Lottery associations urge gambling licences for prediction platforms
Two lottery trade associations urged authorities to regulate gaming-style prediction contracts as gambling, requiring licences and regulated gaming requirements.
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Wisconsin election commission warns voters about event-contract betting
Regulators should note the Wisconsin warning drew opposition from two major prediction-market platforms.
Washington judge says Kalshi very likely violated state gambling law
The ruling signals that event-contracts operators may face state gambling enforcement even as federal oversight of prediction markets remains contested.
ADM reports 2024 Italian gambling sales network figures
The regulator’s figures show changes in the scale and composition of Italy’s physical gambling network.
CFTC proposes federal prediction market rules as eight states resist
A federal framework would shift oversight of sports event contracts away from state licensing and tax regimes that operators and suppliers rely on.
Kalshi spends $990,000 on lobbying as prediction market fight widens
Lobbying spending shows prediction-market exchanges and casino interests are competing to shape federal rules that could determine whether sports event contracts face state gambling regulation.
Wisconsin warns election contract traders about voting-related felony exposure
Traders risk felony charges if they vote in the same election, raising legal exposure for prediction-market platforms.
BSP urges closer bank scrutiny of junket customers
BSP guidance seeks stronger anti-money laundering and terrorism-financing controls for casino junket customers.
AGA urges Congress to restrict sports event contracts on prediction markets
The requested changes could determine whether prediction-market sports contracts remain available outside state and tribal gambling systems.
Kalshi launches Midterms Hub for US Senate, House and governor races
Operators and researchers can compare election-market prices with polling and other election data in one hub.
IGA chairman urges Congress to restrict sports wagering on prediction markets
The requests concern whether federal measures would limit prediction-market wagering that Bean says affects tribal and state gaming authority.
BSP urges banks to strengthen controls on casino junket customers
The guidance sets out risk controls banks should apply to customers linked to casino junket operations.
Senators urge prediction market regulation to protect tribal sovereignty
Prediction market rules could set compliance obligations for operators offering event contracts in the US.
Viterbo court overturns seizure in suspected illegal betting case
The ruling directs return of seized materials and affects the evidence in an alleged unauthorised betting case.
Viterbo review court orders return of materials seized in Blera betting case
The ruling affects enforcement proceedings against a betting outlet and the treatment of equipment seized in such cases.
Tribal gaming revenue increases as sports betting declines
Record tribal revenue contrasts with sports betting declines executives attributed to prediction markets.
UK authorities close illegal Doncaster gaming venues
The operation removed two illegal gaming premises and led to eight arrests in Doncaster.
NTRA urges restoration of full US gambling loss deduction
NTRA argues the current 90% cap can create tax liabilities even when bettors break even.
King County court grants preliminary injunction against Kalshi over sports contracts
The ruling lets Washington enforce its gambling laws against Kalshi's sports contracts while the case proceeds, testing state authority over prediction markets.
Washington judge blocks Kalshi event contracts in state gambling case
The ruling lets Washington enforce its gambling laws against Kalshi's event contracts while the case proceeds, testing federal pre-emption claims.
Kalshi introduces pharmaceutical trial and approval contracts
Kalshi users can trade on whether experimental medicines pass trials or obtain regulatory approval.
Washington court blocks Kalshi sports contracts under preliminary injunction
The preliminary injunction threatens Kalshi’s sports-related contracts in Washington as the state’s claims proceed.
H2 estimates prediction markets took 27% of US World Cup betting
The estimate signals that prediction markets are taking measurable share from licensed US sportsbooks during major tournaments.
Betsson monitors prediction markets but sees limited fit outside US
Betsson's stance signals that US-style prediction markets are unlikely to be replicated in its European and Latin American licensed markets.
House subcommittee to examine sports event prediction markets
The hearing could signal whether US lawmakers seek legislation on sports event contracts or place them under the Commodity Exchange Act.