GGL reviews ADI Predictstreet World Cup advertising
Operators should track GGL's review of World Cup advertising by a platform lacking a German gambling licence.
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Nine European regulators warn prediction markets over World Cup compliance
The warning signals coordinated enforcement risk for prediction-market platforms and potential partners during the tournament.
Forza Italia deputy defends existing mandate for gambling reform
The position informs parliamentary debate over the scope and direction of Italy’s gambling-sector reform.
Kentucky attorney general files lawsuits against three gambling operators
The lawsuits raise legal exposure for Kalshi, Polymarket and another unnamed operator in Kentucky.
Nine European countries agree to monitor prediction markets during World Cup
The agreement signals coordinated cross-border scrutiny of prediction market platforms that could compete with licensed sportsbooks during a major tournament.
Fédération Addiction proposes 15 measures to restrict French sports betting
The proposals could affect betting operators’ advertising, sponsorship and promotional activities in France.
US gaming groups urge Congress to ban sports prediction contracts
A proposed federal ban could affect prediction-market offerings and the division of oversight between federal, state and tribal authorities.
Nine European regulators coordinate action on unlicensed prediction markets
Prediction market operators and partners face coordinated licensing scrutiny, information sharing and possible enforcement across participating jurisdictions.
DGOJ and eight European regulators issue joint warning on prediction markets during FIFA World Cup 2026
Nine regulators signed a joint statement saying prediction-market platforms mostly operate without authorisation in Europe, pledging closer cooperation.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Nine European gambling authorities warn prediction markets of action over local rules
Prediction-market operators face potential action from gambling authorities if they do not comply with local regulations.
Kansspelautoriteit joins European warning on prediction-market risks
The warning signals that regulators view prediction markets as a player-protection concern during a major sporting event.
FATF grey-lists Kuwait and Papua New Guinea, bringing monitored jurisdictions to 22
Grey-list status can lead financial intermediaries to apply stricter checks and slower payment processing to gambling-related activity.
European regulators warn prediction platforms over World Cup gambling risks
The regulators’ planned cooperation raises the prospect of coordinated scrutiny for prediction platforms operating across these markets.
Nine European regulators pledge cooperation on unlicensed prediction markets
Cross-border information sharing could increase regulatory scrutiny of prediction-market operators in the nine countries.
US gaming coalition urges Senate to bar sports event contracts
The request could shape whether prediction-market platforms may offer sports event contracts under federal rules.
Penalty
Dutch regulator imposes €420,000 penalty on Polymarket
Prediction market operators should note Dutch regulator penalties for continued activity despite warnings.
Brazil restricts prediction-market platforms as World Cup trading may reach US$10bn
Platforms must distinguish permitted financial activity from barred sports and political contracts under Brazil’s prediction-market restrictions.
Licence
CFTC grants Novig designated contract market status for US sports exchange
The designation gives Novig a federal route to operate its sports prediction exchange across the USA.
DGOJ orders blocks on unlicensed prediction-market platforms in Spain
Platforms seeking Spanish users face the DGOJ’s view that prediction markets require a licence and its reported enforcement action.
Washington, DC online gambling bill remains pending amid lobbying
The bill has stalled after a public hearing, leaving the prospects of a regulated online market in Washington, DC uncertain.
European gambling regulators agree to coordinate during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Operators and sports organisations face coordinated scrutiny of betting compliance and prediction-market partnerships across nine jurisdictions.
Source: SRIJ (Portugal)
Coinbase adds parlays and timed crypto trades to prediction markets
The additions expand Coinbase’s prediction market products across event combinations and timed cryptocurrency outcomes.
Dmitry Slobodkin urges Russia to legalise online casinos
A proposed legal change could alter online casino access, taxation and enforcement in Russia.
New Jersey senators propose permits and taxes for prediction markets
The bill could subject prediction-market operators to state permits, taxes and penalties in New Jersey.
Indian Gaming Association raises prediction-market concerns at Tribal Leaders Summit
The association’s advocacy addresses potential effects of federal prediction-market oversight on tribal gaming authority.