Genius Sports CEO says prediction-market demand could benefit suppliers
The outlook bears on suppliers’ potential exposure to changes in prediction-market regulation and sports-betting demand.
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Continent 8 extends Nutanix partnership for iGaming cloud services
The extension could give regulated gambling operators access to cloud services built around separate customer environments.
Tribal coalition seeks prediction market curbs in US Senate crypto bill
The lobbying effort seeks restrictions on prediction markets within legislation that would expand the CFTC’s regulatory authority.
Ninth Circuit allows Nevada to regulate sports event contracts as gambling
The ruling subjects disputed Nevada sports event contracts to gambling rules, while DraftKings and Flutter shares gained.
Lula calls for greater Central Bank scrutiny of Pix betting payments
Potential scrutiny of Pix transfers and online betting measures could affect payment flows and operators in Brazil.
Buenos Aires province establishes coordination unit for Mar del Plata casino complex
The coordination unit brings public bodies, including IPLyC, into management of the complex that includes Casino Central.
Lula questions central bank over bettor’s 1,400 Pix transactions in Brazil
Lula’s questioning puts betting payments under scrutiny alongside existing government self-exclusion and mental health measures.
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FIRST.bet appoints Víctor Arias to lead Latin American commercial operations
Arias will lead FIRST.bet’s Latin American commercial operations as it builds its regional hub and team, with Brazil central.
Connecticut asks nine prediction market companies to stop sports contracts
Connecticut’s requests target nine companies offering sports event contracts to residents, alongside official warnings about risks to certain groups.
Robinhood and Crypto.com petition US Supreme Court over sports event contracts
Robinhood and Crypto.com separately petitioned the US Supreme Court to consider whether sports event contracts are legal.
CFTC weighs gaming definition for US event contracts
Operators face unresolved gaming definitions as the CFTC deliberates and Nevada and New Jersey assert authority over sports-outcome contracts.
Connecticut orders nine prediction platforms to stop sports contracts
The orders require affected platforms to stop offering sports contracts and give Connecticut customers access to their funds.
County officials restrict employee election prediction market trading in Arizona and Pennsylvania
Employee trading restrictions affect roughly 13,000 Maricopa County employees and about 2,200 Delaware County workers ahead of the midterms.
Crypto.com and Robinhood seek Supreme Court review of Nevada sports-contract ruling
The petitions could affect whether Nevada regulators can oversee sports event contracts offered by prediction markets.
Macau collects MOP7.83bn in August gaming taxes as annual receipts fall 8%
Operators and investors face contrasting tax trends, with Macau’s gaming receipts rising monthly but declining annually.
Jefferies estimates $42m contract volume across DKeX and Nadex
Investors have contract volume estimates and potential NFL season exchange fees to assess DraftKings’ prediction market activity.
Lummis releases revised CLARITY Act as tribal gaming group opposes bill
The bill’s proposed digital-asset rules could affect tribal gaming laws and sports and casino event contracts.
Coinbase selects ION platform for Kalshi event-contract clearing
Coinbase’s selected platform automates contract creation, resolution, settlement and reporting for Kalshi prediction-market products.
Connecticut DCP orders nine prediction-market companies to stop sports contracts
Nine platforms must halt sports event contracts in Connecticut and let customers withdraw funds after alleged gambling law breaches.
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ADM appoints panel to assess candidates for 13 management posts
ADM’s panel will assess candidates for 13 management positions across central and territorial offices.
Connecticut orders nine prediction-market operators to stop offering sports contracts
Connecticut’s orders require nine platforms to halt sports event contracts and other alleged unlicensed online gambling while permitting withdrawals.
Tema launches DICE ETF with Kalshi and Polymarket exposure
DICE gives investors ETF exposure to prediction market businesses, including private holdings in Kalshi and Polymarket.
World XYZ launches Solana prediction platform after million-user waitlist
World XYZ’s platform combines sports, politics and finance contracts with automated resolution and stablecoin settlement.
NFL reiterates objections to prediction market bets ahead of football season
The NFL’s objections put prediction market operators’ injury and officiating contracts under renewed scrutiny from the league.
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Belgian Council of State suspends ECK NV’s €750m Brussels casino concession
The suspension leaves ECK NV’s planned takeover on 1 January 2027 uncertain, while outgoing operator Viage continues running the casino.