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Plus500 now expects 2026 revenue and EBITDA ahead of forecasts after Q3 revenue rose 11% to $203.2M, helped by CFTC prediction markets and US growth.

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins says DKeX is now the third-largest US prediction exchange, with a 3.57% share of notional volume in mid-October.

The CFTC told Novig and ProphetX not to list self-certified micro and scorigami sports contracts and to explain how they comply with federal law.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 60% of Americans oppose election betting, as regulators and lawmakers debate how prediction markets should be regulated.

The CFTC’s rule and proposal on event contracts come as states, the NFL and others urge Supreme Court review of sports-based contracts.

Lawmakers seek FanDuel VIP program records after a Bryce Harper video raised questions about marketing to at-risk gamblers and customer safeguards.

Pennsylvania skill games must be removed after lawmakers failed to regulate them, with police warning of seizures and criminal prosecution.

Robinhood event contracts face an Oct. 16 Ohio deadline as regulators scrutinize sports products, while state-by-state restrictions loom.

Hacksaw Group’s prediction markets platform lets operators offer peer-to-peer products while retaining their brands under a Malta license extension.

Prediction markets face a federal-state clash as Nevada’s Mike Dreitzer challenges the CFTC’s distinction between event contracts and sportsbook bets.

Massachusetts regulators are asking seven sportsbooks how AI marketing shapes promotions, customer targeting and safeguards against gambling harm.

DraftKings Louisiana permit extension remains conditional as regulators investigate AI allegations, shareholder suitability and compliance requirements.

South Carolina sports betting remains illegal as a proposed online framework could raise $40 million yearly and fund treatment and prevention.

Kalshi sports contracts face scrutiny as Nevada and tribal regulators dispute swap treatment, licensing and gaming oversight for prediction markets.

Kalshi New Jersey sports contracts remain available under a preliminary injunction as the CFTC proposal and Supreme Court petition proceed.

New Jersey’s S597 would impose underage gambling fines at casinos and simulcasting facilities instead of criminal penalties, if approved.

Polymarket election markets drew over $600 million, but suspicious trading and post-election contracts raise questions about volume.

Prediction markets face Google Ads restrictions in five states as courts and regulators contest who can oversee sports-event contracts.

Sportradar sees prediction markets as a growth opportunity, offering data, settlement and integrity services across exchanges and brokers.

Historic horse racing machines could add competition for Massachusetts casinos as lawmakers negotiate whether to include the proposal.