Polymarket and Kalshi contest state action over US prediction markets
The cases could affect whether prediction-market platforms can offer sports contracts across these US states.
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CFTC backs Crypto.com in prediction markets appeal
The CFTC’s position could affect how prediction-market platforms offering sports contracts are regulated across the United States.
Appointment
IAGR appoints Kevin Mullally as its first chief executive
The appointment gives IAGR a dedicated executive role to support its work with gaming regulators across jurisdictions.
Appointment
IAGR appoints Kevin Mullally as its first chief executive
The appointment gives the regulators’ association an executive responsible for operations and cross-jurisdictional collaboration.
Giannis Antetokounmpo takes direct stake in Kalshi
The investment tests how NBA players may hold passive stakes in gaming companies under league rules.
SEC chair says agency is considering prediction-market oversight with CFTC
Possible shared SEC and CFTC oversight could change how prediction-market contracts are classified and regulated.
Indian Gaming Association urges senators to clarify prediction-market rules
The proposed clarification could affect how prediction-market sports contracts interact with tribal and state gaming authority.
MLB considers working with prediction market platforms on integrity
A potential MLB partnership could shape how prediction platforms and sports leagues address integrity safeguards.
US senators urge CFTC to stay out of prediction-market court cases
The dispute may affect how federal oversight of sports and other event contracts interacts with state and tribal protections.
SEC coordinates with CFTC on prediction markets oversight
Operators and market participants face potential uncertainty where SEC and CFTC jurisdiction over prediction-market contracts overlaps.
155.io game lets Roobet users bet on traffic-camera vehicle counts
The game adds live-camera vehicle counts as a betting format available to Roobet users.
Mohegan supports Connecticut action against prediction markets
The state’s action and proposed legislation could affect prediction market access and the tribes’ gaming rights in Connecticut.
US Senate Democrats urge CFTC to maintain sports event contract restrictions
Any change to CFTC rules could affect whether prediction-market platforms can offer sports contracts in the US.
Venezuelan iGaming activity averages $4.6m in daily bets, report says
The estimates describe betting activity and market concentration in a jurisdiction without clear online-gambling rules.
SEC chair says some prediction contracts may fall under securities rules
The comments signal that prediction-market operators may face different federal or state rules depending on their contracts.
Roundhill files for six US political prediction-market ETFs
If approved, the funds would create new investment products linked to US political event contracts.
DraftKings plans growth investment in prediction markets
The investment plan signals DraftKings’ intended expansion into prediction markets amid stated changes in the US regulatory environment.
SEC chair sees potential role in prediction-market oversight
Potential shared oversight could affect operators offering prediction-market contracts beyond sports.
Appointment
CFTC names prediction-market and betting executives to advisory committee
Regulators and operators gain a channel for technology advice as the CFTC plans formal rulemaking on prediction markets.
Results
DraftKings reports 43% fourth-quarter revenue growth and $2bn in revenue
DraftKings’ guidance and planned prediction-market activity are relevant to investors assessing its reported results and strategy.
Connecticut lawmakers schedule hearing on proposed prediction-markets bill
A hearing could advance a state-level regulatory framework for prediction markets.
Tether freezes about US$500 million linked to illegal gambling investigations
The freeze may affect access to funds linked to illegal online gambling and suspected money laundering.
DraftKings gives cautious 2026 guidance as prediction markets expand
The guidance and management’s account of prediction-market effects inform investors assessing DraftKings’ outlook and business mix.
CFTC signals federal oversight of sports event contracts amid state opposition
The dispute could shape whether prediction-market platforms offering sports contracts face federal or state gambling oversight.
Big Ten student-athlete commission urges NCAA to restrict player prop bets
The proposal could affect the availability of individual-player bets on college sports.