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Google to Ban Real-Money Prediction Market Extensions from Chrome Web Store by August 2026
Google will ban Chrome Web Store extensions that facilitate real-money prediction markets by August 1, 2026, tightening data rules and expanding its gambling advertisement certification requirements. The move follows increased regulatory scrutiny and mirrors prior restrictions on social casino marketing.
Underdog launches wholly owned CFTC-licensed prediction market exchange amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty
Underdog has launched its own CFTC-licensed prediction market exchange, becoming the first sports company to hold the full regulatory license stack, as the industry faces ongoing legal disputes between federal commodities law and state gambling regulations.
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Europe Takes Divergent Approaches to Prediction Markets as Gibraltar Licenses and Czech Republic Blocks
Gibraltar has launched the first dedicated regulatory framework for prediction markets, distinguishing them from gambling, while the Czech Republic has blocked Polymarket as illegal betting, and the Council of Europe has called for stronger integrity measures following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Germany and Spain iGaming Markets in Focus: Conference Lineups and Regulatory Shifts
Two separate iGaming updates cover the 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference with a strong speaker lineup focused on treaty evaluation and market re-regulation, and Spanish regulatory developments including a public consultation on remote gambling amendments and cross-operator deposit limits that could reduce onshore spend by €300 million annually.
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Italy blocks Polymarket as Gibraltar unveils first dedicated prediction markets regime
Italy has blocked Polymarket for a second time, joining a multi-country European crackdown, while Gibraltar has launched the world's first dedicated prediction markets regulatory framework and licensed its first operators, ADI Predictstreet and WagerWire.
Dutch Gambling Authority Rejects Polymarket's Appeal, Upholds Sanction
The Dutch KSA has dismissed Polymarket's appeal, upholding a January sanction that the platform offered illegal gambling by allowing wagers on future events. The regulator rejected arguments based on blockchain technology, financial regulation, and proportionality, and penalties now apply after the operator missed a compliance deadline.