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CanadaEveryMatrix Launches Fantasma Games Casino Content with Bet365 in Alberta
EveryMatrix has launched Fantasma Games casino content with Bet365 in Alberta, Canada, marking its first live deployment in the regulated iGaming market.
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Georgia Fully Launches International iGaming Licence Regime
Georgia has fully launched its International iGaming Licence regime, offering a comprehensive ecosystem for global operators with a 5% GGR tax rate.
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SoftwareFinland's NPB Receives 75 Gambling License Applications
Finland's National Police Board has received 75 applications for gambling licences, exceeding expectations ahead of the competitive market opening in July 2027.
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CanadaFinland Prepares for 2027 Licensed Online Casino Market
Finland is transitioning to a licensed gambling market, with operations commencing July 1, 2027, opening its online casino segment for new operators.
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UKGC Suspends BresBet, Bet St George Operating Licences
UK Gambling Commission suspends BresBet and Bet St George operating licences over suspected social responsibility and AML failings impacting casino operations.
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SoftwareNew Zealand Is Trying to Tax the Offshore Casinos It Spent Twenty Years Ignoring
Inside New Zealand's three-stage online casino licensing process, the tax dispute it triggered, and the High Court cases still hanging over the bidders.
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SpainRETAbet Secures Portugal License, Launches Online Casino Offering
RETAbet has secured a license from Portugal's SRIJ, enabling the launch of its online casino offering, marking its third market expansion.
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New Mobile CasinosMexico Proposes Stricter Gambling Regulations for Player Safety
Mexico's Congress is considering a draft proposal to tighten gambling rules, focusing on safety, identity verification, and banning controversial markets.
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AustriaAustria Submits Gambling Act Overhaul to European Commission
Austria's government has submitted proposed Gambling Act reforms to the European Commission, aiming to introduce an open online gambling market and strengthen player protection.
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BC.GAME Launches Online Casino Offering in Regulated Ghana Market
BC.GAME has launched its online casino offering in Ghana, securing regulatory approval from the Gaming Commission of Ghana.
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CanadaHard Rock Bet Launches Online Casino in Ontario
Hard Rock Bet, from Hard Rock Digital, has launched its online casino in Ontario, Canada, marking its first international market entry.
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NetherlandsECA Calls for EU Cross-Border Enforcement Against Illegal Online Gambling
The European Casino Association (ECA) has urged stronger cross-border enforcement against the EU's €91.6bn illegal online gambling market, impacting tax revenues and player safety.
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Greece Seeks Cybersecurity Partner for Gambling Market Oversight
Greece's EEEP has opened a tender for a cybersecurity partner to enhance player monitoring, AML, and KYC in online gambling, strengthening market oversight.
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GermanyGGL Appoints New Chairman Amid German Gambling Treaty Review
Christian Hochgrebe takes GGL chairmanship as Germany prepares for a statutory review of the Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV 2021), focusing on regulatory and responsible gambling measures.
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EstoniaEstonia Regulatory Reform Sees Limited iGaming License Applications
Estonia's online gambling tax reduction from 6% to 4% has resulted in limited new license applications, facing competition from Finland.
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CanadaAlberta Clears 47 Operators Ahead of July 13 iGaming Launch
Alberta's regulated online casino market launches July 13 with 47 AGLC-registered operators including 888, Hollywood Casino and FanDuel cleared to go live.
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About the new casino news archive
What the new casino news archive covers
The new casino news archive collects reports that affect players at recently launched online casinos. It covers licensing changes, regulator decisions, market openings and closures, and new studio launches. Each story carries a date, so the newest report sits first. For the wider picture behind these stories, read the new casino trends guide alongside the archive.
How licensing and regulator news affects new casinos
Licensing news matters most for new casinos. A new casino has a short track record, so its licence is the first thing a player can check. A regulator decision can change which markets a casino may serve. The country pages set out the position in each market, and the archive reports changes when they are published.
How to use casino news before you sign up
News is most useful before a first deposit. A launch report names the studio and the games on offer. A regulator story can show whether a casino may still take players in your country. Bonus rules are a separate question, and the terms and conditions overview explains what to check.
How the news relates to our casino rankings
The news archive does not change the order of casinos on this site. The order follows a fixed ranking method. That method is set out on the page about how we rank casinos.