Industry
April 28, 2026
Hard Rock Casino Rockford Gets License Renewal from Illinois Gaming Board
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) voted on April 23 to extend Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s operating license for four years, with the renewal applied retroactively to January 2026. Hard Rock Casino Rockford License Approved for Another 4 Years At the meeting last week, Hard Rock Casino Rockford presented its case to support the renewal of […]
Industry
April 10, 2026
Massachusetts to Reopen Applications for Sports Betting Licenses
On Thursday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) approved, by a 5–0 vote, to reopen the application process for companies seeking sports wagering licenses in the state. MGC Votes to Reopen Applications The move was triggered by bet365’s request to apply for a statewide mobile betting license, highlighting renewed interest despite ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding prediction […]
Industry
April 2, 2026
Spribe’s License Suspension in the UK Has Been Lifted
Spribe, a leading provider of gaming content, can finally resume the provision of its flagship Aviator game in the UK after the local regulator lifted the supplier’s temporary license suspension. For context, Spribe’s remote operating license was temporarily suspended due to hosting-related violations. The License Was Suspended Due to Hosting Issues Spribe, which is best […]
Business
March 12, 2026
Betsson to Acquire Rhino Entertainment Group’s Canada License
Swedish online gambling company Betsson has announced it will acquire Rhino Entertainment Group’s B2C business in Canada, as well as a set of technology assets for its B2B operations, for a total sum of EUR 64.5 million (about $74.3 million). Betsson to Purchase Rhino Entertainment Group The acquisition encompasses multiple Rhino Group entities that collectively […]
Prediction Markets
March 6, 2026
Illinois Moves to Rein In Prediction Markets with Strict New Bill
Illinois lawmakers are considering a proposal that would give the state significant control over prediction markets. This move could mark one of the most ambitious efforts by a US state to regulate the fast-growing sector. If the bill moves forward, it could lead to challenges from the CFTC and platforms like Kalshi, which contend that […]
Industry
January 29, 2026
Curaçao Court Sides with License Holder in Online Casino Winnings Dispute
On December 16, a Curaçao appeals court overturned a lower court decision that had held Gaming Services Provider (GSP), a former master licence holder, responsible for unpaid winnings from an online casino that operated with an expired sublicence. The conflict involved topbet.eu, a site that Orient Power Holdings managed between November 2015 and November 2017. […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
New York Regulators Greenlight Final Bids in Casino License Race
The long-running contest to introduce full-scale casinos to New York City is nearing its conclusion with state regulators formally approving the final three remaining bids. After years of political wrangling, community hearings, and behind-the-scenes negotiations, the New York State Gaming Commission’s vote this week effectively locked in the three projects that will shape the city’s […]
Casino
December 5, 2025
Discussions Intensify as Fort Wayne Casino Bill Gains Traction
Indiana has been eyeing another casino license, seeking to issue a new license for Fort Wayne, a city in northeastern Indiana. However, the situation has turned out to be more nuanced than expected. Indiana Eyes 14th Casino License Proponents of expanding Indiana’s casino industry have sought to introduce another casino license, submitting several separate casino […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
MGA Warns Two Gambling Websites Are Illegally Claiming a Maltese License
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) issued a public warning after discovering that two gambling sites, lavbet321.com and kasinoseta.com, were wrongly claiming to be licensed in Malta. The Authority stated that claims implying these platforms are approved to operate in Malta are untrue, and warned that unlicensed websites present significant risks to consumers who use them […]
Business
November 18, 2025
Brightstar Pens Formal Deal to Operate Italy Lotto Through 2034
Brightstar Lottery, an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery, announced that it has finally signed the agreement to operate Italy Lotto. This comes after a bidding battle against Flutter, which sought to scoop up the license. LottoItalia to Continue Operating Italy Lotto In its latest announcement, Brightstar (formerly IGT Lottery) confirmed that its Italian subsidiary, […]
