Polymarket challenges ANJ website blocking order in France
Polymarket’s petition challenges ANJ’s website blocking decision after the regulator warned prediction markets could constitute illegal gambling.
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Report estimates 2.1 million Brazilians have clinical gambling addiction
The reported figures bear on consumer-protection policy as online betting and casino gambling expand in Brazil.
Kevin Kiley plans congressional review of betting on Little League games
A congressional review could address safeguards and jurisdictional challenges around wagering on youth competitions.
DraftKings expands prediction-market push in California
The dispute over prediction-market oversight affects DraftKings’ potential access to states with restricted sports betting.
DraftKings faces California class action over alleged illegal betting through prediction markets
DraftKings faces allegations that its prediction markets constitute illegal sports betting while increasing advertising in states without legal online wagering.
Lawyers expect US Supreme Court to resolve sports event contract disputes
The disputes concern whether federal oversight of sports event contracts pre-empts state and tribal gambling regulation.
Victor Strategies executive criticises prediction markets offering sportsbook-style products
Gene Johnson’s criticism targets prediction markets offering player props, multi-leg combinations, point spreads and over/unders under federal regulation.
DraftKings expands prediction market advertising in US states without legal sports betting
DraftKings is increasing prediction market advertising in large US markets without legal sports betting ahead of the NFL season.
Kalshi signs sponsorship agreements with five MLB teams
Kalshi’s sponsorships expand MLB prediction market partnerships, with four new partners playing in states that prohibit sports betting.
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High Roller plans US prediction market launch for ROLR in 2026
High Roller has secured regulatory approvals and nearly completed technology development, choosing an introducing broker model to accelerate market entry.
Oxford legal scholars propose distinct US rules for prediction markets
The scholars urge regulators to address event contracts’ incentives for corrupt or illegal outcome influence without automatically applying securities-market rules.
Federal judge pauses Novig prediction market litigation in Massachusetts
Novig’s Massachusetts litigation is paused, while its joint request with New Mexico officials seeks similar relief.
Tribes oppose proposed federal swap treatment for US sports contracts
Tribes argue federal oversight of sports contracts would divert tribal gaming revenue and conflict with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Kalshi secures prediction market partnerships with five MLB teams
The agreements give Kalshi advertising exposure and fan engagement opportunities across five MLB teams.
PredictIt executive forecasts possible Supreme Court review of prediction market regulation
Potentially conflicting appeals rulings could bring the CFTC-state dispute over event contract oversight before the Supreme Court, according to Pidot.
Kalshi signs three MLB team partnerships as DraftKings targets California with Predictions advertising
Kalshi’s team partnerships and DraftKings’ Predictions advertising extend their California presence where sports betting remains illegal.
Christie predicts Supreme Court case over US sports prediction markets
The dispute could determine whether sports prediction contracts fall under federal derivatives oversight or state gambling laws.
Kalshi signs prediction market agreements with Dodgers and four other MLB clubs
Kalshi’s partnerships with the Dodgers and four other MLB teams expand prediction market operators’ commercial relationships with clubs.
DraftKings launches prediction market platform in California
DraftKings joins Kalshi and Polymarket in California’s prediction market sector, where traditional sports betting remains illegal.
Polymarket says it will challenge France’s site-blocking decision
The dispute concerns whether prediction-market access in France falls within gambling regulation and the scope of the ANJ’s blocking decision.
Vivid Gaming agrees to distribute its slot portfolio through Betsson
The agreement gives Vivid Gaming distribution through Betsson across multiple, unspecified jurisdictions.
Nevada Gaming Control Board withdraws charges over alleged illegal betting operation
The withdrawal changes the status of the board’s case, while a separate prosecution may still proceed.
Betsson agrees to distribute Vivid Gaming’s 34-game slot catalogue
Vivid Gaming gains distribution for its entire slot catalogue through Betsson across several jurisdictions.
Gemini and Apex plan crypto prediction-market brokerage distribution deal
The proposed deal could distribute Gemini crypto event contracts through Apex-connected brokerages, subject to finalising the arrangement.
CFTC outlines regulatory roadmap for US prediction markets
The roadmap identifies clearer event contract rules as a regulatory priority for US prediction market participants.