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A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is preparing legislation to prohibit sports betting and casino-style contracts on federally regulated prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket. The bill aims to close what legislators describe as a regulatory loophole allowing these platforms to operate outside traditional state gambling frameworks. The proposal, led by Senators Adam Schiff and John Curtis, marks one of the most direct federal interventions into prediction markets to date, targeting their expansion into sports-related contracts. Federal Push to Close Prediction Market Loopholes The proposed legislation reflects growing concern in Washington over the classification and oversight of event-based contracts. […]

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has filed a federal lawsuit against DraftKings, seeking to stop the sportsbook operator from using “March Madness” and other tournament-related trademarks in its betting products. The complaint, lodged in the Southern District of Indiana, includes a request for an emergency restraining order. The action centres on DraftKings’ use of terms such as “Final Four”, “Elite Eight”, and “Sweet Sixteen” across its platform during the peak of the NCAA basketball tournament, which the association argues creates unauthorised commercial association with its events. NCAA Escalates Trademark Enforcement Against Betting Integration The lawsuit reflects a tightening stance […]

Nevada’s First Judicial District Court has granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Kalshi, forcing the prediction market platform to immediately cease offering event-based contracts in the state. The ruling, secured by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), marks the first decisive shutdown of the operator at state level in the U.S. The order targets Kalshi’s sports, election, and entertainment contracts, which regulators classify as unlicensed wagering activity under Nevada law, intensifying a broader jurisdictional conflict between state regulators and federal oversight bodies. Nevada Moves to Assert Regulatory Control Over Prediction Markets The court decision signals a clear escalation in […]

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is facing increased scrutiny after confirming unauthorised access to one of its systems, with German security researcher Lilith Wittmann publicly claiming responsibility for the breach. While the regulator acknowledged the incident and launched an internal investigation, it has firmly rejected the broader allegations linked to the case as “unsubstantiated”. The situation has moved beyond a technical incident, raising questions about regulatory transparency, cybersecurity resilience, and the role of ethical hacking in the iGaming sector. MGA Confirms Unauthorised Access and Ongoing Investigation The MGA confirmed that it had identified unauthorised access that affected part of its […]

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), in partnership with the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL), announced significant enhancements to its Responsible Gambling Framework (RGF) Certification Program aimed at expanding participation and clarifying best practices for player protection across lottery organisations. The updated programme introduces a new entry‑level certification and a redesigned submission system to simplify the process for organisations seeking formal recognition of their responsible gambling commitments. The changes are designed to strengthen alignment with evolving industry expectations for responsible play standards while improving accessibility and transparency within the certification process. Introducing a New Entry […]

An opinion issued by the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the Tipico case (Case C‑530/24) clarifies a pivotal question in cross‑border gambling disputes: sports betting operators that offer services in a national market without the required licence may be obliged to refund stakes collected from players under national civil law, even when they hold a licence in another EU Member State. The opinion, delivered on 19 March 2026, arises from a reference by the German Federal Court of Justice seeking guidance on how EU law interacts with national licensing requirements when an operator, […]

Philippine lawmakers have introduced legislation designed to strengthen the country’s anti‑money‑laundering (AML) framework, with expanded mandates targeting cybercrime, digital transactions and heightened oversight of online gaming operators. The proposal, endorsed in the House of Representatives and supported by the nation’s AML Council, seeks to update existing statutes to better align enforcement tools with the realities of digital finance and emerging wagering platforms. The bill reflects growing legislative recognition that money laundering risks have evolved alongside increased digital encryption, cross‑border payment systems, and online gambling activity, necessitating sharper legal tools to protect the integrity of the financial and gaming systems. Expanded […]

Senior Croatian lawmakers have publicly criticised the country’s 2025 gambling law, contending that the legislation falls short on player protection, advertising limits and enforcement mechanisms, particularly regarding underage exposure to betting promotion. Their remarks mark an intensifying debate over how Croatia balances consumer safeguards with industry regulation as its legal framework evolves. Speaking at a recent press event, legislators Božo Petrov and Marin Miletić highlighted what they see as practical shortcomings in the regulations, arguing that loopholes and lax enforcement have allowed gambling promotion to remain highly visible, even among minors. Lawmakers Highlight Weak Player Protection and Marketing Gaps Petrov […]

Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced a landmark partnership with Polymarket, a leading prediction market exchange, and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to co‑develop a prediction market integrity framework. Under the agreement, Polymarket becomes MLB’s exclusive prediction market partner, and both organisations will collaborate with the CFTC to establish standards and safeguards designed to protect competition integrity and ensure responsible participation in MLB‑linked prediction markets. The initiative represents one of the most high-profile intersections of professional sports, prediction markets, and federal financial oversight, signalling confidence in prediction markets as legitimate engagement platforms, provided they are paired with robust […]

Spain’s gambling regulator, the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), has presented its new player safety programme for 2026–2030, a multi‑year framework designed to enhance responsible gambling controls, harm prevention and evidence‑based policy across the Spanish regulated market. The initiative was officially introduced at a meeting of the Advisory Council for Safe Gambling in Madrid, where stakeholders discussed priorities, evaluation methods and collaborative mechanisms to strengthen player protection. The programme marks a significant evolution in Spain’s regulatory approach to player safety, building on years of responsible gaming efforts and aligning with wider European trends toward more structured and strategic […]