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CFTC codifies rule excluding casino-style wagers from swap definition
The CFTC is codifying a rule excluding casino-style gambling products, including sports bets, from the swap definition.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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CFTC releases interim rule to distinguish sports event contracts from traditional sports betting
The rule concerns the regulatory distinction between sports event contracts and traditional sports betting.
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Brazil’s Centrão plans revisions to online wagering ban after presidential runoff
Lawmakers are seeking changes to Brazil’s nationwide online wagering ban, with compromise discussions planned after the presidential runoff.
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Buenos Aires province lawmakers consider 20 October discussion of online gambling bill
The bill seeks additional platform controls and advertising restrictions for online gambling in Buenos Aires province.
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NFL urges Supreme Court review of sports event contracts
The case and lawsuit could affect how sports event contracts operate and how Florida’s gaming compact applies to DraftKings’ platform.
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NFL urges US Supreme Court to allow state regulation of prediction markets
The NFL’s request supports state regulation of prediction markets and challenges federal treatment of sports-linked contracts.
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Wyoming committee sends sweepstakes gaming draft to council; Pennsylvania bill proposes fines
The proposals could change how sweepstakes gaming operators and related service providers are treated in Wyoming and Pennsylvania.
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Supreme Court questions Ontario over cross-border igaming enforcement
Justices’ questions focus on Ontario’s ability to enforce proposed cross-border igaming rules against players abroad.
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Fluminense and Flamengo plan sponsorship-space protest against betting company ban
The planned protest would use the clubs’ main sponsorship spaces to oppose a ban on betting companies.
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NGCB proposes changes to Nevada casino problem gambling resource requirements
Nevada licensees would need to change the resources promoted in problem gambling materials if the commission approves the amendment.
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State attorneys general urge Supreme Court to hear Kalshi dispute in USA
Conflicting state rulings underpin calls for Supreme Court intervention in New Jersey’s prediction-market appeal involving Kalshi.
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NFL asks Supreme Court to classify prediction markets as gambling in USA
The NFL seeks gambling classification for prediction-market apps, citing sporting integrity concerns, unclear rules and limited sports wagering oversight.
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ANJL and IBJR ask Brazil’s Supreme Court to suspend betting ban
ANJL and IBJR are seeking Supreme Court intervention to suspend Brazil’s betting ban.
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Brazil’s finance minister likens betting site ban to a plebiscite
Brazil’s finance minister has framed the betting-site ban as comparable to a plebiscite within wider political discussion.
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NFL asks Supreme Court to settle US sports prediction market jurisdiction
The dispute could determine whether sports prediction market operators must comply with state gambling laws or federal oversight.
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Epic Research links sports betting legalisation to 61% rise in gambling disorders
The study gives regulators evidence associating sports betting legalisation with an immediate increase in gambling disorders.
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ANJ and ARPP renew gambling advertising agreement in France
The renewal extends cooperation between ANJ and ARPP on gambling advertising in France.
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US lawmakers demand FanDuel disclose around 30 celebrity videos sent to high-spending bettors
Lawmakers’ disclosure demand puts FanDuel’s personalised celebrity perks under scrutiny over concerns about exploiting problem gamblers.
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Flamengo protests betting ban at Santos match
The protest signals club-level opposition to Brazil's provisional betting ban, a stance that could shape operator and sponsor relations while the measure stands.
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Finnish court pauses MagicPoro marketing ban and €1.2m fine
The court’s pause gives MagicPoro relief from its marketing ban and fine while it challenges the decision.
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Brazil court grants Stake Brazil reprieve from betting ban until 25 October
The ruling gives Stake temporary cover in a market it says it invested almost $26m in, setting a precedent other operators may follow.
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Northern Territory MLA proposes ban on gambling inducements and VIP schemes
The bill proposes prohibiting bonus and VIP schemes and imposing monthly player deposit limits.
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Stake secures temporary court order to keep operating in Brazil
Stake’s temporary court order preserves its ability to operate in Brazil despite the betting ban.
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Dutch regulator challenges 711 over mandatory wagering before withdrawals
Operators must meet the regulator’s strict conditions for wagering deposited funds before allowing withdrawals.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
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NFL urges Supreme Court to hear New Jersey challenge to Kalshi
The case could affect whether states can regulate sports prediction markets and the safeguards operators face.