US House Delays Action on Prediction Market Staff Betting Ban
The US House of Representatives has yet to act on a proposal to restrict staff from wagering on prediction markets. No formal measure has been adopted.
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OMNIPLAY Targets Europe and US After Philippines Growth
OMNIPLAY is expanding from the Philippines into regulated markets in Europe and later North America. The supplier plans phased growth, localised content, and limited initial operator partnerships.
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NFL Seeks Ban on Sports Prediction Contracts from CFTC
The NFL has formally requested that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ban certain sports-related prediction market contracts. The regulator has not yet announced a response.
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UK MPs Urge Pause on Gambling Commission Affordability Checks
A cross-party group of UK MPs has asked the Culture Secretary to suspend planned affordability checks by the Gambling Commission. They cite risks to horseracing, tax revenues, and the regulated betting market.
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EveryMatrix Secures Alberta Licence Ahead of Market Launch
EveryMatrix has obtained conditional approval to operate in Alberta’s upcoming regulated online betting market. The province will launch its multi licence framework on 1 July 2026.
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Octoplay Launches with StarCasinò in Italy’s Regulated Market
Octoplay has launched its casino content with Betsson’s StarCasinò in Italy. The deal marks its third tier-one integration in the country within four months.
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Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Dismissed After Misconduct Probe
The CEO of the Gauteng Gambling Board has been dismissed and its CFO suspended following a forensic investigation into governance and financial misconduct allegations.
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Oklahoma Lawmakers Override Veto, Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
Oklahoma’s legislature overrode Governor Kevin Stitt’s veto of Senate Bill 1589. The move makes sweepstakes casino operations illegal in the state.
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Wisconsin Bans Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
Wisconsin has barred state employees from using insider information on prediction markets. A federal court also allowed the Ho Chunk Nation’s IGRA claims to proceed.
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Brazil Enforces Betting Ban for Desenrola Programme Participants
Brazil now requires betting platforms to block users enrolled in the Desenrola Brasil programme for one year. Operators must suspend accounts, cancel open bets and refund balances.
