International Entertainment Corp reportedly plans to launch a self-operated online gaming platform at LaVie Resort & Casino in Manila in the coming month. The platform is described as offering remote gaming, online casino games and sports betting.
The planned self-operated platform would add remote gaming, online casino games and sports betting to LaVie Resort & Casino’s offerings.
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Świnoujście's city council issued a favourable opinion on 29 October 2026 for a proposed casino site at ul. Bolesława Chrobrego 10. The city’s support does not authorise gambling operations; a concession from Poland’s Ministry of Finance is still required. Provitel, Arminotto and ZPR submitted applications for the address, while a regional concession tender has a 5 November deadline.
The city council of Świnoujście issued a favourable opinion on 29 October 2026 for a proposed casino site at ul. Bolesława Chrobrego 10, according to the city. The opinion is a condition for the next stage of the procedure but does not permit gambling operations; a concession from Poland's Ministry of Finance is still required.
Finland’s National Police Board confirmed that 18 companies had received licences for the online gambling market, which is due to open on 1 July 2027. The board said 63 applications remained under review, with processing estimated to take six to eight months. Applications remain open, and the board will oversee licensing until the Finnish Supervisory Agency takes over in July 2027.
Finland's National Police Board (Poliisihallitus) has confirmed that 18 companies have received licences to enter the country's new online gambling market, which is due to open on 1 July 2027. The board said 63 licence applications are still being processed. The names of the licensees have been published, but their iGaming brands and domains have not been confirmed.
France's ANJ approved Betsson's French business on 15 October, authorising it to launch online poker and share liquidity internationally. Betsson said the launch builds on its sportsbook presence and will use Playtech's iPoker platform; the company said its decision reflects the French poker market as it stands, not anticipated regulatory changes.
France's ANJ approved Betsson's French business on 15 October, authorising it to launch online poker and to share liquidity internationally, according to the regulator's approval. Betsson becomes the ninth operator authorised to launch online poker in France.
State-owned La Gabonaise des Jeux (GDJ) launched its operations and online platform in Gabon at an inauguration in Libreville on 22 October. The platform offers sports betting, lotteries, virtual games, scratch cards, casino games and horse racing; the interior minister said the state took over the sector over concerns about transparency.
Gabon's state-owned gaming operator, La Gabonaise des Jeux (GDJ), has begun operations and introduced an online platform, gdjbet.com, according to the company. A ceremony in Libreville on 22 October marked the launch. The site's product range spans betting on sports, lotteries, virtual games, scratch cards, casino games and horse racing.
Finland’s National Police Board has granted 18 gambling licences and has 63 further applications under review, the authority said on 29 October 2026. Licensees may begin gambling operations and marketing no earlier than 1 July 2027; the board estimates application processing takes six to eight months.
Finland's National Police Board has granted the first gambling licences under the country's gambling law, issuing 18 in total, the authority said on 29 October 2026. A further 63 licence applications are currently under review, according to the board.