Italian MPs question Polymarket-Lazio sponsorship under gambling rules
The questions could prompt clarification of how Italian rules apply to prediction-market sponsorships in football.
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Italian PD deputies question ministries over Polymarket–Lazio sponsorship
A government review could clarify how Italy’s sponsorship restrictions apply to prediction-market platforms.
Brazil bars prediction-market operations pending specific legislation, report says
The reported restriction affects prediction-market operators and users seeking access in Brazil.
State attorneys general urge CFTC to leave sports contracts to states
The CFTC’s response could determine whether states regulate sports-related event contracts as gambling.
Appointment
Underdog hires former Crypto.com legal chief Nick Lundgren
The appointment adds a legal executive with experience at a company involved in sports-based prediction markets.
Industry roundup flags sweepstakes pressure and proposed state penalties
Operators cannot assess the potential compliance impact without the jurisdictions and proposed measures identified.
Lottomatica rules out entering European prediction markets
The position signals that Lottomatica does not plan to enter this product segment in the cited markets.
US judge blocks Arizona enforcement against Kalshi contracts
The injunction temporarily limits Arizona’s ability to enforce state gambling laws against Kalshi’s contracts.
SEC delays review of prediction-market ETF proposals
The delay leaves the proposed route for packaging prediction-market contracts into ETFs under regulatory review.
DC Council hears arguments on proposed online casino bill
The bill could establish licensing, taxation and consumer-protection requirements for online casino operators in the District.
Brazil bars prediction-market derivatives tied to non-financial events
The measures remove routes for prediction-market platforms to operate and receive payments in Brazil.
Dan Patrick asks Texas senators to study prediction-market rules
A state review could shape how prediction-market operators are treated under Texas gambling laws.
Octoplay launches in Georgia through Adjarabet partnership
The launch gives Octoplay access to Georgia through a named local operator and extends its stated Flutter collaboration.
DraftKings operations president backs federal review of sports event contracts
A federal stance on sports event contracts could affect how DraftKings approaches prediction-market products.
Limitless Markets seeks CFTC approval for US prediction-market exchange
A CFTC decision could determine whether Limitless can operate as a federally regulated derivatives exchange in the US.
Pennsylvania gaming board challenges prediction markets in CFTC comments
The board’s position signals potential state-law and age-access concerns for prediction-market operators serving Pennsylvania.
Slotegrator opens pre-orders for Predictor prediction-market engine
Operators can assess a peer-to-peer prediction product that offers commission-based revenue from event contracts.
Indian Gaming Association warns of prediction-market campaign spending
The spending and policy debate could affect tribal gaming interests and the regulatory frameworks governing prediction markets.
Kalshi adds identity checks and account safeguards amid US debate over minors
The safeguards affect user verification and account controls as US policymakers debate age requirements for prediction markets.
Tianjin police return suspected Wanhe Soccer operator to China for trial
The indictment signals criminal proceedings against a suspected operator of an illegal cross-border betting platform.
Ricciardi asks Italy to review Polymarket-Lazio sponsorship and platform authorisations
Operators and regulators may face scrutiny over Polymarket’s authorisations, sponsorship and compliance with gambling advertising restrictions.
Prediction Markets coalition urges CFTC to narrow gaming definition
The CFTC’s definition of gaming may determine whether platforms can offer sports-related event contracts under federal rules.
NBA, PGA Tour and NCAA ask CFTC to raise prediction-market age to 21
A federal age rule could change eligibility and advertising requirements for sports prediction-market platforms.
Coinbase urges CFTC to apply existing derivatives rules to prediction markets
The CFTC’s decision may shape prediction-market supervision, customer protections and rules for contracts vulnerable to manipulation.
Hyperliquid tests HIP-4 prediction markets with settlement fees
The proposal could introduce a new fee model for prediction-market operators, but key contract-approval and dispute-resolution details remain undisclosed.