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Legal & Regulatory, Prediction Markets, Sports Betting

World Cup 2026 Betting and CFTC Rule Updates

The 2026 World Cup is expected to drive unprecedented gambling, with global wagers projected to reach $50 billion.

12 Jun 2026

Sports Betting

2026 World Cup Betting Expected to Surpass $50B, Says Macquarie

Macquarie predicts 2026 World Cup betting could exceed $50B, driven by 48-team format and expanded legal access.

12 Jun 2026

Financial, iGaming, Sports Betting

Flutter Entertainment Ends London Stock Exchange Listing

Flutter Entertainment announced full withdrawal from the London Stock Exchange, keeping its exclusive NYSE listing.

12 Jun 2026

Industry, Land-Based, Slots

Texas AG: Skill-Based Machines Illegal with Chance Element

Texas AG Paxton clarified that any device incorporating chance qualifies as an illegal gambling device under state law.

12 Jun 2026

Legal & Regulatory, Sports Betting

Judge Seeks NBA’s Opinion on Terry Rozier’s Future

A federal judge asked the NBA whether Terry Rozier, accused of sports bribery, can rejoin his previous team.

12 Jun 2026

Responsible Gambling, Sports Betting

GamCare Alerts: World Cup 2026 May Escalate Online Gambling Harm

GamCare warned that the 2026 World Cup may escalate online gambling harm, citing an 11% spike after the 2022 edition.

12 Jun 2026

Oct 25, 2026

NY Gaming Commission vs. Kalshi: Legal Battle and Industry Impact The New York State Gaming Commission has launched a significant legal challenge against Kalshi, a prediction market operator, in an attempt to enforce compliance with subpoenas concerning sports-event contracts and other critical business records. This move marks yet another chapter in the ongoing regulatory saga […]

Oct 23, 2026

Do Instant Buybacks Blur the Line Between Collecting and Gambling? PrizePicks has made a bold entry into the trading card market with its digital rip offerings and instant buybacks, introducing a concept that blurs the traditional boundaries between collecting and gambling. As North America’s premier daily fantasy sports platform, PrizePicks is offering a product that […]

Oct 23, 2026

Pentagon’s New Directive on Prediction Markets The Pentagon’s recent directive to restrict military personnel from exploiting nonpublic information on prediction markets marks a significant shift in regulatory oversight in financial trading linked to military operations. With concerns about national security risks and insider trading allegations, this move highlights the intricate balance required in safeguarding sensitive […]

Oct 22, 2026

Prediction markets present unique opportunities and challenges due to their reliance on human behavior and insider knowledge. Unlike traditional investment domains, where insider trading is tightly regulated, prediction markets operate in a space where the concept of an ‘insider’ is far more fluid. The recent actions of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) highlight these […]

Oct 22, 2026

Ohio’s Regulatory Action on Prediction Markets Ohio’s recent regulatory measures against prediction markets underscore the state’s firm stance on maintaining the integrity of its gambling framework. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has issued clear warnings to licensees about their interactions with unlicensed operators. By mandating cessation of services to entities offering sports event contracts […]

Oct 21, 2026

TikTok Rep Said Fanatics Deal Was the Only Way The embroiled dispute between Bigfoot Sports Breaks and TikTok has raised eyebrows in the gambling and memorabilia circles. Bigfoot, a Florida-based memorabilia seller, alleges that a representative from TikTok suggested a Fanatics deal was the only pathway to being unbanned from the platform. This accusation is […]