CFTC sues Utah over restrictions on prediction market contracts
The dispute could affect whether prediction-market exchanges can offer event contracts in Utah.
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Reports
Kalshi challenges Missouri gambling licensing requirements
The cases challenge state licensing and enforcement affecting prediction-market operators.
Robinhood CEO says Rothera could lead financial prediction markets
The comments signal ambitions for Rothera to attract brands and futures commission merchants to event contracts.
Gaming Commission outlines player protection to Namur debt mediators
Belgium’s safeguards face challenges when barred players use impersonation or illegal sites, while support may involve psychological and financial needs.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgian Gaming Commission discusses gambling bans and debt support in Namur
The reported evasion of gambling bans and gaps in support are relevant to player-protection and compliance work.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Dutch regulator convenes player protection conference with 16 European countries
The working groups could develop shared approaches to player protection and illegal gambling across participating jurisdictions.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Stifel lowers Q3 online gambling earnings forecasts
The revised estimates provide investors with a changed earnings outlook for online gambling companies.
NBA reportedly sets integrity rules for prediction markets
The reported measures could shape integrity requirements for prediction markets linked to the NBA.
M5S deputy questions government over €50m for gambling-harm measures
The questions concern the accounting and distribution of public resources for gambling-harm prevention and treatment.
Andrea Quartini asks Italy’s government to account for addiction funding
The requested accounting could clarify how gambling-related funds and addiction-service staffing allocations are being used.
NBA signs prediction-market integrity agreements with CFTC, Kalshi and Polymarket
The agreements set integrity and information-sharing conditions for NBA-related prediction markets.
Spain’s Health Ministry reports lottery spending among 12- and 13-year-olds
The findings inform regulators and lottery operators about reported gambling participation and spending among young people.
IAGR launches global awareness week on unlicensed online gambling
The campaign gives regulators a coordinated way to direct consumers towards operator licensing information.
CFTC makes prediction-market insider trading an enforcement priority
Prediction-market operators face enforcement scrutiny over trading based on confidential information and election contracts.
Bernstein forecasts prediction-market revenue growth for Robinhood and Coinbase
The forecasts give investors revenue estimates for prediction-market and related products at two financial-services companies.
NBA names Kalshi and Polymarket preferred prediction market exchanges
The agreements set integrity conditions and commercial access for prediction markets tied to NBA events.
Appointment
Polymarket reportedly dismisses marketing chief after promotional investigation
The reported departure raises governance and disclosure issues for a prediction-market operator and its marketing partners.
Louisiana plaintiffs sue DraftKings and FanDuel over sportsbook app design
The claims could expose sportsbook operators and casino market-access partners to consumer-protection and product-liability litigation in Louisiana.
Slovak gambling regulator signs sixth university partnership memorandum
The agreement creates a channel for training future educators and other professionals on gambling risks and prevention.
Source: ÚRHH (Slovakia)
IAGR schedules first illegal gambling awareness week for November 2026
Participating regulators will need to coordinate consumer messaging and prepare local campaign materials before the scheduled week.
Plus500 plans US trading app after launching prediction-market contracts
Event contracts and a planned US trading app signal Plus500’s intended expansion of its US product suite.
US defence secretary warns staff against trading on military information
The warning and case underline legal and security risks for prediction-market and betting platforms handling trades linked to military events.
Licence
IG Group applies for UK gambling licence for prediction markets
A licence application could determine whether IG Group can offer prediction-market betting in the UK.
LOTBA presents Polymarket case at international gambling regulators’ conference
The case raises regulatory concerns about prediction platforms and the user safeguards expected of authorised operators.
ESMA warns VPNs can bypass Polymarket and Kalshi location blocks in the EU
Operators and regulators face uncertainty over how prediction-market products are classified and whether geographic blocks protect restricted markets.