CFTC sues Utah over restrictions on prediction market contracts
The dispute could affect whether prediction-market exchanges can offer event contracts in Utah.
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Robinhood CEO says Rothera could lead financial prediction markets
The comments signal ambitions for Rothera to attract brands and futures commission merchants to event contracts.
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Caesars reports $123m Q3 net loss as revenue rises 2.5%
Caesars’ rising revenue alongside a larger loss and lower adjusted EBITDA gives investors contrasting signals about its third-quarter performance.
Culinary Union urges Station Casinos to bargain at Red Rock after stay denial
The order affects labour obligations at Red Rock and may shape contract talks between Station Casinos and its workers’ union.
Spain brings payment ownership checks into force for online gambling
Operators must verify payment ownership and resolve unverified existing accounts by 28 April 2027.
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Ontario opens Niagara casino investment process for up to three operators
The process sets the number of potential entrants, application deadline and financial terms for Niagara casino operators.
North Fork Mono Casino opens with more than 2,400 slots
The opening adds a casino with more than 2,400 slots and 40 table games to the Central Valley market.
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Evoke reports Q3 revenue of £406m, down 7% year on year
Evoke’s revenue decline, debt and shop closures are relevant to investors assessing the group ahead of its planned acquisition.
Brazil ministry figures put regulated betting GGR at R$36.9bn in 2025
The distinction affects how operators and regulators assess reported betting losses and the regulated market’s 2025 figures.
ADM opens RIES renewals for 2027 with 20 January deadline
Operators must renew by the deadline to remain listed and able to enter contractual relationships with third parties.
Liberia’s NLA introduces gaming Regulation No. 005 of 2026
The rules establish monitoring and connection requirements that licensed operators will need to meet.
ADM opens 2027 RIES renewals and adds PagoPA payment option
Operators must renew by 20 January to remain listed and able to enter contractual relationships with third parties.
Danish minister defends proposed affiliate revenue-share ban
The proposal could require gambling affiliates and operators to change existing revenue-share contracts if parliament approves it.
Licence
Finland's National Police Board approves three operators for iGaming licences
The approvals give operators a stated route to launch in Finland from July 2027, informing market-entry planning.
MINCETUR proposes new advertising disclosure rules for licensed betting in Peru
If adopted, the draft would place disclosure and third-party advertising responsibilities on licensed operators.
ANJL and IBJR ask Brazil’s Supreme Court for urgent ruling on betting ban
The requested ruling could affect whether authorised betting operators may resume activity and maintain related contracts.
CFTC makes prediction-market insider trading an enforcement priority
Prediction-market operators face enforcement scrutiny over trading based on confidential information and election contracts.
Bernstein forecasts prediction-market revenue growth for Robinhood and Coinbase
The forecasts give investors revenue estimates for prediction-market and related products at two financial-services companies.
New York gaming commission asks court to enforce Kalshi subpoenas
The petition could require Kalshi to provide records the commission says it needs to assess civil penalties.
Brazilian government measure bars betting firms, putting club sponsorship revenue at risk
The measure puts club sponsorship income at risk, and clubs are seeking replacement sponsors while awaiting possible action.
Kalshi plans December launch of US CPI futures contracts
Operators can assess a new round-the-clock way to trade headline and core inflation through Kalshi.
Plus500 plans US trading app after launching prediction-market contracts
Event contracts and a planned US trading app signal Plus500’s intended expansion of its US product suite.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds embezzlement conviction over 2015 gaming levy
The ruling confirms criminal liability may apply to gaming-machine managers who fail to pass on levy-related receipts.
North Sumatra and Central Java police arrest 15 in gambling cases
Arrests and frozen accounts demonstrate police enforcement against online gambling and illegal lottery operations.
Lula’s re-election prompts calls to review Brazil betting prohibition
A review could affect licensed operators’ authorisations, existing commercial contracts and the balance between legal and unauthorised betting.