Nevada leads 37 states and DC in sports betting authority court brief
The appeal could affect whether prediction-market sports contracts fall under state sports betting rules.
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Citizens says Kalshi NFL pricing trails FanDuel and DraftKings
The pricing comparison informs operators’ assessment of prediction markets as competition in legal sports betting states.
Brazil’s ENDR uses AI to review betting data for sports distributions
The process relies on operator data quality to calculate statutory distributions to sports organisations.
Kraken explores prediction markets launch for 2026
A possible Kraken launch would add another company to the prediction-markets sector amid regulatory challenges over sports event contracts.
iGaming Ontario targets 2026 launch for province-wide self-exclusion system
The system is intended to let players exclude themselves across participating online gambling operators through one process.
FanDuel and DraftKings launch US prediction-market platforms
The launches and lawsuits could affect where operators can offer sports event contracts and which regulators oversee them.
Brightstar Lottery signs instant-ticket contract with Poland’s Totalizator Sportowy
The contract gives Brightstar access to Poland’s national lottery channel for its instant-ticket games.
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AGA appoints Chris Christie to advise on prediction markets
AGA’s opposition highlights a dispute over whether sports event contracts fall under state gambling laws or CFTC regulation.
FanDuel and CME launch prediction platform in five US states
The launch expands the partners’ prediction-market reach while limiting sports contracts to specified state markets.
Louisiana State Police report casino revenue of $183.8m in November
The regulator-published figures show contrasting revenue movements across Louisiana casino properties, including the effect of a temporary-site closure.
European Commission opens infringement procedure against Malta over gambling law
Malta’s response to the EU procedure may affect enforcement of other states’ gambling-loss judgments.
Tinubu declines assent to Central Gaming Bill in Nigeria
The decision leaves operators subject to state-level gaming and lottery regulation rather than the proposed federal framework.
Coinbase sues three US states over prediction-market oversight
The case could shape whether prediction-market operators face state gambling oversight or federal regulation.
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SELAE raises National Lottery advertising contract by €172,788
The amendment increases the contract budget and requires earlier delivery of creative materials from BBDO España.
DraftKings launches prediction app in 38 US states as FanDuel launch nears
The launches expose operators to unresolved legal questions affecting sports contracts and state sports-betting licences.
DraftKings launches Predictions trading app in 38 US states
The launch expands DraftKings’ US offering into federally overseen event contracts across 38 states.
DraftKings launches CFTC-regulated Predictions app in 38 US states
The app gives DraftKings a presence in event-contract markets across states where its sportsbook is not available.
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US Senate confirms Michael Selig as CFTC chair amid prediction-market questions
Selig’s approach could shape federal oversight of prediction-market platforms and sports event contracts.
DraftKings launches prediction markets across 38 US states
The launch gives DraftKings access to event-contract markets across 38 states, including sports contracts in some states.
DraftKings launches Predictions event-contract platform in 38 US states
The platform adds event-contract access in states where traditional sports betting may be prohibited or limited.
Coinbase sues regulators in three states over prediction markets
The lawsuits challenge whether state gambling laws can apply to sports-related event contracts offered through federally registered exchanges.
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DGOJ awards €578,806 technical support contract in Spain
The contract covers systems used for player verification and gambling-exclusion checks in Spain.
AGCO sets standards for Ontario centralized self-exclusion system
Operators will need to meet the AGCO’s new requirements when the province-wide self-exclusion system launches.
Federal judge lifts Kalshi injunction, allowing Nevada regulators to act
The ruling leaves Kalshi exposed to Nevada enforcement while its appeal proceeds.
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Oklahoma Lottery selects Pollard Banknote for loyalty platform contract
The award gives Pollard Banknote a potential seven-year contract to deliver the lottery’s digital services.