Series A
EDGE Markets raises $29.2m in Series A funding
The capital is intended to fund EDGE Markets’ launch of two products for the prediction-markets sector.
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Reports
House Democrats ask FTC about prediction market investigation
FTC scrutiny may shape platform oversight, but the report provides no details about the investigation.
Polymarket sues Minnesota over prediction market ban
The case challenges whether Minnesota can prohibit prediction market activity despite the company’s asserted federal protections.
South Korean lawyers warn prediction-market traders could face gambling prosecution
The reported legal uncertainty could affect South Korean residents using overseas prediction markets.
AGCOM hears Avviso Pubblico on responsible-gambling communication guidelines
The consultation may shape how Italy applies restrictions to gambling-related communications.
Licence
Rush Street Interactive applies for US designated contract market licence
The application could give Rush Street Interactive an option to pursue event-based contracts as US rules and market conditions develop.
New Mexico attorney general files illegal-gambling lawsuit against Kalshi
The lawsuit creates legal uncertainty for Kalshi’s prediction-market activity in New Mexico.
Norwegian lawmakers propose reviewing rules for prediction markets
The proposal could prompt Norway to assess prediction-market rules, monitoring powers and restrictions for sensitive markets.
Nine US representatives ask FTC to review prediction-market marketing
An FTC review could scrutinise how prediction-market operators describe their products and consumer protections.
New Mexico files suit against Kalshi over alleged unlicensed sports betting
The case challenges whether prediction-market sports contracts fall under New Mexico’s gaming licensing and age rules.
Massachusetts agencies issue gaming warning ahead of 2026 World Cup
The advisory signals enforcement and consumer-protection concerns around unlicensed wagering during the tournament.
Unite Here backs Senate bill targeting prediction-market gambling
The endorsement adds labour-sector support for proposed limits on prediction-market sports betting and igaming.
KSA urges Dutch online gambling operators to strengthen player protection
Operators may face greater supervisory attention on player protection as the KSA shifts towards risk-focused oversight.
Gibraltar can shape compliant path for prediction markets into Europe, Lyman says
Lyman argues Gibraltar can offer a compliant route where prediction markets face questionable regulatory status in Europe.
Italy’s addiction conference report calls for gambling and gaming prevention measures
The proposals could shape prevention services and guidance addressing gambling-related harm and gaming in Italy.
Slovakia’s gambling regulator partners with UPJŠ faculty on education
The agreement gives future teachers and specialists access to regulatory and prevention expertise for educational work.
Source: ÚRHH (Slovakia)
NEXT Valletta speakers debate whether prediction markets constitute gambling
The classification debate could affect how prediction-market platforms are regulated and how they compete with sportsbooks.
World Lottery Association urges tighter oversight of prediction markets
The WLA is urging coordinated oversight and comparable consumer safeguards for prediction products tied to event outcomes.
World Lottery Association urges regulators to treat event contracts as betting
The association’s proposal could affect how regulators classify prediction-market products and the safeguards operators must apply.
European Commission consults on rules for prediction platforms
The consultation could determine whether distributed-ledger prediction markets fall under MiFID or MiCA rules.
US investigators examine alleged George Santos bets on Kalshi
The investigation may affect regulatory scrutiny of insider trading controls on prediction-market platforms.
World Lottery Association calls for prediction markets to face betting rules
The proposed classification could bring prediction-market products within gambling licensing and player-protection requirements.
Polymarket hosts FalconX and Anera Labs block trade on AI compute prices
The trade illustrates a potential institutional use of prediction-market contracts beyond political and economic events.
Ciocchetti says Italy’s gambling reform needs time to balance priorities
The reform may affect regional and municipal interests, player protection, addiction prevention, advertising and illegal gambling measures.
Kalshi refers George Santos trading to federal authorities over Trump speech market
The referrals put prediction-market trading oversight and potential insider trading under federal scrutiny.