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CME Group CEO says sports prediction contracts resemble gambling
A US Supreme Court ruling on whether sports prediction contracts fall under derivatives or gambling law would reshape how operators and exchanges offer such products.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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DGOJ discusses gambling law reform with three trade associations
Continued contacts let trade associations contribute to preparing gambling law reform.
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Dominican Republic deputies return gambling bill with venue and advertising limits
The bill would impose location, advertising and self-exclusion rules on casinos, betting shops, bingos and online operators in the Dominican Republic.
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GLI consults on online gambling and sports betting standards
The consultation lets stakeholders comment on revisions to online gambling and sports betting standards.
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Korea Casino Association seeks changes to levy and renewal proposals
The association asks the culture ministry to revise a higher tourism levy and licence renewal requirements.
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Buenos Aires bill proposes gambling session limits and facial verification
The bill would add session limits, daily login requirements and facial verification to licensed online platforms.
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UN report identifies China as principal target of illegal gambling networks
The report identifies China as the main target of illegal gambling networks in Southeast Asia.
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NASPL warns prediction markets threaten lottery funding for public programmes
Lottery operators argue prediction markets could divert revenue that funds public programmes, a concern for state lotteries and their suppliers.
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Brazil's MJSP signs digital advertising oversight agreement with Conar
The agreement gives consumer authorities a channel to flag irregular betting advertisements to Conar, affecting how operators' marketing is scrutinised in Brazil.
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US senators seek sports prediction-contract ban in CLARITY Act
The senators' letter urges adding a prediction-market ban targeting sports wagers or casino-like contracts to the CLARITY Act.
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Crypto.com’s OG sues Washington over event-contract oversight
The lawsuit contests Washington's authority over OG's federally approved event-contract products.
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US House subcommittee holds hearing on sports event contract integrity
Congressional scrutiny of sports event contracts could reshape how operators, suppliers and investors treat prediction markets alongside licensed sportsbooks.
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Irish regulator signs cooperation agreement with Nevada gaming board
The memorandum creates a cooperation framework between Ireland's gambling regulator and the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
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Nevada congressmen file Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act
The bill would add a federal barrier to sports contracts on prediction markets, affecting operators and suppliers weighing that product line.
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Wisconsin statute bars election bettors from voting
Prediction market operators and customers face legal exposure in Wisconsin, where election betting can bar participation in elections.
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UKGC confirms gambling settlements will go to central government
Operators should note UKGC confirmed regulatory settlements will go to central government despite industry opposition.
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UKGC research puts consumer trust in gambling industry at 47.9%
Regulators should note UKGC research measured consumer trust in Britain's gambling industry at 47.9%.
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South Korea weighs casino reform as industry pushes back at parliamentary forum
Proposed changes to South Korea's casino rules could alter compliance and market conditions for operators and suppliers active in the country.
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PD deputies say Italy's land-based gambling reorganisation risks being dropped
Operators face continued uncertainty over national land-based rules if regional autonomy over gambling undermines the planned reorganisation decree.
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Study estimates Australian super funds’ gambling investments at AUD14.8bn
Investors should note SustainoMetric estimated at least AUD14.8bn in listed gambling-related investments across Australia's 20 largest super funds.
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Arizona survey reports gambling participation among 84% of adults
Regulators should note an Arizona Department of Gaming survey found 84% of adults gambled in the preceding year.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce prediction-market framework bill
Operators should note Pennsylvania's HB 2711 would establish rules for prediction-market platform operations, participation and permitted markets.
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UKGC directs gambling enforcement payments towards government fund
Operators should note UKGC decided gambling enforcement payments should go to government after consulting on the Consolidated Fund.
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Nevada judge grants preliminary approval to $3m Las Vegas F1 settlement
The ruling sets a compensation precedent for race and event operators whose scheduling failures leave ticketed spectators unable to attend.
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Macau casino chiefs meet DICJ over proxy betting arrests
Macau concessionaires face regulatory and enforcement pressure over proxy betting, a channel that lets remote players wager through on-site patrons.