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AI-GENERATEDCFTC Seeks New Event Contract Definitions to Combat State Gambling Claims
US regulator CFTC is proposing rules to define prediction market contracts as financial swaps, aiming to bypass state-level gambling classifications for platforms like Kalshi.
AI-GENERATEDCasino Giants at a Crossroads: Caesars and MGM Discuss M&A Strategies
Top CEOs at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas discuss the benefits of going private and the impact of quarterly reports. Fertitta offers $31 per share.
AI-GENERATEDRaven Secures Strategic Funding at $90 Million Valuation
Trading firm Raven quadruples its valuation to $90 million, cementing its role as a lead liquidity provider for platforms like Polymarket.
AI-GENERATEDInspired Entertainment Launches Werewolf it Up! in UK Retail Locations
Inspired Entertainment is bringing its online hit Werewolf it Up! to UK retail machines, featuring the Cash Bank mechanic and a 500x Grand Prize Pot.
AI-GENERATEDMGM Resorts: People Officially Withdraws $18bn Acquisition Offer
Barry Diller’s People has decided not to move forward with the acquisition of MGM Resorts. The proposed deal had valued the company at 18 billion US dollars.
AI-GENERATEDLumbee Tribe Pursues Casino Opportunities Despite Strong Member Opposition
Despite a 63 percent rejection in a recent referendum, Lumbee Tribe officials are exploring new legal avenues to develop a casino project in North Carolina.
AI-GENERATEDPAGCOR Privatization Near: Philippines to Split Regulator and Operator Roles
The Philippine gambling authority PAGCOR is expected to finalize the separation of its regulatory and operator roles soon, affecting around 40 casino branches.
AI-GENERATEDWPT World Championship 2026: Record Festival Features $3 Million Super Gold Million
The World Poker Tour returns to Wynn Las Vegas with 85 events. The highlight is the new $3 million guaranteed Super Gold Million tournament.
AI-GENERATEDDAZN Appoints Betting Veteran Alex Gersh as CFO to Drive Expansion
Sports streaming giant DAZN has named former Sportradar and Betfair executive Alex Gersh as its new CFO, following the company's first profitable year in 2025.
AI-GENERATEDbet365 expands French presence through horse racing partnership with ZEturf
UK gambling giant bet365 has partnered with ZEturf to launch pari-mutuel horse racing markets in France, following its recent ANJ licensing.
AI-GENERATEDLeBron James Boosts Polymarket: Prediction Market Tops App Store Charts
Fueled by a star-studded campaign featuring LeBron James and Eli Manning, Polymarket has claimed the top spot in the US Finance App Store charts for the 2026 NFL kickoff.
AI-GENERATEDRobinhood Pauses Sports Event Contracts in Michigan Amid Legal Battle
Trading platform Robinhood has agreed to withdraw its sports prediction markets in Michigan following a court order and ongoing disputes over gambling classifications.
AI-GENERATEDFrench Regulator Scrutinizes Robinhood's Shirt Sponsorship of OGC Nice
France's gaming authority ANJ is investigating Robinhood’s sponsorship deal with OGC Nice following the fintech's move into unlicensed prediction markets.
AI-GENERATEDGaming Corps Signs Major Global Distribution Deal with Playtech
Swedish developer Gaming Corps has partnered with Playtech to distribute its full games portfolio across 50 regulated jurisdictions starting September 8, 2026.
AI-GENERATEDPolymarket Expansion: Perpetual Futures for Crypto, Oil, and Stocks Launched
Prediction market leader Polymarket has launched a perpetual futures interface for international users, offering up to 20x leverage on major assets.