Appointment
Scientific Games begins CEO search as Pat McHugh plans September retirement
The transition sets interim leadership while Scientific Games searches for a permanent CEO.
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Licence
Digitain secures South African manufacturer licence
The national manufacturer licence allows Digitain to begin commercial discussions with potential local partners.
SOFTSWISS reviews first-half 2026 gambling regulation changes
The review outlines licensing and compliance milestones relevant to suppliers and operators preparing for market changes.
Tender
Madeira approves international tender for Funchal casino concession
The tender could determine which operator runs Casino do Funchal after the current concession expires.
Licence
Spillemyndigheden opens Danish land-based casino licensing round
Operators can apply to enter or renew a permit in Denmark’s land-based casino market.
GRAI reports 2025 preparations for Ireland's gambling licensing regime
The report outlines preparations for licensing and oversight that gambling businesses in Ireland will face.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Licence
AGCO sets Ontario eligibility rules for super jackpot bingo licences
The rules specify which organisations can apply to run separately licensed super jackpot bingo events in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Appointment
SoftConstruct legal chief joins International Masters of Gaming Law
The appointment adds SoftConstruct’s legal leadership to an international forum focused on gaming law and regulation.
Seaport forecasts Macau gaming revenue recovery
Seaport Research Partners expected Macau GGR to grow 4.5% year-on-year in August and 11% in September after World Cup disruption.
Papaya files Chapter 15 while appealing $719m verdict
Papaya Gaming filed for Chapter 15 protection while appealing a $719m verdict issued by a federal judge in New York on 27 July.
Licence
Oddin.gg secures approvals in Kansas and Wyoming
Oddin.gg obtained gaming licences for Kansas and Wyoming to supply esports betting products, with a temporary supplier licence from the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.
California federal court dismisses gambling-loss RICO claims against DraftKings
Operators face a public-policy bar limiting RICO recovery of gambling losses, per the Northern California dismissal.
Indiana casino campaign groups seek support ahead of referendums
Operators should watch November referendums that could let county leaders seek casino development proposals.
AGSI proposes nationwide interim rules for land-based gambling
Operators face uncertainty over land-based concession renewals and the timing of the sector reorganisation, which the proposed nationwide interim rules aim to address.
Departure
Scientific Games appoints Kevin Schneider interim CEO as Pat McHugh retires
The leadership transition affects the lottery supplier’s executive direction while its board seeks a permanent CEO.
Prediction market traders build AI bots and data tools to gain edge
Operators and suppliers face competition from traders using automation and faster data access, which could reshape how prediction market platforms design their trading tools.
IAGR selects Spectrum Gaming Group to coordinate Peru conference
Spectrum's coordination role positions it at the center of the 2026 Lima regulator conference.
Cyprus regulator prepares B2B supplier oversight as betting turnover passes €1.3bn
Bringing B2B platform and software suppliers under direct supervision would extend compliance obligations to companies serving operators across multiple jurisdictions.
Churchill Downs plans separate sales of nine regional casinos
The planned divestitures would reshape Churchill Downs's regional casino portfolio through separate transactions or packages.
Illitch Gaming closes purchase of Ocean Casino’s remaining 50% stake
The acquisition would give Illitch Gaming full ownership of an Atlantic City casino, subject to state approval.
Betsson closes €64.5m Rhino deal to expand Canadian B2C and B2B assets
The purchase adds Ontario-facing consumer operations and technology assets, expanding Betsson's Canadian footprint and B2B capabilities.
STF prepares constitutional review of gambling prohibition
The pending STF review could determine whether the longstanding gambling prohibition complies with the constitution.
Buenos Aires IPLyC updates lottery stakes and ticket prices
Lottery agencies must apply the regulator's revised stakes and ticket pricing.
Council of State upholds betting outlet concession transfer
The ruling permits outlet migration without participation by the former concession holder.
UK appeal court rejects National Lottery licence challenge
The rejection ends the reported court challenge to Allwyn’s licence award.