NCAA president asks CFTC to suspend college sports contracts
A suspension could restrict prediction-market contracts tied to college sports and affect platform operators.
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Kentucky lawmaker files bill on computer-assisted horse-racing wagers
If enacted, the bill could change the terms under which operators provide access to Kentucky pari-mutuel pools.
Digitain partners with MagicBetting Online for Belgian sportsbook and platform
The agreement puts Digitain’s sportsbook and platform in use with a named Belgian operator.
CJEU ruling lets players invoke home-country law in gambling claims
Operators may face claims under players’ home-country laws even when licensed in Malta.
Piedmont administrative court orders review of Ivrea gambling licence refusal
The ruling requires a fresh assessment of the licence application, but does not itself grant permission to operate.
EU court says Austrian law can govern claims over gambling losses in Austria
The interpretation affects which national law operators may face in claims by players over cross-border online gambling losses.
ADM clarifies PVR registration, account-opening and information rules
Concessionaires and PVR operators must meet the registration and identity checks before activating sales points or opening accounts.
Florida House subcommittee advances HB 189 on illegal gambling
Operators and venues in Florida could face expanded criminal penalties if the bill becomes law.
High Roller and Crypto.com plan US prediction-market partnership
High Roller’s proposed prediction-contract offering depends on definitive agreements with Crypto.com.
ADM reports Italy’s 2025 retail horse-racing bets at €303.7m
The figures show operators and investors the scale and geographic distribution of Italy’s retail horse-racing betting market.
Campaign for Fairer Gambling report puts UK illegal market share at 9%
The estimates may inform UK operators’ and regulators’ assessment of illegal gambling activity and enforcement priorities.
New York plaintiffs sue Kalshi over alleged unlicensed sports betting
The lawsuit alleges unlawful sports betting and misleading claims, raising challenges for Kalshi’s US operations.
NCAA urges CFTC to suspend college sports prediction markets
A suspension could affect operators offering college sports event contracts and the safeguards expected of them.
New York Senate bill proposes state licensing for prediction markets
Platforms serving New York residents could face state licensing, disclosure and compliance requirements if the bill passes.
High Roller partners with Crypto.com on US prediction markets
High Roller plans to expand into US prediction markets, but the partnership remains subject to definitive agreements.
Isle of Man lawmakers reject committee referral for gambling bill
The bill could broaden the Gambling Supervision Commission’s inspection powers over licensed gaming premises.
Tender
Iowa IRGC seeks proposals for FY2026 race horse aftercare fund
Eligible organisations can apply for the fund, which prioritises rehabilitating, retraining and rehoming former Iowa-raced horses.
Series C
Midnite raises $35m in Series C funding
The raise supports Midnite’s plans to expand operations and develop its product and engineering teams.
Licence
AGLC opens Alberta iGaming registrations ahead of market launch
Operators and suppliers can begin the registration process required to enter Alberta’s planned regulated market.
Denmark notifies European Commission of proposed gambling amendments
Operators face proposed restrictions on advertising, affiliate payments and online slot design if the amendments take effect.
Gambler sues DraftKings over limit-increase waiting rules in seven states
The case challenges how DraftKings applies responsible-gambling limit rules across seven state markets.
Appointment
Soft2Bet appoints Andrew Cochrane as chief commercial officer
Cochrane will direct Soft2Bet’s global commercial execution, partnerships and growth across business verticals.
Brazil’s Secretariat clarifies betting self-exclusion rules and 72-hour operator deadline
Operators must manage the 72-hour blocking period while treating earlier bets as valid absent another legal factor.
CFG research finds 89% of illegal GB sports-stream views carried gambling ads
The findings indicate illegal gambling advertising reaches audiences through sports streams across Great Britain.
Appointment
Swintt appoints Etienne Azzopardi interim managing director
Azzopardi’s interim appointment changes Swintt’s leadership as the company restructures its senior team.