Licenses

VGCCC Issues AU$100,000 Fine to MintBet for Facilitating 35-hour Gambling Period for Client

MintBet, a registered sportsbook in Victoria, must pay a fine of $100,000 to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) for recurring violations of regulator's Responsible Gambling Code of Con...

Fanatics Sportsbook Launches Operations in Kansas to Mark 17th Market Entry Since October 2023

Sports betting giant Fanatics Sportsbook has launched its online sports wagering operations in Kansas. The latest US regulated market entry marks the 17th state included in the operator's portfolio since the ac...

Thailand Awaits Governmental Approval to Open First Legal Casino Resort in 2029

A gambling development study cleared the Thailand's House of Representatives to await approval from the cabinet of Prime Minister. If approved, the study may trigger up to eight legal integrated casino developm...

Soft2Bet Receives Regulatory Approval in Ontario to Enter North American Market

A leading casino and sportsbook operator and platform provider, Soft2Bet has received a a Certificate of Registration in Ontario. The regulatory approval granted by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ...

VGCCC Deems Crown Resorts Suitable to Continue to Hold its Melbourne Casino License

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), Victoria's gambling regulatory body, has regarded Crown Resort Ltd., Australia’s largest gaming and entertainment group, eligible to maintain its ga...

Spelinspektionen Issues SEK300,000 Fine to Yggdrasil for Supplying its Online Gaming Software to Unlicensed Operator

Yggdrasil, a globally recognized iGaming provider, must pay a fine of SEK300,000, which is approximately €26,218, to Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator, for supposedly providing gaming software to...

Star Entertainment CEO Resigns As NSW Commission Extends License Considerations

As the New South Wales authorities continue to monitor the implementation of the cultural change within Star Entertainment Group requested after non-compliance allegations, Robby Cooke, the chief executive offi...

2024 March Madness Expecting $2.7 Billion Betting Handle from 38 US States

The upcoming March Madness basketball tournament will reportedly feature 136 NCAA teams and 134 games to represent a huge opportunity for bettors and operators to further boost the sports betting handle across ...

Amended Maryland Online Casino Bill Heads to Senate After House Passage

Online casino bill, HB 1319, authored by Maryland Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary, has officially passed the House of Representatives and is on its way to the Senate for approval. Non-unanimous vote: On March 16,...

Curaçao Issues Licensee Registration Guidelines; Sets the 31 March 2024 Milestone to Enforce New Legislation

A set of guidelines recently issued by the Curaçao's Gaming Control Board requires applicants for gaming licenses to register by 31 March 2024 to align with both the current and the incoming legislation. After ...

After Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Supremeland Gaming Expands to West Virginia

The renowned US-based iGaming brand Supremeland Gaming, Inc. got the interim Supplier License in West Virginia. This is the third license the company obtained in this rapidly growing market, following the previ...

Nagasaki Authorities Dismiss Financial Partner to Re-Apply for $2.3 Billion Casino Development

After the plan of the Nagasaki Prefecture to launch an integrated resort development project was rejected by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in December 2023, the Nagasaki P...