Today's roundup covers a landmark federal ruling against Kalshi in Utah, significant leadership changes at Flutter, and a flurry of partnerships and product launches across the industry. Regulatory scrutiny and strategic shifts dominate the news as operators adapt…
A federal judge in Utah has ruled that the state can apply its gambling laws to Kalshi, the prediction market platform, rejecting the company's argument that its contracts are financial instruments rather than gambling. Judge Robert Shelby of…
A federal judge in Utah has ruled that the state's anti-gambling laws can be enforced against Kalshi, the prediction market platform, rejecting the company's argument that federal commodities law shields it from state regulation. The decision, handed down…
Today's roundup covers Austria's submission of gambling reforms to the EU, a UK AML risk upgrade for software suppliers, and a flurry of deals and partnerships across the industry. Also in focus are new market entries, product launches,…
Austria has formally submitted its draft gambling reforms to the European Commission, kicking off a three-month review window during which other EU member states can raise objections. The move is a key step in the country's long-awaited plan…
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has granted Circa Sports an event wagering licence, allowing the operator to enter Arizona's sports betting market through a partnership with the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. The approval marks a significant…
Today's roundup spans regulatory delays in Italy, new tax regimes in Romania, and market expansions in Canada and Portugal. Meanwhile, enforcement actions and corporate restructuring highlight the evolving landscape of gambling worldwide.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined former New York Congressman George Santos and banned him from trading for three years after finding that he manipulated trades on the prediction market platform Kalshi. The penalty stems…
The Italian government has rejected a long-awaited draft reform of the country's land-based gambling regulations, according to reports. The office of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni returned the proposed Decreto di Riordino del Gioco Fisico, a decree aimed at…
Today's roundup highlights renewed calls for stricter gambling protections in the UK, new advertising rules in New Zealand, and significant developments in the prediction market and Las Vegas sports arena sectors.