Minnesota passes prediction markets ban bill
Minnesota approved a prediction markets ban targeting event-based wagering platforms, advertising and related financial services.
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Evoke offer deadline for Bally's Intralot extended to 8th of June 2026
The evoke offer deadline has moved to 8 June as talks continue with Bally’s Intralot over a possible 50p-per-share deal.
France - 600,000 problem gamblers identified by ANJ
ANJ problem gamblers generated EUR 1.2bn in GGR, with the regulator pressing operators to improve player risk checks.
US - 81% of executives warn on prediction market threat
US Gaming Industry Outlook highlights rising online competition and stronger investment expectations across gaming operators.
LCKY deal adds up to 31% EBITDA growth
LCKY RoyalCasino acquisition is expected to lift revenue by up to 20% in Denmark’s regulated online casino market.
Greentube buys Kingsbet CZ in Czech market entry
Greentube Kingsbet acquisition expands NOVOMATIC’s reach into Czech online gambling market valued at EUR 2.7bn in 2025.
36 states back Massachusetts in Kalshi sports betting dispute
Kalshi sports betting case draws multi-state backing as regulators challenge federal pre-emption claims and defend state control of wagering.
EUR 289m shift shows Ireland lottery betting impact on retail/online
Ireland lottery betting impact reveals EUR 289m diverted from licensed retail and online channels to third-party betting sites.
Brazil bans sports event derivatives from 4 May 2026
Brazil derivatives market rules will block sports, gaming and political event contracts from being offered or traded locally.
Evoke confirms 50p per share takeover talks
evoke takeover proposal sees Bally’s Intralot consider 50p per share offer with mixed cash and shares structure under review.
Arizona issues cease-and-desist orders to illegal operators
Arizona gambling crackdown targets unlicensed betting and casino sites, warning players of risks tied to offshore platforms.
DraftKings targets July 13 Alberta market launch
DraftKings Alberta launch set for July 13 as operator eyes second Canadian province and expands North America footprint.
EU court backs national bans on cross-border online gambling
EU online gambling ruling allows member states to block services and lets players reclaim losses from illegal operators.
Dutch gambling authority ksa funds 5 projects to prevent gambling harm
Ksa prevention projects back new support, treatment and early-warning work to reduce gambling harm in the Netherlands.
LeoVegas secures Sweden license, rolls out Tiger sportsbook
LeoVegas Sweden license supports GoGoCasino launch with Tiger sportsbook, adding betting features and expanding regulated market presence.
Court denies Kalshi injunction in Arizona case
Kalshi Arizona ruling blocks injunction as court rejects effort to stop state prosecution over prediction markets dispute.
UK - 65% of bettors reject gambling financial risk checks
UK - Financial risk checks face resistance as 65% of bettors say they would not share bank statements or payslips.
US court backs Kalshi in sports event contracts dispute
Kalshi event contracts gain legal backing as US court sides with federal oversight over state gambling rules.
CFTC sues 3 states over prediction markets
CFTC prediction markets move to the centre as the agency sues Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois over state action.
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