Sportradar debuts Playradar, merging sports data with casino gaming. Former Playtech Live CEO Edo Haitin to lead new iGaming division launching in 2026.
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Piia Schults, fired after 30 years at Estonia’s parliament over a gambling tax error, plans legal action claiming unjust dismissal and false statements.
Bet365 exits American Gaming Association, citing retail focus disconnect. Fourth major operator to leave amid prediction market controversy in US betting.
New Jersey’s Senate committee approved legislation banning micro betting on individual plays, citing addiction risks and integrity concerns in sports wagering.
BetMGM brings casino heritage online while ZunaBet targets crypto-native players. Discover why these platforms appeal to completely different gambling audiences.
Nevada court blocks Kalshi for 14 days over gaming license dispute. Federal court rejects appeal as Arizona files criminal charges against prediction market.
Prediction markets are surging with platforms like Truth Predict and Kalshi driving billions in volume, but face mounting regulatory challenges worldwide.
Maryland House votes 105-24 to advance HB 295, banning sweepstakes casinos with penalties up to $100,000 in fines and three years imprisonment.
Nevada’s Gaming Control Board secured a court order forcing Kalshi to block sports, election, and entertainment markets, marking the platform’s first geofence.
Bipartisan Senate bill would prohibit prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket from offering sports and casino contracts under federal oversight.
Panama’s National Assembly passes Bill 403, implementing total gambling ad bans, biometric age checks, 10% mental health levy, and severe penalties for violations.
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to regulate prediction markets and prevent sports betting platforms from bypassing state licensing requirements.
Stake.com built the brand, but ZunaBet built the better product. Compare bonuses, game libraries, crypto options, and loyalty programs driving the 2026 shift.
Brazil’s government plans tougher online betting controls following retail sector pressure, while gambling operators dispute economic harm claims with data.
Polymarket’s DC pop-up bar triggered a trademark lawsuit from Global Situation Room and protests from anti-gambling activists outside the venue.

