Utah governor signals support for bill targeting prediction markets
Prediction-market platforms could face Utah gambling restrictions if the governor signs the bill.
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Slovak regulator’s gambling helpline handles 2,866 calls in 2025
Operators and regulators can use the call data to understand demand for gambling-related support services.
Source: ÚRHH (Slovakia)
CFTC issues prediction-market guidance and seeks public comments
The guidance sets out surveillance and market-integrity duties for exchanges listing event contracts, including sports-related products.
Blumenthal introduces bill to exclude prediction markets from Commodity Exchange Act
The bill raises uncertainty about whether prediction markets would fall under the Commodity Exchange Act.
CFTC consults on event contracts and issues prediction-market advisory
The consultation could inform future restrictions on event contracts, while the advisory reiterates exchanges’ monitoring and anti-manipulation duties.
Kalshi sues Iowa officials over state authority for prediction markets
The lawsuit and proposed licensing rules could determine whether Kalshi can offer event contracts in Iowa.
Murcia government plans 2026 decree on gaming-hall access controls
Gaming-hall operators may need to apply new entry controls if the proposed decree is approved.
Catalonia survey finds 25.7% of students consume online lottery products
The findings give regulators and lottery operators data on online lottery participation among under-18s in Catalonia.
CFTC opens prediction-market rulemaking consultation and issues exchange guidance
Prediction-market exchanges face potential new requirements on contract listings, surveillance and sports-market oversight.
PEGI rates games with paid random rewards 16 from June
Game publishers and suppliers may need to reassess age ratings for titles with paid random rewards or social casino play.
Latin American elections could shape gambling policy in Brazil, Peru and Colombia
Election outcomes could influence gambling taxes and the legal framework operators face in three Latin American markets.
CFTC issues staff guidance on listing and trading event contracts
The guidance addresses market-integrity responsibilities for operators listing and monitoring event contracts.
Belgian Gaming Commission publishes 2026 licence-holder contributions decree
The decree sets a 2026 contribution obligation for holders of the specified Belgian gambling licences.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Macau records MOP94.9bn in gaming tax for 2025
Macau’s gaming tax exceeded the government estimate and accounted for most tax revenue.
Uruguayan senator introduces bill to regulate online gambling
The proposal could establish licensing, oversight and player-control requirements for online gambling in Uruguay.
Utah advances bill targeting prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket
Utah’s legal challenge could determine whether prediction markets face state gambling rules or federal financial regulation.
Uganda gaming regulator reports revenue growth to UGX323bn in FY2024/25
The reported growth and enforcement figures inform operators’ understanding of Uganda’s regulatory and compliance environment.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
CFTC issues staff guidance on prediction-market event contracts
Exchanges listing event contracts face clarified expectations for surveillance, market integrity and contract suitability.
Wisconsin lawmakers advance AB 601 mobile sports betting proposal
The proposal could reshape how mobile sports betting is structured across Wisconsin and its tribal gaming market.
Delaware Lottery reports casino revenue of $33.7m in February
The figures show operators and regulators how Delaware casino revenue changed across gaming categories and properties.
MGA sets 2026 supervisory priorities for online gaming
Operators may face targeted reviews of financial controls, sports betting integrity and player-protection reporting.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Tribal groups oppose prediction markets at Oklahoma meeting
The debate concerns whether prediction-market contracts could compete with tribal sportsbooks outside state gaming rules.
Germany’s 2025 gambling survey reports 2.2% disorder rate among adults
The findings identify gambling participation and disorder levels, with higher risks reported for several gambling products.
Blumenthal proposes federal safeguards and state authority for prediction markets
If enacted, the bill could impose new consumer protections, contract limits, state authority, information restrictions and affordability checks.
Caixa transfers R$12.207bn from federal lotteries to social programmes in 2025
The reported allocations show how lottery proceeds are distributed across public services and other beneficiaries.