Regulation
Kalshi expands tribal partnerships as gaming-law disputes continue
The partnerships create commercial opportunities for tribal operators while legal disputes over sports event contracts remain unresolved.
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Reports
Regulation
Prediction markets could cost gaming sector up to $39.4bn annually, report says
Gaming operators can factor the report’s projected annual revenue losses into their assessment of prediction markets.
Regulation
Peruvian association urges common betting rules across Latin America
Fragmented betting regulation increases operating costs and discourages new investors, according to the report.
Regulation
Alberta government expands betting competition to tackle illegal platforms
Alberta places commercial competition at the centre of its strategy to counter illegal betting platforms.
Regulation
AGA seeks US Supreme Court review over Kalshi sports contracts in New Jersey
The case could determine whether prediction markets must meet state gambling requirements when competing with licensed sportsbooks.
Licences & markets
NFA grants FanDuel FCM licence for US prediction market business
The licence could increase FanDuel’s control over its prediction market business without authorising it to operate its own designated exchange.
Deals & M&A
Lottomatica and CIRSA sign plan for merger into Italian group
The signed plan sets out CIRSA’s proposed merger into Lottomatica, giving investors a formal agreement following September’s disclosure.
Regulation
Stake wins São Paulo injunction to resume Brazil operations until 25 October
The ruling gives Stake a short operating window in Brazil while leaving its longer-term licence and the wider betting ban unresolved.
Deals & M&A
World Poker Tour restores LA Poker Classic partnership for 2027 championship
Commerce Casino’s tournament schedule will again include a WPT-branded championship alongside its longer poker series.
Deals & M&A
Bank of America upgrades DraftKings to Buy after 19% monthly decline
Bank of America’s upgrade highlights potentially bottoming earnings expectations and reduced prediction market cannibalisation risk for DraftKings investors.
Regulation
NFL backs states and tribes in US Supreme Court prediction markets dispute
The dispute concerns whether federal commodities regulators or gambling authorities should oversee sports contracts, affecting prediction market oversight.
Deals & M&A
Four tribes partner with Kalshi on prediction market apps in the USA
The partnerships give the tribes customer-facing apps while Kalshi operates the underlying exchange and settles transactions.
Regulation
State attorneys general urge Supreme Court to hear Kalshi dispute in USA
Conflicting state rulings underpin calls for Supreme Court intervention in New Jersey’s prediction-market appeal involving Kalshi.
Regulation
US lawmakers demand FanDuel disclose around 30 celebrity videos sent to high-spending bettors
Lawmakers’ disclosure demand puts FanDuel’s personalised celebrity perks under scrutiny over concerns about exploiting problem gamblers.
Enforcement & compliance
KSA warns 711 over deposit wagering requirements in the Netherlands
711 faces possible sanctions if it repeats the withdrawal practices, giving operators a concrete compliance consequence for imposing deposit wagering requirements.
Regulation
Dutch regulator challenges 711 over mandatory wagering before withdrawals
Operators must meet the regulator’s strict conditions for wagering deposited funds before allowing withdrawals.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
Regulation
NFL urges Supreme Court to hear New Jersey challenge to Kalshi
The case could affect whether states can regulate sports prediction markets and the safeguards operators face.
Deals & M&A
Slotegrator's Maksym Shtun identifies prediction markets opportunity among non-bettors
Shtun identifies people who avoid traditional betting as potential customers for prediction market products.
Deals & M&A
Kalshi agrees prediction market partnerships with four more tribal nations
Four additional tribal agreements give tribes app ownership and customer management while Kalshi supplies exchange services.
Regulation
Dutch regulator addresses 711 over withdrawal wagering conditions
Operators should ensure customers can return deposits to their original payment method without wagering.
Enforcement & compliance
California property investor faces reported link to alleged illegal casino investigation
The alleged illegal casino investigation involves a commercial property controlled by a California property investor accused of child abuse.
Licences & markets
Gouda mayor declines to offer new gaming arcade licence
Operators cannot currently apply for a licence to open a new gaming arcade in Gouda.
Deals & M&A
Merkur Service & Logistics invests €20,000 in reusable shipping boxes
Reusable boxes are expected to reduce packaging waste in replacement-parts shipments.
Regulation
São Paulo court grants Stake temporary licence protection in Brazil
The ruling gives Stake temporary operating protection while restricting customer acquisition and requiring funds to cover player balances.
Deals & M&A
Lottomatica and Cirsa boards approve merger plan with 0.668 share exchange ratio
Cirsa shareholders would receive 0.668 Lottomatica shares per share under the merger plan approved by both boards.