Appointment
MGM China appoints Jeny Lau as finance chief
MGM China appointed Jeny Lau chief financial officer from 1 August, responsible for financial reporting, treasury and cage operations.
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Reports
NFL urges CFTC to adopt further sports integrity safeguards
The outcome will shape which sports event contracts prediction markets may offer and at what minimum age, affecting operators and suppliers in that segment.
Brazilian court orders Lotep to restrict out-of-state lottery sales
A federal judge imposed territorial controls limiting Lotep digital sales to people physically present in Paraíba or able to establish residence.
Chile casinos contribute CLP63.775bn in four-month taxes
Chile’s 25 casinos generated CLP63.775bn in taxes from January to April 2026 on CLP181.672bn gaming revenue.
Caesars launches sportsbook at Westgate Las Vegas
The agreement brings Caesars’ wagering technology and services to a major Nevada retail sportsbook.
Minnesota governor bars state employees from prediction-market trading
The order bars state employees from using confidential work information in prediction markets, with violations potentially leading to dismissal.
US appeals court revives New Jersey casino pricing lawsuit
Casino operators face revived antitrust litigation over alleged artificial-intelligence hotel-room pricing.
Wisconsin judge rejects CFTC request to halt prediction market enforcement
Prediction market operators remain exposed to Wisconsin gambling enforcement after federal pre-emption arguments failed.
Appointment
Spanish ministry appoints Bárbara Iacoangeli to gambling regulation role
The appointment adds technical capacity to Spain's DGOJ gambling regulatory team.
Police dismantle suspected illegal gambling venue in Seville
Police dismantled an illegal gambling premises in Seville's Tres Mil Viviendas area and seized approximately €10,000.
Appointment
Barbara Iacoangeli receives technical adviser appointment in gambling regulation
The appointment adds a technical adviser to the gambling regulation subdirectorate, per the official state gazette.
MGA Games rolls out three releases across several markets
The three launches covering Spain, Portugal and other international markets follow a localisation-focused content roadmap.
US appeals judge denies Kalshi injunction against New York order
The ruling leaves Kalshi exposed to New York enforcement while its challenge to the state's order on sports derivative contracts proceeds.
LaLiga presents proposals to DGOJ on Spain’s planned gambling law reform
The proposals form part of consultations that will shape the draft legislation affecting Spain’s online gambling market.
Appointment
Spain’s social affairs ministry appoints Bárbara Iacoangeli to DGOJ regulation post
The appointment adds a named official to the DGOJ unit responsible for gambling regulation.
Brazil opens consultation to revise betting authorisation rules
Operators already authorised face new requirements and adaptation deadlines, while advertising rules extend responsibility to influencers and commentators.
Gaming associations challenge proposed federal prediction-market oversight
The associations' objections challenge the proposed division of regulatory authority over event contracts.
Licence
iGamingADR gains approval under Tobique framework
Licensees under the framework gain access to an approved dispute resolution provider.
FDJ United reviews online betting markets and non-core assets amid tax pressures
Possible exits and asset sales could reshape FDJ United’s operations after higher gambling taxes weighed on earnings.
Tender
Madeira approves international tender for Funchal casino concession
The tender gives operators a route to compete for the Funchal casino concession before the existing term expires.
Gibraltar approves modernised Charities Act and regulations
Gibraltar's new Charities Act adds annual reporting and filing plus statutory Charity Commission powers over misconduct or mismanagement.
Source: Gibraltar Government press (GRA)
AGCO outlines Ontario break-open ticket approval standards in French guidance
The guidance informs suppliers and sellers about the approval conditions for break-open tickets in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO explains Ontario break-open ticket rules and approval requirements
Suppliers and sellers need to meet the Registrar’s standards before break-open tickets can be sold in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Massachusetts Gaming Commission opens portal for casino player data
The portal gives qualified researchers an application route to casino data collected under state law.
GGL and Dataport develop Germany online gambling monitoring
The project aims to improve operator data for additional regulatory checks.