State attorneys general urge CFTC to leave sports contracts to states
The CFTC’s response could determine whether states regulate sports-related event contracts as gambling.
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Panama wins CIADI arbitration against Banesco over bond calls
The tribunal rejected all of Banesco's claims and ordered it to pay Panama $900,000 in legal fees and costs.
US judge blocks Arizona enforcement against Kalshi contracts
The injunction temporarily limits Arizona’s ability to enforce state gambling laws against Kalshi’s contracts.
Brazil Central Bank sets betting payment code from October 2026
Betting operators and payment partners must adapt transaction classification and reporting to Brazil’s new requirements.
SEC delays review of prediction-market ETF proposals
The delay leaves the proposed route for packaging prediction-market contracts into ETFs under regulatory review.
Massachusetts high court hears Kalshi appeal over sports contracts
The court’s decision could determine whether Kalshi can offer sports-event contracts in Massachusetts without a state gaming licence.
Brazil’s central bank creates eFX code for betting transactions from October
Payment providers and betting platforms must adapt transaction classification and reporting to meet the new requirements and deadlines.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court questions Kalshi sports contracts
The ruling could determine whether Massachusetts can apply its sports betting laws to Kalshi’s sports contracts.
Maryland casinos report $172.2m revenue in April 2026
April casino revenue rose year on year, while first-ten-month fiscal revenue declined, offering investors contrasting performance signals.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
DraftKings operations president backs federal review of sports event contracts
A federal stance on sports event contracts could affect how DraftKings approaches prediction-market products.
Limitless Markets seeks CFTC approval for US prediction-market exchange
A CFTC decision could determine whether Limitless can operate as a federally regulated derivatives exchange in the US.
Pennsylvania gaming board challenges prediction markets in CFTC comments
The board’s position signals potential state-law and age-access concerns for prediction-market operators serving Pennsylvania.
Slotegrator opens pre-orders for Predictor prediction-market engine
Operators can assess a peer-to-peer prediction product that offers commission-based revenue from event contracts.
BETZ falls 7.7% in 2026 as gaming stocks lag the S&P 500
The contrasting returns provide investors with a sector-level measure of gaming stocks against the broader market.
Regional Conference seeks ongoing share of Italy’s gaming-machine tax revenue
The proposal could change how gaming-machine tax revenue is allocated between Italy’s central government and regions.
Italian regions seek a permanent share of gambling machine tax revenue
A recurring regional share could alter how gambling-machine tax revenue is distributed between central and regional government.
Prediction Markets coalition urges CFTC to narrow gaming definition
The CFTC’s definition of gaming may determine whether platforms can offer sports-related event contracts under federal rules.
Coinbase urges CFTC to apply existing derivatives rules to prediction markets
The CFTC’s decision may shape prediction-market supervision, customer protections and rules for contracts vulnerable to manipulation.
Hyperliquid tests HIP-4 prediction markets with settlement fees
The proposal could introduce a new fee model for prediction-market operators, but key contract-approval and dispute-resolution details remain undisclosed.
SEC delays prediction-market ETF launches pending operational details
The delay affects issuers’ planned launches and the timing of access to event-contract funds through ETFs.
Player unions ask CFTC to prohibit certain sports prediction contracts
A CFTC decision could restrict the sports prediction contracts available to operators and their customers.
Democratic lawmakers urge CFTC to restrict prediction-market event contracts
The requested rules could limit the event contracts available to prediction-market platforms and traders.
Prediction Markets coalition asks CFTC to narrow gaming definition
The CFTC’s interpretation could affect whether sports event contracts fall under federal rules or state gambling oversight.
NBA urges CFTC to require integrity controls for sports-event contracts
The NBA’s proposals could shape CFTC rules governing sports-related contracts on designated markets.
Brazilian analysis disputes claims that betting drives household debt
The analysis may inform legislation by challenging claims that betting is a structural cause of Brazilian household debt.