US Senate committee advances Clarity Act with prediction-market oversight implications
The bill could expand the CFTC’s responsibilities for prediction markets, a sector relevant to gambling operators and regulators.
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Slovak gambling regulator signs cooperation memorandum with Nitra university faculty
The agreement connects gambling regulation with training for social workers and psychologists.
Stellar Gaming renews FUMEC partnership on responsible-gambling research
The collaboration concerns risk monitoring and support practices relevant to betting operators in Brazil.
Serie A names Polymarket exclusive US prediction-market partner
The agreement gives Polymarket exclusive prediction-market rights tied to Serie A in the US and access to official league data.
CFTC agrees sports-market monitoring with MLB and pursues league talks
Prediction-market platforms and sports bodies may face closer scrutiny of trading and contract manipulation.
Burr Ridge mayor defends restaurant owner indicted in alleged gambling ring
The allegations concern illegal gambling and debt collection, while the mayor’s defence may draw scrutiny of local licensing decisions.
Better Markets challenges CFTC role in sports event contracts
The competing claims over regulatory authority could affect how prediction-market operators offer sports event contracts across states.
Minnesota lawmakers approve prediction-market ban in public safety bill
If enacted, the measure would expose prediction-market operators in Minnesota to state enforcement and criminal penalties.
Results
DraftKings reports positive return from market-making arm in first quarter
The reported return and planned exchange indicate DraftKings is expanding its prediction-market capabilities.
WLA and Lausanne university present illegal-gambling measurement framework
Comparable estimates could help regulators assess illegal online gambling markets across jurisdictions.
AGA targets prediction markets after reporting sweepstakes progress
Operators face continued AGA advocacy against prediction markets and scrutiny of unregulated sweepstakes casinos.
CFTC signs sports-market oversight agreement with MLB in the US
The cooperation could shape how sports-related event contracts are monitored alongside state gambling rules.
Minnesota lawmakers pass bill to ban prediction markets
Prediction market platforms face a potential state ban and legal challenges over the division of regulatory authority.
New Mexico tribes sue Kalshi over sports event contracts
The lawsuit and Minnesota bill could affect the availability of sports prediction markets in those jurisdictions.
US senators propose restricting sports contracts on prediction markets
The bill could prohibit sports and casino-like prediction contracts while permitting economic hedging contracts.
CFTC backs Kalshi in Ohio prediction market appeal
The appeal could affect whether state gambling laws apply to prediction-market sports contracts.
Kentucky attorney general challenges federal oversight of sports prediction markets
The dispute could affect whether states or federal authorities oversee sports-related prediction contracts and their consumer protections.
Appointment
Kalshi appoints Sudhir Jain as chief compliance officer
Jain’s appointment adds a named compliance executive to Kalshi’s regulatory team.
Results
Catena Media reports Q1 revenue of €12m
The reported revenue gives investors a measure of Catena Media’s first-quarter performance.
AGA warns prediction markets threaten US state-regulated gaming
The AGA’s stance signals industry opposition to sports event contracts competing with regulated operators.
Italian Senate committee rejects proposed five-point gaming tax increase
The rejected proposal would have increased tax costs for operators offering the specified games if enacted.
Nevada gaming board denies pressuring venue to cancel prediction-market conference
The dispute concerns whether Nevada gaming oversight influenced a venue’s decision to host a prediction-markets conference.
House Democrats seek subpoena power to investigate prediction-market trades
The proposal could expand congressional scrutiny of prediction-market trading tied to military information.
Law professor argues CFTC should regulate sports prediction markets
The dispute concerns whether federal or state authorities regulate sports event contracts and collect related taxes.
Alea warns Italy’s draft gambling decree could reduce protections
The proposed distance rules and limits on local opening-hour powers could affect land-based gambling operators across Italy.