California and Minnesota attorneys general challenge CFTC prediction-market oversight
The jurisdictional dispute could affect which rules prediction-market operators must follow in the two states.
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Kentucky attorney general sues Kalshi, Polymarket and VGW over alleged gambling
The cases could restrict three companies’ gambling operations in Kentucky if the court grants the requested relief.
Ilitch family forms gaming company and agrees Ocean Casino stake purchase
Pending approvals, the acquisitions would expand the Ilitch family’s casino ownership across Atlantic City and Mississippi.
Wealthsimple and Kalshi plan Canadian prediction-market launch
The planned app offers a regulated route for prediction markets while excluding sports and election outcomes.
Soft2Bet launches MEGA Shoot across selected brands for 2026 World Cup
The reported engagement and repeat-play figures may inform operators assessing tournament-linked gamification features.
DGOJ sets out safe-gambling and fraud priorities at Bet on Ceuta 2026
The DGOJ cited planned joint deposit limits and a common risk-detection mechanism as main challenges within Spain's regulated market.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Liquor & Gaming NSW outlines exemptions from NSW liquor licensing
Hospitality and accommodation operators can assess whether the stated exemptions apply before selling or supplying alcohol.
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
GGL joins European regulators' statement on prediction market risks
Operators and suppliers face growing scrutiny of event-contract products as nine regulators align on consumer-protection concerns.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Colombia’s Council of State suspends operator marketing restrictions
The provisional suspension may affect the marketing rules gambling operators must follow in Colombia.
Dutch parties back review of Nederlandse Loterij ownership options
The review could lead to a decision on selling all or part of the state-owned lottery, subject to public-interest safeguards.
VNLOK report records 1.8 million responsible-gambling interventions in 2025
The figures and regulator’s comments inform oversight of operators’ player-protection interventions.
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Kansspelautoriteit withdraws provisional BetBlocker tender award
The tender’s status remains unresolved, leaving both bidders without a final award decision.
Kansspelautoriteit warns of phishing emails impersonating regulator
Operators and consumers can use the regulator’s stated email domain to help identify impersonation attempts.
AGCO uses mystery shoppers to check age-restricted sales and gaming access
The programme exposes Ontario gambling licensees to age-access checks and escalating enforcement for repeat breaches.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO consolidates Ontario alcohol rules into interim registrar standards
Alcohol licensees must consult the consolidated standards alongside the law and its regulations to understand applicable compliance requirements.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO requires pregnancy alcohol warning signs at licensed Ontario venues
The requirement sets display conditions that affected Ontario alcohol licensees must meet to avoid possible administrative action.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO uses mystery shoppers to check gaming venues’ age controls
Gaming licensees face mystery-shop checks and possible enforcement over access by minors.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Brazil finance ministry makes payment firms liable for illegal betting taxes
Payment providers and advertisers face defined tax exposure and obligations when facilitating unlicensed betting in Brazil.
European regulators warn of prediction-market risks ahead of 2026 World Cup
Operators and sports entities are urged to check platforms’ legal status before entering partnerships.
Michigan judge allows state regulators to pursue action against Polymarket
The ruling allows Michigan regulators to continue applying state gambling laws to Polymarket's sports-related event contracts.
Chile’s SII expects online betting VAT to raise over $100 million annually
VAT obligations apply to foreign betting services without granting operators authorisation to offer them in Chile.
South Korean casino operators seek lighter rules as MGM Osaka approaches
South Korean operators are seeking lighter administrative requirements amid concern that MGM Osaka could draw tourists and investment away.
Michigan judge rejects Polymarket bid to block state gambling enforcement
The ruling leaves Polymarket exposed to Michigan enforcement and rejects its bid to place sports contracts under federal oversight.
House of Lords committee hears 66 recommendations on gambling harm
The hearing puts competing evidence on advertising and harm before UK policymakers considering gambling policy.
BGC warns illegal operators could take GBP 40m in Royal Ascot bets
The council warns illegal operators may attract bets while avoiding mandatory player protections.