Prediction Markets

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Half of Americans say they are gambling, but rate is declining

Around half of American adults say they partake in at least one form of gambling, but confirmed participation in almost every category fell in...
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Novig on court offensive after prediction markets launch

Within two weeks of its near-nationwide launch as a sports prediction market platform, Novig has now instigated court battles with five separate states.Novig sued...
SBC Summit Marketing track

Standing out in a crowded market: SBC Summit adds Marketing & CX Track to...

SBC Summit will explore how betting and gaming brands can cut through the noise with more distinctive, data-driven and effective marketing campaigns through its...
American football

Covers’ Geoff Zochodne on what World Cup betting boom means for the NFL season

The World Cup is over, which means soccer fans will have to bide their time and wait for the next international competition to come...
Kalshi ruling suggests judges learning from each other

Kalshi loss in Washington shows how judges are watching each other

A local judge in Washington on Thursday ordered Kalshi to stop offering its most popular markets in the state, the latest court victory for...
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Prediction Markets Weekly: FlightAware grounds own Kalshi lawsuit

This week's prediction markets headline was undoubtedly the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issuing an emergency declaration that ordered Kalshi to defy New York...
Outstretched hands seeking relief, similar to Kalshi's letter

Kalshi asks appeals court for relief from federal response it sought out

Kalshi and its preferred regulator and legal partner unveiled Wednesday what reasonably could be seen as extraordinary coordination in a filing with the Second...
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Will FanDuel Predicts catch up to prediction markets rivals?

Other than outgoing CEO Peter Jackson's impending exit and FanDuel's sports betting struggles, FanDuel Predicts was a big focus in last week's earnings call,...
Kalshi receives an emergency order from the CFTC

How Kalshi sought, got CFTC emergency order to counter NY suit

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) threw a lifeline to Kalshi on Tuesday, answering an appeal for help with an emergency declaration directing the...
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Are ‘casino-style’ prediction markets really the next development?

Prediction markets adoption of products functionally similar to sports betting has been rapid and expansive over the last 18 months. Are online casino-style event...

Event News

SBC establishes Regulatory Advisory Board

SBC forms Regulatory Advisory Board to strengthen global industry dialogue

KEY TAKEAWAYSSBC brings together leading regulatory affairs experts and industry executives to support regulatory engagement, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing across international gaming markets.The New Regulatory...
SBC Summit Europe

SBC, VNLOK partner to strengthen licensed operator participation at SBC Summit Europe

SBC and Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK), the trade association for licensed Dutch online gambling operators, have agreed to a new multi-year strategic partnership...
SBC Summit 2026 ribbon-cutting

SBC Summit 2026 ends record week with 40,000 attendees as event commits to Lisbon...

SBC Summit's record-breaking 2026 edition delivered growth not only in overall attendance, but across some of the industry’s most commercially important audience groups.Operator numbers...
SBC Summit Europe Amsterdam announcement

SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus

SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place...