Hong Kong council warns prediction markets may constitute illegal gambling
The warning raises legal and consumer-protection risks for prediction-market platforms and their users in Hong Kong.
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Fanatics Markets launches multi-event Combos across eight sports
The feature expands Fanatics Markets’ contract options across multiple sports and event outcomes.
Dominican Republic executive relaunches gambling regularisation plan
Operators may need to formalise their businesses and meet tax checks under the relaunch plan.
Rahm Emanuel proposes 10% US tax on online gambling wagers
If enacted, the proposal would add a federal charge to licensed online gambling and prediction-market transactions.
Gaming executives warn US prediction markets threaten licensed gambling
Operators face debate over competition from prediction markets and the regulatory treatment of event contracts.
EU court backs claims for losses from gambling banned in players’ home states
Operators licensed elsewhere in the EU may face claims linked to gambling prohibited where customers lived.
CFTC chair points to prediction market rulemaking at House hearing
The CFTC’s rulemaking could shape how prediction-market event contracts, including sports contracts, are treated.
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Illinois Gaming Board awards Light & Wonder 10-year VGT system contract
The contract sets the system provider for Illinois video gaming and supports planned self-exclusion integration.
iGaming Ontario plans BetGuard self-exclusion launch in May 2026
Regulated operators will need to participate in the province-wide scheme and display it on their websites.
Tribal gaming leaders criticise prediction markets over sovereignty and oversight
The leaders’ concerns centre on prediction-market sports contracts operating in states with restrictions on sports wagering and tribal exclusivity agreements.
DraftKings plans Alberta sportsbook and casino launch for 13 July
DraftKings’ Alberta entry remains conditional on licensing and regulatory approval, making those decisions central to launch planning.
EU court allows claims to recover losses from prohibited gambling
Operators serving markets where their products are prohibited may face civil claims over customers’ losses.
EU court allows Germany to bar online games and permit loss-recovery claims
Operators may face repayment claims where they offered games prohibited in a player’s country of residence.
iGaming Ontario introduces central self-exclusion system for 82 sites
Once operational, BetGuard will require Ontario operators to support central exclusions and block access and communications for excluded users.
Minnesota Senate committee advances bill to prohibit prediction markets
Prediction-market operators could face felony exposure and enforcement action if the bill becomes law.
PAGCOR chief cites energy costs and reviews gaming operations separation
Higher energy costs are affecting gaming markets, while the pending review could reshape PAGCOR’s regulatory and operating roles.
EU Court allows national online gambling bans and loss-recovery claims under domestic law
The ruling affects operators licensed elsewhere in the EU that offered online gambling in Germany during the period at issue.
BCLC awards Bally’s Intralot lottery operations and technology contract
The agreement makes Intralot Canada responsible for operational and technical support across BCLC’s lottery and technology operations.
Synectics reports 22% revenue growth in 2025 on casino work
The results quantify casino-related revenue and profit contributions for a supplier serving gambling operators.
Belo Horizonte council delays votes on online betting advertising bans
The proposals could restrict betting advertising and municipal contracts involving betting companies in Belo Horizonte.
Ohio commission orders Kalshi to pay $5 million over sports contracts
The order raises licensing and enforcement risks for prediction-market sports contracts in Ohio.
High Roller agrees Crypto.com deal to distribute US event contracts
High Roller has a planned route into US event contracts, but the companies have not announced a launch date.
Prokopyevsk court gives six illegal casino operators suspended sentences
The verdict imposes suspended sentences, fines and equipment forfeiture for illegal casino operations.
High Roller partners Crypto.com on US prediction contracts
High Roller’s planned prediction-contract product has not launched, and timing details remain forthcoming.
Kalshi sues Montana over prediction-market enforcement
The lawsuit may determine whether Montana can apply state gambling rules to Kalshi’s event contracts.