Hamadeh asks CFTC to review CNN-Kalshi partnership
A CFTC review could affect Kalshi’s media partnership and the regulatory treatment of its event contracts.
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Coinbase partners with Kalshi to offer prediction markets
Kalshi will power Coinbase’s planned event-contract offering, expanding its distribution through a cryptocurrency brokerage platform.
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Gemini launches prediction markets across 50 US states
The launch adds a federally regulated event-contract platform to the US market while leaving sports contracts outside its initial offering.
Crypto.com withdraws sports event contracts from eight US states
State withdrawals and Arizona’s cease-and-desist letter narrow where Crypto.com sports event contracts remain available.
Robinhood unveils Combos and player-specific sports markets
The new market formats expand the sports event contracts Robinhood offers.
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Rio Grande do Sul opens consultation on 20-year lottery concession
The consultation lets potential bidders shape a long-term project covering fixed-odds betting and lottery services across physical and digital channels.
Indian Gaming Association urges Congress to address sports event contracts
The request could shape federal oversight of sports event contracts and their relationship with tribal gaming authority.
Coinbase plans US prediction-market entry for 17 December 2025
Coinbase’s reported entry could add a major platform to the US prediction-markets sector, with sports contracts still uncertain.
Scientific Games renews Arkansas Scholarship Lottery agreement for eight years
The renewal maintains Scientific Games’ instant-game and loyalty services for the Arkansas lottery.
Nigeria Senate passes Central Gaming Bill 2025 amid state opposition
The bill could reshape licensing and oversight responsibilities for gambling businesses across Nigeria.
Western Cape challenges South Africa gambling bill’s proposed central monitoring system
The bill’s monitoring system and inspectorate powers are contested over provincial authority, costs and revenue, with mediation under way.
Kalshi integrates prediction markets into Phantom wallet
The integration gives Kalshi a new distribution channel for event contracts, including sports markets facing legal challenges.
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CFTC approves Gemini Titan prediction markets licence
The approval enables Gemini Titan to offer event contracts in the US and sets out its planned product expansion.
Washington gambling commission warns prediction markets are unauthorised
The warning clarifies the commission’s position for operators considering prediction-market offerings in Washington.
Coinbase weighs Kalshi partnership for prediction markets
A partnership could give Kalshi access to Coinbase’s stated 105 million global accounts and 10.8 million monthly active users.
Louisiana and Washington regulators warn operators over prediction markets
Operators offering event contracts face licensing and legal risks in both states.
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Rio Grande do Norte plans Lotern launch in first half of 2026
Prospective operators need to track the planned accreditation notice and launch timetable for the state market.
Crypto.com and Kalshi form prediction markets coalition
The coalition plans to advocate for federal standards as state regulators challenge sports event contracts.
CFTC approves Gemini as a designated contract market in the US
CFTC approval clears Gemini to operate a US contract market, though some prediction-market contracts may require further filings.
California tribal leaders plan legal action against prediction markets
The planned legal steps could affect prediction-market operators’ ability to offer event contracts in California.
US regulators challenge sports prediction markets as operators expand
The competing positions leave operators facing uncertainty over whether sports event contracts require state sports betting licences.
Brazil launches central self-exclusion platform for authorised betting sites
Operators must action central exclusion requests within 72 hours and prevent new accounts for excluded users.
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CFTC grants Gemini Titan a designated contract market licence in the US
The approval allows Gemini Titan to offer event contracts in the US, although no launch date was given.
Washington and Louisiana oppose sports prediction markets
Operators in both states face regulatory warnings that could affect market access and, in Louisiana, licence suitability.
Detroit casinos report $108.2m in November revenue, down 0.1%
The regulator’s figures show contrasting year-on-year trends in Detroit casino gaming and retail sports betting.