Donald Trump promotes CFTC authority, labelling opposers as ‘scum’
The US President posted on Truth Social expressing the importance of the CFTC’s authority over prediction markets and ensure they still “thrive.”
The US President posted on Truth Social expressing the importance of the CFTC’s authority over prediction markets and ensure they still “thrive.”
SBC Summit Americas will welcome prominent voices from betting giants Bet365 and DraftKings Predictions, together with former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy, to its Leaders Stage for strategic discussions on the evolving future of gaming and sports betting in the Americas.
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has launched disciplinary proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi for allegedly operating gambling services without the required licences.
Government moves to restrict access after politically sensitive wager gains attention online.
Attorney General Peter Neronha believes there is ‘no substantive difference’ between sports betting and event contract trading, seeking a permanent injunction against both operators.
The review comes amid wider action against illegal online betting and growing scrutiny of prediction markets in several jurisdictions.
Polymarket and Kalshi were named official prediction market partners of the NHL during October 2025, giving both the right to use NHL branding across their platform and products.
The deal gives Betr introducing broker status as US prediction markets face state-level legal challenges and scrutiny from gaming stakeholders.
The Senate hearing focused on whether sports event contracts should fall under federal derivatives oversight or state gambling laws.
Stephen Martino spoke on a panel with executives from Wynn Resorts and Fontainebleau Las Vegas at the 47th Annual Gaming Conference, also touching on recently heightened AML measures in Nevada.