Massachusetts Gaming Commission launches legal betting awareness campaign ahead of World Cup
The campaign directs residents towards state-regulated operators and highlights protections they are required to provide.
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Reports
ADI Predictstreet launches sports prediction markets in UK and Ireland through Matchbook
The arrangement adds another prediction-markets brand to Matchbook’s exchange under Triplebet’s existing UK regulatory framework.
Indian Gaming Association leaders criticise CFTC prediction market rules proposal
The proposal could reshape the regulatory framework for sports event contracts and affect tribal and state gaming interests.
Sorocaba council debates gambling-ad restrictions and addiction-prevention proposals
The proposals could change how betting companies advertise in municipal spaces and how local services address gambling harm.
Prediction market operators sue Kentucky over 14.25% transaction-fee tax
The lawsuit challenges Kentucky’s tax treatment of prediction markets and could affect how the state applies it to operators.
DraftKings gains 16.33% as gaming stocks rally
The reported gains and trading-volume data provide investors with a market update on DraftKings and the prediction-market segment.
CFTC asks New Mexico court to block state gambling laws for Kalshi contracts
The case tests whether federal commodities oversight or New Mexico gambling rules govern Kalshi’s event contracts.
Prediction market operators sue over Kentucky excise tax
The challenge could affect the tax obligations of prediction market operators in Kentucky.
CFTC sues New Mexico to block state gambling laws for prediction markets
The case could affect whether state gambling laws apply to federally regulated prediction markets.
CFTC challenges New Mexico’s authority over Kalshi prediction markets
The case could determine whether state gaming laws can be applied to prediction markets overseen by the CFTC.
Gary Gensler backs Ohio in dispute over federal sports betting oversight
The court’s treatment of sports contracts could affect whether states or federal regulators oversee prediction-market betting.
Prediction market coalition challenges Kentucky's 14.25% transaction tax
The court challenge could affect the tax treatment of prediction market operators in Kentucky.
CFTC proposed rules for prediction markets draw compliance concerns
Operators and suppliers face unresolved questions about proposed oversight, marketing safeguards and potential legal challenges.
Appointment
Spectrum Gaming Group appoints José H. Rivera Madera as LatAm senior advisor
The appointment adds a policy and government-relations adviser to Spectrum’s work across Puerto Rico and Latin America.
Coalition study estimates offshore prediction-market trading at up to $34bn
The estimates frame the reported scale of unlicensed activity against growth in regulated US prediction markets.
Gibraltar outlines economic strategy spanning prediction markets and online gaming
The strategy and planned regulatory initiatives may shape market opportunities and compliance requirements for gambling businesses in Gibraltar.
Vietnamese police arrest seven in alleged soccer betting and lottery ring
The arrests signal enforcement risk for illegal betting operations and their customers in Vietnam.
CFTC proposes limits on prediction-market contracts tied to sensitive events
Prediction-market platforms may need to account for proposed pre-market review of contracts involving sensitive events.
CFTC proposes changes to rule governing gaming-related event contracts
The proposal could shape which sports and gaming-related event contracts prediction-market platforms may offer under federal oversight.
Bet365 highlights localised strategy for North American growth
Operators expanding across North America need market-specific campaigns and plans for differing jurisdictional requirements.
Licence
Gibraltar views WagerWire licence application favourably, subject to checks
The application could add another prediction-market operator to Gibraltar’s regulated sector if it meets the outstanding requirements.
LIGA MX names Polymarket exclusive US prediction-markets partner
The partnership pairs Polymarket’s exclusive US markets with Genius Sports’ official data and integrity information-sharing.
Brazil Senate committee invites finance minister to discuss betting oversight
The proposed hearing could bring parliamentary scrutiny to operator approvals, enforcement and consumer protections.
CFTC proposes tighter rules for prediction markets
The proposal could affect which event contracts prediction-market operators may offer.
FanDuel Predicts adds Crypto.com event contracts ahead of 2026 World Cup
The partnership expands FanDuel Predicts’ event-contract range through a second named provider’s regulated exchange and clearinghouse.