European Court of Justice rules on jurisdiction in online gambling loss claims
The ruling clarifies where online gambling companies and their directors may face claims over player losses.
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Reports
Robinhood adds NFL custom combos with up to 10 event-contract legs
The feature brings multi-leg NFL wagering into Robinhood’s prediction-market offering, broadening its sports contract formats.
High Roller and Crypto.com plan US prediction-market partnership
High Roller’s proposed prediction-contract offering depends on definitive agreements with Crypto.com.
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.
Acquisition
J&J Gaming acquires Midwest Amusements across three states
The acquisition expands J&J Gaming’s device and location network across three states.
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.
NCAA president asks CFTC to suspend college sports contracts
A suspension could restrict prediction-market contracts tied to college sports and affect platform operators.
AGA and IGA urge Congress to restrict sports prediction market contracts
Any congressional action could affect how prediction market products compete with licensed US sportsbooks and casinos.
Licence
BetMGM says Alberta launch would mark its first multi-product market entry in four years
Operators and suppliers are preparing for Alberta’s planned multi-product market launch.
Congress drafts amendment to bar sports event contracts nationwide
If enacted, the draft amendment could prohibit sporting-event and casino-style contracts on registered entities, affecting prediction-market platforms.
Ukraine regulator orders Polymarket blocked over illegal gambling classification
Operators and prediction-market platforms face a Ukrainian access block based on the regulator’s classification of Polymarket as illegal gambling.
AGA and IGA urge Congress to act on sports prediction markets
The groups’ position could shape congressional scrutiny of sports event contracts and their treatment under gaming laws.
Truist maintains buy ratings on DraftKings and Flutter amid US market risks
The ratings and price targets provide investors with analyst assessments of the operators’ prospects amid regulatory and competitive risks.
Moon Intelligence launches venture capital division for US expansion
The division could bring investment to startups in prediction markets and other areas of the gambling sector.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming backs bills targeting sweepstakes casinos
The bills could affect licence eligibility and operations for gaming businesses with ties to sweepstakes-style platforms.
Democratic senators ask CFTC to explain prediction-market trading oversight
Operators and regulators face scrutiny over how prediction-market trades are monitored for suspicious activity and potential insider trading.
Appointment
Coalition for Prediction Markets appoints Maloney and McHenry
The appointments add policy and advocacy leadership as prediction markets face scrutiny from state authorities.
Ukraine orders internet providers to block Polymarket
The order makes Polymarket inaccessible through Ukrainian internet providers while other named prediction markets remain available.
AGA and IGA urge Congress to act on sports event contracts
The associations’ request could affect how prediction-market sports contracts are regulated alongside state and tribal betting systems.
Polymarket becomes New York Rangers’ official prediction market partner
The agreement gives Polymarket branded access to Rangers games and related team channels in the US.
NEXT.io and BettingStartups partner for New York gaming events
The partnership gives early-stage gaming companies a platform to connect with operators, investors and service partners at the events.
Soft2Bet reports 88% revenue growth and MEGA retention gains in 2025
Soft2Bet’s reported growth and retention figures offer operators and investors company-reported measures across its products and markets.
Tennessee council orders three prediction markets to halt sports contracts
The orders could require the platforms to withdraw sports contracts from Tennessee and return customer deposits.
FanDuel, DraftKings and Fanatics prediction apps face safeguards scrutiny
Differences in safeguards affect how operators manage responsible-gambling measures across their sportsbook and prediction-market products.