MGM and Caesars avoid prediction markets over US casino licence concerns
Casino licensing concerns constrain MGM and Caesars while sportsbook competitors expand into prediction markets.
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Shawn Fluharty calls for state oversight of prediction markets
Fluharty’s call places state oversight of prediction markets at the centre of the regulatory debate.
GGL publishes guidance on online gambling advertising rules in Germany
The FAQ clarifies the advertising restrictions and player protection obligations that operators and advertisers must follow in Germany.
Source: GGL (Germany)
European Lotteries calls for consistent European rules on prediction markets
Operators may face different national gambling rules for event contracts, including those also classified as financial instruments.
Results
Robinhood plans to offer Cboe earnings-linked event contracts
The proposed launch would add corporate-performance contracts to Robinhood’s prediction-market offering, subject to regulatory approval.
US appeals courts rule on Kalshi sports contracts as EU reviews prediction markets
The rulings and EU consultation frame whether prediction-market products face gambling rules or financial-market regulation.
Licence
Gibraltar backs prediction markets as gaming firms restructure amid tax pressure
Gibraltar’s proposed framework creates a regulated route for prediction markets as gaming firms face higher costs and restructuring.
Acquisition
Visualize Group completes eCOGRA acquisition after regulatory approvals
The acquisition combines two gaming compliance providers and expands the group’s stated jurisdictional coverage.
Polymarket attracts more US branded searches as Kalshi leads trading activity
Operators face differing competitive positions: Polymarket leads branded searches, while Kalshi leads trading volume and narrows the search gap.
ADM official says prediction markets require betting licences in Italy
Operators offering prediction markets in Italy may need a gambling licence and must respect limits on eligible events.
Brazil’s provisional online sports betting ban draws industry responses
Operators face Brazil's provisional online sports betting ban, while prediction markets draw criticism from regulators and industry representatives.
Coinbase Ventures and CMCC Global lead Raven funding round at $90m valuation
The investment gives Raven new backing as a liquidity provider to prediction markets.
Continent 8 and FuturePath AI launch Future8 joint venture
The venture offers iGaming operators AI applications designed to support governance and auditability across jurisdictions.
New York sues Polymarket over unlicensed sports betting
The case tests whether state gambling law can reach CFTC-regulated event contracts, a question that also affects rival Kalshi and prediction-market operators.
Sixth Circuit rejects Kalshi appeal over Ohio and Tennessee sports betting enforcement
Kalshi faces application of Ohio and Tennessee sports betting laws following the Sixth Circuit's ruling against it.
BAV urges prevention focus and tougher illegal gambling enforcement
The Bavarian Automaten-Verband called for stronger prevention, early detection and player and youth protection on gambling addiction action day.
AGCOM guidance leaves questions over FIFA World Cup gambling advertising in Italy
Uncertainty over AGCOM guidance leaves broadcasters and rights holders exposed to questions about gambling logos on Italian match feeds.
AGU plans R$1bn claim against 15 betting companies over gambling addiction
The planned claim could expose betting companies to substantial liability for treatment costs and player debt.
Tax professors urge IRS to clarify US prediction market taxation
Tax professors warn that uncertain taxation of prediction market gains could favour prediction platforms over traditional sportsbooks.
Sixth Circuit allows Ohio and Tennessee gambling enforcement against Kalshi
The ruling permits Ohio and Tennessee regulators to apply state gambling laws to sports-event contracts.
Departure
NCPG seeks executive director after Heather Maurer resigns
The leadership change follows disputes over the NCPG’s prediction-market membership category and related initiative.
Democratic lawmakers back federal gambling safeguards in the US
The proposed measures could set federal requirements affecting sports betting operators and prediction market platforms.
Sixth Circuit rules Ohio and Tennessee can apply gambling laws to Kalshi contracts
The ruling supports state enforcement of gambling laws against sports-related prediction-market contracts in Ohio and Tennessee.
Chile’s sports minister calls for decision on betting regulation and sponsorships
Any future rules could affect operators’ sponsorships, advertising and use of athletes in Chile.
Alberta grants Brick House Recovery Centre $2.4m for gambling treatment
The grant funds treatment before the province receives the operator payments linked to regulated iGaming revenue.