Licensing

Italy Launches Nine-Year Online Gambling Licenses With €7M Fee and Comprehensive Reforms

Italy has unveiled its new licensing structure for online gambling, marking the first phase of a comprehensive reform of the gaming sector. Approved by the EU’s Official Journal, the nine-year licensing regime ...

Chile Opens Nationwide Casino Permit Bidding for 2025 With Regional Quotas

Chile's Superintendency of Gaming Casinos (SCJ) has initiated a detailed process for granting new casino operating permits, offering businesses an opportunity to participate in the country's evolving gaming ind...

Brazil Grants 71 Betting Licenses as Regulated Online Market Prepares to Launch in January 2025

The Brazilian government has taken a decisive step in regulating its betting industry, approving 71 federal licenses for online operators as the country moves toward launching its regulated market on January 1,...

UAE Gaming Regulator Warns Against Unlicensed Operators

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the UAE’s gaming regulator, has issued a strong warning to residents about the risks associated with engaging with unlicensed lottery and gaming opera...

Sports Betting Narrowly Approved in Missouri Amid High-Profile Campaigns

Missouri voters have given the green light to legal sports betting, approving Amendment 2 by a razor-thin margin of 50.05%. With the certification of election results by the Missouri Board of State Canvassers, ...

Curaçao Regulator Poised to Announce BC.Game License Decision

The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) is set to announce its decision regarding the license of BC.Game on Friday, December 6, according to Next.io. This pivotal determination will impact the operations of the ...

BC.GAME Bankruptcy Highlights Deep Issues in Curaçao’s Gaming Industry

The recent bankruptcy of BC.GAME, a Curaçao-based gaming operator and sponsor of English Premier League team Leicester City FC, has unveiled serious flaws in the island's gambling regulatory framework. Operated...

FanDuel Co-Founders Unveil BetHog, a New Crypto Casino and Sportsbook Platform

BetHog, a new crypto-based casino and sportsbook platform created by FanDuel co-founders Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones, has officially launched with an impressive $6 million seed funding round. The funding, spearh...

Missouri Voters Approve Sports Betting, Block Lake Ozark Casino Expansion

In a closely watched decision, Missouri voters approved Amendment 2, which legalizes sports betting within the state, marking a significant shift in the state's gaming landscape. Meanwhile, Amendment 5, which s...

Proposal for New Casino On Missouri’s Osage River Approved For November 5 Ballot

A new development in Missouri's gaming industry has emerged as a proposal for a casino license on the Osage River near the Lake of the Ozarks has been approved for the November ballot, following a ruling by a C...