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SOFTSWISS secures first license issued by the Tobique First Nation

The Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick, Canada, has issued its first iGaming license to gaming supplier SOFTSWISS.

The Tobique First Nation has a population of approximately 2,700 and entered the online gaming arena in October after enacting the Tobique Gaming Act 2023.

This law established the Tobique Gaming Commission, which has [...]

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Bragg Gaming, Boldplay and Zitro secure Peru iGaming licences

Bragg Gaming, Boldplay and Zitro Digital have become the latest suppliers to be granted licence approval to enter Peru’s soon-to-be regulated iGaming market.

The approval by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) enables Bragg to distribute online casino games, including its proprietary and exclusive games portfolio, via the [...]

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888 Holdings

Gambling Commission completes 888 licence review with no further action

Shares in 888 Holdings plc gained more than 6 per cent in London early Thursday following the conclusion of the company’s licence review.

The company said this morning that Britain’s Gambling Commission has concluded the review of its operating licence, which was launched in July 2023 after FS Gaming acquired a [...]

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Jordan Maynard named interim chair of Massachusetts Gaming Commission

Commissioner Jordan Maynard has been appointed interim chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, replacing Cathy Judd-Stein, who retires this month.

Maynard was appointed to the role on an interim basis by Governor Maura Healey on Thursday (March 21), having served as a commissioner of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) since 2022.

“Since [...]

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Toronto, Ontario

iGaming Ontario launches RFP for centralized self-exclusion solution

iGaming Ontario (iGO), manager of the province's online gaming market, is seeking proposals for a new centralized self-exclusion solution.

A Request for Proposals (RFP) was launched on Wednesday and runs until 24 April, inviting interested companies to provide design, implementation, and ongoing sustainment services for a SaaS-based Centralized Self Exclusion Solution.

The [...]

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Jackpot.com expands into Arkansas

San Francisco-headquartered online lottery reseller Jackpot.com has gone live in Arkansas, its fifth US market launch.

The launch allows customers in the state to securely buy official state lottery tickets and collect winnings directly from their phone, desktop or tablet.

Jackpot.com will initially offer Powerball, Mega Millions, LOTTO, Natural State Jackpot, and [...]

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Strive Gaming secures licence to enter Pennsylvania

iGaming platform provider Strive Gaming is expanding its North American footprint after securing licence approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).

The licence approval comes on the back of the recent funding round led by OpenBet that detailed plans to utilize a portion of that funding to secure licenses in [...]

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Supremeland Gaming continues US expansion with West Virginia approval

Slot developer Supremeland Gaming has gained its third licence approval in the past month after securing an interim supplier licence in West Virginia.

After securing approvals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Supremeland will now be able to offer its content to licensed operators in the Mountain State.

“The acquisition of our interim [...]

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Internet Vikings approved to launch in Connecticut

Hosting solutions provider Internet Vikings is entering Connecticut’s regulated online gaming market.

Internet Vikings has secured license approval as an online gaming service provider, enabling it to serve operators in Connecticut, the company’s 24th US state.

“As the Connecticut market experiences significant growth, there's a clear opportunity for additional service providers,” said Kristoffer [...]

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Italy eyes billions from lottery tender and higher online gambling fees

Italy’s Council of Ministers has approved new rules for online gambling which include a hike in licence fees and taxes.

The vote also saw lawmakers approve a plan to launch a new tender for the country’s lottery concession, with a target price of upwards of €1 billion.

The gambling reforms were approved [...]

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North Carolina goes live with mobile sports betting

North Carolina became the latest US state to launch a regulated mobile sports betting market as eight operators went live on Monday (March 11).

The Tar Heel State becomes the 30th US state with mobile sports betting and follows Governor Roy Cooper signing House Bill 347 into law in June 2023.

To [...]

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Netherlands

Michel Groothuizen named new chairman of Dutch gambling regulator

The Dutch Government has appointed Michel Groothuizen as the next chairman of gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA).

Groothuizen will take over as chair of the KSA on 1 July, succeeding René Jansen who announced last October that he would be stepping down.

Groothuizen has served as a member of the main board of [...]

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