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.
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CNIGA chair warns prediction markets could reduce tribal casino revenue by 25%
Operators should note a tribal chairman warned prediction-market expansion could cost casinos up to 25% of gross revenue.
Lottery trade body seeks clarity on prediction market rules
Clearer rules would let lottery operators and regulators assess whether prediction markets compete with or undermine their games.
Washington court bans Kalshi in North American regulation roundup
The ruling adds a state-level prohibition for prediction-market operators already facing regulatory scrutiny across several US jurisdictions.
GRAI orders Polymarket geoblocking in Ireland
Polymarket faces an access restriction in Ireland.
NCAA asks CFTC to suspend college sports prediction markets
The NCAA’s proposals could shape safeguards, participation ages and approvals for college sports prediction markets.
Italy’s Budget Committee rejects proposed sports betting tax changes
The rejected proposal would have changed tax rates and earmarked betting revenue for specified causes.
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.
FIRST.bet partners with ADI Predictstreet on Latin American prediction markets
FIRST.bet and ADI Predictstreet agreed a Latin American expansion for regulated prediction market products.
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.
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UAE gaming regulator appoints Ahmad Hesham as general counsel
The appointment adds legal and regulatory experience to the UAE commercial gaming regulator’s leadership.
Flutter shares decline amid prediction-market competition concerns
Flutter shares fell nearly 4% as Bank of America warned prediction markets could divert sportsbook volume.
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.
Gaming in Spain webinar examines licensed prediction betting prospects
A licensed prediction betting prospect would widen Spanish operators' product set and require regulatory clarity on supervision.
IGA and AGA warn Congress about sports prediction markets
Operators should note trade groups told Congress prediction markets threaten regulated gaming and attributed over $1.2bn in lost tax receipts.
Wisconsin Elections Commission warns election-market trades could violate voting law
The commission’s interpretation could expose election-market users who vote in the same contest to legal consequences.
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.
NASPL calls for prediction markets to face gambling regulation
The proposal could affect licensing and oversight requirements for prediction-market operators.
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.
Hyperliquid plans permissionless deployment for prediction markets
The proposed staking and settlement conditions would shape how users create and operate markets on Hyperliquid.
Gibraltar and El Salvador discuss gaming regulatory cooperation
Regulators should note El Salvador's CNAD signed an information-sharing memorandum with Gibraltar's financial services commission, with gaming and prediction markets discussed.
Source: Gibraltar Government press (GRA)
Tribal gaming chairman warns prediction markets could reduce casino revenue
Operators should note a tribal gaming leader warned casinos could lose up to 25% of gaming revenue if prediction markets keep expanding unchecked.
Clasp survey finds 27% of healthcare students use betting or prediction markets
The findings indicate that a share of healthcare students treat betting and prediction-market winnings as funding for tuition.
ANJ orders ISPs to block Polymarket over illegal gambling
The order tests whether prediction markets count as unlicensed gambling in France, affecting operators and suppliers considering similar products.
Senators urge prediction market regulation to protect tribal sovereignty
Prediction market rules could set compliance obligations for operators offering event contracts in the US.