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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

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 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

Lottery Marketing + 2 more

Aristocrat launches iLottery platform in Massachusetts

This launch in partnership with the Massachusetts State Lottery marks the first of its kind for the supplier.

2 min read • Jul 27 • By Will Underwood

Affiliate Lottery + 2 more

Lottery.com transitioning to affiliate model, initial rollout planned for North America and LatAm

SEGG Media’s Board of Directors approved the ‘transformational global growth strategy’ on July 27, creating a ‘scalable framework’ for Lottery.com to partner with licensed lottery operators.

1 min read • Jul 27 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Online + 2 more

NGCB orders Kalshi to conclude its Nevada operations

The regulator has reportedly reached an agreement with Kalshi to eliminate the prediction market operator’s product in the region.

1 min read • Jul 27 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Sports Betting + 1 more

Review: What did we learn from Netflix's Prediction Games documentary?

Streaming giant does not hide away from the dark side of prediction markets in all-encompassing 37-minute Instadoc. But will that ultimately hurt Kalshi and Polymarket, or boost their popularity even further?

5 min read • Jul 27 • By Tim Poole

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Mark Cuban-backed investment group acquires minority stake in Athletics MLB franchise

Cuban also currently maintains a minority stake in the Dallas Mavericks NBA franchise, having sold most of his ownership to a group which included Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson.

2 min read • Jul 24 • By Kirk Geller