The battle over prediction markets intensifies as the NFL, NBA, and 44 state attorneys general weigh in on CFTC rulemaking, while Minnesota’s legal landscape remains uncertain. Elsewhere, the UK Gambling Commission faces criticism from the BHA over FRA engagement, and Brazil’s market continues to evolve.
Regulation & Policy
- NFL urges CFTC to strengthen proposed rules on sports prediction markets — The National Football League has urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to strengthen proposed rules governing sports prediction markets, arguing that the current draft…
- Minnesota Could Still Enforce Sports Betting Laws on Kalshi & Polymarket, Says Gaming Lawyer — A Minnesota judge has blocked the state from enforcing new laws against prediction markets, but a gaming lawyer warns that Minnesota could still enforce sports betting laws…
- NBA Joins Pile-On of CFTC’s June Rule-Making as Prediction Markets Remain in Spotlight — The National Basketball Association (NBA) has formally opposed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) latest rule-making on prediction markets, aligning with the…
- Russian Policymakers, MPs Clash Over Roblox, Minecraft ‘Gambling Warning’ Plans — Russian policymakers and lawmakers are locked in a dispute over proposals to introduce gambling warnings on video games such as Roblox and Minecraft, which are widely played by…
- Rockstar Disables GTA Online Casino Gambling in Australia — Rockstar Games has quietly disabled casino gambling features in Grand Theft Auto Online for players in Australia, a move widely attributed to the country’s tightening video game…
- BHA calls out UK Commission’s engagement on FRAs — The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has publicly questioned the UK Gambling Commission’s engagement on the implementation of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs), despite the…
- Dodd, NFL, 44 AGs, and Industry Weigh In on CFTC Prediction Market Rule — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) proposed rule on prediction markets has drawn 1,443 comments from a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials,…
- Regulatory Trends 2026: first half-year recap, by SOFTSWISS — SOFTSWISS has released a mid-year recap of global regulatory developments in the iGaming sector for the first half of 2026, highlighting key trends including tax increases,…
- Brazil outlook 2026: what’s changed since the market’s regulation? — Eighteen months after Brazil launched its regulated gambling framework, the market has undergone a substantial transformation, with both international and domestic operators vying…
Fines & Penalties
- BoyleSports rapped over “irresponsible” betting promotion — The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against BoyleSports over an advert deemed to encourage irresponsible betting behavior.
- ASA deems BOYLE Sports’ free bets campaign was “socially irresponsible” — The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a BoyleSports promotion, ruling that the operator’s ‘Bank Builder Jackpot’ campaign was socially irresponsible.
Partnerships
- BOYLE Sports continues UK football marketing spree with Leeds United partnership — BoyleSports has entered into a multi-year partnership with Leeds United, becoming the Premier League club’s official betting partner in the UK and Ireland.
- DELULU Gaming joined the SoftGamings distribution network — DELULU Gaming has joined the SoftGamings distribution network, integrating its portfolio of slots and instant win games with the platform provider.
- FeedConstruct renews long-running Ukraine Premier League deal — FeedConstruct has renewed its long-running partnership with the Ukrainian Premier League, extending its role as the exclusive global streaming and data rights partner for the…
- Altenar and Gran Madrid | Casino Online renew sportsbook partnership — Altenar has renewed its long-term partnership with Gran Madrid | Casino Online, the flagship online betting brand of Gran Madrid, to continue powering the operator’s omni-channel…
- 1xBet signs deal with historic Irish racecourse Gowran Park — Multinational betting firm 1xBet has signed a sponsorship deal with Gowran Park, a historic racecourse in Ireland, adding another prominent sports partner to its growing portfolio.
Product Launches
- FA CHAI Gaming launches GOLDEN IDOL: Girl group racing goes full throttle with escalating free game multipliers — FA CHAI Gaming has introduced its latest slot title, GOLDEN IDOL, a racing-themed game that centers on an idol girl group and incorporates unique gameplay features.
- Mix, match, and multiply: FA CHAI Gaming’s KONG ISLAND delivers tropical thrills with rising multipliers and stacked wilds — FA CHAI Gaming has launched its latest slot title, KONG ISLAND, a tropical-themed 3×3 game featuring a progressive multiplier system that can reach up to 10X and a high-intensity…
People Moves
- Sarah Fox to join the Gambling Commission — The UK Gambling Commission has announced that Sarah Fox, a senior leader from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), will join its Executive Team.
- Netflix appoints Ian Hunter to lead gambling advertising partnerships — Netflix has appointed Ian Hunter to lead its gambling advertising partnerships, marking the streaming giant’s first dedicated hire for real-money gaming (RMG) advertising…
- British Gambling Commission appoints Sarah Fox to lead policy, research and National Lottery regulation — The UK Gambling Commission has appointed Sarah Fox to lead its policy, research and National Lottery regulation functions.
- Gambling Commission moves for DCMS’ Gambling and Lotteries lead in latest shakeup — The UK Gambling Commission has appointed Sarah Fox, a senior official from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), as its latest executive hire.
- Banijay names new CEO to take lead of Betclic, Tipico and Admiral gaming empire — Banijay Gaming, the French gambling firm that owns and operates Betclic and Tipico, has appointed Antoine Jouteau as its next Chief Executive Officer.
Across the Industry
- Illegal casino arrests — The UK Gambling Commission has announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with an investigation into an illegal casino operating in Bristol.
- College Football National Championship Odds at Kalshi: Notre Dame Favored to Win ‘Natty’ — Kalshi, the regulated prediction market platform, has posted odds for the 2027 College Football National Championship, with Notre Dame listed as the betting favorite.
- ProphetX raises $35m to scale sports prediction market platform — ProphetX, a peer-to-peer exchange for sports event contracts, has raised $35m in a funding round to scale its prediction market platform.
- Public Health Wales launches new Gambling Levy-funded prevention programme — Public Health Wales (PHW), the NHS Wales national public health agency, has launched a new funding programme aimed at community-led gambling harm prevention initiatives.
- In His Own Words: Louis Ruggiero’s Redemption Story Means ‘Nothing’s Off The Table’ — Louis Ruggiero, a figure known for his past struggles with gambling addiction, has turned his life around and is now using his experience to help others.
- BetMGM Q2 Results: Sports Betting Stagnant as Active Users Drop — BetMGM reported stagnant sports betting revenue in the second quarter of this year, with active monthly users declining by 3%.
- Caesars Q2 Results: Drop in Las Vegas Revenue as Visitor Numbers Remain Flat — Caesars Entertainment reported its Q2 results on Tuesday, revealing a decline in Las Vegas revenue despite overall group revenue growth.
- Andrea Pirlo Fonbet Saga Deepens as Club President Denies Links to Betting Site — The ongoing controversy surrounding Andrea Pirlo’s association with Russian gambling operator Fonbet has escalated, with the football legend reportedly losing the opportunity to…
- Caesars Files Last Public Quarter with Fertitta Acquisition Pending; Regional Strength Hides Las Vegas Slide — Caesars Entertainment (CZR) has filed what is expected to be its last quarterly report as a publicly traded company, with the pending take-private acquisition by Fertitta set to…
- Trump Teleprompter Operator Leaves White House Amid Kalshi Insider Trading Investigation — Gabriel Perez, a White House teleprompter operator, has left his position amid an investigation into alleged insider trading on the prediction market platform Kalshi.
- SBC Summit’s iGaming product track explores invisible KYC and AI-powered design — SBC Summit is set to feature a dedicated iGaming Product & Design track on Wednesday, 30 September, focusing on how operators can create smoother, smarter and more engaging…
- VGW to Retire LuckyLand Slots After Eight Years — Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) has announced the permanent shutdown of LuckyLand Slots, one of its longest-running sweepstakes casino brands, with a phased closure culminating on…
- BetMGM Q2 2026 Earnings: Prediction Markets and Customer Win Rates Weigh on Results — BetMGM, the 50/50 joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain, reported second-quarter 2026 earnings that fell short of consensus forecasts, with net revenue…
- Turkish minister calls illegal betting ‘scourge that corrupts society’ — Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi has described illegal betting as a ‘scourge that corrupts society’, attributing its expansion in Turkey to the growth of digital…
- Market spotlight – Why TaDa Gaming’s Fortune Zombie Lightning succeeds in Brazil — TaDa Gaming’s Fortune Zombie Lightning has found success in Brazil’s rapidly evolving iGaming market, according to Steven Chan, the company’s Account Manager for Brazil.
- Lottomatica CEO wants home recognition as shareholders net €700m reward — Guglielmo Angelozzi, Chief Executive Officer of Lottomatica, has called for greater recognition from Italian investors, arguing that the Borsa Milan-listed gambling group’s…
- Brazil betting operators submit a report to the government challenging the impact on household debt — Brazilian betting operators have submitted a report to the government challenging claims about the impact of gambling on household debt.