Illinois judge blocks state gambling rules against Kalshi during court case
The order temporarily limits Illinois enforcement against Kalshi while the court considers the reach of state rules over prediction markets.
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Rwanda records 76% annual fall in gambling demand in August
Rwanda’s 76% August demand decline shows operators further contraction after the reported first-half decline and July fall.
US Supreme Court omits prediction market disputes from opening case list
Conflicting appeals court decisions leave operators facing unresolved questions about state enforcement of gambling laws against sports event contracts.
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DGOJ seeks supplier for Spanish responsible-gambling campaign
The procurement creates a campaign contract opportunity and sets prevention messaging requirements for its supplier.
Blask records 78.2% weekly fall in Brazil online gaming demand
Blask’s measured 78.2% weekly demand decline gives operators a benchmark for the contraction in Brazilian online gaming demand.
Secom allows sale of existing club shirts bearing betting brands in Brazil
Clubs and retailers can sell existing stock, but promotional use of betting-branded shirts may still face regulatory scrutiny.
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New York Gaming Commission seeks lottery operations partner under RFP 1052 V2
The solicitation gives prospective suppliers a deadline to submit proposals for New York lottery operations and services.
Source: Tenders (NY Gaming Commission)
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New York Gaming Commission seeks lottery operations partner under RFP 1052 V2
The solicitation gives prospective suppliers a deadline to submit proposals for New York lottery operations and services.
Source: NY Gaming Commission
Judge blocks Illinois restrictions on Kalshi sports contracts
The injunction blocks Illinois from enforcing new restrictions on Kalshi’s sports contracts but leaves the state transaction fee untouched.
Secom says Brazil betting rules do not bar sale of existing branded shirts
The guidance clarifies how the advertising restrictions apply to existing branded merchandise in retail stock.
Polymarket offers bank failure contracts as trading exceeds $77,000
Warnings about financial panic give regulators a concern to assess around Polymarket’s contracts on major bank collapses.
OCCC orders 10 platforms to halt sports contract activity in Ohio
The notices require recipients to stop offering or facilitating sports contracts in Ohio and expose them to enforcement proceedings if they continue.
OCCC orders 10 prediction market recipients to stop Ohio sports contracts
Recipients must stop offering sports event contracts in Ohio and confirm compliance in writing by 16 October.
Illinois federal judge finds Kalshi sports contracts likely qualify as swaps
The Illinois finding supports Kalshi’s sports contracts qualifying as swaps as Ohio regulators pursue separate enforcement against prediction markets.
Tax Law Center urges wagering tax treatment for US sports prediction contracts
Prediction market operators could face the gambling tax treatment applied to conventional sportsbooks if authorities adopt the analysis’s interpretation.
Ohio governor says state can apply gambling laws to Kalshi contracts
Ohio’s stated position creates a risk of state enforcement against Kalshi’s sports event contracts.
Ohio pledges gambling enforcement against Kalshi after federal appeals ruling
Ohio will enforce gambling laws against Kalshi after the court rejected its federal commodities law defence.
Results
Paradise Co reports record Q3 casino revenue of KRW268.2bn
The record quarter contrasts with September’s monthly revenue decline, offering investors mixed signals on performance.
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Svenska Spel tenders office cleaning services in Visby
Suppliers can assess the stated contract value and submission deadline when deciding whether to bid.
Source: TED
CFTC sends two prediction-market rule proposals to White House
The proposals could reshape whether federal or state authorities oversee prediction-market contracts.
Flamengo asks Brazil’s Supreme Court to suspend betting restrictions over sponsorship contracts
The requested suspension could affect betting sponsorships and related revenue for Flamengo and Brazilian football.
ANFUCE calls for Uruguay to regulate online gambling through a law
The proposal could shape how Uruguay allocates public and private roles in online gambling regulation.
Trinidad and Tobago Senate approves remote gambling order ahead of January framework
Operators’ market access depends on the licensing, payment and oversight rules still due before the January 2027 target.
Stock-linked prediction markets draw US scrutiny over regulatory jurisdiction
Polymarket and Kalshi face unresolved oversight questions as experts warn stock-linked contracts could affect share trading and complicate enforcement.
Trinidad and Tobago Senate approves remote gambling order ahead of 2027 licensing
The approved order sets the legislative basis and a target date for remote gambling licences in the country.