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CFTC orders Kalshi to maintain New York trading despite court order
The CFTC’s instruction leaves Kalshi facing conflicting agency and court directions over continued trading in New York.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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DraftKings faces California class action over alleged illegal betting through prediction markets
DraftKings faces allegations that its prediction markets constitute illegal sports betting while increasing advertising in states without legal online wagering.
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Lawyers expect US Supreme Court to resolve sports event contract disputes
The disputes concern whether federal oversight of sports event contracts pre-empts state and tribal gambling regulation.
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Caroline De Toni proposes nationwide betting ban and 180-day licence cancellations in Brazil
Licensed operators would have to stop accepting bets and deposits during the proposed transition and subsequently repay player balances and outstanding prizes.
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Victor Strategies executive criticises prediction markets offering sportsbook-style products
Gene Johnson’s criticism targets prediction markets offering player props, multi-leg combinations, point spreads and over/unders under federal regulation.
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São Paulo clubs respond to proposed betting advertising restrictions
The São Paulo bill would restrict betting company advertising at sporting events, prompting club concern.
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Altenar opposes Sportradar’s Swiss arbitration request in US antitrust case
The dispute concerns suppliers’ access to official sports data for US sportsbook platforms and whether Altenar’s claims qualify for arbitration.
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Belarus considers reforms to gambling advertising rules
Belarus’s draft prohibition would restrict online gambling advertising if approved.
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Oxford legal scholars propose distinct US rules for prediction markets
The scholars urge regulators to address event contracts’ incentives for corrupt or illegal outcome influence without automatically applying securities-market rules.
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Brazil considers banning betting sponsorship of Rouanet Law cultural projects
Betting operators face a possible prohibition on sponsoring cultural projects and events supported by the Rouanet Law.
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Google updates gambling advertising certification from 26 August 2026
Google’s gambling advertising certification changes cover requirements, destination websites and account restrictions.
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Central Bank presents data challenging betting link to indebtedness in Brazil
The reported Central Bank figures do not support attributing indebtedness to online betting, informing operators’ and regulators’ assessment.
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Federal judge pauses Novig prediction market litigation in Massachusetts
Novig’s Massachusetts litigation is paused, while its joint request with New Mexico officials seeks similar relief.
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Tribes oppose proposed federal swap treatment for US sports contracts
Tribes argue federal oversight of sports contracts would divert tribal gaming revenue and conflict with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
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Mauritius introduces B2B and B2C gambling licences under Finance Act 2026
Interactive gambling licensees must incorporate in Mauritius, while B2C operators face annual fees and quarterly payments under the reforms.
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Crypto, technology and online betting industries contribute $294m to US election campaigns
Online betting, cryptocurrency and technology contributed $294m to congressional elections as corporate spending exceeded the 2024 election cycle total.
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Maryland enacts law targeting offshore gambling operators and service providers
Maryland’s enforcement law targets offshore gambling operators and US businesses providing access, payment and advertising services.
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San Juan distributes 3,000 teacher laptops with gambling-site blocking controls
Betting platforms face access restrictions on government-issued teacher laptops, with officials periodically updating the blocked-site list.
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PredictIt executive forecasts possible Supreme Court review of prediction market regulation
Potentially conflicting appeals rulings could bring the CFTC-state dispute over event contract oversight before the Supreme Court, according to Pidot.
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São Paulo clubs oppose proposed betting advertising ban at city events
Betting advertisers face a proposed city-event ban, while event organisers risk fines and suspension of organising rights.
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Brazilian deputy proposes repealing fixed-odds betting law and banning operations
Fixed-odds betting operators face a proposed prohibition covering operations, payments, advertising and sponsorship, pending legislative scrutiny and approval.
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Northern Ireland footballers introduce gambling support group amid BoyleSports sponsorship
The support initiative gives players access to help as BoyleSports expands its football branding through a league agreement that includes responsible gambling messaging.
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Sweden records SEK14.06bn gambling revenue in H1 2026
Operators and investors gain a market benchmark as Sweden’s H1 2026 gambling revenue reached SEK14.06bn, up 3%.
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MPs question Allwyn UK interim CEO appointment in letter to UKGC
The MPs’ letter brings scrutiny of Walker’s regulatory history to the UKGC as he prepares to lead the National Lottery operator.
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Rio Grande do Sul restricts betting advertising as state law takes effect
Betting advertisers must meet warning-size requirements and broadcast-hour limits while the STF considers an application to suspend the law.