CFTC and Justice Department seek order blocking Utah cases against Kalshi
The request could affect whether Utah can enforce gambling laws against prediction-market contracts while the dispute proceeds.
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Philippines DOJ warns illegal POGO operators are splitting into smaller sites
Smaller, dispersed sites complicate surveillance and raids, raising compliance and due-diligence risks for landlords, security providers and immigration-linked services in the Philippines.
EU Court ruling on AGCOM-Google gambling advertising case reaches Italy’s Senate
The ruling concerns how EU hosting-service protections apply to online gambling advertising disputes.
Scotts Valley Band opens casino despite warnings over California gaming eligibility
The ruling puts the tribe’s proposed $700 million casino resort and hotel at risk.
Italy's government sends EU court ruling on AGCOM-Google dispute to parliament
The ruling gives parliamentary committees a basis to examine responsibility for gambling advertising and hosting platforms.
Novig challenges Wisconsin enforcement powers over sports event contracts
Novig’s lawsuit seeks continued Wisconsin operations by asserting federal derivatives regulation over its sports event contracts.
Novig parent challenges Wisconsin gambling jurisdiction in federal court
The lawsuit contests whether Wisconsin’s gambling laws apply to Novig’s sports contracts or federal commodities jurisdiction takes precedence.
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Ireland appoints seven members to new gambling regulator
The statutory authority will regulate and license all gambling providers in the state, shaping operator obligations.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
California judge blocks cardroom rules over Bureau of Gambling Control authority
The ruling leaves the challenged restrictions on cardroom games blocked unless the decision changes on appeal.
Brazilian justice ministry opens preliminary inquiry into CazéTV betting adverts
The inquiry puts broadcasters’ betting promotions and separation of editorial content from advertising under regulatory scrutiny.
US court sentences California man to 27 months for illegal gambling operation
The sentence and tax-evasion case show enforcement risks for people operating illegal gambling businesses.
New Mexico sues Kalshi over alleged unlicensed sports betting
The case challenges whether Kalshi can offer sports event contracts in New Mexico without a gaming licence.
Belgium transfers gambling oversight to FPS Economy
The change places Belgium’s gambling regulator within a different federal department.
New Mexico files suit against Kalshi over alleged unlicensed sports betting
The case challenges whether prediction-market sports contracts fall under New Mexico’s gaming licensing and age rules.
US investigators examine alleged George Santos bets on Kalshi
The investigation may affect regulatory scrutiny of insider trading controls on prediction-market platforms.
Kalshi refers George Santos trading to federal authorities over Trump speech market
The referrals put prediction-market trading oversight and potential insider trading under federal scrutiny.
DOJ investigates Santos’ Kalshi trades linked to State of the Union attendance
The investigations put prediction-market trading controls and potential insider-trading risks under scrutiny.
DOJ and CFTC investigate Santos’ Kalshi trades over February speech
The probes raise compliance questions for prediction markets over trading tied to participants’ own public actions.
Ireland orders review of Polymarket betting and crypto flows
The multi-agency examination will consider gambling oversight and possible money-laundering risks linked to election bets.
Vermont department executes warrant at alleged illegal gambling operation
The case shows how Vermont is addressing alleged unlicensed gambling and alcohol activity at a private residence.
Source: Vermont Lottery (VT)
Arizona federal court bars state action against CFTC-regulated event contracts
The injunction limits Arizona’s enforcement against covered event contracts while the dispute over state and federal authority continues.
Federal court blocks Arizona gambling laws for prediction markets
The injunction allows prediction-market operators to continue offering event contracts in Arizona while the case proceeds.
Wisconsin sues prediction market platforms over sports event contracts
The lawsuits challenge whether prediction market operators can offer sports event contracts in Wisconsin without following state gambling laws.
US prosecutors charge soldier over $409,000 in Polymarket bets
The prosecution puts the use of confidential information on prediction markets under scrutiny for platforms and regulators.
Wisconsin DOJ sues five prediction-market operators over sports contracts
The lawsuits challenge whether prediction-market operators may offer sports event contracts to Wisconsin residents.