Ōtō mayor urges Fukuoka to consider casino resort bid
Fukuoka’s decision will determine whether the prefecture pursues an integrated resort bid in the next application round.
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Reports
AGSI urges Italy to bridge retail gaming concessions beyond 2026
Retail operators face potential business disruption if current concessions expire before new tenders proceed.
Fitch revises Light & Wonder outlook to positive as leverage is expected to fall
The revised outlook and projected leverage provide investors with an assessment of Light & Wonder’s debt profile.
CeJuego forum calls for regional powers and tougher action on illegal gambling in Spain
The proposals could affect regional oversight, operator controls and enforcement against unlicensed gambling in Spain.
Paulina Núñez proposes prison terms of up to 15 years for illegal betting
The proposed penalties and blocking powers could affect operators involved in illegal betting and services that support them.
PAGCOR targets December 2026 launch for licensed-gaming verification app
The planned app would let players verify PAGCOR licences, giving operators a player-facing check on their licensing status.
Spain sets default global deposit limits for online gambling
Operators must apply a per-player limit across all platforms and enforce three-working-day delays on limit changes from 26 March 2027.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Spain sets €3,300 monthly cross-operator deposit limit for online players
The joint deposit limit system becomes mandatory on 26 March 2027, applying default limits across all operators where players hold accounts.
R. Franco raises I Link It output after order increase in Spain
The reported order increase and capacity expansion signal stronger demand for R. Franco's slot cabinets among Spanish venue operators.
Orenes executive says family firms must keep changing the business, not their values
García Cuestas said family gaming companies must adapt their business continuously while preserving their values.
Castilla y León family business chief backs family firms at Soria gaming congress
Estévez Gudino said family firms are more profitable, citing agility, long-term commitment and owner capital.
Two men receive suspended sentences over illegal Cardiff poker games
Operators can see that criminal funds linked to illegal poker games may lead to suspended prison sentences and a proceeds hearing.
Source: UKGC
UKGC suspends BresBet and Bet St George licences over suspected compliance failings
UKGC advises Bet St George customers who believe the operator owes them funds to contact BTG following the administrator appointment.
Source: UKGC
Appointment
Ruth Evans appointed chair of the Gambling Commission
The chair appointment establishes five-year leadership for the Gambling Commission beginning on 30 September 2026.
Source: UKGC
US states and CFTC contest authority over prediction markets
The disputes concern whether state gambling rules apply to prediction-market event contracts, affecting operators’ market access.
Licence
AGCO outlines conditions for special occasion gaming licences in Ontario
The rules set limits on the games, duration and frequency permitted at licensed special occasion events.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Appointment
Allwyn appoints Fredrik Ögren as group chief technology officer
The hire places technology leadership under Allwyn Digital as digital channels account for 51% of UK National Lottery sales.
Japan arcades bar under-18s after 22:00 under national entertainment rules
National rules bar under-18s from arcades after 22:00, with municipalities able to impose additional restrictions.
Brennan Center study finds prediction markets sway voters
The study found prediction market data shapes voters' views comparably to traditional polling.
Supreme Court of India ruling cuts tax liabilities of three online operators
The ruling sets a precedent for how goods and services tax applies to online operators in India, affecting their liabilities.
Massachusetts House approves historical horse racing terminal plan amid opposition
The proposal could alter competition and oversight for gambling businesses in Massachusetts.
Light & Wonder may shift 2027 focus from share repurchases to debt reduction
A shift from share repurchases to debt reduction could change investor expectations for Light & Wonder’s capital allocation.
Fine
Emilia-Romagna court upholds fines over five AWP machines near sensitive site
The ruling confirms swapping concessionaires can count as new installation, exposing operators to per-machine fines.
Massachusetts lawmakers approve historical horse racing licences for two venues
The proposal could expand gambling competition for licensed Massachusetts venues while drawing objections over regulatory protections and tribal sovereignty.
Acquisition
LCKY Group completes RoyalCasino acquisition after approvals
The completed acquisition of RoyalCasino adds a Danish brand and is projected to lift revenue and EBITDA.