WLA urges equivalent regulation for prediction markets
The World Lottery Association (WLA) called for prediction markets to face standards equivalent to betting products, citing risks to licensed operators and sports integrity. It said monthly transaction volume exceeded US$13 billion at the end of 2025 and reached US$26 billion in January 2026, with more than 90% linked to sports and other events. The association urged regulators and governments to address regulatory gaps.
Equivalent rules could affect licensing, consumer safeguards and compliance obligations for operators and prediction-market platforms.