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 to evolving legal and market conditions.
Regulation & Policy
- Federal Judge Says Utah Can Apply Its Gambling Laws to Kalshi; Operator Will Appeal — 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…
- Utah judge rules state gambling laws can be enforced against Kalshi — 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…
- Maltese regulator highlights areas for improvement after review of igaming governance — The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published the findings of its Thematic Review on Governance Assurance – Key Functions, highlighting areas where Maltese gambling operators and…
- Estonia to consider non-voluntary gambling exclusion measures — Estonia’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed plans to review the country’s Gambling Act next year, with a focus on updating the rules around the national gambling exclusion list.
- ASIC Warns Australians to Avoid Unlicensed Offshore Prediction Markets — Australia’s financial regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has issued a fresh warning to consumers about unlicensed offshore prediction markets,…
Deals & Acquisitions
- British Betting Firms Eyeing Exit to US as ‘UK Stocks Discount’ Bites — British betting giants are increasingly looking across the Atlantic, with Flutter Entertainment completing its move to delist from the London Stock Exchange this week, and Evoke —…
- Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe completes acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack — The Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe has completed its acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack from Great Canadian Entertainment, a deal first announced in November 2025.
Partnerships
- Kalshi follows Polymarket in partnering with Genius Sports — Kalshi, the prediction market platform, has announced a partnership with sports data provider Genius Sports, following a similar deal that Genius struck with rival Polymarket just…
- FeedConstruct adds Wales to ever growing international football portfolio — FeedConstruct, a sports data and streaming platform based in Armenia, has signed a new partnership with the Football Association of Wales (FAW).
- FeedConstruct partners with the Football Association of Wales for exclusive global streaming and data rights — FeedConstruct, a sports data and streaming provider, has signed an exclusive partnership with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) to secure the global betting streaming and…
- Betway to become Manchester United’s official principal partner from 2026/27 — Betway is set to become Manchester United’s official principal partner starting from the 2026/27 season, according to a report from iGaming Business.
- Polymarket deal hands huge boost to Genius Sports shares — Genius Sports, a leading sports data and technology company, saw its shares jump on the New York Stock Exchange after announcing a partnership with Polymarket, the predictions…
Product Launches
- UK’s ITV launches OddsFinder comparison app for horseracing betting — UK broadcaster ITV has launched OddsFinder, a new betting comparison app focused on horseracing.
- TaDa Gaming brings Royal Shooter’s epic monster battles to Brazil — TaDa Gaming has launched Royal Shooter, a new fishing-shooting game, in Brazil.
- TaDa Gaming brings wild rewards to Brazil with Bison Fortune Coins — TaDa Gaming has launched Bison Fortune Coins, a new slot title in its Hit the Cash collection, now available to players in Brazil.
- Pragmatic Play adds Color Game Bonanza to its live casino lineup — Pragmatic Play has launched a new live casino game show called Color Game Bonanza, adding to its existing lineup of live dealer titles.
- Amusnet expands its portfolio this August with thrilling new releases across slots and crash games — Amusnet, a supplier of online casino content, has unveiled its August release line-up, adding new slot games and crash games to its portfolio.
Market Launches
- Superbet accelerates bid to break into Greek top three — Superbet, the Romania-based betting operator, is pushing hard to break into Greece’s top three sports betting brands, according to Adam Lamentowicz, the company’s Chief Commercial…
People Moves
- Flutter Entertainment CEO Peter Jackson to step down, Dan Taylor named successor — Flutter Entertainment, the gambling giant behind brands like FanDuel and Betfair, has announced that CEO Peter Jackson is stepping down after more than eight years at the helm.
- Flutter CEO Peter Jackson to depart amid 50% fall in 2026 share price — Flutter Entertainment, the parent company behind major betting brands like FanDuel and Paddy Power, is changing its chief executive.
Across the Industry
- Sam Schwartz Shares His Journey to Prediction Market Newsletter Author in Gambling Insider Q&A — Sam Schwartz, a former investment banking analyst at HSBC, has transitioned into the world of prediction markets and now authors an industry newsletter, as detailed in a recent…
- Ex-Illegal Bookie Mathew Bowyer on Ohtani Interpreter’s Gambling: ‘Never Seen Anything Like It’ — Mathew Bowyer, the former illegal bookmaker at the center of the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal, has spoken publicly again about his involvement, this time on ESPN’s "30 for 30"…
- Lack of gambling age-protections land Apple Brazil in legal trouble — Apple is facing a legal challenge in Brazil over accusations that minors can access gambling apps through its App Store.
- Ole Miss Asks State to Fund Problem Gambling Research Center and Treatment Clinic — The University of Mississippi has asked state lawmakers to set aside $2 million a year to fund a new Center on Collegiate Gambling and a future Mississippi Gambling Clinic, both…
- Terry Rozier seeks dismissal of two charges in federal sports betting case — Former NBA guard Terry Rozier has asked a federal court to dismiss two of the four criminal charges he faces in a sports betting case, arguing that newly cited evidence shows he…
- Minnesota senator urges NCPG to end Kalshi partnership — A Minnesota state senator is calling on the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to end its partnership with Kalshi, the prediction market platform, according to Focus…
- Utah Becomes First State to Secure Final Federal Judgment Against Kalshi — A federal judge in Utah has entered a final judgment against prediction market operator Kalshi, marking the first such ruling in the country.
- US special forces soldier asks court to dismiss Polymarket insider trading case — A US special forces soldier charged with insider trading on the prediction market Polymarket has asked a federal court to dismiss the case, arguing that prosecutors are stretching…
- American vs European roulette: Which Version is Better for You? — If you’ve ever stood at a casino table wondering whether to place your chips on the American or European version of roulette, you’re not alone.
- Wynn Resorts Q2 Beats on Macau Hold as Las Vegas and Boston Earnings Slide — Wynn Resorts reported second-quarter 2026 earnings that beat Wall Street expectations on both revenue and profit, but the results revealed a mixed picture across its properties.
- Flutter Entertainment reports $296m net loss despite early World Cup boost — Flutter Entertainment, the parent company behind major betting brands like FanDuel and Paddy Power, reported a net loss of $296 million in its second quarter, despite a boost from…
- Light & Wonder Earnings Outpace Revenue as Debt Reduction Takes Priority — Light & Wonder, the gaming technology company behind popular casino games and platforms, reported its latest quarterly earnings, showing profits growing faster than revenue as the…
- BlackRock increases Entain control to over 5% again — BlackRock, the US investment giant, has increased its stake in Entain, the UK-based gaming multinational, to just over 5% of voting rights.
- SBC launches new global prediction markets forum in Lisbon — SBC, the organizer behind the SBC Summit, has announced the launch of a new standalone event called the Global Prediction Markets Forum, set to take place on 1 October in Lisbon…
- Wynn Resorts confirms September 2027 opening for Al Marjan Island Resort — Wynn Resorts has confirmed that its new resort on Al Marjan Island will open in September 2027, according to CEO Craig Billings.
- SABA CEO: Fight against illegal SA gambling still at advocacy stage despite legislative push — The fight against illegal offshore gambling in South Africa remains at the advocacy stage, according to the CEO of the South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA), three weeks…
- Super Group flips loss to profit in Q2 as Betway steams ahead in Africa — Super Group, the parent company of sportsbook Betway, has swung to a profit in the second quarter of 2026, driven by strong trading during the World Cup and a continued push into…