The UK Gambling Commission said a licence category already covers prediction markets offered to customers in Britain. It also said it did not expect the product to have the same impact in the UK as in the US, according to the report.
The Commission’s position signals that UK-facing prediction markets may fall within an existing licensing framework.
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IG Group has applied for a gambling licence in the UK to offer bets on politics, sport and entertainment through a prediction platform, according to reports.
IG Group has applied for a gambling licence in the UK to offer bets on politics, sport and entertainment through a prediction platform, according to reports. The company expects to launch these markets in early 2027. The plans form part of a strategy to bring trading, investing, cryptocurrency and entertainment together on one platform.
ISA-Guide's weekly review examined prediction markets and society bets, player lawsuits against casinos, and Austria's gambling law amendment, reported by ISA-Guide. The review also covered an Italian online gambling complaints portal due to start on 10 September and a study of commercial slot machines in 346 municipalities. It noted a Schwaben LOTTO 6aus49 win of about €1.48m and Tiptorro's partnership with SG Sonnenhof Großaspach.
A roundup published on 24 June 2026 covered regulatory developments in Illinois, North Carolina, Alberta and other North American jurisdictions. Its summary cites advertising restrictions in Canada and further lawsuits involving prediction markets.
A roundup published on 1 April 2026 covers regulatory developments in Iowa, Maine, Tennessee and elsewhere in the US. Its preview mentions continued pushback against prediction markets and sweepstakes but gives no specific actions or decision-makers.
Reportedly, the MGA is examining whether Malta’s current gambling framework can accommodate prediction markets. The authority considers that existing licences may already cover some products.