DraftKings Exchange files CFTC contracts for live sports micro-markets
The filings indicate potential expansion of DraftKings’ sports-related prediction-market offering, subject to its eventual market choices.
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Reports
Austria draft law proposes ending online casino monopoly
International operators seeking Austrian market entry would face a EUR10m capital requirement and backdated tax and court-claim settlements before qualifying for a licence.
MASAF backs Flutter and Snai plans for Milan’s San Siro racecourse
The ministry’s support may shape public-private plans for investment and wider use of San Siro racecourse.
AGA chief urges CFTC to leave sports betting regulation to states
The dispute concerns whether federal or state authorities should oversee prediction markets offering sports contracts.
American Gaming Association urges Congress to restrict sports prediction markets
Congressional action could affect whether prediction platforms can offer sports-related contracts in the USA.
Appointment
GoldenPark.pt appoints Sérgio Pascoal as Portugal country manager
Pascoal’s remit covers GoldenPark.pt’s local operations, strategic partnerships and growth in Portugal.
NFL urges CFTC to restrict manipulable prediction market contracts
The NFL’s proposals could restrict vulnerable prediction market contracts and impose new conditions on sports-related trading.
Kentucky attorney general challenges federal oversight of sports prediction markets
The dispute could affect whether states or federal authorities oversee sports-related prediction contracts and their consumer protections.
41 US attorneys general ask CFTC to exclude sports contracts from its jurisdiction
The jurisdictional dispute could determine whether states or federal regulators oversee sports-related prediction markets.
State attorneys general urge CFTC to leave sports contracts to states
The CFTC’s response could determine whether states regulate sports-related event contracts as gambling.
Prediction Markets coalition urges CFTC to narrow gaming definition
The CFTC’s definition of gaming may determine whether platforms can offer sports-related event contracts under federal rules.
Prediction Markets coalition asks CFTC to narrow gaming definition
The CFTC’s interpretation could affect whether sports event contracts fall under federal rules or state gambling oversight.
Spelinspektionen issues Norrköpings Bingoallians warning over information gaps
The warning reinforces operators’ obligations to provide accurate licence, contact, risk and proceeds information to players.
KSA makes Holland Casino Online and Vbet remove prohibited own-goal bets
Operators removed own-goal betting markets and added safeguards after KSA intervention, resolving the matter without further enforcement.
Appointment
Canadian Lottery Coalition appoints Molly Cormier executive director
The appointment changes the leadership of a coalition representing provincial lottery corporations on gambling policy issues.
Licence
Gibraltar licenses Predict Street as betting intermediary
The licence establishes a regulated route for a prediction-market operator in Gibraltar.
Banijay Group links Tipico acquisition to 2029 revenue target of €10bn
The target connects Banijay’s gambling strategy and Tipico acquisition with its stated 2029 revenue goal.
Idaho joins 39-state coalition challenging CFTC sports betting authority
The court’s ruling could affect states’ ability to enforce gambling laws against sports event contracts.
Allwyn explores sportsbook technology options after Novibet deal collapse
Allwyn’s search for sportsbook technology alternatives could shape its route to building in-house betting capability.
KSA sets advertising checklist and 95% age-targeting threshold for Dutch operators
Operators must review targeting, opt-outs and evidence before authorising campaigns under the reported checklist.
GGL board member says state treaty evaluation must test goal achievement
Benter said the treaty evaluation must focus on whether it met its goals, with evidence needed to justify departing from legislators' 2020 decisions.
Source: GGL (Germany)
KSA chair Michel Groothuizen discusses Dutch gambling policy
Groothuizen’s comments address proposed policy and enforcement issues affecting the Dutch gambling market.
Appointment
GINI names Mick Mulvaney executive director of sports prediction markets coalition
The coalition’s campaign could add pressure for state and tribal oversight of sports event contracts.
Quebec Online Gaming Coalition urges province to regulate iGaming market
The proposal could create private-operator licensing opportunities and change oversight, standards and community funding in Quebec.
Gambling Is Not Investing coalition challenges US prediction markets
The dispute could shape whether prediction-market operators face state gambling rules or federal oversight.