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MGA approves Hacksaw licence extension for B2B prediction markets
Suppliers should note Hacksaw's MGA licence extension permits peer-to-peer prediction market services under Malta's regulatory framework.
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Nevada Gaming Control Board questions CFTC’s prediction market rules
The proposed rules could affect how prediction market operators and sports betting businesses are treated under federal and state gambling rules.
Hacksaw enters prediction markets as a back-end supplier
The reported move could create a new supplier relationship in prediction markets.
NBA and WNBA launch responsible gambling campaign with NCPG
The campaign extends responsible-gambling messaging to NBA and WNBA audiences, raising awareness of betting and prediction-market risks among fans.
Google adds dedicated advertising guidance for prediction markets
The guidance sets compliance and certification conditions for prediction market operators seeking to advertise through Google.
Galicia opens public consultation on 2026-2030 addiction prevention plan
Operators in Galicia face a prevention framework that formally treats land-based and online gambling as addictive behaviours for the first time.
Dutch minister rejects gambling ban for people receiving social assistance
Municipalities can direct benefit recipients to gambling exclusion, debt counselling or addiction care instead of a blanket ban.
Italians rate responsible gambling communication as important but inadequate
Most Italians call responsible gambling communication essential while most regard it as inadequate.
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Blockchain.com seeks CFTC licences for US derivatives and prediction markets
CFTC approval would allow Blockchain.com to offer futures, options and prediction market contracts to retail and institutional customers.
Furnace raises $3.5m to build prediction markets reference layer
A shared reference layer for prediction markets could give operators and suppliers common pricing and data standards as the sector expands.
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IG Group seeks UK sports betting licence
IG Group’s sports betting licence application follows its acquisition of US prediction market Underdog.
LatAm industry figures question Brazil betting ban in Focus Gaming News report
The reported concerns signal that operators and investors may face weaker legal certainty and higher illegal-market risk across Latin America.
North American regulators discuss responsible gambling tools and prediction markets
The debate affects player-protection requirements and how prediction markets may be treated under existing gambling frameworks.
BetMGM pulls back in states without iGaming amid prediction market impact
BetMGM’s retreat signals reduced focus on states without iGaming as prediction markets affect its business.
Canadian Gaming Association promotes regulated industry opportunities at ICE Barcelona
The initiative gives Canadian gaming companies and jurisdictions a platform to present business opportunities to international ICE visitors.
NBA and WNBA launch gambling risk campaign ahead of 2026 season
The campaign brings sports betting and prediction market risks into the leagues’ education efforts for young adults.
Polymarket draws scrutiny over bets on criminal trials
Trial-related contracts raise concerns about jury impartiality and the use of confidential court information.
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Blockchain.com applies for US licences to offer prediction markets
The applications could enable Blockchain.com to seek approval to bring prediction markets and regulated trading to US users.
BetMGM CEO expects prediction markets’ addressable market to shrink before Supreme Court hearing
Greenblatt expects prediction markets’ addressable market to contract before the Supreme Court hearing, while reporting BetMGM handle growth.
Macquarie projects $187bn in prediction market trading volume for 2026
The forecast and sports share indicate the scale of a growing market in which established US bookmakers are seeking a larger presence.
US poll finds opposition to prediction-market bets on elections and government actions
The findings add evidence to the US debate over whether prediction markets should follow state gambling rules or federal oversight.
Ohio seeks Supreme Court review of US sports prediction market jurisdiction
Ohio’s request puts disputed state and federal authority over sports prediction market operators before the Supreme Court.
Prediction markets reach $78.2bn in September as sports trading recovers
Sports trading helped prediction market operators exceed their previous monthly volume record.
Coinbase agrees to suspend Michigan prediction markets under MGCB deal
Coinbase must suspend Michigan prediction markets while Michigan withholds enforcement during compliance and related appeals.
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Catalonia authorises GLI Europe to inspect gaming machines and materials
The authorisation enables GLI Europe to conduct technical inspections relevant to approval of gaming machines and materials in Catalonia.