Licences & markets
NFA grants FanDuel FCM licence for US prediction market business
The licence could increase FanDuel’s control over its prediction market business without authorising it to operate its own designated exchange.
Licences & markets
Licence applications, approvals and access to regulated markets.
Licences & markets
Biloxi council approves Black Marlin Casino rezoning after 5-1 vote
The project still requires state licensing, and site approval expires 22 December 2026 unless licensing is completed or extended.
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Games Global gains licence approval for West Virginia iGaming entry
Games Global’s approval enables title introductions in West Virginia, its fifth licensed US jurisdiction.
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GLI gains independent testing approval for New Zealand online casino market
The approval gives operators and suppliers entering New Zealand access to GLI’s independent testing services.
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Biloxi council approves Black Marlin Casino zoning change
The developer still needs Mississippi Gaming Commission licensing before the site approval lapses, leaving the project's opening dependent on state approval.
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Gouda mayor declines to offer new gaming arcade licence
Operators cannot currently apply for a licence to open a new gaming arcade in Gouda.
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Games Global secures licence for West Virginia market entry
Games Global’s West Virginia licence expands the content supplier’s presence in the regulated US iGaming market.
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GLI secures online casino testing approval in New Zealand
Suppliers entering New Zealand's newly regulated online casino market can use GLI's approved testing and compliance services.
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AGLC posts Bingo Palace relocation application for Calgary facility
AGLC posted the Calgary bingo relocation application, with written objections due by 30 October 2026, affecting relocation timing.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
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GLI wins approval to test online casino games for New Zealand market
Suppliers and operators entering New Zealand's regulated online casino market will need approved testing partners before launch.
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AGLC approves Stake for Alberta online gambling market
Operators should note Stake plans to launch in Alberta 24 hours before the province's grey-market operator deadline.
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Maine regulator points to Q1 2027 online casino launch
Maine’s likely Q1 2027 online casino launch still requires legal review, six staff recruits and a licensing portal.
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KingWins launches US social gaming brand with nearly 5,000 games
GameBridge powers KingWins’ US social gaming launch, spanning nearly 5,000 games, Originals, player-versus-player poker and a social sportsbook.
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FanDuel secures futures commission merchant licence to broker event contracts directly
FanDuel’s licence enables direct event contract brokering and direct economic control of its prediction market operations.
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Higher Roller Technologies plans prediction market entry in November
Higher Roller Technologies’ planned November entry would add another operator to prediction markets.
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Zitro Digital renews Malta supplier licence until 2036
Zitro Digital’s renewal maintains its authorisation to supply online gaming products under its MGA licence until 2036.
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AGLC approves Stake licence for Alberta entry
Stake’s Alberta licence advances its Canadian debut, but operations remain subject to signing an operating agreement.
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Stake Canada gains Alberta registration and targets 12 October launch
Operator registration supports Stake Canada’s targeted October launch in Alberta’s regulated online gambling market.
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OLG launches CASH POP lottery game in Ontario
Players can access CASH POP through retail and digital channels, with five daily draws and prizes up to $5,000.
Source: OLG
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TMX Group considers prediction markets in Canada subject to client demand
TMX’s openness to Canadian prediction markets depends on client demand, with no launch announced.
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Joint Commission awards Kindbridge behavioural health accreditation
Kindbridge’s accreditation covers behavioural health care and human services, and its chief executive says it changed initial partner discussions.
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Maryland Commission agenda includes Fanatics licence renewal hearing
The commission will consider renewal of Fanatics Betting and Gaming’s sports wagering facility operator licence.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
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Yokohama looks likely to forgo Japan’s 2027 casino licence applications
Investors face Yokohama’s likely absence from Japan’s 2027 licensing process, with no mayoral candidate supporting a casino project.
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Alberta opens competitive online gambling market with 22 operators
Alberta’s launch gives licensed operators access to a market where unregulated offshore websites previously accounted for around 70% of iGaming.
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GameChanger360 introduces reporting and education products through new website
The products give sporting organisations reporting channels and educational resources aimed at preventing match-fixing.