EU court allows players to rely on home-country law in claims against unlicensed casinos
The ruling may affect the law applicable to claims against unlicensed gambling providers operating across borders.
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Nevada Gaming Control Board sues Polymarket over alleged unlicensed sports wagering
The case could test whether Nevada can apply state gambling laws to sports event contracts offered by prediction markets.
Massachusetts court blocks Kalshi sports event contracts from 23 January
Kalshi must stop offering sports event contracts in Massachusetts unless it overturns the injunction on appeal.
DAZN plans prediction-markets launch with Polymarket partnership
The planned launch and licence applications could bring DAZN into the regulated US event-contracts market.
FanDuel launches sports prediction contracts in 18 US states
FanDuel offers sports event contracts in some states while withholding them where it already operates a sportsbook.
Alberta targets spring or summer 2026 for iGaming market launch
The proposed timeline and contract drafting will shape operators’ preparations to enter Alberta’s regulated market.
Massachusetts judge grants preliminary injunction against Kalshi sports contracts
The injunction could require Kalshi to stop offering sports contracts in Massachusetts unless it obtains a sports betting licence.
CFTC chair signals review of rules covering prediction markets
A CFTC rules review could affect how prediction-market sports contracts are regulated in the USA.
Nevada Gaming Control Board files action against Polymarket over sports contracts
The action could require prediction-market platforms offering sports contracts in Nevada to obtain state licences or leave the market.
Nevada Gaming Control Board asks court to block Polymarket sports contracts
The case could affect whether prediction-market operators can offer sports event contracts to Nevada residents.
Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks to block Polymarket wagering in Nevada
A court ruling could determine whether Polymarket can offer event contracts to customers in Nevada.
Blask reports Betano leads Brazil’s licensed iGaming market with 23.6% share
Operators and regulators can assess licensed-market concentration against the reported number of active brands without local licences.
Lula criticises Brazil’s online betting expansion and discusses Central Bank oversight
Operators should note the distinction between the Finance Ministry’s betting supervision and the Central Bank’s oversight of financial transactions.
Alberta sets registration and revenue rules for open iGaming market
Prospective Alberta entrants must register with the AGLC and sign an operating agreement before launch.
Lula backs Banco Central oversight of Brazil’s online betting market
The president’s comments support the central bank’s stated role in supervising regulated betting firms’ financial activity and tax compliance.
Five Brazilian Série A clubs start 2026 without betting sponsors
Betting-sponsor departures may change clubs’ sponsorship exposure as Brazil’s regulated market consolidates.
AGA and IGA urge Congress to address prediction-market gambling risks
The groups’ position could shape scrutiny of prediction markets and the boundary between federally regulated contracts and state gambling rules.
FanDuel expands Predicts to all 50 US states
FanDuel’s platform reaches all US states, but sports contracts remain limited to some states and excluded where it operates a sportsbook.
New York lawmakers propose licensing framework for prediction markets
Operators could face state licensing and compliance requirements if S8889 becomes law.
Bragg Gaming signs PAM deal with Finland entrant SuomiVeto
Bragg’s agreement positions its platform and turnkey solution with a market entrant in Finland.
Kalshi seeks dismissal of Ho-Chunk Nation lawsuit in Wisconsin
The lawsuit tests whether Kalshi’s federally regulated contracts can operate amid a tribe’s claim to exclusive gaming rights.
Robinhood adds NFL custom combos with up to 10 event-contract legs
The feature brings multi-leg NFL wagering into Robinhood’s prediction-market offering, broadening its sports contract formats.
Brazilian Health Ministry issues national guide on betting-related care
The guidance sets out how public health services should support people experiencing betting-related problems.
High Roller and Crypto.com plan US prediction-market partnership
High Roller’s proposed prediction-contract offering depends on definitive agreements with Crypto.com.
NCAA urges CFTC to suspend college sports prediction markets
A suspension could affect operators offering college sports event contracts and the safeguards expected of them.