Austria’s Finance Ministry drafts plans for the next casino tender and says uniform player protection standards will come and operators still ask for a liberal market. The Austrian Finance Ministry prepares a draft to set the base for a casino tender in the coming months and operators ask again for an end to the monopoly. […]
Alberta Set for 2026 Rule Shift as AGLC Opens Licence Path
January 16, 2026Alberta now calls operators to apply for its new licensing model after a long wait. Key Points Alberta confirmed registration for iGaming licences in the province is now open. No date for the launch of the province’s iGaming market has been announced. Operators must register with AGLC and AiGC as part of a dual-regulatory system. […]
Georgia Lawmakers Push For Online Sports Betting Vote
January 16, 2026Georgia lawmakers are preparing a bill that would let residents vote on a constitutional amendment to legalize gambling, mainly online sports betting. Supporters say it could bring in extra money for the state, especially for education programs funded by the lottery. State Representative Matt Reeves is one of the main backers of the proposal. He […]
Betway Exits Portugal After Licence Review
January 16, 2026Super Group has confirmed that its Betway brand is leaving the Portuguese market. The local regulator approved the move on Friday after Betway formally requested to exit. The company entered Portugal in 2020 and joined the market group APAJO in 2021, but its licence was up for renewal this year, and Super Group chose not […]
Ukraine Blocks Polymarket Over Unlicensed Gambling Concerns
January 16, 2026Ukrainian authorities have blocked access to Polymarket, a prediction market platform, stating that it works like gambling without the right licence. The decision was made in December 2025 by the National Commission for the Regulation of Electronic Communications. The regulator said internet providers must now block the site because it helps people place bets outside […]
Companies