CFTC Sues New Mexico Over Prediction Market Jurisdiction
The CFTC has filed a lawsuit against New Mexico to block the state’s gambling claims against Kalshi. The regulator cites exclusive federal authority over prediction markets.
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Mpumalanga Regulator Warns Illegal Gambling Fight Will Define Oversight
The head of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator says the fight against illegal gambling will define the future of regulation. He highlights consumer protection and cross sector enforcement as key priorities.
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Italy Gambling Sector Faces Regulatory Deadlock, Trade Body Warns
Industry body EGP-FIPE told Italy’s Senate that regulatory fragmentation and concession extensions are stalling the legal gambling market. The group warned this may expand unregulated activity.
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Denmark Reports DKK 680m in April Gambling Spend as Online Segment Surges
Danish gambling spend rose to DKK 680m in April, driven by 18.4% growth in online gambling. Betting revenue declined 22.5% year on year.
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Dutch Regulator Fines 711 Group €886,000 for Duty of Care Failings
The Netherlands gambling regulator has fined 711 Group €886,000 for breaching duty of care obligations between 2022 and 2024. The decision follows an investigation into high loss player cases.
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Progress Party Reaffirms Plan to End Norway’s Gambling Monopoly
Norway’s Progress Party has restated its intention to replace the country’s gambling monopoly with a licensed online model. The issue has returned to the political agenda following recent parliamentary elections.
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Finland Receives 50 iGaming Licence Applications Ahead of 2027 Launch
Around 50 gambling operators have applied for licences in Finland ahead of the 2027 market liberalisation. Most applicants are foreign companies undergoing detailed regulatory review.
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Swiss Gambling Turnover Drops to CHF3.87bn in 2025
Switzerland’s regulated lottery and sports betting turnover declined to CHF3.87 billion in 2025, with gross player yield down 3.7%. Online accounted for 24% of total revenue.
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WagerWire Receives Initial Gibraltar Approval for Prediction Markets
Wire Industries has received approval in principle in Gibraltar for its Wire Markets subsidiary. A prediction markets launch is planned for the 2026 NFL and major football seasons.
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Ohio Sports Betting Handle Hits $800.1 Million in April
Ohio reported $800.1 million in sports betting handle for April, a 1 percent decline. Despite this, the regulated market recorded strong revenue growth.
