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.
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Reports
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.
Stakelogic supplies full slots and live casino catalogue to Bingoal in Belgium
The partnership expands Bingoal’s slots and live casino catalogue and enables coordinated launches through direct platform integration.
Flutter reports 180 million bets during 2026 World Cup
Flutter’s reported tournament betting activity offers operators and investors insight into its performance during the World Cup.
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.
Tender
Madeira seeks international bidders for Funchal casino concession
The tender gives international operators a route into Madeira's casino market, subject to the region's restricted qualification process.
Spain proposes AML rules requiring gambling operators to match payment and account holders
Operators would need to verify payment-method ownership against gambling account ownership under the proposed rules.
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.
MGC reviews alleged sports betting noncompliance
The MGC considered alleged compliance failures involving four sports betting operators across retail and online wagering.
India requires esports assessment and registration before launch
Online games classified as esports must undergo assessment and registration with the Online Gaming Authority of India.
PAGCOR reports 26.6% first-half revenue fall on weaker e-games
Lower PAGCOR revenue reduces the state share available for public programmes and signals weaker e-games contributions to the Philippine market.
Results
Maybank reduces Genting Malaysia earnings forecast by 28%
Maybank cited lower gaming revenue at Resorts World Genting and Genting Casinos United Kingdom when cutting its projection.
S&P identifies policy changes as structural Asia-Pacific gaming credit risk
Policy changes present a structural risk that could widen differences in issuer credit quality.
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.
CBRE expects Wynn UAE resort opening in 2027
The analysts retain the opening-year expectation while noting uncertainty over a precise date.
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.
Acquisition
MGM reviews People Incorporated's $18bn takeover proposal
The proposal’s review could determine whether MGM shareholders receive an offer for the shares People does not own.
Casino Association of New Jersey asks CFTC to block sports prediction contracts
The CFTC’s decision could affect prediction-market competition, state and tribal gaming authority, and protections for sporting-event integrity.
ANJL disputes study linking Brazilian betting to household debt
The competing claims leave betting’s effects on household debt uncertain, since neither study establishes causation or independently measures those effects.
South African Bookmakers Association calls for prediction-market ban
SABA's position raises questions about whether prediction-market operators can lawfully serve South African customers under current rules.
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.
Better Markets urges CFTC to withdraw prediction-market proposal
The dispute raises questions about whether the proposed rule could permit gambling through event contracts and align with Dodd-Frank’s intent.