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The Romanian-headquartered operator joins Betano on the list of official applicants, just over a month before the government closes its 90-day window of preference. Operators applying within the initial 90-day window set by the ministry of finance’s secretariat of prizes and bets (SPA) in May will take priority in the licensing process. and are guaranteed
The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has announced it will reopen its online portal for B2C and B2B licence applications on 15 July. The previous application window shut in Curaçao on 30 April, which was the deadline for sublicenses . This was after the initial deadline of 31 March was pushed back by almost a
Rush Gaming has been stripped of its licence in Malta two months after being handed an initial suspension. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) said it has decided to cancel the authorisation issued to Rush Gaming with immediate effect. Rush Gaming operates both the Fansbet.com and Onebet.com websites. MGA did not disclose an explanation as to
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADOG) has awarded an event wagering licence to Fanatics Betting & Gaming, the only major US operator not currently in the market. Fanatics will be partnered with the Tonto Apache Tribe. The ADOG opened an application window in February for one tribal and at least one professional sports franchise licence.
Alabama voters are a step closer to deciding whether sports betting will be legalised in the state after a bill was passed by lawmakers. The Alabama House passed two bills on Thursday which envisage the expansion of commercial gambling in the state. Bills HB151 and HB152, both sponsored by Rep. Chris Blackshear, must still be
Penn Entertainment has agreed to acquire Wynn Interactive Holdings’ New York sports betting licences, clearing the way for Penn to launch ESPN Bet in the state in 2024. The acquisition gives Penn market access in New York state. As part of the deal, Penn will acquire Wynn Resorts subsidiary Wynn Interactive’s mobile sports wagering licences
Caesars Entertainment has announced it will launch mobile sports betting in North Carolina after expanding its relationship with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The operator is set to go live when North Carolina launches its online sports betting market on 11 March. Ahead of the launch, the Caesars Sportsbook app will start accepting sign-ups
EGBA has given its backing to Finland’s plans to end its online gambling monopoly and establish a licensing system. The group, which represents Europe’s leading gambling businesses, welcomed the legislative project announced by Finland’s interior ministry earlier this week. The Orpo administration said the project is focused on delivering a licensed framework for online gambling
Finland’s government has outlined the legislative pathway towards the creation of a regulated gambling market by 2026. The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project that will guide the reform of the Finland gambling system as it prepares for the introduction of a licence system. State-owned Veikkaus’ gaming monopoly will come to an
Labour Party peer and chair of Premier Greyhound Racing, Lord Lipsey, slammed the government’s proposed affordability checks for their potential effects on greyhound racing. Lord Lipsey argued that the checks – as they are currently being contemplated by the Gambling Commission – will work to damage greyhound racing by imposing intrusive checks on high-spend customers
