AGCOM says Polymarket lacks authorisation and reviews prediction-market rules in Italy
Operators and platforms face regulatory uncertainty over prediction-market activity and gambling advertising in Italy.
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Connecticut lawmakers advance bills on sports betting advertising and integrity
If enacted, the bills would change sportsbook marketing rules and raise the legal consequences of sports betting integrity violations.
Alea and consumer groups submit proposed changes to AGCOM gambling guidance
The proposals could affect how gambling-related prevention campaigns and industry branding are treated under AGCOM guidance.
Campaign staff reportedly trade on unreleased polls in US prediction markets
The reported activity raises compliance questions for prediction-market platforms and potential new rules for campaign staff.
CFTC says it will monitor Minnesota prediction-market legislation
The dispute could affect how prediction-market operators are regulated across state lines.
AGA reports 1.5% growth in US gaming activity as prediction-market concerns rise
Operators and suppliers face competitive concerns from sports-event prediction platforms as surveyed executives anticipate higher investment.
DraftKings raises Q1 revenue 17% to $1.65bn as prediction markets expand
The results show operators how DraftKings is integrating prediction markets with sportsbook and iGaming products while maintaining its annual forecast.
Series F
Kalshi confirms $1bn Series F funding round
The funding and reported valuation indicate the scale of capital being raised by a prediction-market company.
Appointment
Jellinek presents Floor van Bakkum with Amsterdam Andreaspenning
Van Bakkum’s new role places an experienced addiction-prevention specialist in the Dutch gambling regulator’s player-protection directorate.
DraftKings reports positive return from new market-making arm
The reported positive return and planned exchange indicate DraftKings is expanding its prediction-market activities.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board urges CFTC to address prediction market safeguards
The dispute could affect whether prediction platforms face state gambling safeguards or federal oversight alone.
Bali police charge 35 Indian nationals in online gambling probe
The charges and ongoing investigation may affect operators linked to the alleged gambling and money-laundering network.
Connecticut lawmakers approve gaming reforms in HB 5229
Sportsbooks may need to change college-related advertising and provide a toll-free customer service line if the bill becomes law.
Arizona court grants CFTC injunction against state gambling laws for prediction markets
Operators should note the injunction prevents Arizona from applying state gambling laws to prediction-market platforms, though its scope is unspecified.
Italian rules leave prediction markets between betting and finance
Unclear classification could affect how operators and financial firms are regulated and taxed in Italy.
Slovak gambling regulator signs university partnership on harm prevention
The partnership will bring gambling regulation and harm-prevention content into training for psychology and social-work students.
Source: ÚRHH (Slovakia)
Results
Flutter cuts 2026 guidance as first-quarter net income falls 38%
Lower forecasts and prediction-market losses shape investors’ assessment of Flutter’s earnings outlook and investment plans.
Slotegrator offers Predictor engine to iGaming operators
The product offers operators an event-contract option that generates commission rather than taking wager risk.
KSA says unlicensed prediction markets are illegal in the Netherlands
The KSA’s position means unlicensed prediction-market operators may face enforcement even without an existing sanction.
AGA chief criticises CFTC's role in prediction markets
The dispute over federal and state authority could affect how prediction markets and sports wagering are regulated.
41 US attorneys general ask CFTC to exclude sports contracts from its jurisdiction
The jurisdictional dispute could determine whether states or federal regulators oversee sports-related prediction markets.
Russia establishes sixth gambling zone in Altai Republic under new law
The law establishes a new jurisdiction for casino development and sets its effective date.
Naples prosecutors seek more than 330 years in illegal betting case
The case concerns alleged illegal betting operations and criminal exposure for a network of shops and platform operators.
MEPs ask European Commission about online gambling adverts and child protection
The Commission’s response could clarify whether EU-level restrictions on social media gambling advertising are under consideration.
DraftKings co-founder signals interest in microbetting markets
Potential expansion into rapid in-play markets comes as DraftKings faces a lawsuit alleging harms linked to microbetting.