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Nine senators urge CFTC to reject wildfire event contracts
The request signals political pressure on the CFTC over event contracts, a market category that touches gambling and derivatives regulation.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Utah judge allows gambling-law enforcement against Kalshi
The ruling permits Utah gambling-law enforcement while Kalshi prepares an appeal of its rejected preemption argument.
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ADM publishes final communication protocols for betting, online gambling and bingo
Operators must align reporting and communication systems with ADM's final protocols before the September start date.
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University of Mississippi seeks $2m annually for gambling research and treatment
The university requested $2m in annual state funding for its gambling centre and a planned treatment clinic.
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Italy gaming tax receipts fall 6.3% in first half
Italy's gaming tax receipts totalled €3.636bn from January to June 2026, declining 6.3% year on year.
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Marche opposition proposes greater gambling-premises separation distances
The bill would amend 2023 legislation by increasing distances between gambling activities and sensitive locations.
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Mastrovincenzo proposes restoring gambling venue distance restrictions
He criticised the 2023 reform for reducing minimum distances and argued it harmed vulnerable groups.
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Utah judge denies Kalshi request to halt enforcement
The judge found federal commodities rules did not override state restrictions on sports prediction contracts.
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ADM publishes final PACG 3.3 gambling account protocol
The final protocol dated 2 September 2026 makes no changes to the draft issued on 1 July.
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ASIC warns Australians about unlicensed prediction markets
ASIC guidance states no prediction-market operator holds an Australian licence, warning users about binary losses and recovering money.
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California tribes weigh sports betting referendum as Kalshi suffers New York court setbacks
Kalshi's court setbacks and a possible California referendum shape US prediction-market and sports-betting access.
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Utah court rejects Kalshi federal pre-emption claim
A federal judge entered final judgment favouring Utah's authority to enforce its gambling laws against Kalshi.
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ADM updates gaming-account registry communication protocol
ADM published a revised PACG protocol for the gaming-account registry concerning remote operators and concessionaires managing player accounts.
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Nevada rules require casinos to report cyberattacks within 24 hours
Nevada adopted cybersecurity rules requiring casinos to notify regulators within 24 hours of attacks.
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Cyprus regulated betting wagers exceed €1.3bn in annual figures
Licensed Cyprus bookmaker wagers exceeded €1.3bn in 2025, with growth continuing in 2026 led by online betting.
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Brazil's STF is reported to schedule review of gambling prohibition case
A ruling could change the legal basis for land-based casinos in Brazil, affecting operators and investors weighing market entry.
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Brazil’s finance ministry announces proposed online betting requirements
Brazil's finance ministry announced rules addressing platform design and game recertification within 180 days.
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South Carolina plaintiff sues DraftKings and Polymarket over event contracts
Hughes's lawsuit alleges DraftKings and Polymarket sports event contracts violate South Carolina gambling law, seeking loss recovery and damages.
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Brazil Supreme Court resumes gambling prohibition analysis
Brazil's Supreme Court resumes prohibition consideration on 5 August, examining constitutional compatibility without itself authorising casinos.
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Montenegro government opposes reduced spacing between betting shops
Operators should note the government argues reduced spacing would favour existing operators rather than cut outlet numbers.
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Chile SCJ faces continuing leadership vacancies
Regulators face a permanent superintendent still lacking six months on, with further divisional vacancies emerging.
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La Pampa opposition seeks Casino Club concession disclosure
Operators should note DAFAS refused disclosure of Casino Club's online concession citing commercial interests, prompting referral to investigators.
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Brazil collects over €1.15bn in first-half betting taxes
Investors should note federal betting tax receipts exceeded €1.15bn as lawmakers consider proposals before October's election.
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SABA chief says illegal gambling legislative push remains at advocacy stage
Regulators should note SABA's chief executive said concrete legislative progress against illegal offshore gambling had not emerged.
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Italy's government office rejects land-based gambling reform draft
The delay keeps Italy's retail licensing framework uncertain and postpones concession auctions projected to raise EUR1.8bn-2bn in fees.