Regulations News

2 May 2026

CFTC sues Illinois for its bid to halt prediction market rollout

CFTC sues Illinois for its bid to halt prediction market rollout

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is fighting back in the legal battle unfolding between state governments and prediction market businesses by suing the state of Illinois. The government agency is targeting officials and authorities within the state, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, state Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

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Problem gambling declines in Sweden, figures show

Problem gambling declines in Sweden, figures show

The number of individuals suffering from gambling addiction issues in Sweden has decreased despite the increase in the number of online platforms, a recent report claims. The report, compiled by economist Ola Nevander and released by the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) , relied on national survey data.

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