Licensing
53 articles tagged "Licensing".
Anjouan's Regulatory Overhaul Drives Its Rise as a Leading iGaming Jurisdiction
Anjouan's 2023 regulatory overhaul has made it a top iGaming jurisdiction, attracting over 1,400 licensees with low costs, fast processing, single-license flexibility, and crypto-friendly policies, while maintaining effective oversight.
EGBA report: European online GGR hits €18bn as AML and safer gambling efforts intensify
EGBA's 2025 Annual Activity Report shows combined online GGR of €18bn, a 34% annual rise, while the association expanded its AML work, safer gambling initiatives, and membership—including Tipico's addition and Super Technologies' board appointment.
Arizona Regulator Orders Five Operators to Cease Unlicensed Gambling Activity
The Arizona Department of Gaming issued cease-and-desist orders to five online gambling operators—BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator—for alleged illegal gambling and money laundering, while also announcing a new application window for limited sports wagering licenses.
Alberta confirms July 13 launch for regulated iGaming market with 50 approved operators
Alberta will open its regulated online gambling market on July 13, 2026, with 50 private operators approved, targeting $1 billion in first-year revenue and aiming to shift the majority of offshore betting into a provincially overseen system.
Altenar Enters Alberta as Second Canadian Province Launches Regulated iGaming Market
Altenar received conditional approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission and entered Alberta's regulated online gaming market on July 13, 2026, becoming the second Canadian province to launch a regulated iGaming jurisdiction after Ontario. The supplier aims to support licensed operators with scalable sportsbook technology and regulatory expertise as competition intensifies from day one.
Tonybet Gains Alberta iGaming Licence as Province Opens Regulated Market
Tonybet receives a licence from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission to operate in Alberta's regulated iGaming market, expanding its Canadian footprint as the province becomes the second to adopt a competitive multi-operator framework.
Italy blocks Polymarket as Gibraltar unveils first dedicated prediction markets regime
Italy has blocked Polymarket for a second time, joining a multi-country European crackdown, while Gibraltar has launched the world's first dedicated prediction markets regulatory framework and licensed its first operators, ADI Predictstreet and WagerWire.
MGA 2025 Annual Report: 19 New Licenses, €162,520 in Fines Issued
The MGA's 2025 annual report reveals €162,520 in administrative penalties, 19 new gaming licenses issued, and heightened integrity and AML activity, including 280 suspicious betting reports and 21 compliance examinations.
ANJL Endorses New Betting Ad Rules, Urges Crackdown on Unlicensed Operators
Brazil's ANJL supports the Ministry of Finance's new advertising rules for betting but insists that stronger enforcement against unlicensed platforms is needed to ensure compliance and protect players.
Brazil unveils new betting ad rules, mandates health warnings and bans misleading commentary
Brazil's Ministry of Finance will publish new advertising rules for betting operators, mandating health warnings, banning misleading commentary, and setting fines of up to 20% of revenue, while enforcement has already taken down over 56,000 sites and nearly a million bettors have been self-excluded.
Alberta Presses Ahead with Multi-Operator iGaming Launch, Dismisses Internal Concerns
Alberta's gambling regulator has finalised its multi-operator iGaming framework, launching on 13 July, and rebutted claims that the model will weaken social responsibility or displace local players. The AGLC outlined strict licensing requirements including AML, KYC, and self-exclusion, while noting Alberta currently captures only 23-32% of its digital market.
Fertitta Executives Detail Caesars Acquisition Timeline During Nevada Licensing Hearing
Fertitta Entertainment executives Richard Liem and Steven Scheinthal received preliminary Nevada licensing approval and outlined a timeline of 9-10 months for closing the Caesars acquisition, subject to antitrust clearance, gaming licenses, and shareholder approval, while also addressing financing strategies and a potential competing bid from Carl Icahn.