Betfred temporarily pauses operations in Ireland
Operators should note Betfred's temporary Irish pause and GRAI assuming online gambling licensing responsibility.
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Novig says CFTC approves its designation as a contract market
Federal registration enables Novig to offer event contracts, but its planned sports-market states remain unspecified.
CFTC approves Ludlow Exchange as a designated contract market
The designation enables Novig to offer event contracts under federal oversight across its stated US market.
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Hestia Gaming Solutions gains sales approvals in six Spanish regions
The approvals expand the regions where Hestia can directly offer new gaming machinery to operators.
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Groove says it receives Brazilian operating licence
The claimed licence could enable Groove to offer its platform services to partners in Brazil.
CFTC approves ProphetX as US contract market and clearing organisation
CFTC registrations enable ProphetX to operate event-contract trading, clearing and settlement under federal oversight.
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Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends Noel Hayden for licensing
The recommendation is a step towards Nevada approval for a shareholder whose Bally’s stake exceeds 10%.
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Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends three-year suitability finding for HG Vora manager
The recommendation sets reporting and monitoring obligations for an investor active in a Nevada gaming licensee.
Kazakhstan government advances two casino projects for possible 2027 openings
Operators and investors can assess two proposed casino sites, although neither project has secured investors.
ADI Predictstreet launches prediction market across 23 US states
ADI Predictstreet's prediction-market service will reach 23 US states under a Gibraltar licence obtained in March.
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WagerWire receives approval in principle for Gibraltar prediction markets
Gibraltar's approval in principle gives Wire Markets a route to a regulated prediction markets base, with activation targeted for later this year.
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Finland receives fifty iGaming licence applications before 2027 launch
Finland received fifty iGaming licence applications ahead of its 2027 market launch, with overseas operators accounting for most.
Play971 offers sports betting in UAE as first B2C iGaming product
The launch gives UAE customers a regulated route to sports wagering and sets an early benchmark for other operators seeking entry.
bet365 enters France following ANJ approval
ANJ approval lets bet365 operate in France weeks before the 2026 World Cup, expanding regulated market competition.
Yolo Investments gains Abu Dhabi approval for Fund III
Abu Dhabi approval for Fund III follows Yolo Group's two UAE gaming vendor licences, signalling regional licensing progress.
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Coljuegos authorises MrYoker as Colombia's 15th online operator
The approval adds a 15th licensed online operator in Colombia and is projected to contribute about COP27.282bn in monopoly rents and administration fees over five years.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
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EveryMatrix receives approval for Alberta expansion
EveryMatrix's Alberta approval extends its business into a province preparing to become regulated.