Octoplay Secures Interim Authorization in Pennsylvania to Expand U.S. Footprint

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on September 28, 2026
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Key Takeaways
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Pennsylvania Authorization — Octoplay has received Interim Authorization from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to supply licensed operators in the state
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Rapid U.S. Growth — The approval marks Octoplay's entry into its third U.S. market in less than 18 months
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Broader Expansion — The milestone adds to a wider North American network that includes New Jersey, Michigan, Ontario, and Alberta
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Market Standing — Octoplay holds licenses in 20 regulated jurisdictions worldwide and previously ranked #1 New Overall Top Supplier in the Eilers & Krejcik US index from April to July

Game Provider Enters Third U.S. State in Under 18 Months Following Regulatory Approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

Octoplay has been granted Interim Authorization by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, enabling the company to supply its games to licensed operators in Pennsylvania. This milestone marks Octoplay’s third U.S. state of operation in under 18 months, building upon its previous debuts in New Jersey with BetMGM in June 2025 and Michigan with BetMGM, FanDuel, and Rush Street Interactive in December 2025.

The new authorization expands Octoplay’s growing North American footprint, which already encompasses New Jersey, Michigan, Ontario, and Alberta, where the company launched on day one with seven tier-one operators including BetMGM, FanDuel, and DraftKings.

Globally, Octoplay is approved to operate across 20 regulated jurisdictions, such as Malta, the UK, Sweden, Greece, Spain, and Brazil. North America remains a central focus for the supplier, having ranked as the #1 New Overall Top Supplier in the Eilers & Krejcik Gaming US index for four consecutive months from April through July.

Executive Perspective

Martina Borg Stevens, Chief Legal Officer at Octoplay, commented on the regulatory approval:

“Regulatory approval is the foundation of everything we do commercially, and we treat it that way. Pennsylvania sets one of the highest bars in the United States and we met it. That puts our content in three of the largest regulated states in the country and gives us the platform to keep building across North America.”

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Martina Borg Stevens, Chief Legal Officer at Octoplay · Official Body Primary
"Regulatory approval is the foundation of everything we do commercially, and we treat it that way. Pennsylvania sets one of the highest bars in the United States and we met it. That puts our content in three of the largest regulated states in the country and gives us the platform to keep building across North America."
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