Easybet adds football prediction markets ahead of the World Cup
Easybet’s football prediction markets add an exchange-style offering through a platform licensed by the UK Gambling Commission.
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ADM hosts G7 gambling regulators in Rome
The discussions address cross-border regulatory issues affecting gambling operators and payment systems.
Australian regulators monitor offshore prediction markets as political trading grows
Operators and regulators face questions over offshore prediction-market access, licensing and integrity risks in Australia.
ADM hosts European gambling regulators’ roundtable in Rome
Regulators discussed illegal gambling, match-fixing, prediction markets, advertising, payments and venue rules.
European gambling regulators meet in Rome to discuss online market challenges
Regulators from seven countries met in Rome to discuss prediction markets, advertising, payment methods, match-fixing and illegal gambling.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Indonesia blocks Polymarket over online gambling classification
Indonesia’s block of Polymarket and review of similar services signal scrutiny of prediction-market platforms.
Fondazione FAIR calls for betting-style safeguards on prediction markets
Operators and regulators face questions about whether prediction products tied to sport need safeguards comparable to betting.
Fondazione FAIR warns of betting-like risks in prediction markets
The discussion raises the prospect of betting-style protections for prediction products that feature sporting events.
CFTC and NHL sign prediction-market integrity agreement in the US
Information-sharing gives the CFTC and NHL a way to address integrity risks in professional hockey event contracts.
Acquisition
Betr acquires Ascent Capital to speed prediction market launch
The deal gives Betr a route into prediction markets as operators seek new product lines beyond sports betting.
Indiana filing details undercover probe into alleged illegal gambling operation
The case concerns alleged illegal betting activity and the status of criminal proceedings against 22 defendants.
CFTC agrees data-sharing deal with NHL on prediction markets
The agreement gives regulators and the league a channel to share information and protect hockey event-contract integrity.
Rhode Island attorney general sues Kalshi and Polymarket over sports betting
The cases could affect whether prediction-market platforms can offer sports contracts in Rhode Island.
Kalshi and New Jersey ask court to pause case ahead of Supreme Court appeal
The case could clarify the limits of state authority over sports contracts offered by federally regulated prediction markets.
US Senate committee holds hearing on sports betting and prediction markets
The hearing puts sports betting and prediction markets before federal lawmakers, but the report gives no policy outcome.
Alberta minister outlines market safeguards and revenue deductions ahead of launch
Operators will need to account for the stated revenue deductions and player-protection requirements when entering Alberta.
Tangam expects casino analytics customer base to exceed 300 venues
Operators can assess Tangam’s multi-game analytics and data-protection approach alongside its expected venue rollout.
NHL and CFTC agree to share information on hockey prediction markets
The agreement establishes coordination between the hockey league and regulator on integrity risks in related markets.
India blocks Polymarket access under online money gaming law
The restriction affects prediction-market access in India and may extend to another named platform.
CFTC challenges Minnesota prediction market ban
The challenge contests whether prediction markets fall under federal derivatives rules or state gambling restrictions.
Minnesota governor signs law barring most prediction-market contracts
The law creates a state-level restriction on prediction-market contracts while a federal legal challenge is under way.
Polymarket prepares to introduce parlays on its US platform
The planned product expansion may increase competition for sports trading activity among prediction-market platforms.
AGA chief urges CFTC to leave sports betting regulation to states
The dispute concerns whether federal or state authorities should oversee prediction markets offering sports contracts.
US Senate hearing addresses prediction markets and sports betting integrity
The Senate hearing examined prediction markets and integrity but left the timetable for integrity legislation unresolved.
Acquisition
Betr completes Ascent Capital acquisition ahead of prediction market launch
The acquisition gives Betr a registered introducing-broker position as it prepares to offer event contracts through its app.