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Julie Brown, chair of the Florida Gaming Control Commission, has called on state legislators to take stronger action against illegal gambling. Speaking to Gambling Insider, Brown noted that illegal gambling is more accessible than the six Seminole Tribe…
The Malta Gaming Authority has called on its licensees to step up monitoring for suspicious betting activity during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins June 11. The regulator emphasized the need for prompt reporting of any irregular…
Unite Here president Gwen Mills has called on the US Congress to ban prediction markets, arguing that their sports betting and casino-style offerings threaten jobs in the gambling industry. The union leader's appeal targets the growing sector of…
Google has expanded its ban on prediction market advertisements to include Ohio, joining Nevada as the second state where such ads are prohibited. The move comes amid ongoing jurisdictional disputes between prediction market operators, who argue their platforms…
South Korean authorities have introduced a reward-based tip line aimed at curbing illegal betting activities during the 2026 World Cup. The initiative is part of a broader crackdown on unlicensed gambling operations targeting the tournament. Citizens are encouraged…
Sportradar Group AG has entered into a multi-year global agreement with Kalshi, making Sportradar the official data and solutions provider for the prediction market platform. Under the deal, Sportradar will supply a portfolio of premium sports content and…
Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok operated by ByteDance, has disclosed details of its ongoing crackdown on illegal gambling-related accounts and content. The platform reported that its enforcement efforts are already showing results. Douyin is only available to…
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket have seen heavy trading on Spencer Pratt winning the Los Angeles mayoral election, driven by paid social media promoters. Despite the volume, Pratt is projected to lose to Nithya Raman for second place.…
Germany's licensed sportsbook trade association DSWV estimates that unregulated operators could capture €300m to €400m in betting turnover during the FIFA World Cup. The DSWV has urged regulators and Bundesländer to address structural deficiencies in the country's Interstate…
Sportradar has entered a global partnership with Kalshi, a leading prediction market platform, marking its official entry into the predictions space. The deal follows months of speculation about Sportradar's expansion into this area, leveraging its existing sports technology…
