French gambling regulator ANJ has granted Betsson France an online poker licence, clearing the operator to participate in the shared liquidity pool alongside Spain, Italy, and Portugal. The approval allows the Nordic operator to expand its presence in France amid rising player numbers, despite a reported decline in average revenue per account.
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The Nevis Online Gaming Authority has launched a dedicated licensing regime for prediction markets. Under the newly established regulatory framework, the Caribbean jurisdiction will issue licenses for international operations while continuing to prohibit local residents from participating in iGaming activities.
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