Compliance Updates
Online Sportsbook and Casino BETZEST™ goes live with MGA license
Online Sportbook and Casino Betzest™ has been granted B2C, Sports Betting and Casino MGA License seal by the Malta Gaming Authority.
This powerful EU and International license opens Betzest the doors to more European markets and guarantees 100% player security and trust to Betzest Casino and Sportsbook verticals.
Online casino and sports betting operator Betzest continues growing its operations since its launch in July 2018. Betzest is quickly becoming one of Europe’s leading and most distinctive online gambling company offering unrivalled sports betting and casino games on its cutting-edge platform powered by SportingTech.
Marius Filip, Founder/CMO at Betzest, said: “We’re thrilled to have received MGA License seal from Malta Gaming Authority, one of the most reputable and trustworthy regulators. We will continue offering Sportsbook & Casino entertainment to our players now under MGA™ license ensuring fully legal, safe and secure online gaming environment. We see it as the biggest milestone in Betzest™ rapid expansion into EU and International markets. We’ve had an extremely pro-active start to 2020 with a remarkable collection of world-class casino and payment providers on the way. I’m certain the best is yet to come.”
Tiago Almeida, CEO at SportingTech, said: “MGA is one of the top authorities in iGaming regulation. Acquiring its prestigious License is a significant milestone for any operator and provider. The issuance of B2B License brings additional value to the Sportingtech brand, organization, and access to the new regulated markets. We are very excited and proud to see our client and partner Betzest go live with newly acquired license in Casino and Sportsbook verticals.”
Cihan Onerci, COO at Betzest said: “MGA license is one of the most reputable licenses all around the world. Operating with the MGA license is a massive accomplishment and milestone for our brand. All our services and operations are authorized with the MGA license. Betzest’s main aim is providing high standards and diversity of games to our players. MGA license will help us to empower our aim to realize it.”
About Betzest:
Betzest is your leading premier Online Bookmaker and Casino operator run by a team of experienced i-gaming experts.
Due to its unique product and marketing proposition, Betzest is rapidly establishing itself as one of the most trustworthy and reliable gaming company.
Betzest is offering unrivalled sports betting and casino games experience now under reputable MGA license. The company operations continue to expand in variety of markets and online gambling verticals such as Live Betting, Live Casino, Live Bingo and Virtual Sports. Betzest boasts its robust and multi-functional online sports betting & Casino operating on SportingTech platform. Today Betzest has more than 60 employees across four offices all committed to delivering amazing player experiences on each of their verticals, partnering with top gaming providers.
In April, the Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has filed over 4600 reports with Meta regarding illegal advertisements. Combating illegal gambling offerings is one of the KSA’s priorities. Special attention is paid by the KSA to the marketing practices of the gambling companies, which frequently advertise on social media such as Facebook and Instagram. Therefore, the KSA monitors the volume of illegal advertisements.
Illegal practices
Illegal gambling providers place many advertisements on social media. In doing so, they use names and logos of well-known Dutch athletes and major brands to enhance their credibility. It is often difficult for consumers to determine whether a gambling provider holds a license. To protect consumers, the KSA therefore makes a strong effort to combat online advertising by illegal providers. The KSA does this, among other measures, by filing reports with major media companies more frequently.
Cooperation in alliance
To tackle illegal providers on social media, the KSA works closely with various companies and organisations. During a recent meeting of the alliance, current knowledge, trends and insights were shared. Advertising on social media was a key topic, as these platforms reach a large number of people.
The working group also discussed how companies can protect their trademarks and held a brainstorming session on what else is needed to tackle illegal providers on social media. The KSA will use the outcomes of the meeting in the coming period to take even better action.
Frustrating infrastructure
In the Netherlands, online gambling is only permitted with licensed providers. The KSA’s approach to illegal offerings ranges from imposing fines to disrupting the infrastructure used by illegal providers. The online world, and social media in particular, plays a major role within this infrastructure.
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Gaming Corps has secured a conditional iGaming supplier licence from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC), clearing the company to manufacture and supply gaming software in the province ahead of Alberta’s regulated market launch on 13 July 2026.
The licence was granted through Gaming Corps’ subsidiary, Gaming Corps Malta Ltd. The company said the approval positions it to enter Alberta’s regulated iGaming market from day one.
Alex Lorimer, COO at Gaming Corps said: “Securing our Alberta licence marks another important step in Gaming Corps’ regulated market expansion strategy. Canada continues to represent a key growth region for us, and we’re excited to bring our expanding portfolio of games and unique mechanics to operators and players in Alberta.”
Alberta is set to become Canada’s second regulated open iGaming market after Ontario, with the AGLC overseeing licensing and compliance requirements for operators and suppliers.
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The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) has warned that the effectiveness of the financial protection measures included in Desenrola 2.0 fundamentally depends on a strict crackdown on the illegal betting market.
In 2025, bets placed on licensed platforms accounted for only 0.46% of household consumption in the country — an extremely small share of the average Brazilian family budget — according to data from a study conducted by LCA Consultoria. This reinforces that the main driver of household indebtedness in Brazil continues to be the high cost of credit.
The IBJR emphasized that restricting access to the regulated sector may encourage users to migrate to illegal platforms, which already handle around R$40 billion per year and operate without any oversight or consumer protection mechanisms.
Combating the illegal market is the most urgent step to prevent unlicensed operators — often linked to organized crime — from taking advantage of restriction windows to attract vulnerable consumers. This concern is heightened by the proximity of the FIFA World Cup, a period that naturally increases the volume of sports betting activity, as well as by the potential loss of R$10.8 billion in tax revenue if consumption shifts to the underground market.
IBJR reiterates that real consumer protection and the integrity of Desenrola 2.0 depend on coordinated action between the government and the private sector. The organization advocates for public policies that combine financial education, the strengthening of responsible gaming practices, and a strategic offensive against illegal websites, ensuring that entertainment takes place exclusively within a safe, transparent, and properly regulated ecosystem.
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