Kaizen Gaming launches Betano sports betting and casino in Ghana
The launch adds Ghana to Betano’s regulated-market footprint.
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GRAI opens applications for three betting licence types
Operators can now start applications for Ireland’s remote betting, intermediary and in-person betting licences through the portal.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
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GRAI opens applications for Ireland’s betting licences
Operators must prepare for Ireland’s phased licensing process and the stated dates for remote and in-person licences.
Licence
UKGC grants Digitain betting licence for real and virtual events
Digitain’s licence and certification make its sportsbook and platform available to UK-licensed operators.
Licence
New York casino licence holders advance projects worth up to $8bn
Project costs, licence fees and differing tax rates shape the investment and operating plans of New York casino licensees.
Licence
PointsBet enters Alberta registration process ahead of iGaming market launch
Registration gives PointsBet an opportunity to market to Alberta residents before the market fully opens.
Licence
Digitain secures UK sports betting licence and platform certification
The licence and certification allow Digitain to offer sportsbook and platform support to UK-licensed operators.
Licence
GRAI begins issuing operator licences in Ireland on 5 February
Operators face staged licensing dates and potential penalties as Ireland’s GRAI licensing system takes effect.
Licence
GRAI gains powers to license Irish online and land-based gambling
Operators face new licensing timelines, credit-card restrictions and reporting duties under Ireland’s incoming framework.
Licence
Ireland commences GRAI licensing powers for betting operators
Operators seeking to offer betting in Ireland must apply under the new GRAI licensing framework.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
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Ireland grants GRAI powers to process betting licence applications
Operators face a new licensing route and the stated dates for remote and in-person licences in Ireland.
Licence
BMM Testlabs receives Minas Gerais testing accreditation in Brazil
The accreditation enables BMM Testlabs to test and certify covered products for the Minas Gerais market.
Licence
MyStake N.V. changes Curaçao licence arrangements amid UK scrutiny
The licence change affects which entity holds licences for brands in the network.
PointsBet Canada begins Alberta registration ahead of market launch
Registration lets PointsBet Canada prepare marketing and customer pre-registration before Alberta’s planned regulated-market launch.
Licence
Spelinspektionen grants St8 a Swedish B2B supplier licence
The licence enables St8 to offer its aggregation technology to operators in Sweden’s regulated market.
Licence
Offshore gambling brands disclose new Curaçao license holder
The change in listed licence holder may affect how operators and regulators assess the brands’ Curaçao licensing arrangements.
Licence
PointsBet and BetRivers apply to enter Alberta’s regulated iGaming market
The applications could bring additional sports betting and casino operators into Alberta when its regulated market opens.
Kazakhstan plans three casino zones for foreign gamblers
The proposed zones could create new casino opportunities and tax revenue across several regions of Kazakhstan.
Licence
Gambling Supervision Commission grants Digitain supplier licence in Isle of Man
The licence brings Digitain’s Isle of Man entity under the commission’s supervision for its regulated operations.
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Michelle Ditondo for Resorts World Las Vegas board
The approval adds a board member tasked with oversight of compliance, operations and strategic planning at the property.
Licence
New York plans downstate casino licences for the metropolitan region
The proposed licences could create new casino opportunities for operators and suppliers in the New York market.
Catawba Nation plans Two Kings Casino first phase opening in early 2026
The phased opening would bring a new casino floor and sports betting kiosks into operation in North Carolina.
Pennsylvania board approves Parx Shippensburg table games, pending final approval
The planned expansion would add live-dealer table games to a Pennsylvania casino that has so far operated electronic table games.
Licence
Orange Gaming launches Winz in the Netherlands
The launch adds a casino operator to the Dutch licensed market, while its current licence limits the products it can offer.
Licence
Belgian Gaming Commission pauses F2 licence processing for booksellers
Booksellers cannot obtain or renew F2 licences while the required rules are absent.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)