Prime Casino said it has launched in Spain with a local platform offering more than 3,600 games and payment methods including Bizum and PayPal. The company said its exclusive release of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, developed by Rare Stone for Playtech, will be available throughout September.
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Finland’s National Police Board approved licence applications from Nordplay Group, 7bet and SkillOnNet, reportedly enabling them to enter the regulated iGaming market from 1 July 2027. The approvals make the three companies the latest prospective entrants, alongside four operators identified as already approved.
Finland’s National Police Board confirmed 12 gambling licence approvals ahead of the market opening on 1 July 2027. It said it had received 79 applications by 26 October and recorded no rejections; Veikkaus had applied but was not among the confirmed licensees.
Reportedly, SkillOnNet has secured one of New Zealand's 15 online casino licences under the Online Casino Gambling Act, becoming the 11th licensed operator. The company paid an $8.51 million licensing fee and was selected from 32 bidders. It plans to launch locally under its PlayOJO brand.
SkillOnNet has obtained one of New Zealand's 15 online casino licences under the Online Casino Gambling Act, becoming the 11th operator to secure a licence. The company paid an NZD8.51m licensing fee and was selected from 32 bidders. It plans to launch locally under its PlayOJO brand.
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that 11 operators received rights to apply for online casino licences after an auction. The process involved 32 bidders over 10 rounds and ended at NZ$15 million per licence; Baytree Interactive Limited (Betway) received three rights, while Playvia Gaming (NZ) Limited (Entain) received two. Formal licences remain subject to applications and regulatory assessment, with awards expected in early 2027.
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that 11 operators have secured rights to apply for online casino licences following an expression of interest auction. The auction ended at a final price of NZ$15m per licence, with 32 bidders competing over 10 rounds for 15 available licences. The department granted 15 rights to apply to the 11 successful participants, and some companies secured more than one right, allowing them to submit separate applications.
Hard Rock Digital launched Hard Rock Bet in Ontario on 22 July, after the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario approved the brand in May 2026. The platform offers more than 3,000 casino games and a sportsbook covering 20+ sports, marking its first market outside the 10 US states where it operates.