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Nine European countries coordinate betting-market oversight for 2026 World Cup

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Authorities in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland signed a declaration to strengthen oversight of sports betting and prediction markets during the 2026 men’s World Cup. Spain’s Directorate General for Consumer Affairs and Gambling said it would focus on licensing, advertising and player protection, and take action against platforms operating outside applicable rules.

Operators and sports bodies face coordinated scrutiny of betting compliance and commercial partnerships during the tournament.

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CFTC directs prediction markets to lift state geoblocks within 30 days

The CFTC said on 5 November that registered designated contract markets must remove domestic geographic restrictions that conflict with its fair-access requirements within 30 days. Exchanges must also ensure partner intermediaries comply, or explain in writing why they cannot; the guidance comes amid state court orders requiring restrictions in several states.

The CFTC said on 5 November that registered prediction market operators must unblock geoblocked states within 30 days. Under its new interpretative guidance, designated contract markets that cannot comply may instead explain in writing why they cannot.

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