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PD senators question Italy’s finance minister on online gambling controls

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Democratic Party senators submitted a parliamentary question to Italy’s economy and finance minister seeking stronger oversight of online gambling, including payment top-ups, prediction markets and matched betting. They cited 2025 sector figures of €164.6bn in total stakes, including more than €90bn online, and called for closer monitoring of money-laundering and tax-evasion risks.

The questions could prompt tighter scrutiny of online gambling payments and unlicensed platforms in Italy.

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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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