Chile SCJ faces continuing leadership vacancies
Regulators face a permanent superintendent still lacking six months on, with further divisional vacancies emerging.
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Reports
La Pampa opposition seeks Casino Club concession disclosure
Operators should note DAFAS refused disclosure of Casino Club's online concession citing commercial interests, prompting referral to investigators.
Appointment
Claudio Seguel assumes Santa Cruz lottery presidency
Operators should note Claudio Seguel took charge of Santa Cruz's LOAS lottery on 1 August, replacing Claudia Pavez.
Connecticut primary contracts attract more than $100,000
Operators should note prediction market contracts on Connecticut's 11 August primaries attracted over $100,000.
Brazil collects over €1.15bn in first-half betting taxes
Investors should note federal betting tax receipts exceeded €1.15bn as lawmakers consider proposals before October's election.
SABA chief says illegal gambling legislative push remains at advocacy stage
Regulators should note SABA's chief executive said concrete legislative progress against illegal offshore gambling had not emerged.
Italy's government office rejects land-based gambling reform draft
The delay keeps Italy's retail licensing framework uncertain and postpones concession auctions projected to raise EUR1.8bn-2bn in fees.
Utah wins judgment applying gambling ban to Kalshi sports contracts
Operators should note a federal judge ruled Utah's gambling laws cover Kalshi's sports event contracts, closing the case.
Light & Wonder raises quarterly revenue and prioritises debt reduction
Investors should note the supplier maintained its 2026 outlook and will slow share repurchases to prioritise debt repayment.
Results
Light & Wonder lifts Q2 net income 26% to $120m
The results give operators and investors a read on supplier-side iGaming demand and Light & Wonder's earnings momentum.
Appointment
Cubeia appoints Christian Karlsson as revenue chief
Suppliers should note Cubeia appointed Christian Karlsson chief revenue officer as it expands in regulated markets.
Italian Senate continues football reform review covering gambling measures
Regulators should note the Senate committee's football reform review includes betting advertising, match-fixing and illegal gambling issues.
Licence
Finland receives around 50 gambling licence applications ahead of July 2027 market opening
A large early applicant pool signals intense competition for Finland's online market and a heavier scrutiny workload for the licensing regulator.
Denmark gambling spend rises 23.6% in June
Operators should note Denmark's gambling spending rose 23.6% year-on-year in June 2026, with betting spending up 68.6%.
MGCB cuts NCPG ties over Kalshi involvement
Operators should note the MGCB ended ties with the NCPG over Kalshi's inclusion, and a Minnesota senator urged dropping it.
FeedConstruct secures Nicaraguan football data and streaming rights
Suppliers should note FeedConstruct acquired exclusive worldwide streaming and data rights for Nicaragua's Liga Primera and Copa Primera.
Appointment
BetGames appoints Inesa Glazaitė as head of commercial
The appointment gives BetGames a commercial lead as it targets regulated markets with RNG and gamification products.
Bacta warns against weakening UK regulated market in funding debate
Operators and suppliers face renewed debate over whether high-street gaming venues should fund other businesses, with enforcement against illegal dens cited as context.
Senate 7th Commission examines football reform bills and petition
The committee review could reshape how Italian football's links to sports betting are treated in law.
Licence
IGT holds licences across US online casino states and international regulators
IGT's licensing footprint and Apollo ownership matter to operators assessing it as a supplier in regulated markets.
Licence
Design Works Gaming holds 12 licences across Europe and North America
Design Works Gaming's licences show operators in which regulated markets the studio can be deployed.
TaDa Gaming launches 3 Lightning Blitz in Brazil
The Brazilian launch adds a slot combining TaDa's TriLuck and Hit the Cash mechanics across a six-reel layout.
Austria notifies EU of proposed online gambling reform
Austria's notified reform, including multiple licences and site and payment blocking, faces EU standstill until 5 November 2026.
New Jersey enacts sweepstakes casino prohibition
New Jersey's enacted A5447 prohibits paid-entry sweepstakes casinos using dual currencies, drawing operator coalition opposition.
Pennsylvania Democrat Tarik Khan proposes HB 2711 to regulate prediction markets
A state framework for event contracts would give operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket compliance duties and daily penalty exposure in Pennsylvania.