DOJ investigates Santos’ Kalshi trades linked to State of the Union attendance
The investigations put prediction-market trading controls and potential insider-trading risks under scrutiny.
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DOJ and CFTC investigate Santos’ Kalshi trades over February speech
The probes raise compliance questions for prediction markets over trading tied to participants’ own public actions.
Nevada judge blocks Polymarket from operating in the state
The injunction adds to restrictions on prediction-market operators offering event contracts to Nevada residents.
Colorado governor signs sports betting protections bill
The law may change requirements for sports betting businesses in Colorado, but its provisions are not detailed in the report.
Cejuego calls for equal Spanish rules for Kalshi and Polymarket
Cejuego’s position adds an industry call for prediction-market platforms to face the obligations applied to licensed operators.
New Jersey lawmakers advance bill to restrict online microbetting
Online betting operators could face restrictions and penalties if the proposed measure becomes law.
Cejuego calls for prediction markets to face Spain’s gambling obligations
The proceedings and website blocks affect the regulatory status and access of prediction-market platforms in Spain.
Nevada court bars Polymarket from offering services in the state
The injunction restricts Polymarket in Nevada and adds to the legal dispute over state authority to regulate event contracts.
Galaxy launches institutional prediction-market trading and completes $10m Arca deal
The service gives institutional clients access to prediction-market contracts through bilateral trading.
US roundup covers regulatory developments in four states
The preview signals potential changes for operators but gives no details to assess their scope.
Kalshi challenges Minnesota prediction-market ban in court
The case could determine whether Minnesota can enforce its prediction-market restrictions against Kalshi.
ANJ launches 'risk zone' campaign on sports betting addiction
The campaign signals heightened responsible-gambling expectations for operators during a high-volume betting period.
Source: ANJ (France)
Indian Gaming Association warns CLARITY Act could affect tribal gaming rights
The bill could affect tribal-state gaming compacts and the reach of state and tribal gambling authority.
Illinois lawmakers impose new tax on sports prediction market wagers
Prediction market operators face a transaction tax while the state’s authority over federally regulated platforms remains contested.
US lawmakers propose prediction-market trading restrictions for defence personnel
If enacted, the proposal could extend trading restrictions to defence employees using sensitive information that is not classified.
Nevada court grants preliminary injunction against Polymarket
The preliminary injunction could constrain Polymarket’s event contracts in Nevada, where regulators view them as unauthorised sports wagering.
DraftKings expands CFO’s role to principal accounting officer
The additional accounting title clarifies DraftKings’ finance leadership responsibilities as the company pursues broader product opportunities.
WLA urges equivalent regulation for prediction markets
Equivalent rules could affect licensing, consumer safeguards and compliance obligations for operators and prediction-market platforms.
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SpeedLabs raises $6.5m seed round for prediction market venture
The funding supports SpeedLabs' planned entry into micro-betting prediction markets.
Nevada judge grants NGCB injunction against Polymarket
The injunction adds to Nevada’s restrictions on unlicensed prediction-market operations.
Illinois lawmakers approve 14.25% tax on prediction market operators
The tax changes the cost of operating prediction markets in Illinois and could prompt a challenge over state regulatory authority.
DR Congo plans national gambling monitoring platform
The proposed system could change how gambling operators report activity and are monitored across DR Congo.
North Carolina governor bars state workers from insider prediction market betting
Prediction market operators and state workers face a clarified restriction on using non-public government information for bets.
Kalshi sues Minnesota over prediction markets law
The lawsuit challenges whether Minnesota can enforce its ban against a federally designated prediction market.
As.Tro reports 1,006 people receiving gambling-addiction care in ATS Milano
The regional figure provides operators and policymakers with a measure of demand for gambling-related treatment in the area.