Licence
Gambling Supervision Commission grants Digitain supplier licence in Isle of Man
The licence brings Digitain’s Isle of Man entity under the commission’s supervision for its regulated operations.
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Reports
CFTC chair backs prediction markets and plans event-contract rules
The planned rules could change the regulatory framework for prediction-market operators and sports event contracts in the USA.
Kindbridge and Axis partner to expand gambling treatment access in Colorado
The partnership links specialist gambling therapy with psychiatric care for patients with related mental health needs.
Namibia Gambling Board chief outlines proposed responsible gambling measures
Operators in Namibia may need to consider the board’s stated focus on addiction treatment and public awareness as reforms develop.
NCPG launches 1-800-MY-RESET gambling helpline number
Operators and regulators may need to account for differing state-level adoption when directing people to gambling support.
Chile’s online betting bill remains in its second constitutional stage
The bill’s progress could shape licensing and compliance requirements for online operators seeking to enter Chile.
Webull removes its fee on Super Bowl prediction contracts
Webull’s fee change alters the cost of trading Super Bowl event contracts for its users, although exchange charges remain.
KSA and 113 add gambling addiction to suicide-risk factsheet
The updated guidance gives care professionals gambling-specific risk figures and screening advice.
CME self-certifies Super Bowl event contracts for prediction markets
The filing could expand sports event-contract offerings on platforms operated by DraftKings and FanDuel.
Citizens analyst forecasts $1.5bn in Super Bowl betting, down 2%
The forecast gives operators an estimate of potential Super Bowl handle and promotional spending conditions.
OpenBet and Sportradar leave American Gaming Association
Supplier departures highlight divisions over prediction markets and reduce the American Gaming Association’s digital-supplier membership.
Legal Sports Report and Sports Betting Alliance forecast $1.7bn Super Bowl wagers
The state-level forecast gives regulated sportsbook operators and suppliers an estimate of wagering activity by market.
Hawaii lawmakers propose casino, cruise-ship gaming and prediction-market measures
The proposals could change which gambling products are permitted and how they are regulated in Hawaii.
Better Markets says prediction markets blur gambling and investing
The group’s concerns may inform scrutiny of prediction-market platforms and their treatment under gaming and financial rules.
Polymarket signs exclusive prediction markets partnership with MLS
The agreement makes Polymarket the exclusive prediction market partner across MLS and Leagues Cup competitions.
OpenBet and Sportradar leave AGA as prediction-market dispute grows
Supplier exits and earlier departures expose divisions over prediction markets and the AGA’s focus on state and tribal authority.
Utah lawmaker proposes defining and banning proposition bets in HB 243
Operators offering proposition wagers to Utah residents could face cease-and-desist action if the bill becomes law.
Appointment
Kalshi appoints John Bivona to lead federal government relations
The appointments add federal and state government-relations leadership as prediction-market operators face legal and regulatory scrutiny.
Ohio Casino Control Commission cites Massachusetts ruling in Kalshi case
The filing may affect whether Kalshi can continue offering its prediction-market products in Ohio while the dispute proceeds.
MLS names Polymarket official prediction market partner in multi-year deal
The agreement gives Polymarket an official role across MLS competitions and includes planned integrity monitoring.
German courts shape conditions for influencer advertising by gambling operators
Operators and advertisers need jurisdiction-specific legal advice because German courts have reached differing conclusions on influencer advertising bans.
Robinhood seeks to block Massachusetts regulation of sports event contracts
The case may determine whether Massachusetts can enforce gaming rules against Robinhood’s sports event contracts.
Schwab signals openness to investment-linked prediction markets
Investors should note Schwab’s interest in investment-linked prediction markets, while sports contracts are excluded from its stated plans.
Licence
Stake, Yolo Group and 1XBet shift towards regulated gambling markets
The reported changes concern how three gambling businesses approach market entry and licensing.
Forbes and Axiom plan no-money prediction platform for 2026
The planned partnership introduces a non-monetary prediction product alongside real-money platforms.