Panama’s Junta de Control de Juegos granted JOC Cards the country’s first licence for instant games of chance, according to executive secretary Manuel Sánchez. The company launched Instagames, and Sánchez said its operation is expected to generate more than 2,000 jobs and contribute 10% of gross profits to the state.
The licence authorises a new instant-games operation and sets out a stated contribution from gross profits to the state.
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission awarded Bally Bet a full five-year Category 3 sports wagering operator licence on 17 April 2026. Bally Bet received its operations certificate and opened to the public on 1 July 2024; the licence is not tied to a Category 1 or 2 operator licence.
Spintec said it received a gaming vendor licence from the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority. The company said the authorisation permits it to establish business relationships with commercial gaming operators licensed by the GCGRA.
Evoplay has partnered with Azerbaijan’s state-owned lottery operator Azərlotereya OJSC to supply its e-instant games. Players will have access to titles including Adrenaline Rush and Big Catch, with further games expected to launch later in July.
Evoplay said five online instant-win games went live on Loterías Torito’s platform in Peru through a new partnership. The games were localised to meet the lottery’s regulatory standards and responsible-gaming policies, according to the company.
Origami launched as an instant-games supplier led by co-founders Ishan Haque, Joe Sharland and Ryan Heybourn, according to the company. Yolo Entertainment, which owns Bitcasino and Sportsbet.io, had signed up for integration, while distribution was due to begin through Hub88 and later Softswiss.