Licenses

BETER Gains Colorado License, Launches ESportsBattle With Bet365

BETER, a global supplier of fast-betting content and sports data, has received approval from the Colorado Division of Gaming, securing a Vendor Minor License that allows it to provide live data and streaming se...

East Timor Halts Online Gambling Licenses Amid Security Warnings

Just six months after granting its first license for offshore online gambling, East Timor has abruptly shut down the industry, citing mounting concerns over national security, criminal infiltration, and threats...

Cohen’s $8B Citi Field Casino Plan Advances to Final Licensing Stage

After years of lobbying, millions in spending, and heated community debate, Steve Cohen’s ambitious casino proposal for the area around Citi Field has officially cleared a crucial hurdle. On Tuesday, the Hard R...

Advisory Councils Back Casino Expansion Plans in Queens and Yonkers

Two casino projects in New York City’s metropolitan area advanced significantly after receiving unanimous support from their respective Community Advisory Committees (CACs). Resorts World New York City in Queen...

Yolo Group Steers Away from Grey Market Toward Regulated Future

One of the most prominent names in crypto gaming, Yolo Group, is preparing for a fundamental transformation of its operations. The company, best known for its flagship brands Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io, is s...

Jay-Z’s Times Square Casino Proposal Rejected by Manhattan CAC

Two major casino proposals for Manhattan — one in Times Square and another in Hell’s Kitchen — were struck down this week after community advisory committees (CACs) voted against allowing the projects to move f...

Malaysia to Hold Key Meeting with Meta Over Gambling Ads

The Malaysian government is set to confront social media giant Meta later this month regarding a surge of illegal online gambling promotions circulating on Facebook. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil c...

Federal Court Backs Arkansas Casino Ban in Pope County

The Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) suffered another legal setback as U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall Jr. upheld the constitutional amendment blocking the construction of a casino in Pope County, Arkansas. T...

Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack to Open August 19 After License Approval

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has officially granted licensing approval to Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack, paving the way for the facility’s long-anticipated debut. The grand opening has bee...

DraftKings and Circa Secure Missouri’s First Untethered Sports Betting Licenses

The Missouri Gaming Commission has officially awarded the state’s first two untethered mobile sports betting licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports, marking a major development as the Show-Me State moves towar...

Review Clears SkyCity Adelaide to Retain Licence Under Strict Oversight

An extensive independent review has concluded that SkyCity Adelaide is suitable to retain South Australia’s sole casino licence, despite a lengthy record of governance failures and compliance breaches. The 541-...