changes to directors, officers or ownership, Arden Consult said in a resource article. Licensed entities must notify the regulator in writing within 15 calendar days of changes to their board, officers or ownership; checks are assigned across three risk levels.