Game developer Peter & Sons has received approval from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), allowing them to launch their game portfolio in the Philippines. This marks a significant expansion into a key regulated online entertainment market for the studio.
Michael Brady, co-founder of Bede Gaming and an entrepreneur with 26 years of online gaming experience, has been appointed President of Gaming at Brothers & Sisters. His role is to leverage the convergence of streaming, sport, and gaming for new entertainment opportunities.
FeedConstruct has secured exclusive global betting streaming and data rights for several Welsh football leagues through a partnership with the Football Association of Wales (FAW). This agreement covers the Novira Cymru Premier, Genero Adran Premier, and Cymru North & South leagues, enhancing FeedConstruct's sports data and streaming portfolio.
Accel Entertainment, a prominent US gaming operator, reported a 10% increase in Q2 revenue to $368 million, driven by strong performance, particularly in Illinois. The company views the operation of gaming terminals in Chicago as a significant growth opportunity.
Light & Wonder reported a strong second quarter with a five percent increase in gaming revenue and consistent growth in North America. The company highlighted consolidated earnings growth and margin expansion across all business segments, driven by its diversified model and capital allocation.
Dan Taylor, currently CEO of Flutter's International division, has been appointed as the new Group Chief Executive Officer for Flutter Entertainment, effective October 1, 2026. He will succeed Peter Jackson, who is stepping down from the role and the board.
Wynn Resorts reported robust Q2 2026 revenues of $1.86bn, a significant increase from the previous year. The company also achieved a new monthly record for Adjusted Property EBITDAR in Las Vegas in May and announced a September 2027 opening for its Wynn Al Marjan Island resort.
OdiBets, a prominent East African operator, has launched the QTech aggregation platform in Kenya and Tanzania, integrating a diverse range of localized casino content and enhancing its sportsbook offerings. This partnership aims to boost casino turnover, improve sportsbook cross-selling, and increase player retention in these key markets.
Digitain has been granted a National Manufacturer License by the South African gambling regulatory authority. This license signifies a key step in Digitain's global expansion strategy and reinforces its commitment to regulated markets, particularly in Africa.
Kambi has secured a 10-year partnership with Station Casinos, a major Nevada operator, to provide its Turnkey Sportsbook and player account management (PAM) platform. This agreement marks Kambi's entry into the Nevada sports betting market.
Twelve tourism associations in South Korea are opposing a proposed increase in tourism taxes on casinos, which would raise the rate from 10% to 15% of gaming revenue. They also criticize a suggestion for a five-year license renewal system, arguing these changes would harm the tourism sector.
Betway, a Super Group brand, has been announced as Manchester United's Official Principal Partner and Exclusive Global Betting Partner in a multi-year deal commencing with the 2026/27 season. This partnership elevates Betway's existing relationship with the football club.
Chilean regulators, the Financial Analysis Unit (UAF) and the Superintendence of Gaming Casinos (SCJ), have implemented updated anti-money laundering (AML) regulations for the country's casino sector. These new rules replace decade-old guidelines with a revised risk-based compliance framework.
A Bacta survey indicates that a potential increase in Machine Games Duty (MGD) would severely impact the UK's land-based gaming industry, with 90% of members anticipating negative consequences. These impacts include business closures, job losses, and a halt in investment. The findings underscore the industry's concerns regarding further tax burdens.
Playson has expanded its presence in Canada by launching its gaming content with Betty Casino in Alberta's regulated iGaming market. This move signifies a key step in Playson's North American growth strategy, building on its existing partnership with Betty Casino in Ontario.
Sportradar processed approximately 350 million betting tickets during the recent World Cup, providing a comprehensive global view of betting trends across various jurisdictions. This vast dataset allows Sportradar to identify overarching betting patterns and regional preferences that individual operators might miss. The scale of the data offers unique insights into the global sports betting market during major events.
French lottery and sports betting operator FDJ reported a decline in both GGR (€3,429m) and revenue (€1,240m) despite strong World Cup performance. The company attributed this dip to exceptional heatwaves and high taxes, with lottery GGR specifically falling by 2.1%.
A consortium from the Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe has finalized the acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack from Great Canadian Entertainment. This deal sees a significant gaming and entertainment venue in British Columbia change ownership to a First Nations group.
The Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is set to open in mid-November 2026, ahead of its initial schedule. This marks a significant development for the local gaming industry and community.
Circa Sports has secured an event wagering operator license in Arizona through a partnership with the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. This license was granted following an application window conducted by the Arizona Department of Gaming.
Ilitch Gaming has finalized its acquisition of the remaining 50% ownership interest in Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, making it the sole owner. This move significantly expands Ilitch Gaming's portfolio in the gaming, hospitality, and entertainment sectors.
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court will hear a constitutional challenge to the country's long-standing ban on games of chance on August 5th. This landmark case could significantly alter the legal landscape for land-based gambling in Brazil.
Brazil's President Lula da Silva has approved a measure to redirect a portion of federal revenue from regulated fixed-odds betting to the Federal Police's operational fund (Funapol). This change, enacted through Provisional Measure 1.348/2026, reallocates government proceeds from betting to support law enforcement.
Mexico's Tax Administration Service (SAT) is auctioning shares in ICELA, the operator of Hipódromo de las Américas and 65 gaming venues, to recover tax debts associated with Codere. This move could significantly impact the ownership and operation of a major Mexican gaming entity.
A Chilean lawmaker is challenging the legality of a new VAT regime for offshore online betting operators, arguing it conflicts with the government's stance that such operations are illegal. The lawmaker believes allowing these platforms to pay tax legitimizes their unlicensed activities.