The European Securities and Markets Authority has warned prediction market operators to assess whether event contracts fall under EU rules on binary options.
The new guidelines will apply to a range of industries, not just gambling.
As prediction markets continue to expand, regulators and safer gambling experts are increasingly questioning whether the products pose similar harm risks as traditional gambling, despite being regulated differently in some jurisdictions.
Reflecting on a keynote panel from the iGB Live 2026 conference in London this week, industry leaders convened to address the escalating challenges posed by the illegal gambling market.
1xBet hopes that this hub will “aim to foster collaboration with regulators, researchers, and civil society.”
The decision comes as Romania’s gambling regulator faces renewed scrutiny over alleged bribery linked to compliance checks.
Bradley will join the current CEO to help lead the company.
The partnership will look to strengthen Imagine Live’s position in key regulated markets and supports its strategy of working to provide quality content access to a wider operator base.
The Romslot association argues the decrease reflects a shift to the black market rather than reduced gambling activity, citing risks linked to unregulated operators.
Viktor Cherkas, Kanggiten CEO, speaks with Global Gaming Insider about the impact of gamification on performance metrics.