Botswana's Gambling Authority said it had issued 10 bookmaker licences. Six operators have started work, three are preparing to launch and one has withdrawn, the authority said at the launch of licensed operator BetXplosion.
Operators entering Botswana face licensing requirements and controls including identity verification, according to the authority.
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Betinia has launched its online casino and sportsbook in Ontario, where players can access the services through app stores. The brand is operated by Canadix Limited and must meet the province’s registration and operating-agreement requirements; the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario said other approved brands still need agreements with iGaming Ontario before launch.
Betinia has reportedly launched an online casino and sportsbook in Ontario, with players able to access them through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Canadix Limited, registered in Malta, operates Betinia as well as ToonieBet and Swiper in Ontario.
GAN’s UK subsidiary surrendered its Gambling Software – Remote licence on 4 November, according to the UK Gambling Commission’s website. The surrender comes as Sega Sammy restructures GAN, with plans to reduce and simplify operations and focus its B2B business on the US. The company’s quarterly report recorded ¥10.8 billion in GAN sales and a ¥2.2 billion loss.
GAN's British subsidiary surrendered its remote gambling software licence on 4 November, according to the UKGC's website, amid a restructuring of the Sega Sammy-owned business. The licence had been granted more than 15 years earlier.
PopOK Gaming said it obtained certifications in Switzerland, Portugal and Argentina in 2026. In an interview, business development executive Ani Matevosyan said the company considers local market conditions, player preferences and partnerships when entering regulated markets, and plans to build its international presence and game portfolio in 2027.
Mondogaming said it is preparing to begin certification of a new poker platform with Gaming Associates, while a separate platform has already been certified by ADM. The company said its Mondoplay brand has secured Italian certification for its first 10 games and that integration work is under way with Italian concessionaires.
Mondogaming is preparing to begin certification of a new poker platform with Gaming Associates, the company said. The company said a separate new platform has already been certified by ADM.
Play North Ltd, the parent company of Kansino, said it had received a five-year licence to offer online gambling in Finland. The licence is due to take effect on 1 July 2027, when the Finnish online market opens; the company said it plans to draw on its experience in the Netherlands and Portugal.
Play North has obtained permission to offer online gambling in Finland for five years, according to CasinoNieuws. The licence becomes active on 1 July 2027, as Finland's online gambling market opens.