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Swedish government appoints Peter Knutsson SGA director through August 2032
The appointment establishes who will lead Sweden’s gambling authority through August 2032.
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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.
Schiff and Curtis propose federal restrictions on prediction-market contracts
The proposals could restrict contract offerings and prohibit certain government personnel from trading on non-public information.
Perm police arrest nine in raid on suspected illegal gambling venue
The arrests and court detention order show enforcement action against a suspected illegal gambling operation in Perm.
Brazil’s TSE clarifies ban on election betting by prediction platforms
The clarified rules limit Brazilian prediction-market platforms to economic indicators, excluding election and sports-outcome contracts.
Seth Moulton bars staff from trading on prediction markets
The prohibition sets an office-level restriction on staff trading event contracts using official information.
Brazil law empowers authorities to block accounts linked to illegal betting
Payment providers and betting businesses face new blocking, transaction-prevention and information-sharing requirements in Brazil.
Idaho joins 39-state coalition challenging CFTC sports betting authority
The court’s ruling could affect states’ ability to enforce gambling laws against sports event contracts.
Robinhood plans to expand prediction markets beyond sports
A broader product mix could reduce Robinhood’s reliance on sports contracts, which the report says attract regulatory scrutiny.
Budzinski and Smith propose barring Congress from some prediction markets
If enacted, the proposal would restrict congressional officials’ trading in contracts on political and policy outcomes.
Schiff and Curtis introduce bill targeting sports and casino event contracts
The proposal could restrict sports and casino-like contracts on CFTC-registered platforms and clarify state authority.
California and Utah senators file bill to ban sports event contracts
The proposal would restrict CFTC-licensed entities from offering sports event contracts.
Nevada court order makes Kalshi block sports, entertainment and election contracts
The order temporarily bars Kalshi from offering three categories of contracts to users in Nevada.
Kalshi adds athlete and candidate screening to trading controls
The screening changes may affect athlete and candidate access to sports and political event-contract markets.
Kalshi and Polymarket bar some insider trading as senators propose sports-contract ban
The proposed sports-contract ban could substantially affect both platforms, while their new rules restrict eligible traders.
US senators propose limits on prediction-market event contracts
The proposal could restrict CFTC-regulated entities’ event contracts and strengthen states’ authority over gambling.
UK levy funding decisions leave gambling harms groups facing cuts
Funding reductions could affect the capacity of organisations delivering gambling harm prevention and treatment services in the UK.
US regulators challenge prediction-market platforms over licensing and gambling
The competing regulatory approaches create uncertainty for prediction-market operators over licensing and state gambling restrictions.
US senators propose barring sports and casino-style prediction contracts
The proposed restrictions could limit prediction-market operators’ US sports and casino-style offerings.
Nevada judge bars Kalshi betting contracts for 14 days
The order temporarily prevents Kalshi from offering event contracts in Nevada while the licensing dispute proceeds.
Nevada court bars Kalshi event contracts for at least 14 days
Kalshi must halt the covered contracts in Nevada while the court considers whether restrictions should continue.
Tender
DGOJ launches €3.32m urgent tender for technology and security services
The urgent tender seeks continuity for DGOJ technology and security services before its current contract expires.
Arizona attorney general brings criminal case against Kalshi over election contracts
The case tests whether Kalshi’s election contracts fall under state gambling laws or federal derivatives oversight.
Nevada court suspends Kalshi operations for 14 days over event contracts
The order prevents Kalshi from offering event contracts in Nevada while the state’s case proceeds.
CNI urges uniform Italian gambling rules and changes to proposed reform
The proposed reform could change operating conditions and market access for Italy’s gambling businesses.