US lawmakers introduce BETS OFF Act to restrict prediction market contracts
If enacted, the proposal would restrict the event contracts available on federally regulated prediction markets.
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Truist survey gives DraftKings 20% and Kalshi 17% in product preference
The survey offers operators and investors data on consumer preferences between sportsbooks and prediction-market platforms.
Buenos Aires court orders nationwide block of Polymarket in Argentina
The order prevents access to Polymarket across Argentina and frames its prediction contracts as potentially unlicensed betting.
Kalshi asks Arizona federal court to block state enforcement over prediction markets
The court’s decision could clarify whether Arizona may enforce gambling rules against Kalshi’s event contracts.
Citizens analyst sees prediction markets benefiting betting data providers
The assessment links NFL intellectual-property access to potential Genius Sports revenue beyond its 2028 projections.
CFTC chair backs prediction markets as a tool for managing medical costs
Selig’s comments indicate the CFTC intends to assert jurisdiction over prediction markets, including drug-trial contracts.
Kalshi challenges Arizona restrictions on prediction markets in court
The lawsuit will test Kalshi’s claim that federal oversight limits Arizona’s authority over its prediction markets.
Minnesota senators propose felony bans on prediction markets and sweepstakes casinos
Operators and suppliers could face felony liability and a 10-year bar from state gaming licences if the proposals become law.
Arizona Gaming Department warns against prediction-market sports trading
The warning clarifies that Arizona consumers may not receive state-regulator assistance with unlicensed prediction-market platforms.
Alberta seeks intervention in Supreme Court case on Ontario player pooling
The case could affect whether Alberta and Ontario can pursue cross-border player pooling for regulated iGaming.
Citizens Equity Research estimates prediction markets at 5% of US sports betting volume
The estimates quantify prediction-market scale and potential competitive exposure for US sports betting operators.
Novig plans move to CFTC-regulated market framework after $75m funding round
Operators and investors can track Novig’s planned regulatory shift, funding, and new prediction-market products.
Utah lawmakers send prediction market ban bill to governor
A signature would change the legal position for prediction market operators seeking to offer contracts in Utah.
Blumenthal introduces federal prediction markets bill
The proposal could set federal requirements for prediction market platforms and state sports betting programmes.
CFTC opens prediction markets rulemaking as US legal disputes continue
Operators and regulators face ongoing uncertainty over whether states can apply gambling laws to sports event contracts.
CFTC opens prediction-markets rulemaking with 45-day comment period
The proposed rulemaking could shape which prediction-market contracts are permitted and how they are regulated.
Utah governor signals support for bill targeting prediction markets
Prediction-market platforms could face Utah gambling restrictions if the governor signs the bill.
CFTC issues prediction-market guidance and seeks public comments
The guidance sets out surveillance and market-integrity duties for exchanges listing event contracts, including sports-related products.
Blumenthal introduces bill to exclude prediction markets from Commodity Exchange Act
The bill raises uncertainty about whether prediction markets would fall under the Commodity Exchange Act.
CFTC consults on event contracts and issues prediction-market advisory
The consultation could inform future restrictions on event contracts, while the advisory reiterates exchanges’ monitoring and anti-manipulation duties.
Kalshi sues Iowa officials over state authority for prediction markets
The lawsuit and proposed licensing rules could determine whether Kalshi can offer event contracts in Iowa.
CFTC opens prediction-market rulemaking consultation and issues exchange guidance
Prediction-market exchanges face potential new requirements on contract listings, surveillance and sports-market oversight.
Utah advances bill targeting prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket
Utah’s legal challenge could determine whether prediction markets face state gambling rules or federal financial regulation.
Kalshi and Polymarket reportedly consider valuations of up to $20bn
The reported valuations may affect investor expectations for prediction-market companies.
CFTC issues staff guidance on prediction-market event contracts
Exchanges listing event contracts face clarified expectations for surveillance, market integrity and contract suitability.