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Kalshi
Michigan state court bans Kalshi’s sports markets A Michigan court has granted a preliminary injunction against prediction market operator Kalshi, ordering the platform to shut down its sports event
michigan state court bans kalshi’s sports markets
Europe
Veikkaus reports H1 growth ahead of Finland’s market reform Finnish state-owned gambling operator Veikkaus has reported a return to growth in the first half of 2026, with sales revenue reaching €471.3
veikkaus reports h1 growth ahead of finland’s market reform
New Jersey
New Jersey asks Supreme Court to rule on prediction regulations On September 2, 2026, New Jersey filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on whether states can regulate sports
new jersey asks supreme court to rule on prediction regulations
Fanatics
Fanatics introduces unified betting, casino & predictions app On September 2, 2026, Fanatics introduced a new unified app to merge its online casino, sportsbook, and prediction market products. Alongside the
fanatics introduces unified betting, casino & predictions app
Polymarket
Polymarket hits $21B valuation with 1789 Capital’s funding round Prediction market platform Polymarket has hit a $21 billion valuation after raising $1 billion in a new funding round led by 1789
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Philippines
New Philippines bill proposes online gambling ads ban Cebu Representative Karen Hope Garcia has introduced House Bill 10982, called the Online Gambling Advertising Prohibition Act of 2026, in an effort
new philippines bill proposes online gambling ads ban
Lottomatica to merge with Cirsa in $3.2B all-share deal Lottomatica and Cirsa have announced an all-share merger, under which Lottomatica will absorb the Spanish operator in a deal valued at $3.2
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Botswana lowers legal gambling age from 21 to 18 The Parliament of Botswana has amended the country’s gambling framework, approving Bill No. 15 of 2026 on August 13, which is set
botswana lowers legal gambling age from 21 to 18