NFL urges prediction markets to restrict manipulable event trades
The NFL’s concerns could prompt prediction-market platforms to limit contracts involving manipulable or advance-known events.
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Reports
Robinhood challenges Washington officials over prediction-market oversight
The case could affect whether Washington can apply state gambling laws to event-contract trading routed through exchanges.
CFTC enforcement director says prediction markets must address insider trading
Miller’s remarks set out the CFTC’s stated enforcement priorities and expectations for regulated exchanges.
Jefferies analyst sees state-favoured outcomes in potential 2027 prediction market cases
Potential Supreme Court rulings could affect whether prediction market operators can offer sports contracts under state gaming laws.
Licence
Alberta sets 13 July launch for regulated iGaming market
Operators must prepare player-protection measures and connect to Alberta’s central self-exclusion system to participate.
Rio Grande do Sul governor proposes state lottery regulation bill
The proposal could establish rules for private lottery concessions and the procurement process in Rio Grande do Sul.
Indian Gaming Association plans $3m-$5m lawsuit funding campaign
The planned litigation and legislative campaign could challenge the federal framework for sports prediction markets.
NFL asks Kalshi and Polymarket to restrict vulnerable prediction markets
The requests could narrow the sports and novelty contracts available on prediction market platforms.
Rio Grande do Sul governor submits state lottery regulation bill
The bill could establish a framework for private concessions to sell state lottery products through physical and digital channels.
Tender
Loteria Mineira consults on future lottery operating concession
Prospective bidders can shape the technical and legal documents before the lottery concession tender.
CIRO authorises Wealthsimple to facilitate limited event-contract trading
The authorisation allows Wealthsimple to offer a restricted form of event-contract trading in Canada.
Acquisition
RNGX negotiates to acquire Donald Bet and Bet Ponto Bet in Brazil
The proposed acquisition remains contingent on Cade review and approval, leaving the potential consolidation unresolved.
Kalshi spends over $1m lobbying as prediction market dispute intensifies
Lobbying activity may shape legislation and regulatory treatment of sports event contracts affecting Kalshi and gambling groups.
Washington sues Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling
The lawsuit could determine whether Washington gambling law applies to Kalshi’s event contracts and whether residents’ alleged losses can be recovered.
Washington sues Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling and seeks trader losses
Kalshi’s case could determine whether its event contracts violate Washington gambling rules and whether residents’ losses are recoverable.
Trump Media launches Truth Predict as US prediction markets exceed $5bn weekly
Truth Predict adds a US platform amid debate over whether prediction-market contracts are financial products or gambling.
Tender
Hokkaido tenders research on potential casino integrated resort
The feasibility research and operator interviews will inform Hokkaido’s decision on whether to pursue an integrated resort with a casino.
Brazil’s TSE prohibits election betting under digital-platform rules
Operators in Brazil must exclude election-related contracts because the reported rules define such betting as an electoral offence.
Results
Analysts cut Las Vegas Strip first-quarter gaming revenue forecast to 2.5% decline
The revised Strip forecast and visitation figures inform operators’ assessment of Las Vegas demand.
CIRO allows Wealthsimple to offer restricted event contracts in Canada
The restrictions leave sports and political event contracts outside Wealthsimple’s approved Canadian offering.
NFA approves Kalshi margin trading for institutional clients, pending CFTC sign-off
CFTC approval would determine whether Kalshi can extend leveraged event-contract trading to institutional clients.
Licence
Alberta prepares online gambling market as 55-plus operators show interest
Prospective entrants face registration, commercial-agreement and compliance requirements before they can seek Alberta licences.
Sweden’s gambling authority outlines measures to limit unlicensed online play
The guidance sets out controls unlicensed operators can use to limit participation from Sweden.
WSOP signs multi-year agreement to return Main Event coverage to ESPN
The multi-year ESPN deal gives WSOP a broadcast platform and sets expectations for annual programming and a live finale.
Congressional lawmakers introduce bill to bar political and sports event contracts
The proposed ban could restrict prediction-market offerings tied to political and sporting events in the US.