Ukraine’s gambling regulator PlayCity is to issue new licences and confirm existing ones after the Cabinet of Ministers adopted licensing conditions. Existing licensees have two months to submit documents demonstrating compliance, including responsible-gambling measures and the absence of ties to Russia.
Operators must demonstrate compliance to retain existing licences or obtain new ones in Ukraine.
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Reportedly, Brazil's federally regulated betting market began operating on 1 January 2025. Law No. 14.790/2023 and supplementary regulations provided the framework.
São Paulo’s state lottery, Dá Sorte, began offering instant games online on 1 July, with the government saying the operation remains in testing. The SP Loterias Consortium paid R$526 million for a 15-year concession, and required investment totals R$333 million. ARSESP questioned use of the “.bet” domain, saying betting is outside the concession and that the contract prohibits unauthorised game types.
Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says Affiliate Delivery Licence holders must apply to renew before expiry to continue offering liquor delivery. Renewal requires disclosures, tax compliance verification and a list of affiliated stores; transfers require regulatory approval and may be refused in specified circumstances, including pending proceedings or outstanding monetary penalties.
Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says applicants for a racetrack site licence must submit an application fee and supporting materials, including facility details, safety plans and a race-date schedule. Applicants apply through iAGCO, and the AGCO says processing may take longer if an application is complex or needs further information.
Germany's Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder has published the documents applicants must submit for licences to run online poker and virtual slot games. The authority, responsible for granting permits since 1 January 2023 under the GlüStV 2021, requires mandatory forms and declarations from its download section. Licensed providers are listed on the GGL whitelist.