Regulation
Don Davis introduces bill banning candidates from trading on their own elections
Federal candidates would face financial penalties for trading prediction market contracts on their own elections under the proposed legislation.
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Regulation
New York disputes Seneca Nation claim of casino revenue-sharing agreement
Disputed compact negotiations concern ending state revenue sharing under an arrangement providing Niagara Falls about $10m to $13m annually.
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Kalshi secures preliminary injunction against Illinois prediction market rules
Kalshi’s injunction prevents Illinois from imposing prediction market rules while questions over proposed wagering fees and taxes remain.
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US Supreme Court omits prediction market disputes from opening case list
Conflicting appeals court decisions leave operators facing unresolved questions about state enforcement of gambling laws against sports event contracts.
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NWGB and partners raise gambling-harm awareness at Baphiring Agricultural Hub
The North West Gambling Board, DEDECT and SARGF warned young adults against risky wagering at Baphiring Agricultural Hub.
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Federal judge awards Kalshi and CFTC interim relief against Illinois
The injunctions give Kalshi and the CFTC interim judicial relief against Illinois.
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Illinois federal judge finds Kalshi sports contracts likely qualify as swaps
The Illinois finding supports Kalshi’s sports contracts qualifying as swaps as Ohio regulators pursue separate enforcement against prediction markets.
Deals & M&A
Caesars and MGM rule out prediction markets over Nevada licensing risks
Nevada licensing risks and regulatory warnings are keeping Caesars and MGM out of prediction markets.
Regulation
ANJL and IBJR back Brazilian clubs against ending betting
The conflicting descriptions concern the associations’ stance on whether Brazil’s betting market should continue.
Deals & M&A
NagaCorp forecasts 21.5% gaming revenue decline at NagaWorld
NagaCorp’s forecast revenue declines and share price fall highlight weakening gaming income for investors.
Regulation
Franssen challenges KSA over action against illegal casino advertising on Meta
Franssen questions why licensed operators must initiate court proceedings when he says the KSA already has sufficient enforcement powers.
Regulation
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds ADM betting tax assessments against unlicensed operations
The ruling confirms shared betting tax liability for foreign bookmakers without Italian concessions and their collection outlets.
Enforcement & compliance
Ohio pledges gambling enforcement against Kalshi after federal appeals ruling
Ohio will enforce gambling laws against Kalshi after the court rejected its federal commodities law defence.
Regulation
Brazil AGU asks court to rule betting laws unconstitutional
Operators and regulators face a possible change to Brazil’s betting framework as the court considers the laws’ constitutionality and safeguards.
Deals & M&A
NagaCorp reports GGR down 21.5% to US$418m in Cambodia
The revenue decline gives investors a measure of NagaCorp's weaker gaming performance in Cambodia.
Deals & M&A
Seaport Research forecasts 5% decline in Macau October gaming revenue
Casino operators face potential revenue weakness while customer reinvestment spending and operating costs put pressure on profitability.
Enforcement & compliance
Thai police arrest Atchariya Ruangrattanapong over alleged online boxing betting offences
The arrest extends Thailand’s investigation into an online boxing betting network that police allege generated turnover exceeding THB1 billion.
Regulation
VNLOK sues Meta in Amsterdam over illegal gambling advertising
VNLOK’s proceedings seek tougher DSA measures against illegal gambling advertising on Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms.
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Stock-linked prediction markets draw US scrutiny over regulatory jurisdiction
Polymarket and Kalshi face unresolved oversight questions as experts warn stock-linked contracts could affect share trading and complicate enforcement.
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Justin Franssen accuses KSA of failing to act against illegal gambling ads
VNLOK's lawsuit seeks to make Meta fulfil its obligations over illegal gambling advertising targeting the Dutch market.
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GRAI funding constraints delay online gambling licensing in Ireland
GRAI’s funding constraints delay online operator licensing and limit enforcement against overseas operators serving Irish customers.
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Alberta government pledges action against unlicensed online gambling operators
Unlicensed operators face Alberta’s stated intention to explore all available options to stop their continued trading.
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Prediction markets dominate G2E debate in Las Vegas
The dispute pits state gambling enforcement against the CFTC’s claim of exclusive jurisdiction over sports-event contracts.
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Hendrik Streeck calls for stronger player protection and action against illegal operators
Germany's federal addiction commissioner has called for stronger player protection and action against illegal gambling operators.
Regulation
Gaming industry groups unite against prediction markets at G2E
Casinos, tribes, organised labour and lawmakers share opposition to prediction markets, bringing multiple stakeholder groups into alignment.