BGC CEO criticizes the UK government’s gambling tax reforms
The Betting and Gaming Council’s (BGC) CEO, Grainne Hurst, has spoken against the UK’s latest gambling tax reforms, stressing that they undermine the competitiveness of the...
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Massachusetts judge allows state regulators to ban Kalshi
Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Christopher Barry-Smith has granted Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, allowing...
CFTC head commits to focus on crypto and prediction markets
On January 20, 2026, the CFTC’s chairman, Michael Selig, announced that the regulator will “future-proof” itself to better navigate new financial technologies like...
1xBet achieved growth and global expansion in 2025
2025 was a year of scaling and progress for 1xBet, as the company recorded high-profile partnerships, received prestigious awards, and strengthened its presence in important...
FanDuel Predicts launches in all 50 US states
FanDuel has introduced its sports prediction markets platform, FanDuel Predicts, nationwide, adding 13 new states where sports-related event contracts will be available.
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CGA releases new Code for Responsible Gaming Advertising
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), in collaboration with Ad Standards, has released a new Code for Responsible Gaming Advertising to establish clear principles for...
Nevada regulator files complaint against Polymarket
On January 16, 2026, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) announced it would file a civil enforcement action against Blockratize, which is the owner of prediction markets...
Erdoğan pushes gambling crackdown with terrorism comparison
Turkey’s crackdown on gambling has intensified after President Erdoğan described online betting as potentially more dangerous than terrorism.Speaking at a public event...
Allwyn acquires PrizePicks for $1.6 billion
Allwyn has completed the acquisition of a 62.3% share in PrizePicks for $1.6 billion, marking an important expansion move for the company.The deal is part of Allwyn’s...