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Soft2Bet Secures B2B License in Greece
Soft2Bet, a prominent iGaming provider, has achieved another milestone in its expansion strategy by obtaining a B2B (A1) License in Greece. This recent accomplishment closely follows the company's acquisition...

Brazilian Provisional Measure Receives Over 40 Amendments
President Lula da Silva of Brazil signed Provisional Measure 1182 on July 25th. The measure, which includes an 18% tax on gambling operators and other regulations related to the...

Ukrainian President Responds to Petition Seeking to Lift Sanctions Against Parimatch
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to a petition calling for the lifting of sanctions against Parimatch, a betting company.
Zelensky initiates review of sanctions on Parimatch
Zelensky expressed gratitude towards...

This year brings new changes to the world of iGaming licensing: Curaçao licensees will operate under more stringent regulations from September 2023. Sad news for newcomers — market entry...

Lithuanian Gambling Regulator Finds Betsafe in Violation of Gambling Regulations
Betsafe, a sports betting and iGaming operator owned by Betsson, has been found to have violated Lithuania's gambling regulations by the Lithuanian Gambling Supervision Service.
Minor violation
The violation occurred when...

AGCO Appoints Dave Forestell as Chair of Board of Directors
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced the appointment of Dave Forestell as the new Chair of its Board of Directors.
Strong advocate
Dave Forestell has been a sitting...

Vice presidente of Brazil with distinct support towards gambling company
Brazil's Vice President met with Playtech's CEO while expressing support for regulating gambling and sports betting in Brazil. The reason is investments worth billions of dollars.
An important meeting
Faced with...

New regulations on illegal gambling activities in Hungary take effect
The Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities of Hungary (SZTFH) informed that as of July 1, 2023, the provisions of the law on organizing gambling without a permit, concerning unauthorized...

Ohio lawmakers approved significant tax hike for sports betting operators
Ohio lawmakers have reached an agreement on the state's budget, and one of the key provisions includes a substantial increase in the tax rate that sports betting operators will...

New Jersey iGaming receives five-year extension as Gov. Murphy signs new law
New Jersey's iGaming industry has been granted a significant extension of five years, now running through November 2028, thanks to an amendment passed by the state's legislature and signed...

Puerto Rico Gaming Commission grants new online sports betting licenses, promising growth in market
The Puerto Rico Gaming Commission has recently announced the approval of two new online sports betting licenses, signalling an exciting new phase for sports betting in the region. Casino...

AIEJA urges update of Mexican gaming laws
The Association of Permit Holders, Operators, and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry in Mexico (AIEJA) has called upon the government to modernize the Federal Law of Sweepstakes...