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.
Play971 launches horse-racing betting in the UAE
The launch adds horse-racing wagering to a UAE platform operating within the GCGRA’s regulated commercial-gaming framework.
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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.
Licence
Gibraltar views WagerWire licence application favourably, subject to checks
The application could add another prediction-market operator to Gibraltar’s regulated sector if it meets the outstanding requirements.
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Gibraltar regulator gives Wire Industries approval in principle for prediction markets
The approval in principle advances the company’s plan to establish a regulated prediction markets operation in Gibraltar.
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Gibraltar views Wire Markets application favourably for prediction market licence
Wire Markets’ planned launch depends on due diligence and regulatory requirements; Gibraltar has not granted final approval.
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Nevada Gaming Control Board schedules Primm licensing meeting for 25 June
The licensing decision will determine whether Terrible’s can take over Primm Valley before its announced closure date.
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Merkur Group says it plans to bid for Austrian casino licences
Operators and investors can track Merkur’s intended application as Austria’s casino licence tender has yet to be issued.
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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RGB enters Philippine online gaming as an accredited content provider
RGB’s accreditation creates a route to distribute online content to the Philippine market, including Light & Wonder games.
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Play971 launches UAE's first licensed online sportsbook and iGaming platform
The launch gives eligible customers access to licensed online sports betting and casino products in the UAE.
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Wire Industries receives Gibraltar approval in principle for WagerWire
The approval remains conditional, so WagerWire’s planned Gibraltar launch depends on completing regulatory requirements.
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Altenar says AGLC approves sportsbook services in Alberta
The approval enables Altenar to seek business with operators preparing for Alberta’s regulated online gaming market.
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Finland’s National Police Board receives 50 gambling licence applications
Applicants’ review timelines and the planned market opening shape operators’ preparations to enter Finland.
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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.
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Finland’s Police Board reports 50 gambling licence applications
Applicants and suppliers can factor the stated six-month processing time into preparations for Finland’s 2027 market opening.
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Illinois lawmakers approve possible extension for Bally's temporary Chicago licence
Bally’s temporary casino could continue operating while the permanent Chicago project remains under construction.
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Finland’s National Police Board receives nearly 50 gambling licence applications
Applicants need to account for the board’s stated review process as Finland prepares its competitive online gambling market.
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Potawatomi commission renews Ainsworth gaming licence after review
The renewal allows Ainsworth to retain its licence for gaming operations on the tribe’s lands.