Light & Wonder said the Illinois Gaming Board awarded it a 10-year contract to supply and operate the state’s central communication system for video gaming after a competitive bid. The board said the replacement system will support regulatory oversight and allow integration of its self-exclusion programme.
The contract sets the system provider for Illinois video gaming and supports planned self-exclusion integration.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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The Illinois Gaming Board voted unanimously to advance proposed rules that would let people choose self-exclusion periods starting at six months, instead of the current five-year minimum. The draft also adds online and notarised-mail enrolment, includes fantasy contests and would bar operator marketing to people for at least 12 months after they leave the list; JCAR review is required.
The Illinois Gaming Board authorised its administrator to give Bally's Chicago until 9 September 2027 to complete its permanent casino, extending the temporary venue's operating period. The extension follows state lawmakers' approval of authority for the board, but Senate Bill 3019 had not yet been signed by Governor JB Pritzker, according to the report.
The Illinois Gaming Board voted on 23 April to renew Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s operating licence for four years, retroactive to January 2026. The board’s administrator also reminded casino, video gaming and sports wagering licensees of their responsibilities under updated advertising and marketing rules.
Light & Wonder appointed Matthieu Labbat to lead its social casino business, SciPlay. He succeeds Josh Wilson, who stepped down last month after seven years in the role. Light & Wonder said Labbat has nearly 13 years of mobile gaming experience, including more than seven years in leadership roles at Product Madness.
Light & Wonder has appointed Matthieu Labbat as chief executive of SciPlay, its social casino business. Labbat succeeds Josh Wilson, who left the SciPlay chief executive role last month after seven years in charge.
Light & Wonder said it reduced debt by AU$153 million during its third quarter and is prioritising further debt reduction. CFO Oliver Chow said the company aims to lower leverage to three times cash flow by June 2027; recurring revenue represented 67% of total revenue, while systems sales fell 24%.
Chief executive Matt Wilson closed Light & Wonder's third-quarter earnings call late on Wednesday, describing "an eventful quarter". Among the financial results, Wilson highlighted a debt reduction of AU$153 million ($107.7 million). Fitch Ratings upgraded Light & Wonder's outlook to "Positive", and this was given particular emphasis.