11 April 2026
Mauritius’ gambling regulator ordered Bet 593 Ltd to suspend betting operations as a suspected money laundering investigation moved to the Financial Crimes Commission.
An Ohio judge denied Kalshi’s injunction request over sports event contracts, diverging from a Tennessee ruling that granted relief.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) revealed an advisory on Thursday as the authority aims to lay out a regulatory path forward for prediction markets. They have published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), an early-stage regulatory document that asks the public for input before the agency drafts a formal proposal.
U.S. lawmakers have introduced legislation that would direct more than $100 million annually toward research, prevention and treatment for problem gambling. The Providing Opportunities for Individuals in Need of Treatment and Support (POINTS) Act of 2026 was introduced by Rep. Erin Houchin in Indiana.
The Netherlands regulator has imposed a record-breaking fine on the operator Novatech after it was found to have run illegal gambling sites and breaking anti-money laundering (AML) rules. A massive fine of more than €24 million was leveled at the company, which Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) argued could have been more.
South Africa’s National Treasury is facing backlash over a proposed 20% national tax on online betting revenue.
Baltimore sued six sweepstakes casino operators, alleging their dual-currency casino-style platforms violate Maryland law and the city’s Consumer Protection Ordinance.
Prediction markets have been dealt another blow in the courts after an Ohio judge dismissed a request from Kalshi for an injunction against the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC). The authority is aiming to curtail Kalshi and other companies from operating as an “unlicensed sportsbook” that is “facilitating bookmaking”.
A derivatives and securities exchange operator is launching a product that allows for prediction markets to provide its users with partial payouts. Cboe Global Markets is launching a new framework that expands the trading market choice beyond traditional yes/no outcomes.
A bill to legalize sports betting in the state of Georgia was overwhelmingly rejected by lawmakers, ensuring the practice remains illegal. House Resolution 450 crashed and burned in the General Assembly, receiving just 63 Yeas and a massive 98 Nays. It needed 120 votes to pass before a key legislative deadline.
