iGaming Industry News, Regulation & Market Insights

Main Points FIFA signs its first prediction market deal with ADI Predictstreet in a multi-year agreement. The platform will launch before the 2026 World Cup and let fans predict match results and tournament events. Integrity systems, blockchain setup, and approvals support the plan. Fans mostly think engagement upgrades mean better streaming or more data on […]

Key Points Playtika starts a strategic review and looks at a possible sale to raise shareholder value. Shares fell nearly 90% since the January 2021 IPO and pressured the leadership. The company cuts nearly 15% of its workforce and keeps revenue growth and profit gains. A Strategic Turning Point Driven by Market Reality Companies that […]

Key Points A federal appeals court ruled 2–1 that Kalshi falls under federal rule, not state rule, and stops New Jersey from using gambling laws. The ruling asks if federal commodities law beats state gambling power and if prediction contracts are tools or bets. Different rulings across states, with a loss in Nevada, push the […]

CFTC Chair Michael Selig has taken a central role in a growing legal and regulatory battle over prediction markets. The agency has filed lawsuits against Illinois, Arizona and Connecticut, challenging state actions against federally registered platforms. The CFTC argues that event contracts fall under its exclusive authority through the Commodity Exchange Act. Its position is […]

Portugal’s gambling market closed 2025 with increased growth in online activity, while land-based operations await the result of delayed concession tenders.  Data from the Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos shows online gross revenue reached €337.6m in Q4, a 4.5% increase year-on-year and a 13.6% rise from the previous quarter. The figures confirm that […]

Key Points Optimove signs a deal to take Smartico and grows a positionless marketing plan. Both firms stay independent and keep building in the CRM space. Deal comes as the iGaming market moves to $185.17 billion by 2033. Most deals try to take control, but this one feels different in how it stands. This deal […]