This week saw prediction markets making headlines with Kalshi eyeing an IPO and a Polymarket trader winning millions, while Russia fast-tracked online casino blocking and France’s new regulator signaled a tough stance. The World Cup continued to drive betting activity globally, with illegal gambling spikes in Indonesia and AI-powered promotions in the UK.
Regulation & Policy
- Will the SEC’s push for semiannual reporting impact gaming stocks and jumpstart IPOs? —
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly considering a shift from quarterly to semiannual reporting requirements for public companies, a move that could…
- Russian Upper House Approves New Online Casino Blocking Law —
Russia’s upper parliamentary house, the Federation Council, has approved a draft law designed to fast-track the issuance of access-blocking orders for online casinos.
- US Congressman Bids to Block Lawmakers From Trading on Prediction Markets —
US Congressman Bryan Stiel of Wisconsin has introduced a draft bill that would prohibit members of Congress from trading in politics-related contracts on prediction market…
- French betting’s new regulator asserts “sector is rife with contradictions” —
Pascal Chevremont, the incoming president of France’s Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has signaled a tough stance on online bookmakers, asserting that the sector is rife…
Fines & Penalties
- SkyCity Adelaide faces AU$21m fine following regulatory review —
SkyCity Adelaide, the South Australian casino operator, is facing a proposed fine of AU$21 million following a regulatory review that uncovered significant non-compliance…
Partnerships
- CreedRoomz scores a sports-casino crossover with Ronaldinho —
CreedRoomz, a casino games developer owned by SoftConstruct, has announced a partnership with Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho.
- Logifuture brings Zoom virtual football to Betika, Kenya’s leading operator —
Logifuture has partnered with Betika, Kenya’s leading gaming operator, to launch Zoom, its flagship virtual football product, in the Kenyan market.
Product Launches
- Fishing Time by BGaming —
BGaming has released Fishing Time, a new crash game that simulates the experience of live casino games without placing heavy demands on network bandwidth or player device…
- 123 Soccer Link&Merge by Microgaming —
Microgaming has released a new online slot titled 123 Soccer Link&Merge, bringing a football-themed gaming experience to its portfolio.
- Triple Launch Fortune Wild by Play’n GO —
Play’n GO has announced the release of its latest slot game, Triple Launch Fortune Wild, a five-reel, 20-payline video slot with a space theme and a strong emphasis on Free…
- Gnaw’n Gold by Play’n GO —
Play’n GO has released a new video slot titled Gnaw’n Gold, a five-reel game built around a persistent trail mechanic and a light, character-led woodland theme.
- Piggy Brick Bonanza by ELA Games —
ELA Games has announced the release of its latest slot title, Piggy Brick Bonanza.
- Piggy Prizes Wish of Riches 2 by Greentube —
Greentube, the digital gaming and content arm of Novomatic, has announced the release of its latest slot title, Piggy Prizes Wish of Riches 2.
- “Maradona Run” launched by CreedRoomz as new live game show with official rights —
CreedRoomz, a B2B provider of live casino solutions, has officially launched a new live game show titled “Maradona Run,” backed by official rights.
- Uncover hidden diamonds with Metaspins’ Exclusive Mines —
Metaspins, the crypto-focused online casino operator, has announced the launch of its exclusive new game titled Exclusive Mines.
Across the Industry
- Prediction market roundup: Kalshi lands Canadian deal, Polymarket trader loses millions on World Cup —
Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket made headlines this week, with Kalshi expanding into Canada and a Polymarket trader suffering a multimillion-dollar loss on a…
- World Cup’s Biggest Winners & Losers Are on Polymarket, Not on the Pitch —
Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has emerged as a major hub for World Cup betting activity, with one user collecting $7.5 million in winnings from a…
- NBA Wants to Keep Terry Rozier Off the Basketball Court as Game-Fixing Case Continues —
The NBA and Charlotte Hornets are seeking to distance themselves from former player Terry Rozier as he faces federal charges related to an alleged sports corruption scheme.
- Eduardo Lobato, Sportradar: “The industry will increasingly focus on three priorities: personalisation, operational efficiency and integrity” —
Eduardo Lobato, enterprise client partner lead at Sportradar, has outlined three key priorities that he believes will define the next phase of growth for the sports betting and…
- New Players Enter Prediction Markets, Kalshi Eyes IPO, Knicks Ding Sportsbooks in This Week’s Bingos & Busts —
Prediction markets are drawing increased attention as new players enter the space and Kalshi, a regulated exchange for event contracts, reportedly eyes an initial public…
- Illegal Soccer Gambling Soars as World Cup Betting Fever Sweeps Indonesia —
Indonesian authorities are bracing for a surge in illegal soccer betting as the World Cup drives gambling activity across the country.
- Report: AI Personas, Football Fan Accounts Fuel Unregulated Gambling Promotions in UK —
A new report from one of Britain’s largest sports betting and gambling groups has detailed an organized and commercially sophisticated illegal gambling ecosystem operating…
- Kalshi Blocks Betr COO Who Built Slot Interface on Platform —
Kalshi, a regulated prediction market platform, has blocked Alex Ursa, the Chief Operating Officer of Betr, from accessing its platform after he created a slot-machine-style…
- Brazil launches three-state raids as fears of illegal gambling intensify —
Brazilian authorities have launched a major cross-state coordinated investigation into an illegal gambling ring, according to SBC News.
- 1xPartners announces early tournament insights and key predictions —
1xPartners, the affiliate program of the 1xBet group, has released an early analysis of the ongoing Globe Cup tournament, highlighting key trends and predictions for the…
- World Cup Day 9 Predictions & Betting Tips: How Does AI Fare Against a Human? —
CasinoBeats has published a feature article titled “World Cup Day 9 Predictions & Betting Tips: How Does AI Fare Against a Human?” The piece examines the performance of…
- Allwyn still mulling secondary listing options —
Allwyn, the multinational lottery operator, is still evaluating potential secondary listing options, according to Chief Financial Officer Kenneth Morton.
- Americans’ Trading Jones is What’s Driving Prediction Markets, Adam Bjorn Says in Gambling Insider Q&A —
Adam Bjorn, CEO of Plannatech Enterprises, has stated that the American public’s inherent interest in trading is a key driver behind the growth of prediction markets.
- New networking formats and prediction market debates stole the spotlight at SBC Summit Americas 2026 —
SBC Summit Americas 2026, held from June 9-11 in Florida, brought together gaming industry professionals and regulators from across North and Latin America.
- N1 Sports Digest: summer calendar & traffic tips —
N1 Partners has introduced the inaugural edition of its N1 Sports Digest series, a resource designed to help affiliates navigate the summer 2026 sports calendar and capitalise…