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What happened
Steven Valentine, chief commercial officer at Comtrade Gaming, explains to iGamingBusiness what operators should consider if they are looking at building a casino platform – and the long-term costs of gaining control. This is an operational signal for the market: operators should reassess licensing, tax, advertising, and compliance impact, while users should check access, verification, and payment constraints. Updated Oct 20, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC.
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