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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UKGC confirms gambling settlements will go to central government
Operators should note UKGC confirmed regulatory settlements will go to central government despite industry opposition.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GRAI warns prediction markets to restrict access for Irish users
Prediction-market platforms serving Ireland risk enforcement, including High Court blocking orders, if they do not restrict access.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Puglia regional court rejects suspension request over Taranto betting licence denial
The ruling leaves the betting shop’s licence refusal effective while the underlying challenge proceeds.
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose prediction market rules without tax
Operators weighing prediction-market entry face a Pennsylvania proposal that would regulate the sector without a tax, unlike tax-focused states.
TAR Puglia rejects interim relief over Taranto betting licence refusal
The refusal remains in force while the court considers the underlying challenge to the betting licence decision.
Buenos Aires bill proposes limits on online gambling participation time
Operators should note a Buenos Aires bill would add participation-time rules for online gambling platforms.
Liechtenstein casino revenue falls 59% after exclusion changes
Casino gross gaming revenue fell 59% to CHF57.3m after Swiss player exclusions were extended to Liechtenstein.
Kenya's Gambling Control Act 2025 replaces 1966 betting law, creates GRA
Higher capital thresholds and fit-and-proper checks will favour operators with established compliance structures and push others toward partnerships, mergers or fresh capital.
Italian bill proposes 2% levy on sports bets to fund football
If enacted, the proposed levy would change concessionaires’ costs and direct part of sports-betting revenue to football and prevention programmes.
Cottrell's near-$9m Polymarket Trump bet faces funding scrutiny
The case raises questions over the origin of funds and who took the profits on a large prediction-market position.