The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority is preparing an online gaming framework that would allow each emirate to decide whether to participate and permit one B2C operator in each participating emirate. Sources familiar with the process described the proposed model; no launch date or final framework is stated.
The proposed limit would shape market access for online operators seeking UAE licences.
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Wynn Resorts chief executive Craig Billings warned Massachusetts regulators and lawmakers that further gaming expansion could undermine the state’s casino model. He cited August casino gross gaming revenue of about $101.9 million and said Massachusetts had collected about $2.53 billion in taxes and assessments since the facilities opened. Billings also pointed to sports betting, iLottery and proposed iGaming and historic horse racing machines as expanding competition.
Altenar has raised concerns with the European Commission and the UK’s CMA over Sportradar’s distribution of official sports data. Altenar alleges that Sportradar’s exclusive deals with the NBA, MLB, NHL and ATP could restrict competition; it has also requested interim access measures in the UK. It was reported that the Commission received information about the matter, while no formal investigation by either authority is confirmed.
Altenar Technologies has raised concerns with the European Commission and the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) about Sportradar's distribution of official sports data, according to a report. Altenar, which supplies platforms and technology to bookmakers, alleges that Sportradar's exclusive agreements with the NBA, MLB, NHL and ATP restrict competition among betting technology providers. No formal investigation by either authority is confirmed.
Altenar reportedly made antitrust complaints about Sportradar to the European Commission and the UK Competition and Markets Authority on 15 October 2026. Altenar alleged market monopolisation; Sportradar said the complaints sought to exert pressure amid existing commercial disputes.
Reportedly, Macquarie projects prediction market trading volume of $187bn in 2026, against $22bn in 2025. Sports contracts accounted for 79% of September volume on the leading platform, while DraftKings and FanDuel held about 4% and 3% of US sports contract volume, respectively.
Macquarie has forecast that prediction market trading volume will reach $187bn in 2026, against $22bn in 2025, according to an analysis by Chad Beynon of the Australian banking and financial group. The estimate is a slight reduction from the $190bn Macquarie indicated a few days earlier, but remains above its previous forecast of $169bn. If confirmed, it would represent growth of about 8.5 times the volume of the previous year.
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced a measure to restore the full federal deduction for gambling losses, Rep. Dina Titus said. The proposal was attached to H.R. 10357 and would reverse the 90% cap scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027; House and Senate approval and the president’s signature would still be required.