Prediction markets are under siege from regulators worldwide, with Washington state and France blocking Kalshi and Polymarket, while Ireland and Sweden ramp up enforcement. Meanwhile, the UK and Romania advance land-based compliance measures, and tribal gaming revenues hit records despite the rise of event-based wagering.
Regulation & Policy
- Washington court grants preliminary injunction against Kalshi sports event contracts — A Washington state judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking Kalshi from offering sports event contracts to residents, ruling that the platform constitutes illegal…
- Polymarket and Kalshi Restrict Ireland as GRAI Threatens Court Orders — Prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi have restricted access for users in Ireland following warnings from the country’s gambling regulator, the Gambling Regulatory…
- UK gaming machine compliance change comes into effect next week — The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed that a new licence condition requiring the immediate removal of non-compliant gaming machines will come into force next week.
- An entire Romanian county has now banned slot machine venues — The county of Iași in Romania has become the first in the country to completely ban slot machine venues, following a unanimous vote by all 98 local councils to phase out…
- Regulator provides panorama on unlicensed gambling promotion in Sweden — The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has issued a new report highlighting the ongoing issue of unlicensed gambling promotion via social media influencers.
- What Andy Burnham as PM means for UK gambling — Andy Burnham’s appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has brought changes to the Labour front bench, but the gambling sector sees continuity in key ministerial…
- Senators urge regulation of prediction markets to protect tribal sovereignty — Twelve Democratic US senators have urged amendments to pending digital asset legislation to regulate prediction markets offering sports wagering and casino-style games, citing…
- Washington Could Be Next State to Ban Kalshi After Latest Ruling — Washington state could become the next jurisdiction to ban prediction market platform Kalshi, following a judge’s ruling that the company’s activities constitute illegal gambling…
- Licensed prediction betting coming to Spain? — The Spanish gambling regulator, the DGOJ, is considering legal amendments that could pave the way for licensed prediction betting in the country.
- Romania district to launch mass closures of slot machine venues — Romania’s Iași County, the country’s second most populous county, is set to close all land-based venues hosting slot machines across its territory.
- ANJ orders ISPs to block Polymarket over illegal gambling concerns — The French gambling regulator, ANJ, has ordered internet service providers to block access to Polymarket, a prediction market platform, over concerns of illegal gambling.
Deals & Acquisitions
- FeedConstruct acquires exclusive worldwide data and streaming rights for Nicaraguan football — FeedConstruct has secured exclusive worldwide streaming and data rights for Nicaragua’s top-tier football competitions, Liga Primera and Copa Primera.
Partnerships
- Kambi Group agrees player account management platform partnership with MHA Nation’s 4 Bears Casino & Lodge — Kambi Group has entered into a partnership to supply its proprietary player account management (PAM) platform to the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation’s 4 Bears Casino &…
- FeedConstruct adds elite football from Nicaragua to global offer — FeedConstruct has secured exclusive streaming and data rights for Nicaragua’s top-tier football competitions, Liga Primera and Copa Primera, adding the Central American nation’s…
- FIRST.bet sportsbook enters Pragmatic PAM ecosystem — FIRST.bet has entered a strategic technology and commercial agreement with Pragmatic Solutions, integrating its sportsbook platform into the Pragmatic PAM ecosystem.
- Kambi Group signs Odds Feed+ agreement with RETABET Group — Kambi Group has entered into a multi-year partnership with RETABET Group, a sports betting operator with online and retail operations in Spain and Peru.
- SOFTSWISS, iGB and ICE partner to advance technology dialogue in iGaming — SOFTSWISS has partnered with iGB and ICE to launch the Tech Race Summit, a new initiative aimed at advancing technology dialogue within the iGaming sector.
Product Launches
- SOFTSWISS advances Casino Platform scalability with Oracle Kubernetes Engine — SOFTSWISS has completed its first production migration to Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE), marking a significant step in the ongoing modernisation of its Casino Platform…
- Oh My Gods: How DELULU brings player choice to modern slot design — DELULU Gaming has launched Oh My Gods, a new online slot that introduces player choice into the bonus round, allowing users to select between Zeus and Thor to alter the features…
- Allwyn launches Powerball UK as next phase of National Lottery revamp — Allwyn has launched Powerball UK, bringing the iconic US lottery format to British players as part of its ongoing revamp of the National Lottery.
People Moves
- BetConstruct CEO Lena Yasir outlines vision for operational excellence — BetConstruct AI has appointed Lena Yasir as its new CEO, a move that signals the company’s strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence and operational consolidation.
- Entain seeks new CMO for UK brands following Emery exit — Entain Plc has confirmed the departure of Charlotte Emery as Chief Marketing Officer for its UK brands, with the FTSE 250 gambling group launching an executive search for her…
Across the Industry
- Unlicensed gambling den raids in Doncaster — The UK Gambling Commission has conducted raids on two premises in Doncaster city centre as part of a joint operation targeting unlicensed gambling activities.
- Looking Back at the Biggest Upset in Sports Betting History One Decade Later — CasinoBeats has published a retrospective feature examining what it describes as the biggest upset in sports betting history, a decade after the event.
- Online Betting Surges in Kazakhstan: Digital Firms Eclipse Land-Based Rivals — Online betting in Kazakhstan has experienced explosive growth, with digital platforms now dominating the country’s gambling market.
- Japan’s Hokkaido Continues to Mull Integrated Casino-Resort Bid — Japan’s northern island prefecture of Hokkaido is continuing to explore the possibility of bidding to host the country’s second integrated casino-resort (IR), according to local…
- Commercial and Tribal Gaming Post Record Revenue Despite Industry Warnings Over Prediction Markets — The U.S.
- 3.3 Million Australians Experiencing Gambling Harm, Says Latest Research — New research has revealed that more than 3.3 million Australians, or over 15% of the population, are currently experiencing some form of gambling harm.
- Prediction Market Numbers for World Cup: Millions More Users, Billions Traded, Market Makers Win Big — Prediction markets saw record-breaking activity during the World Cup, with millions of new users and billions of dollars traded over the 39-day tournament.
- Tribal Casinos Post Record Revenues, But Sports Betting Dips Amid ‘Explosive Rise’ of Prediction Markets — The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has reported that tribal gaming receipts reached an all-time high last year, with commercial casinos also posting record revenues.
- SBC Summit’s AI Academy to cover AI agents, deepfake threats and human-AI collaboration — SBC Summit is set to launch a dedicated AI Academy on September 29 at Lisbon’s MEO Arena, offering delegates practical workshops focused on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence…
- GR8_TECH: Industry pros backed Spain from World Cup day one — Gaming technology provider GR8_TECH has released data from its Team of Champions activation, an industry-focused initiative that invited betting professionals to predict the…
- Altenar powers Gran Fondo Isle of Man in 2026 — Sports betting and iGaming software provider Altenar has become the title sponsor of the revamped 2026 Gran Fondo Isle of Man, a cycling event scheduled for July 25-26.
- SBC Summit’s AI academy to cover AI agents, deepfake threats and human-AI collaboration — SBC Summit has announced the launch of an AI Academy as part of its Education+ programme, designed to provide delegates with practical, hands-on training in artificial…
- Spain’s 16-year-old strategy won the World Cup again: GR8_TECH — GR8 Tech has claimed a predictive victory with its Team of Champions activation, which correctly forecast Spain as the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the team being the…
- Burnham keeps DCMS stable as Nandy keeps brief — UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has retained Lisa Nandy as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), keeping the department stable amid a broader cabinet…
- Washington Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Kalshi, Rejects Federal Preemption Arguments — A Washington state court has granted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, blocking the operator from offering event contracts in the state.
- Pivots, pullbacks and profitability — is this the era of consolidation? — The iGaming industry appears to be entering a phase of consolidation, as companies shift focus from expansion and diversification toward profitability and strategic realignment.
- H2 report finds offshore online market growth linked to tax hike — A new report from H2 Gambling Capital has identified a link between tax increases and the growth of the offshore online gambling market, with onshore operators losing an estimated…
- Paraíba Court of Appeals upholds Pixbet’s suspension throughout Brazil — The Paraíba Court of Appeals has upheld the suspension of Pixbet’s operations across Brazil, maintaining the measure until the operator demonstrates the implementation of…