Smarkets is preparing to enter the US prediction-markets sector and is awaiting approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, reportedly. The company hopes to receive approval before the end of the year and expects sports to drive long-term growth.
Smarkets’ US entry hinges on CFTC approval, while the company expects sports to drive long-term prediction-market growth.
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Altenar is to provide sports betting technology, Nordic trading expertise and localised content for Wildz Group’s planned Finland launch, according to company statements reported in the report. Wildz Group said it had publicly announced receiving an online gambling licence; the regulated market is expected to open in July 2027, and the companies have partnered since 2024.
Altenar is to supply sports betting technology, Nordic trading expertise and localised content for Wildz Group's planned entry into Finland's regulated online gambling market, according to company statements. Wildz Group, a Malta-based igaming operator, said it had publicly announced that it obtained an online gambling licence in Finland, which would allow it to operate once the regulated market opens.
Altenar said it received approval from Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis to support licensed operators entering Alberta’s regulated online gaming market. The supplier said it will provide sportsbook technology as the province opens its market, Canada’s second regulated online gaming province after Ontario.
Reportedly, Interblock confirmed Philippine regulatory clearance for AMUSE Battle for Earth. A Q4 2026 rollout is planned for a new casino resort in Manila.
Italy’s proposed reorganisation of land-based gambling was not included on the Council of Ministers’ 4 June agenda, according to the Italian Federation of Tobacco Retailers. The draft decree, prepared by the Customs and Monopolies Agency under the Finance Ministry’s supervision, was expected to address betting shops and gaming machines; the reported reasons for the delay remain unconfirmed.
Reportedly, Higher Roller Technologies plans to enter prediction markets in November. Chief executive Seth Young discussed the planned entry and changing consumption of wagering and trading activities.
Higher Roller Technologies plans to enter prediction markets in November, its chief executive Seth Young said during a panel discussion at Predict 2026 in New York on Tuesday. Young, who spent 20 years in the regulated gaming industry and was previously chief innovation officer at PointsBet, described a shift in how wagering and trading activity is consumed.