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Irish Gambling Authority Warns of High Court Action Against Offshore Prediction Platform
Ireland's gambling regulator is preparing to seek a High Court blocking order against a major offshore prediction market operator that failed to comply with warnings, as European regulators increasingly target such platforms and Gibraltar introduces its own separate regulatory framework.
GRAI issues High Court threat as one prediction market operator defies Irish geoblocking demands
Ireland's gambling regulator has threatened High Court action against a major prediction market operator that refuses to geoblock users, while most other platforms have complied quickly. The warning comes amid a European crackdown on such platforms, with France banning Polymarket and Ireland also advancing its broader gambling reform agenda, including new licensing, a Social Impact Fund, and advertising restrictions.
France's ANJ orders ISP block on Polymarket after two-year gambling probe
France's gambling regulator ANJ has ordered internet service providers to block the prediction market platform Polymarket, concluding a two-year investigation that found it offered unlicensed gambling. The regulator cited risks such as addiction, market integrity, and weak KYC, while a European joint initiative targets similar platforms.
Allwyn's Digital-First Strategy: CEO Spajic Outlines Innovation and Omnichannel Vision
Allwyn Digital CEO Kresimir Spajic discusses the company's digital transformation, including its Q1 2026 revenue growth, expansion into prediction markets via PrizePicks, and focus on AI-driven personalisation and omnichannel experiences, ahead of his appearance at SBC Summit Lisbon.
France Orders ISPs to Block Polymarket as French Regulator Cites Illegal Gambling and Market Manipulation Fears
France's gambling regulator has ordered ISPs to block Polymarket, citing illegal gambling and market manipulation risks, as a separate legal action against a prediction market operator begins in Ireland. The ANJ reported over 205,000 unique French visitors to the platform in June, and the company faces a criminal investigation into tampered weather sensors.
iPredicta Debuts Centralised Comparison Hub for US Prediction Markets
iPredicta launches a US-focused prediction market comparison platform aggregating live prices from multiple exchanges, featuring AI-driven explanations, liquidity scoring, and price alerts, with founder Charlotte Nimmo citing the rapid growth of the sector from $15.8B to $63.5B in global trading volume over the past year.
Pascal raises $9M Series A to target institutional prediction market traders
Prediction market startup Pascal has closed a $9 million Series A led by Union Square Ventures, building on a $6 million seed round. The company targets institutional traders with perpetual futures-style event contracts and faces a regulatory landscape under increasing scrutiny.
Prediction Markets: Operators and Regulators Eye a New Betting Vertical
Prediction markets are gaining mainstream attention thanks to platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, and Gibraltar is leading the regulatory conversation on responsible oversight. Industry experts expect the vertical to coexist with traditional sportsbooks rather than replace them.
Five Tribes Push for Federal Action Against Prediction Markets, Citing Threats to Tribal Sovereignty
The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes has adopted a resolution urging federal action against online prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, arguing they undermine tribal sovereignty and operate as unregulated sports betting. The council warns that these platforms bypass the gaming compacts and regulatory systems that have governed tribal gaming for decades, while Oklahoma residents lose tax revenue and exclusivity payments to offshore operators.
Arizona Election Chief Bans Internal Betting on Electoral Events as State Opens New Wagering License Window
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes banned internal election wagering by state employees to protect electoral integrity, while the Arizona Department of Gaming opened applications for 10 limited event wagering licenses, potentially opening the door for prediction market operators.
White House Teleprompter Operator Suspended Over Alleged Insider Trading on Kalshi Prediction Markets
Gabriel Perez, President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator, has been suspended and is under CFTC investigation for allegedly using inside knowledge of Trump's speeches to win over $90,000 on Kalshi's prediction markets. The White House placed him on unpaid leave, and he is cooperating with regulators who are discussing a potential settlement.
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US Lawmaker Pushes Polymarket on Influencer Partnerships and Election Denial Ties
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has demanded Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan provide details on the platform's influencer partnerships, questioning whether the company knew it was paying individuals who promoted election denial claims. The letter requests policy documents and communications by July 28, reflecting growing Capitol Hill scrutiny of prediction markets.