Alberta iGaming Corporation requires RG Check accreditation for operators
Operators entering Alberta must obtain RG Check accreditation, making player protection a market-entry requirement.
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Lazio council considers proposal to abolish gambling-harm observatory
The proposal would move oversight of gambling-related harm into Lazio’s broader addictions observatory.
French authority warns prediction markets require local gambling licences
Operators offering prediction-market wagers in France face a stated local licensing requirement.
JP Morgan trims Macau February GGR forecast to flat or 2% growth
The lower forecast gives Macau casino operators a revised near-term benchmark for revenue performance.
Fidelity portfolio manager says prediction markets will not displace sportsbooks
The view bears on investor expectations for DraftKings and Flutter amid competition from prediction markets.
Kalshi sues Utah governor and attorney general over sports prediction markets
The lawsuit challenges Utah’s authority to restrict sports prediction markets against Kalshi’s federal-law argument.
ANJ classifies prediction markets as illegal gambling in France
The warning reinforces that prediction market operators cannot legally offer gambling in France without authorisation.
AGA chief says states and tribes should retain gambling authority
The dispute bears on whether operators offering sports event contracts face state and tribal gambling rules or federal oversight.
ANJ warns prediction markets constitute unauthorised gambling in France
France treats unlicensed prediction markets as unauthorised gambling, while VPNs can bypass requested geo-blocking.
Senate Democrats urge CFTC to prohibit prediction contracts linked to death
The request puts the CFTC’s approach to prediction-market contracts and federal oversight in focus.
ANJ warns prediction-market platforms are illegal in France
Prediction-market platforms are not authorised in France and are treated as illegal gambling sites, with leading operators geoblocking at the ANJ's request.
Source: ANJ (France)
Utah attorney general vows to oppose prediction markets
The attorney general’s stance signals opposition to prediction-market operations in Utah.
Tradeweb partners with Kalshi to distribute prediction-market data
The agreement gives Kalshi access to Tradeweb’s institutional clients and includes an undisclosed minority investment.
Utah attorney general vows to oppose prediction markets
Brown’s position signals potential opposition to prediction-market activity in Utah.
Acquisition
Polymarket acquires Dome to add prediction-market developer infrastructure
The acquisition gives Polymarket control of infrastructure used by developers to access prediction-market data.
TD Cowen sees states retaining edge in prediction-market legal disputes
The competing state and federal claims could affect whether prediction-market operators can offer sports contracts in individual states.
KSA promotes gambling support platform amid concerns over normalisation
Operators and regulators can use the cited findings to inform safer-gambling communication and support measures.
UK Remote Gaming Duty rise to 40% adds pressure on listed operators
The scheduled duty increase would raise the tax rate for online operators, while prediction-market competition is also drawing investor attention.
Boozman calls for talks on prediction markets and CFTC oversight
The planned talks could shape congressional scrutiny of CFTC oversight of event contracts.
Acquisition
Polymarket acquires prediction-markets API startup Dome
The acquisition adds an API startup to Polymarket’s business.
Danish regulator says it cannot block Kalshi and Polymarket without targeting
The regulator says its ability to restrict prediction-market access depends on whether the platforms target Danish players.
Alberta iGaming Corporation mandates RG Check for registered platforms
Operators entering Alberta will need separate RG Check accreditation, with existing credentials recognised to reduce administrative work.
Connecticut bill proposes age and safer-gambling rules for prediction markets
Prediction-market operators could face new verification, consumer-protection and advertising requirements in Connecticut.
Connecticut bill proposes 21+ age checks for prediction markets
Platforms would face new age-verification, self-exclusion and advertising requirements in Connecticut.
Series B
Novig raises $75m Series B as it seeks CFTC market approval
The raise funds Novig as it pursues federal approval for a sports prediction market.