Italy’s Court of Auditors reports €25.65bn from lotteries and Lotto in 2025
The figures give operators and investors an indication of gambling-related public revenue and reported addiction-fund resources.
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CFTC sues Kentucky over state enforcement of prediction-market laws
The court’s decision could determine whether Kentucky may enforce gambling laws against designated contract markets.
ABERT seeks to join legal challenge to Rio Grande do Sul betting-ad rules
The court’s decision could affect how betting advertising rules apply across state and federal jurisdictions.
CFTC sues Kentucky over action against Kalshi and Polymarket
The case tests whether federal or state authorities oversee prediction-market sports contracts in Kentucky.
Gensler and CME challenge prediction markets as CFTC opposition grows
The challenges question whether the CFTC should regulate sports event contracts and perpetual futures, affecting prediction market operators and their state lawsuits.
Gary Gensler argues Dodd-Frank did not authorise nationwide sports betting
Gensler’s argument bears on the dispute over federal and tribal authority to regulate sports-related prediction markets.
CFTC sues Kentucky over state regulation of prediction markets
The case contests whether Kentucky can apply state betting laws and taxes to prediction-market platforms.
Eight defendants plead guilty in New Jersey illegal gambling case
The pleas and business fines mark further enforcement against an illegal gambling operation in New Jersey.
CFTC sues Kentucky over prediction market laws and transaction-fee tax
The lawsuit challenges Kentucky’s ability to regulate and tax prediction-market operators and could affect contract availability.
Polymarket becomes Bundesliga’s exclusive prediction market partner in the US
The exclusive US partnership gives Polymarket official Bundesliga event contracts and adds to its existing sports partnerships.
North American regulatory roundup covers advertising and prediction market lawsuits
The developments may affect advertising rules and the legal position of prediction markets across several North American markets.
Meta develops prediction platform as it considers entry into the market
A Meta entry could add a major technology company to competition with existing prediction-market platforms.
Fed chair Warsh forms task force to review data sources
Prediction-market operators could gain a new institutional data customer if the Fed adopts real-money contracts as policy inputs.
Meta reportedly develops play-money prediction market app
A potential Meta entry could add a major technology company to the prediction markets sector, although the reported app would not use real money.
EU lawmakers split over gambling advertising restrictions
The debate signals differing views on advertising rules that could shape the treatment of legal gambling operators.
Prediction markets record $12.2bn weekly trading volume ahead of World Cup
The figures show prediction markets expanding in sports, intensifying debate over how the activity should be regulated.
Minnesota attorney general opposes CFTC injunction over state prediction market law
Minnesota’s filing contests federal intervention in state prediction market laws, a dispute that could affect the state’s regulatory authority.
Spain’s DGOJ coordinates betting oversight with eight European countries
Cross-border information-sharing may affect oversight of betting operators during the 2026 World Cup.
Kalshi restricts Indian users under online gaming framework
The restriction removes access to Kalshi event contracts for users in India and reflects the law’s reach over prediction markets.
GGL explains permitted sports bets and bans prediction-market wagers
The clarification confirms prediction-market-style products fall outside Germany's licensed sports betting regime, a boundary operators must respect.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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TurboFlow raises $6m seed round for prediction markets platform
The funding is intended to support product development and liquidity on TurboFlow’s prediction markets platform.
Charles Schwab reportedly plans prediction-market contracts with Cboe
The reported partnership could bring a traditional securities provider into prediction-market trading.
Minnesota challenges CFTC authority over prediction markets in court filing
The dispute could affect whether prediction-market operators can serve Minnesota residents under state law.
AGA urges Congress to prohibit sports and casino contracts on prediction markets
The proposed restriction could change whether prediction-market platforms may offer sports and casino event contracts.
BetConstruct AI integrates ADI Predictstreet prediction markets
Operator partners can add prediction-market contracts and live match streams through the integration.