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Hippos ATG Finland gambling licence announced
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Wildz secured the first Finnish gambling licence. CEO Sam Brown plans to launch 11 brands in the country when private online gaming opens on 1 July 2027.
Curaçao licensing portal breach forces temporary portal launch
The Curaçao Gaming Authority is launching a temporary licensing portal on 19 October after a data breach exposed licence holder information between December 2025 and September 2026.
Italy land-based gambling reform stalls as concessions expire
Italian retail gambling concessions expire on 31 December 2026 while the reorganisation decree stalls. AGSI wants bridging measures for gaming machines, horse racing and sports betting.
Texas Capital downgrades Melco Resorts on Macau outlook
Texas Capital downgraded Melco Resorts to a 'hold' from 'buy', citing weaker Macau GGR visibility and rising competition for premium-mass customers.
Philippines overtakes Brazil on Blask Index in September
The Philippines became the largest market for online gaming search demand in September, overtaking Brazil. Its Blask Index rose 87% year over year.
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Hippos ATG Finland gambling licence announced
Hippos ATG has become the second operator to announce a Finnish gambling licence. About 80 companies have applied as the market opens on 1 July 2027.
Wildz Finland licence paves way for 11-brand launch
Wildz secured the first Finnish gambling licence. CEO Sam Brown plans to launch 11 brands in the country when private online gaming opens on 1 July 2027.
Curaçao licensing portal breach forces temporary portal launch
The Curaçao Gaming Authority is launching a temporary licensing portal on 19 October after a data breach exposed licence holder information between December 2025 and September 2026.
Italy land-based gambling reform stalls as concessions expire
Italian retail gambling concessions expire on 31 December 2026 while the reorganisation decree stalls. AGSI wants bridging measures for gaming machines, horse racing and sports betting.
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Hippos ATG Finland gambling licence announced
Hippos ATG has become the second operator to announce a Finnish gambling licence. About 80 companies have applied as the market opens on 1 July 2027.
Wildz Finland licence paves way for 11-brand launch
Wildz secured the first Finnish gambling licence. CEO Sam Brown plans to launch 11 brands in the country when private online gaming opens on 1 July 2027.
Curaçao licensing portal breach forces temporary portal launch
The Curaçao Gaming Authority is launching a temporary licensing portal on 19 October after a data breach exposed licence holder information between December 2025 and September 2026.
Italy land-based gambling reform stalls as concessions expire
Italian retail gambling concessions expire on 31 December 2026 while the reorganisation decree stalls. AGSI wants bridging measures for gaming machines, horse racing and sports betting.
Texas Capital downgrades Melco Resorts on Macau outlook
Texas Capital downgraded Melco Resorts to a 'hold' from 'buy', citing weaker Macau GGR visibility and rising competition for premium-mass customers.
Philippines overtakes Brazil on Blask Index in September
The Philippines became the largest market for online gaming search demand in September, overtaking Brazil. Its Blask Index rose 87% year over year.
Cambodia to digitise casino gambling duty collection in December
Cambodia's CGMC is developing an online payment system to improve the efficiency of gambling-duty collection in commercial gambling. The tech build-up is backed by a wider licensing and enforcement drive.
Pagcor app to verify licensed online gaming platforms in December
Pagcor will launch a mobile app in December so Filipino players can verify which online gaming platforms hold PAGCOR licences. DCI will build and host it at no cost to Pagcor.
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