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Polymarket reportedly dismisses marketing chief after promotional investigation
The reported departure raises governance and disclosure issues for a prediction-market operator and its marketing partners.
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Deals & M&A
Kalshi plans December launch of US CPI futures contracts
Operators can assess a new round-the-clock way to trade headline and core inflation through Kalshi.
People moves
Former BC.Game CEO describes five-month tenure and July departure
Giam’s account provides operators and investors with insight into leadership and governance concerns at BC.Game.
Deals & M&A
BetMGM and NFL extend sports betting partnership in Ontario and Alberta
The extension lets BetMGM continue using NFL marks and event-related intellectual property across digital and retail channels.
Regulation
ANJL-commissioned Nexus poll finds bets ban will not sway 77% of voters
The poll suggests the betting ban carries little weight with voters, weakening the electoral case for the prohibition ahead of the run-off.
Deals & M&A
Betsson Group receives twelve SiGMA award nominations and two Forbes Italia Top 50 places
The nominations and Forbes Italia listing raise Betsson's profile in Italy as it joins panels on advertising bans and offshore competition.
Enforcement & compliance
Amazonas police target two over recruiting influencers for 'Jogo do Tigrinho'
Amazonas police targeted two suspected of recruiting influencers to promote 'jogo do tigrinho' online.
Regulation
Polymarket US sues Ohio officials over sports event contract ban
The case tests whether federal commodities regulation pre-empts state gambling licensing for prediction market platforms.
Enforcement & compliance
ACMA warns AFL players over promoting illegal gambling services
The warning signals closer scrutiny of influencer promotion arrangements for operators and suppliers using social media personalities in Australia.
Regulation
Polymarket sues Ohio over sports betting licensing rules
The case tests whether federal prediction-market oversight can override state sports betting licensing, affecting operators' compliance exposure in Ohio.
Regulation
Brennan Center study finds prediction market odds sway voters' election expectations
The study gives regulators evidence that prediction market odds can shift voter perceptions, not merely reflect them.
Regulation
Nigerian state gaming regulators reject FCCPC sales promotion rules
Operators face uncertainty over federal versus state approval and supervision of prize-based promotions and lottery-linked marketing in Nigeria.
Regulation
Report: UK machine games duty rise expected to be smaller than feared
A smaller-than-expected machine games duty rise would limit cost increases for UK operators running gaming machines.
Regulation
Quaest poll to test whether betting ban swayed Lula-Bolsonaro runoff vote
The result will show whether Brazil's betting restrictions carry electoral weight as the runoff approaches on 25 October.
Deals & M&A
Kalshi adds fines and account bans for users who threaten athletes
Kalshi's rule lets it fine or close accounts of traders whose abuse is linked to its sports markets, with evidence possibly referred to police.
Regulation
ACMA sets out rules for Australia gambling advertising ban from 2027
Operators must review advertising and sponsorship contracts ahead of the celebrity and sports star ban from 1 January 2027.
Regulation
Problem Gambling Foundation seeks tougher enforcement of New Zealand ad rules
Stronger enforcement would raise compliance costs for operators targeting New Zealand ahead of licensed online casinos.
Regulation
Australia sets out influencer advertising rules for gambling
Clearer influencer rules give Australian-licensed operators and marketing partners a firmer compliance test.
Regulation
ACMA publishes first guidance on notable person gambling ad ban
The rules take effect on 1 January 2027 and bar gambling ads featuring current and former athletes, celebrities and influencers.
Regulation
ACMA says small influencers may fall under Australia wagering ad ban
The ACMA said influencers with small followings could fall under the wagering advertising ban taking effect in January 2027.
Regulation
ACMA sets out notable person rules for Australia gambling ad ban
Operators must screen advertising talent and agency contracts against a broad notable-person definition with no minimum follower count.
Enforcement & compliance
Ceará influencers continue promoting online casinos after federal prohibition
The report identifies continued casino promotion despite the federal prohibition.
Regulation
Hidalgo says betting ban was Lula's own goal as debt stems from rates
Hidalgo called the ban a self-inflicted wound, arguing government misdiagnosed household debt as caused by bets.
Deals & M&A
Kalshi launches NFL ladder and escalator player markets
The contracts let traders hold positions that pay partial value when a player falls short of a milestone, widening Kalshi's NFL player offering.
Regulation
NFL seeks Supreme Court permission for state oversight of US prediction markets
The request concerns states’ authority to regulate prediction market operators in the United States.