Alberta government targets Q1 2026 iGaming launch, CGA chief says
Operators and suppliers cannot plan Alberta market entry against a confirmed timetable while the government has not set one.
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Betsson says it obtains Brazilian online-gambling licence
The licence allows Betsson to offer online casino and sports betting in Brazil’s market.
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AGCO authorises Evoplay to supply Ontario online casinos
The authorisation allows Evoplay to pursue supply agreements with approved Ontario online casino operators.
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Blaze says Brazil grants Foggo Entertainment a definitive federal licence
The reported licence allows Foggo Entertainment to continue Blaze’s operations under Brazil’s new regulatory framework.
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Brazil’s SPA authorises 12 companies to operate 30 betting brands
The authorisations establish which companies can offer fixed-odds betting in Brazil through 2029.
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AGCO grants RubyPlay an Ontario online gaming licence
The licence allows RubyPlay to offer its games in Ontario’s regulated online gaming market.
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AGCO grants Fennica Gaming an Ontario supplier licence
The licence allows Fennica Gaming to supply games to operators in Ontario.
BIG Brazil launches BigBet sports betting brand in Brazil
The launch adds a second BIG Brazil brand to Brazil’s regulated sports betting market.
Caleta Gaming adds 15 certified games for Brazil, bringing total to 26
The certifications expand the number of Caleta Gaming titles cleared for the Brazilian market.
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Ireland establishes Gambling Regulatory Authority and appoints seven members
The phased licensing programme will determine when gambling operators can apply under Ireland’s new regulatory framework.
SmartSoft says it meets Brazil’s iGaming certification requirements
The certifications determine whether SmartSoft can supply its gaming solutions in Brazil’s regulated market.
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Betsson receives five-year Brazilian betting licence
The licence and provisional court-authorised entry establish which operators can offer betting in Brazil and under what status.
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Fitzdares exits Ontario sports betting and iGaming market
Operators and customers in Ontario face a defined wind-down, including separate deposit, wagering and withdrawal dates.
Nevada Gaming Commission approves BetMGM to operate sportsbooks at nine MGM casinos
The approval transfers sportsbook operations and staff at nine MGM properties to the BetMGM joint venture.
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Apostou says Brazil grants it permanent betting authorisation
The authorisation determines Apostou’s stated regulatory status for betting operations in Brazil.
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GRAI outlines in-person, remote and hybrid lottery licences in Ireland
Applicants can assess which licence category covers their planned lottery activity in Ireland.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Wynn says Al Marjan Island resort may include two gaming areas
The possible gaming areas define the planned casino offer at Wynn's licensed UAE resort.
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Dutch court upholds KSA refusal of unnamed provider’s licence application
The ruling confirms that incomplete or incorrect application information can support refusal of a Dutch gambling licence.
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Tennessee council approves bet365 sports betting licence
Operators and suppliers can track a new approved entrant in Tennessee’s online sports betting market.
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AGCO approves RubyPlay licence for Ontario
The approval allows RubyPlay to supply games to licensed operators in Ontario.
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Galicia revokes uninstalled betting and type B machine authorisations
Operators must meet installation deadlines and can appeal the extinguishment of affected machine authorisations within one month.
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Brazil’s SPA grants 21 betting companies full licences
Operators with provisional authorisation can assess their transition to full licensing in Brazil’s regulated betting market.
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Iowa commission approves Cedar Rapids casino project worth $275m
The licence approval lets project backers proceed, subject to building and opening the casino by the stated deadline.
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Hannover court upholds Merkur casino licence award in Lower Saxony
The ruling clears the way for Merkur Spielbanken to proceed under the upheld casino licence award.
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3 Oaks Gaming secures game approvals in Romania, UK and Portugal
The approvals and Betclic arrangement expand the markets where 3 Oaks Gaming titles can be offered.