Regulation, licensing, enforcement and responsible gambling.
Two types of personal licence sit alongside a gambling operator's licence, and mixing them up can leave a business non-compliant without anyone realising.
An explainer on the legal permission that underpins commercial gambling in Great Britain, what it authorises, and which businesses are required to hold one.
A count of every gambling, betting, casino and lottery company registered in Britain finds 118 facing strike off, 51 in liquidation and a further seven in administration or receivership.
Analysis of every set of company accounts filed with Companies House over 60 publishing days finds 14 per cent of gambling operators reporting negative net assets, against 17.4 per cent across the register.
The Gambling Commission has agreed a regulatory settlement with QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited after finding failures in age-related deposit controls, harm indicators and anti-money laundering checks.
Both operators remain under review over suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings, the regulator says.
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld the dismissal of GeoComply's patent infringement claims against geolocation rival Xpoint.
The Gambling Commission has given online operators an extra three months to introduce mandatory gross deposit limits, while also opening a call for ideas to cut regulatory burden.
iGaming platform and lottery provider iGP has partnered with compliance consultancy BetComply to support its push into regulated markets.
iGaming security specialist Firesand has renewed its ISO/IEC 27001 information security certification for the fourth consecutive time.
The UK High Court has granted Spribe an interim injunction stopping Georgian firm Aviator LLC from launching or marketing a rival game under the Aviator name in Britain.
iGaming content distributor 3 Oaks Gaming has received a recognition notice from the Malta Gaming Authority, opening the door to supplying licensed operators in Malta.
Genius Sports has agreed a multi-year partnership with the European Leagues Association covering exclusive betting data rights and deployment of its GeniusIQ AI platform across thousands of matches.
The Nasdaq-listed operator reported a 1% rise in net gaming revenue for the second quarter, driven by strong growth in Mexico, while reiterating its full-year 2025 guidance.
Slots studio AvatarUX has been awarded a licence by Brazil's Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas, allowing it to supply operators in the newly regulated market.
Slots and casino games supplier TaDa Gaming has been granted a UK Gambling Commission licence and plans to showcase its portfolio at iGB L!VE 2025.
Geolocation compliance specialist Xpoint has partnered with social casino operator High 5 Casino to integrate its location verification technology across the operator's North American platform.
The casino games supplier will take part in a new three-part global forum on responsible gaming, starting with the G7 Leaders' Summit in Calgary this week.
A retired lorry driver and his wife say ground rent, site fees and poor site management turned their Haven Holidays caravan purchase into a costly ordeal, prompting them to seek help from a consumer claims firm.
Claims management firm European Consumer Claims says timeshare compensation cases in Spain currently take around 18 months on average, with holdout operators running out of legal delay tactics.
Sportsbook and iGaming software supplier Altenar has renewed its ISO 27001 certification under the 2022 standard, expanding its scope to cover new regions and a recently formed entity.
Codere Online has reported first-quarter 2025 net gaming revenue of €57.0 million, up 8% year on year, driven by strong growth in Mexico, though the company swung to a small net loss and faces a possible Nasdaq delisting notice over delayed annual filings.
Casino aggregation provider Agreegain has been granted a software supplier licence by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission, a Tier One accreditation.
iGaming content distributor 3 Oaks Gaming has been awarded ISO 27001 certification, underlining its data security and compliance credentials as it grows in regulated markets.
Sportsbook technology provider Altenar has obtained certification to offer sportsbook and RGS products, including virtual sports, in Brazil's regulated market.
Slots studio AvatarUX has been awarded a Class II gaming licence by Romania's National Gaming Office (ONJN), paving the way for its games to launch in the country.
Tipico has certified Games Global as one of the first suppliers under a new quality initiative designed to back operators and providers committed solely to Germany's regulated market.
UK slots developer Blueprint Gaming has agreed a partnership with Swiss Casinos, marking its entry into the regulated Swiss iGaming market.
WisdomTree has appointed Apex Group to handle management company, corporate and exchange traded product servicing for its issuers in Jersey and Ireland.
Splash Tech has been granted a B2B Critical Gaming Supply Licence by the Malta Gaming Authority, allowing the free-to-play specialist to launch real-money jackpot products for the first time.
Xpoint has been appointed as geolocation vendor for The UAE Lottery, operated by The Game LLC, to support regulatory compliance across the country's lottery operations.
BetGames has obtained certification for its full games portfolio in Brazil, clearing the way for live dealer and RNG titles to launch in the regulated market.
Betting and gaming technology supplier OpenBet has been sold by Endeavor Group Holdings to OB Global Holdings in a management buyout backed by Ariel Emanuel, with chief executive Jordan Levin remaining in charge.
The iGaming content distributor has certified its remote gaming system, RNG and a range of slot titles for Brazil's newly regulated market.
Game studio Evoplay has been granted a supplier licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, allowing it to offer its content to the province's regulated operators.
Slots and table games supplier Habanero has been granted a licence in Denmark, its third new market approval this year following Greece and Brazil.
The iGaming aggregator has gone live in two new Latin American markets, supplying operators including Bet365, Paddy Power Betfair and Betsson.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has confirmed it will submit a formal proposal to introduce regulated basketball betting after the Hong Kong government invited it to do so in its 2025-26 Budget.
Digital identity specialist Signicat has teamed up with AML automation firm Strise to launch an integrated solution covering customer verification and anti-money laundering compliance.
B2B slots supplier RubyPlay has been granted an online gaming licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, extending its reach into Canada's regulated market.
A new report from digital identity firm Signicat shows AI-generated deepfakes have become the most common form of digital identity fraud facing financial and payment firms, with implications for sectors including gambling that rely on KYC checks.
Codere Online has reported fourth-quarter 2024 net gaming revenue of €52.6m, returned to profitability for the year and announced plans for a share buyback alongside its 2025 financial guidance.
iGaming content distributor 3 Oaks Gaming has been awarded a manufacturer licence by the Hellenic Gaming Commission, allowing it to supply its slot portfolio to operators in the regulated Greek market.
Codere Online has been granted an extension by Nasdaq to file its delayed 2023 annual report and will report fourth-quarter 2024 earnings on 20 February.
Games studio Spribe says it will defend its intellectual property rights after a Georgian company disputed use of the Aviator logo and allegedly launched a copycat version of the title.
Playson has entered the newly regulated Brazilian iGaming market after gaining approval from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets, expanding its content through several licensed operators.
iGaming content distributor 3 Oaks Gaming has received approval from Romania's National Gaming Office, clearing the way for entry into the regulated market.
Sportsbook technology supplier Altenar has been certified as a technological platform provider in Peru, extending its regulated footprint in Latin America.
Slot distributor 3 Oaks Gaming has had more than 50 titles certified by the UK Gambling Commission, bringing it closer to launching in the UK market.
Slots and table games supplier Habanero has been granted a licence to operate in Greece, marking its second new market entry of 2025 after Brazil.
A new report from digital identity firm Signicat finds most financial institutions are yet to deploy AI-driven fraud prevention despite rising awareness of the threat.
Slots and table games supplier Habanero has obtained a licence to operate in Brazil, marking its formal entry into the country's newly regulated iGaming sector.
Yggdrasil has been granted a new business-to-business licence by the Danish Gambling Authority, allowing it to keep supplying content to locally licensed operators until 2029.
A Sky News investigation has revealed how unlicensed gambling operators are using the Roblox platform to lure children into betting with in-game currency, prompting calls for greater parental and regulatory vigilance, according to Casinos Blockchain.
Sportsbook software provider Altenar has received a five-year B2B supplier licence from the Danish Gambling Authority, allowing it to work with operators in the regulated market.
Game studio Evoplay has validated its Random Number Generator against Brazilian technical standards and secured its first game certifications, paving the way for a formal market launch.
A new report from EvenBet Gaming, based on more than 350 industry surveys, identifies regulatory compliance, market competition and expansion as the dominant themes for iGaming operators and suppliers last year.
Sportsbook and iGaming software provider Altenar has been licensed by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, paving the way for its entry into the South African market.
CRM and gamification provider Smartico.ai has struck a partnership with compliance specialist BetComply to support its entry into regulated gambling jurisdictions.
Danish game studio and operator Omnigame has become one of the first companies to receive a B2B licence from the Danish Gambling Authority, ahead of new legislation taking effect in January 2025.
Slots and table games provider Habanero has been granted authorised service provider status in Peru, extending its Latin American footprint.
Independent slots studio Thunderkick has been granted a new B2B supplier licence by the Danish Gambling Authority, securing its route to market in Denmark for the next five years.
iGaming content provider BGaming has been granted a supplier licence by Peruvian regulator Mincetur, extending its footprint in Latin America.
The Spain and Latin America-focused operator reported strong quarterly growth in Mexico and Spain even as it battles a Nasdaq delisting notice tied to delayed annual filings.
NOVOMATIC's Greentube division has launched its games portfolio in Connecticut, extending its North American footprint after securing a state licence in early 2023.
Games Global has entered a three-year partnership with Floodlight Software to carry out climate risk assessments across its asset portfolio.
Endeavor Group Holdings has agreed to sell its OpenBet and IMG ARENA businesses to OB Global Holdings in a management-led buyout backed by Ariel Emanuel, valued at roughly $450 million.
Virtual sports and casino content supplier Kiron Interactive has been awarded the ISO IEC 27001 certification, confirming its information security management meets international standards.
Speaking to SportsBoom after the SBC Summit in Lisbon, iGaming AFRIKA chief executive Jeremiah Maangi has set out how blockchain, mobile money and centralised regulation could reshape Africa's sports betting sector.
Four Winds Casinos has selected OpenBet to provide Neccton-powered responsible gambling and anti-money laundering software across its Midwest properties.
Relax Gaming has launched in Switzerland after partnering with Grand Casino Luzern, making its content available through the operator's mycasino platform.
OpenBet has released a white paper outlining the strategies operators need to succeed in Brazil's regulated online betting and gaming sector as the market heads towards significant growth by 2029.
Operator LEON has secured licences to offer casino and sports betting services in Tanzania, marking its first move into Africa.
A B.C. Securities Commission investigation has claimed that a crypto trading platform misappropriated one third of its clients' assets.
Local expert Jari Vähänen has advised the Finnish government to divest its ownership in Veikkaus, the state-owned betting monopoly, ahead of the legalisation of the country's onlin
