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Horseracing Online + 1 more

Japan adds 13 French races to overseas betting framework

The amendment increases Japan’s list of eligible overseas races from 32 to 116, although individual markets remain subject to ministerial approval and Japanese participation.

2 min read • Jul 28 • By Shaan Khan

Minnesota judge approves CFTC request to block state’s ban on prediction markets

Governor Tim Walz signed a bill to prohibit prediction markets after the legislation was approved by the Minnesota government in May, having been set to go into effect by August 1.

1 min read • Jul 27 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory CSR + 2 more

NFL sends letter to CFTC, believes new draft rules fall ‘significantly short’ of betting integrity

The CFTC proposed amendments to its event contract derivatives rules on June 12, providing its first-ever definition of gaming and opening a 45-day public commentary period.

2 min read • Jul 27 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Mergers & Acquisition + 4 more

Fanatics acquires CFTC-registered Water Street Labs and CX Clearinghouse from BGC

The operator will also partner with BGC to enable the development of new client data products which combine prediction market sentiment with traditional financial market data.

2 min read • Jul 27 • By Kirk Geller

Land Based Casino + 3 more

BetMGM, Marriott Bonvoy offering exclusive Las Vegas draft weekend with Rob Riggle

One winner and 11 of their guests will be flown to Las Vegas for a fantasy football draft party hosted by the actor and comedian inside the BetMGM Sportsbook at Aria Resort & Casino.

1 min read • Jul 27 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Brazil: New bill would create operator levy to fund addiction treatment

The proposal seeks to charge a new fee on licensed betting companies to finance prevention and treatment services within Brazil's public health system

2 min read • Jul 27 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Chile regulator backs Viña del Mar casino tender

Chile's gaming regulator backed the new tender for Casino de Viña del Mar, rejecting claims that its terms restrict competition.

1 min read • Jul 27 • By Milagros del Priore

Responsible Gambling Casino + 1 more

Rafaela joins rollout of Santa Fe's parental control app against underage betting

The municipality is promoting StopApuestas, a free tool the province launched in April to help parents block minors from betting sites and apps

1 min read • Jul 27 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Trade Associations + 4 more

NCLGS supports US states having ‘primary authority’ over prediction market regulation

The Council unanimously approved a prediction markets resolution during a July meeting in San Diego, which states the NCLGS ‘opposes the expansion of unregulated’ event contract trading.

1 min read • Jul 27 • By Kirk Geller