Brazil Bans Prediction Market Platforms, Blocks Kalshi and Polymarket
TLDR Brazil’s federal government announced a total ban on prediction market platforms across the country Finance authorities are blocking access to 27 prediction […]
Ohio Bill Would Require Prediction Markets to Get Sports Betting Licenses and Pay Taxes
TLDR Ohio Sen. Bill DeMora filed SB 430 to regulate prediction markets offering sports contracts under the state’s existing sports betting laws The […]
Nebraska Online Sports Betting Could Generate $87 Million in Tax Revenue Over Five Years
TLDR A new study estimates legal online sports betting in Nebraska could bring in nearly $87 million in tax revenue over five years […]
CFTC Files Lawsuit Against New York Over Prediction Market Regulation
TLDR The CFTC filed a lawsuit against New York state officials, including AG Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul, over prediction market regulation […]
Argentina Blocks 251 Illegal Gambling Websites in Buenos Aires Province
TLDR Argentina’s National Communications Agency blocked 251 illegal gambling websites operating without licenses in Buenos Aires province The crackdown was led by cybercrime […]
Bitcoin Lightning Network Processes 237,000 iGaming Transactions in 30-Day Test
TLDR A 30-day iGaming pilot processed over 237,000 Lightning Network transactions, moving around 88 BTC with payments settling in under two seconds About […]
Zimbabwe Lawmakers Propose Doubling Bookmaker Levy to 4% for Public Projects
TLDR Zimbabwe lawmakers want to raise the levy on licensed bookmakers from 2% to 4% to fund public projects like clinics and schools. […]
SportyBet Loses Court Case Against Customers Over N900 Million Winnings Dispute
TLDR SportyBet Nigeria blocked customer accounts in 2024 and accused users of manipulating its system to secure large payouts Affected customers claimed SportyBet […]
Hacksaw Gaming Q1 2026 Revenue Rises 28% to €57.6 Million
TLDR Hacksaw Gaming posted Q1 2026 revenue of €57.6 million, up 28% year-over-year, with profit hitting €45.5 million The company released 27 new […]
Brazil Sports Betting Tax Revenue Hits R$3.3 Billion in Q1 2026
TLDR Brazil collected R$3.397 billion in sports betting tax in Q1 2026, a 123.7% increase from Q1 2025. The growth is largely driven […]