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Prediction markets launch commercials as NFL betting advertising returns
Prediction markets’ commercials add to betting advertising activity as the NFL season opens.
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US states seek prediction market bans as election trading increases
Election prediction market operators face state prohibition efforts amid concerns about potential influence on elections.
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H2GC forecasts NFL gross win falling 2% to $3.5bn
The forecast points to lower NFL sportsbook gross win amid competition from prediction markets.
Regulation
Brazil puts responsible gambling at centre of regulated betting strategy
Operators are expanding into influencers, digital content and esports as Brazil centres its regulated betting strategy on responsible gambling.
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ABRAJOGO and CONAR sign agreement on responsible betting advertising
ABRAJOGO and CONAR’s agreement strengthens advertising ethics monitoring and includes betting affiliates and digital influencers.
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NFL calls for removal of prediction markets on its games
Prediction market platforms face NFL requests to remove selections involving regular-season games and the Super Bowl.
Regulation
NFL renews request for prediction markets to remove objectionable game-related bets
Prediction market operators face another NFL request to remove game-linked contracts it considers objectionable.
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AGA forecasts near-flat US NFL sportsbook wagering for 2026
The AGA’s outlook identifies prediction markets as competition for state-regulated sportsbooks and raises concerns about their taxation and oversight.
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NFL renews call for prediction markets to remove certain sports contracts
Prediction exchanges face renewed NFL demands to remove sports contracts flagged as susceptible to manipulation and insider trading.
Regulation
Singapore High Court blocks Venetian Macau’s enforcement of HK$19.35m casino judgment
Singapore’s public policy prevented Venetian Macau from enforcing its Hong Kong gambling debt judgment through registration.
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AGA forecasts $29.5bn in legal US NFL wagers as growth stalls
The AGA’s forecast signals flat legal NFL wagering, attributing stalled growth to prediction markets competing with sportsbooks.
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AGA forecasts flat NFL betting handle as prediction markets stall growth
The forecast signals limited growth in NFL wagering volumes for legal betting operators this season.
Regulation
NFL urges prediction market operators to remove certain betting products
The NFL is seeking removal of certain betting products from prediction platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Prediction markets target sportsbook customers as NFL season approaches
FanDuel and DraftKings face competition from Kalshi and Polymarket for sports betting customers as the NFL season approaches.
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NFL urges prediction markets to withdraw contracts ahead of 2026 season
The request pressures prediction exchanges to remove contracts the NFL considers vulnerable to manipulation or harmful to sporting integrity.
Deals & M&A
FanDuel introduces Rewards Club and extends Bet Protect+ to NFL player props
FanDuel’s monthly loyalty tiers reward wagering, while expanded NFL player prop protection costs an additional 3% of the wager.
Regulation
New Jersey petitions US Supreme Court over prediction market regulation
A Supreme Court ruling could settle which regulator oversees prediction markets, shaping compliance and product strategy for operators and suppliers in New Jersey and beyond.
Regulation
New Jersey asks Supreme Court to resolve prediction market regulatory dispute
The case could determine whether prediction market operators must comply with state sports betting laws.
Regulation
New Jersey asks Supreme Court to review sports prediction markets
The petition seeks Supreme Court consideration of conflicting circuit positions affecting sports prediction markets.
Deals & M&A
NFL sets conditions for official prediction market partnerships
Prediction exchanges must meet NFL conditions for official relationships while pursuing football fans without league ties.
Regulation
Karen Hope Garcia seeks ban on online gambling advertising in Philippines
The proposal would restrict online gambling marketing across media channels and impose stronger age and identity checks on player accounts.
Deals & M&A
NFL expands betting agreements with DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics for 2026 season
DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics Betting and Gaming gain additional NFL rights through commercial agreements for the 2026 season.
Regulation
CONAR tightens betting advertising standards in Brazil
Brands and agencies get 30 days to comply with restrictions on youth appeal and influencer scrutiny.
Regulation
Ninth Circuit ruling against Kalshi draws citations in other prediction market cases
A federal appellate split over prediction markets exposes operators and state regulators to conflicting court standards and possible Supreme Court review.
Regulation
Ninth Circuit rules against Kalshi as Polymarket offers Supreme Court hearing market
Conflicting appellate rulings on Kalshi could bring the dispute before the Supreme Court.