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Pragmatic Play secures live casino approval in Buenos Aires

Pragmatic Play has been approved to supply its live casino content to licensed operators in the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

The approval from regulator Lotería de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (LOTBA) will allow the supplier to offer its portfolio of live casino games in the market, including live Blackjack, [...]

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Ohio sports betting licenses attract over 50 applications

There is no shortage of interest in Ohio’s regulated sports betting market, with the Ohio Casino Control Commission receiving more than 50 license applications for retail and online betting.

The first application window for Ohio’s Type A, B and C sports betting licenses closed on July 15, ahead of the planned [...]

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Play’n GO prepares for US launch with Michigan license approval

Online casino supplier Play’n GO is set to launch its games in the United States for the first time after securing license approval in Michigan.

Play’n GO chief executive Johan Törnqvist heralded the move as a ‘landmark moment’ for the company, with the launch in Michigan to be followed by rollouts [...]

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Maryland

Maryland sports betting licensing regulations revised to accelerate mobile launch

Maryland’s Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) has approved amended regulations to accelerate the award of B1, B2 and Mobile sports betting licenses.

The regulations must now be approved by the Maryland General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review, at which time they become effective on an emergency [...]

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UK National Lottery licence process suspended as Gambling Act white paper said to be delayed

The process to award the next UK National Lottery licence to Allwyn Entertainment has been suspended, with the publication of the Gambling Act review also expected to be put on hold until at least September.

The process to award the National Lottery licence has been suspended once again after incumbent lottery [...]

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Delasport secures B2B licence approval in Britain

Sports betting and iGaming solutions provider Delasport is set to take its products and services live in Britain after securing licence approval from the Gambling Commission.

The licence in Europe's biggest regulated iGaming market adds to its existing certification in Malta, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands.

“Our entry to the UK market is [...]

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Gambling Commission suspends bet-at-home.com UK licence

Britain’s Gambling Commission has suspended bet-at-home.com’s operating licence with immediate effect for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.

The gambling regulator confirmed Thursday that it is carrying out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005, over suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings by the operator.

“The review and [...]

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Malta Gaming Authority issues National Lottery licence

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a licence to IZI Group's National Lottery plc to enable the Malta-based company to begin operating the country's National Lottery. 

The licence has been issued following a Request for Proposals issued by the Maltese government's Privatisation Unit in July 2021, with a concession agreement [...]

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Delasport continues European expansion with Dutch certification

Sports betting and iGaming solutions provider Delasport has secured approval to offer its products and services in the regulated Dutch iGaming market.

The certification allows Delasport to provide its sports, casino and player account management (PAM) platforms to licensed operators in the market, adding to its existing certifications in Denmark, Malta, [...]

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UK National Lottery

High Court allows Gambling Commission to proceed with National Lottery licence award

Britain’s Gambling Commission has been cleared to formally award the next National Lottery licence to its preferred applicant, Allwyn Entertainment.

Allwyn was selected by the Gambling Commission as the preferred applicant for the fourth National Lottery licence in March following a protracted bidding process, beating incumbent operator Camelot, which subsequently turned [...]

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PokerStars approved to launch in Ontario

Flutter Entertainment-owned PokerStars has become the latest operator to secure approval to launch in Ontario's regulated iGaming market.

The approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) enables PokerStars to launch online poker, casino, and sports betting to players in Ontario, with more than 5,000 games initially going live.

"In many respects Ontario is [...]

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Fanatics

Fanatics’ sports betting arm found suitable for license in Maryland

Online sports apparel retailer Fanatics has secured preliminary approval to enter Maryland’s regulated sports betting market.

The Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission approved Fanatic’s FBG Enterprises Opco as a suitable entity for licensure Thursday, with the final license award subject to approval by Maryland’s Sports Wagering Application Review Commission [...]

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