Licensing

Slovakia’s Gambling Regulator Appoints New Chief Amid Reform Demands
In 2025, Slovakia’s Office for the Regulation of Gambling (ÚRHH) has undergone its second leadership change, highlighting ongoing…
October 9, 2025
Anjouan Becomes a Premier iGaming Licensing Hub in 2025
In 2023, the island of Anjouan, a hitherto quiet part of the Comoros archipelago in the Indian Ocean,…
October 9, 2025
Kenya Halts Gambling License Applications Amid Transition to New Regulatory Authority
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has taken a significant step by announcing a suspension of all…
October 8, 2025
Uganda Gambling Board Enforces Stringent 2026 Licensing Rules
On October 3, the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) in Uganda initiated the 2026 license renewal…
October 8, 2025
Isle of Man Monitors Global Online Gambling Regulatory Changes
The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) is closely monitoring global developments following Timor-Leste’s recent decision to…
October 8, 2025
Eswatini’s iGaming Market Booms Amidst Legislative Changes
In 2025, a transformative motion in the Eswatini House of Assembly set the stage for the legalization and…
October 8, 2025
Historic Royal Observatory Greenwich Set for Major Transformation with £9.7m Lottery Grant
In a landmark commitment to preserving Britain’s scientific heritage, the National Lottery Heritage Fund has allocated a substantial…
October 8, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Warns of AI Misuse in Compliance Operations
On October 8, 2025, the British Gambling Commission (BGC) issued a stark warning concerning the use of artificial…
October 8, 2025
Google’s New Advertising Push in Nigeria’s Gambling Sector
On October 16, 2025, Google will allow online gambling operators in the Nigerian states of Cross River, Ekiti,…
October 7, 2025
Thailand set to become first ASEAN country with a dedicated gaming law
Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) is advancing the Promotion of the Game Industry Act, a groundbreaking bill…
October 7, 2025
Western Cape Drives iGaming Success in South Africa
In 2024, the Western Cape generated R18.79 billion (€930.2m) in gambling revenue, surpassing all other South African provinces,…
October 7, 2025
Japan Prepares for New Integrated Resort Bidding with Hokkaido and Nagasaki as Key Contenders
In 2026, Japan may see a new wave of bidding for integrated resorts (IRs) as the national government…
October 7, 2025