CFTC denied preliminary injunction in Wisconsin, judge rules case
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) failed in its initial attempt to block Wisconsin’s efforts to shut down prediction market platforms in the state.
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Study Finds Women More Addicted to Cosmetic Procedures Than Gambling
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Israel Center for Addiction and Mental Health conducted a study on 1,614 Jewish Hebrew-speaking women in Israel, aged 25-71.
New York AG Targets Kalshi Over Alleged Lack of Necessary Permit
New York AG Letitia James files a lawsuit against Kalshi for operating without a required permit from the New York State Gaming Commission.
New York Sues Kalshi for $36B, CFTC Defends Company With Restraining
New York's Governor and Attorney General have filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, seeking $36 billion in damages.
Kalshi Faces Uncertainty Following Sixth Circuit Court Oral Arguments
A panel of judges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit heard oral arguments from representatives of Kalshi and the states of Ohio and Tennessee.
44 Attorneys General Challenge CFTC's Authority Over Sports Trading
In a letter sent to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a coalition of 44 state attorneys general argued that the agency lacks the authority to regulate sports-related event contracts offered on prediction market platforms.
Putin Approves New Russian Gambling Regulations
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved regulations that will force gambling-related firms to block anyone whose name appears on a central self-exclusion registry from placing bets.
Japanese Government Considers Geoblocking for Online Casinos
The Japanese government is considering implementing geoblocking measures for online casino platforms, despite facing opposition.
Singapore Police Arrest 60 People Linked to Illegal Gambling
Singapore police continue to crack down on illegal gambling in the country, with authorities arresting 60 people during an operation that was conducted around the time of the World Cup 2026.
US Appeals Court Revives AI Casino Pricing Lawsuit
A federal appeals court in the US has revived a high-profile antitrust lawsuit against the operators of major New Jersey casinos accused of using artificial intelligence to inflate hotel room prices.
NBA Joins CFTC's Rule-Making Criticism
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has added its voice to a chorus of disapproval at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s latest prediction markets-related rule-making.
AGEM urges CFTC to withdraw prediction markets proposal
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has urged the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to withdraw its proposed rule on prediction markets, arguing it would undermine the established U.S. gaming regulatory framework and create an uneven competitive landscape for lice