Casino Association of New Jersey asks CFTC to block sports prediction contracts
The CFTC’s decision could affect prediction-market competition, state and tribal gaming authority, and protections for sporting-event integrity.
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ANJL disputes study linking Brazilian betting to household debt
The competing claims leave betting’s effects on household debt uncertain, since neither study establishes causation or independently measures those effects.
South African Bookmakers Association calls for prediction-market ban
SABA's position raises questions about whether prediction-market operators can lawfully serve South African customers under current rules.
Better Markets urges CFTC to withdraw prediction-market proposal
The dispute raises questions about whether the proposed rule could permit gambling through event contracts and align with Dodd-Frank’s intent.
GRAI highlights research linking childhood gambling with adult harm
Childhood gambling and heavy parental gambling were associated with greater adult problem-gambling risk, informing prevention priorities.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
GRAI sets six priorities in strategy statement through 2027
The strategy identifies licensing, enforcement and consumer protection priorities as Ireland develops its gambling regulatory regime.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Gibraltar approves modernised Charities Act and regulations
Gibraltar's new Charities Act adds annual reporting and filing plus statutory Charity Commission powers over misconduct or mismanagement.
Source: Gibraltar Government press (GRA)
New Mexico Gaming Control Board plans licensing procedure changes in August
Affected licensees and businesses will need to prepare for revised licensing procedures.
AGCO outlines Ontario break-open ticket approval standards in French guidance
The guidance informs suppliers and sellers about the approval conditions for break-open tickets in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO explains Ontario break-open ticket rules and approval requirements
Suppliers and sellers need to meet the Registrar’s standards before break-open tickets can be sold in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Judge refuses CFTC injunction against Wisconsin enforcement
Wisconsin’s enforcement efforts continue without the preliminary restriction sought by the CFTC.
GGL and Dataport develop Germany online gambling monitoring
The project aims to improve operator data for additional regulatory checks.
Appeals court restores Atlantic City casino pricing lawsuit
The ruling allows the casino hotel pricing allegations to proceed in court.
Fanatics responsible gambling lead criticises Kalshi and Polymarket oversight
The comments sharpen the divide between licensed sportsbooks and prediction market platforms over responsible gambling standards in the US.
FanDuel and DraftKings contest Philadelphia gambling-harm lawsuit
The operators dispute a customer’s gambling-harm allegations in a case whose next procedural step remains uncertain.
US gambling operators increase lobbying spending ahead of midterms
The spending shows operators are funding candidates who back their interests as prediction markets and state legislation shape the sector.
Clinical trial prediction markets raise research integrity fears, report says
Prediction-market operators face scrutiny over contracts on medical outcomes, a model that could invite regulatory action beyond gambling.
California tribal leader sets 2028 goal for sports betting ballot
A tribal-led ballot plan could shape the terms of any future online sports betting market in California.
Minnesota injunction blocks implementation of prediction-market ban
Minnesota cannot implement its prediction-market ban while the preliminary injunction applies.
NFL asks CFTC for stricter sports prediction market rules
The request seeks tighter limits on contracts linked to sporting events.
Turin court narrows judicial administrators’ remit at Saint-Vincent casino
The ruling defines which casino and hospitality activities fall within the administrators’ remit.
NBA challenges CFTC prediction-market rulemaking
The letter adds basketball’s objections to the federal prediction-market rulemaking process.
Brazil plans betting complaint and health support rules
Brazil's planned rules target operator ombudsman services and health assistance channels for legal sports betting.
Cicero examines illegal gambling as growing parallel market in Germany
Cicero reports illegal gambling is no longer marginal but part of a growing parallel market, with police and industry citing enforcement limits.
Estonia rules out additional gambling advertising restrictions
Estonia plans no tighter gambling-specific advertising rules as TTJA's breach rate fell to 45% from 98.7%.