The Virginia Lottery Board approved PPE Casino Resorts Petersburg’s casino facility operator licence, making it the state’s fifth approved casino operator. The temporary Live! Casino Virginia is scheduled to open on 22 January 2026, with a permanent resort planned for 2027.
The approval clears the operator to proceed with its planned Petersburg casino opening.
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Gaming and Leisure Properties said it agreed to acquire the real estate of the under-construction Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg and fund its development in a transaction valued at $467 million. The agreement comprises a $27 million property purchase and $440 million in construction funding; The Cordish Companies is developing the project with Bruce Smith Enterprise. The permanent casino is scheduled to open in 2027.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported that the state’s six casinos generated $172,105,632 from slots and table games in March 2025. The total was down 3.4% year on year, while casino contributions to the state reached $74,555,922, a 2.5% decrease.
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.