Wisconsin statute bars election bettors from voting
Prediction market operators and customers face legal exposure in Wisconsin, where election betting can bar participation in elections.
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CME chief labels sports prediction markets gambling and foresees Supreme Court case
The stance separates CME's prediction-market expansion from sports event contracts, signalling where exchange operators may draw the line as US litigation continues.
GRAI warns prediction markets to restrict access for Irish users
Prediction-market platforms serving Ireland risk enforcement, including High Court blocking orders, if they do not restrict access.
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce prediction-market framework bill
Operators should note Pennsylvania's HB 2711 would establish rules for prediction-market platform operations, participation and permitted markets.
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose prediction market rules without tax
Operators weighing prediction-market entry face a Pennsylvania proposal that would regulate the sector without a tax, unlike tax-focused states.
Cottrell's near-$9m Polymarket Trump bet faces funding scrutiny
The case raises questions over the origin of funds and who took the profits on a large prediction-market position.
Lottery associations call for prediction markets to be regulated as gambling
Prediction-market contracts that mirror betting could draw lottery operators into regulatory scope if lawmakers treat them as gambling.
Crypto.com’s OG sues Washington to prevent enforcement
Crypto.com's OG sued Washington in federal court seeking to prevent state enforcement after the Kalshi injunction.
ANJ begins consultations on gambling harm prevention in France
The consultations may inform coordination between France's gambling regulator and health services supporting people affected by gambling harm.
Morgan Stanley cuts DraftKings price target to $36
Investors see Morgan Stanley lower its DraftKings target from $39 to $36 on prediction-market pressure.
CME chief calls sports event contracts gambling and questions novelty markets
Regulators face CME's CEO calling sports event contracts gambling and questioning prediction markets' economic purpose.
Israeli prosecutors indict 10 people over alleged criminal network
Regulators and investors see illegal gambling treated as part of a wider organised-crime case.
Incentive Games launches real-money titles with bet365 in Alberta
The deal gives bet365 additional proprietary content in Alberta's new online casino market and expands Incentive Studios' distribution.
CME chief distinguishes its contracts from sportsbook-style prediction markets
Investors see CME's chief executive separating its sports contracts from some sportsbook-style prediction markets.
DATA.BET CEO says prediction markets are a new bettable content category
DATA.BET's CEO says prediction markets are a new bettable category, targeting 4-5% of betting turnover.
Austria plans regulated online gambling market from October 2027
Operators weighing entry into Austria face a first-mover window shaped by cooling-off restrictions on some incumbents.
Gibraltar and El Salvador agree gambling regulatory cooperation
The memorandum supports cooperation on gambling regulation and prediction markets between Gibraltar and El Salvador.
Kansspelautoriteit says Dutch fairground machines are games of chance
The authority’s classification identifies gambling-related risks even though the separate regime permits minors to use the machines.
Choctaw launches free-to-play sports prediction app in Oklahoma
Choctaw Sports lets users predict sporting results without staking real money while the operator seeks eventual online sports betting permission.
DraftKings and FanDuel seek dismissal of Pennsylvania addiction lawsuit
DraftKings and FanDuel argue Pennsylvania's consumer protection law does not apply to their platforms in the addiction lawsuit.
Wisconsin commission warns election betting could bring felony charges
The Wisconsin Elections Commission warned political-race bettors of possible felony charges and loss of voting rights.
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.
Wisconsin elections commission says election betting can disqualify voters
The warning signals that US state authorities may treat prediction-market election wagers as grounds for voter disqualification, raising compliance risk for platforms.
Wisconsin election commission warns voters about event-contract betting
Regulators should note the Wisconsin warning drew opposition from two major prediction-market platforms.
Wisconsin warns election betting may remove voting eligibility
Operators should note Wisconsin officials say election wagering through prediction markets could cost voting rights.