Robinhood targets prediction-market growth with platform tools and Kalshi partnership
Robinhood’s stated revenue target and Kalshi partnership indicate the commercial stakes in prediction markets amid legal uncertainty.
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Three Canadian lotteries appeal Ontario player-pooling ruling to Supreme Court
The appeal may determine whether Ontario-regulated peer-to-peer games can pool players across borders.
Charles Schwab CEO says sports make up 95% of prediction markets
Wurster’s assessment highlights the dispute over whether sports prediction markets fall under state gambling rules.
Indian Gaming Association renews opposition to sports prediction markets
The debate concerns the authority of states and tribes over sports-related prediction markets.
South Korea’s president questions casino deregulation and gambling harms
The president’s scrutiny of addiction trends and regulatory changes could affect Kangwon Land’s operating limits.
FanDuel and CME launch prediction platform in five US states
The launch expands the partners’ prediction-market reach while limiting sports contracts to specified state markets.
Tinubu declines assent to Central Gaming Bill in Nigeria
The decision leaves operators subject to state-level gaming and lottery regulation rather than the proposed federal framework.
FanDuel and DraftKings pursue prediction markets amid regulatory uncertainty
Unresolved jurisdictional disputes could affect the companies’ expansion plans and competitors’ position in prediction markets.
Barron’s recommends Flutter shares among 10 stocks to own in 2026
The recommendation and prediction-market outlook may inform investor assessments of Flutter’s shares.
Coinbase sues three US states over prediction-market oversight
The case could shape whether prediction-market operators face state gambling oversight or federal regulation.
DraftKings launches prediction app in 38 US states as FanDuel launch nears
The launches expose operators to unresolved legal questions affecting sports contracts and state sports-betting licences.
DraftKings launches Predictions trading app in 38 US states
The launch expands DraftKings’ US offering into federally overseen event contracts across 38 states.
DraftKings launches CFTC-regulated Predictions app in 38 US states
The app gives DraftKings a presence in event-contract markets across states where its sportsbook is not available.
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US Senate confirms Michael Selig as CFTC chair amid prediction-market questions
Selig’s approach could shape federal oversight of prediction-market platforms and sports event contracts.
DraftKings launches prediction markets across 38 US states
The launch gives DraftKings access to event-contract markets across 38 states, including sports contracts in some states.
DraftKings launches Predictions event-contract platform in 38 US states
The platform adds event-contract access in states where traditional sports betting may be prohibited or limited.
Coinbase sues regulators in three states over prediction markets
The lawsuits challenge whether state gambling laws can apply to sports-related event contracts offered through federally registered exchanges.
Coinbase challenges three states over prediction-market authority
The lawsuits could affect whether operators in these states face state gambling oversight or federal commodities regulation.
SOFTSWISS reports 45% content portfolio growth across 24 jurisdictions
The reported expansion and Brazil certification indicate the markets and content available through SOFTSWISS products.
Swiss authorities plan national gambling study for 2026
The findings are intended to inform Swiss regulators’ and policymakers’ approach to the gambling market.
Researchers criticise Irish lottery regulator’s reports on gambling harm
The criticism raises questions about how the regulator addresses player welfare and gambling-related harm in its reporting.
Coinbase and Kalshi partner on prediction markets
The partnership would give Coinbase users access to event-outcome trading across several categories.
Coinbase partners with Kalshi to offer prediction markets
Kalshi will power Coinbase’s planned event-contract offering, expanding its distribution through a cryptocurrency brokerage platform.
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Gemini launches prediction markets across 50 US states
The launch adds a federally regulated event-contract platform to the US market while leaving sports contracts outside its initial offering.
EKG projects $1tn in annual US prediction market trading volume
The forecast points to potential competition for betting operators across sports and non-sports markets.