US representatives introduce bill to restrict sensitive event contracts
The proposal could change the federal rules governing event contracts that overlap with sports betting.
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Romagna health authority awards €382, gambling-treatment services contract
The award identifies providers and contract terms for gambling-disorder services in two Italian areas.
US lawyer says Supreme Court prediction markets ruling could come in 2027
A potential Supreme Court ruling could affect the dispute over federal and state authority to regulate sports event contracts.
German gambling treaty evaluation examines illegal-market risks in 2026
The evaluation may affect how regulators assess Germany's licensing, player-protection and monitoring framework.
Goa proposes 200% casino licence fee increase for new entrants
If adopted, the higher fees would raise the cost of entering Goa’s casino market while leaving renewals outside the proposal.
Acquisition
Underdog acquires Aristotle Exchange and its CFTC registrations
The acquisition could give Underdog direct control of the registered exchange infrastructure used for its prediction-market offering.
Kalshi partners with XP to launch event contracts in Brazil
Kalshi’s partnership with XP opens a Brazilian channel for economic event contracts, while sports-market availability remains unclear.
Underdog acquires Aristotle Exchange entities to offer event contracts in the US
Owning registered exchange entities gives Underdog infrastructure to offer sports and other event contracts.
Acquisition
Underdog acquires Aristotle Exchange to launch its own prediction markets exchange
The acquisition gives Underdog its own exchange for prediction markets, changing how it can offer these products to US customers.
EU court sets player residence as damage location in online gambling loss claims
The ruling affects where players may pursue claims over losses from unlicensed cross-border online gambling.
Online betting reaches €1.37bn in February turnover as spend falls 40.6%
The contrasting turnover and spend figures provide operators with a snapshot of Italy’s online betting market in February.
Acquisition
Underdog agrees to acquire Aristotle’s derivatives exchange and clearinghouse
The acquisition could allow Underdog to list and clear its own event contracts, including sports contracts, across the US.
Uganda proposes centralised payment gateway for gambling operators
Operators may need to route wagers and payouts through one gateway if the bill becomes law.
Vasquez proposes Farm Bill amendment targeting sports event contracts
The proposal could affect how prediction-market operators offer sports-linked contracts under federal rules.
Kalshi launches Brazil prediction markets through XP International partnership
The launch introduces a prediction-market offering in Brazil, where the source says no formal regulatory framework exists for the sector.
Better Markets criticises CFTC oversight of prediction markets
The group’s criticism adds to debate over whether prediction markets fall under federal or state gambling oversight.
Gabe Vasquez seeks Farm Bill ban on sports event contracts
The proposal could affect prediction-market operators offering sports contracts in states that prohibit sports betting.
Illinois lawmakers propose prediction-market licensing and 50% tax
The proposal would require operators to obtain a state licence and pay a 50% tax on qualifying Illinois revenue.
Merkley and Klobuchar introduce bill to restrict officials' prediction-market trading
If enacted, the proposal would impose trading restrictions and disclosure duties on covered officials and their families.
Michigan attorney general sues Kalshi over unlicensed event contracts
The case challenges whether Kalshi can offer event contracts in Michigan without a state gaming licence.
Betr partners with Polymarket to launch prediction markets in its app
The partnership plans to bring sports, politics, finance and culture event contracts into Betr’s app.
Argentina considers Spanish tools to coordinate online gambling oversight
Common oversight tools could affect how operators meet differing provincial requirements in Argentina.
US senators propose barring senior officials from prediction-market trades
Prediction-market operators may face new restrictions if the proposed federal trading ban becomes law.
Appointment
Bally’s Intralot appoints Chrysostomos Sfatos as lotteries president
The change identifies the executives responsible for leading Bally’s Intralot’s lotteries division after 16 March.
CFTC signals prediction markets guidance and rulemaking
Operators and regulators may gain clarity on prediction-market rules as the CFTC develops guidance and asserts authority over event contracts.