Court of Appeal rejects TNLC and Northern & Shell bid over Allwyn lottery award
The ruling removes the latest legal obstacle to Allwyn's fourth National Lottery licence, giving operators and suppliers certainty over the UK lottery contract.
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DraftKings faces lawsuit alleging prediction products breach California gambling rules
The suit tests whether prediction products count as sports betting under California rules.
Ontario online gambling handle rises 30.3% to $9.46bn in June
Operators and investors gain a benchmark on Ontario's market growth before new entrants join the regulated field.
State attorneys general and casinos contest CFTC sports authority
The objections contest whether the CFTC may oversee sports prediction contracts at all.
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Rush Street Interactive describes exchange filing as contingency plan
The filing preserves future flexibility without committing Rush Street to a prediction market launch.
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MGM reports $4.5bn revenue for second quarter of 2026
Digital revenue rose while its adjusted EBITDAR loss widened, giving investors contrasting signals about MGM’s digital division.
NCAA flags potential betting violation by Tennessee student worker over Kalshi wager
The case shows college sports staff can breach wagering rules through prediction-market contracts that the NCAA treats as sports bets.
Rush Street says sports contracts are outside prediction market plans
Rush Street holds licensing while stating no plans to enter sports prediction markets.
Rush Street Interactive says prediction markets have not affected North American sportsbook
RSI says prediction markets have not affected its sportsbook, while its application prepares for possible developments without imminent sports contracts.
Novig becomes official prediction market partner of the New York Mets
The tie-up gives prediction markets a route into MLB fan engagement as US operators watch the sector's challenge to sportsbook handle.
RSI files CFTC exchange application without imminent sports-contract launch plans
RSI's CFTC application keeps a designated contract market option open without an immediate sports-contract launch.
California resident sues DraftKings Predictions over alleged illegal gambling
The case tests whether sports prediction markets count as regulated gambling, exposing operators to legal risk over event-contract products.
Robinhood says Rothera ranks among top three US prediction market exchanges
Growth in event-contract trading gives Robinhood a larger foothold in prediction markets that compete with licensed sportsbooks and exchanges.
NFL urges CFTC to adopt further sports integrity safeguards
The outcome will shape which sports event contracts prediction markets may offer and at what minimum age, affecting operators and suppliers in that segment.
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Rush Street Interactive raises 2026 guidance after record Q2 revenue
Record results and a second consecutive guidance increase update expectations, while casino generated most of RSI’s revenue.
Serbian finance ministry opposes proposed betting venue distance rule
Ministry opposition signals new venue separation limits favouring established operators may not proceed.
Wisconsin judge rejects CFTC request to halt prediction market enforcement
Prediction market operators remain exposed to Wisconsin gambling enforcement after federal pre-emption arguments failed.
New Jersey casinos seek federal restrictions on sports prediction contracts
Casino industry seeks federal limits on sports prediction-market contracts it says may conflict with state law.
US appeals judge denies Kalshi injunction against New York order
The ruling leaves Kalshi exposed to New York enforcement while its challenge to the state's order on sports derivative contracts proceeds.
Gaming associations challenge proposed federal prediction-market oversight
The associations' objections challenge the proposed division of regulatory authority over event contracts.
Casino Association of New Jersey asks CFTC to block sports prediction contracts
The CFTC’s decision could affect prediction-market competition, state and tribal gaming authority, and protections for sporting-event integrity.
Better Markets urges CFTC to withdraw prediction-market proposal
The dispute raises questions about whether the proposed rule could permit gambling through event contracts and align with Dodd-Frank’s intent.
Clinical trial prediction markets raise research integrity fears, report says
Prediction-market operators face scrutiny over contracts on medical outcomes, a model that could invite regulatory action beyond gambling.
NFL asks CFTC for stricter sports prediction market rules
The request seeks tighter limits on contracts linked to sporting events.
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Finland opens gambling licence applications ahead of 2027 market launch
Prospective entrants must prepare applications and compliance systems before Finland’s planned July 2027 launch.