Author: Maisie Morrison

TLDR Kalshi sent Netflix a cease-and-desist letter over the trailer for Instadocs: The Prediction Games. The company says a scene showing a $5,000 bet slip is fake and misleading. Kalshi points to a mismatched date, a “Crop” label, and low trading volume as proof. Netflix denies using fabricated footage and stands behind the documentary. Kalshi says it warned a Netflix editor before the trailer came out. Kalshi has asked Netflix to remove the trailer for its upcoming documentary, Instadocs: The Prediction Games. The prediction market company says the clip includes a fake trading receipt. The letter was sent on July…

TLDR Mauritius has proposed over 30 amendments to its Gambling Regulatory Authority Act as part of the 2026–2027 Budget. The reforms would allow digital gaming licensing for existing casino, gaming house, and limited payout machine operators. The Gambling Regulatory Authority would gain new divisions, including one focused on responsible gambling. Betting and casino servers would need constant connection to government monitoring systems. The separate hotel casino licence category would be removed entirely. Mauritius has proposed one of the largest changes to its gambling laws in recent memory. The plan is laid out in Section 44 of the Annex to the…

TLDR The CFTC sent prediction market operators a new advisory on self-certification rules for event contracts. The agency says some operators use one template across multiple contracts with different data sources. A House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing last week focused on prediction market oversight. The CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill, could help the CFTC hire more staff. Kalshi odds show a 68% chance the Senate votes on the bill before its August recess. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission sent prediction market operators a new advisory late Friday. It reminds them of the steps they must follow when self-certifying new…

TLDR Cebu City’s Legal Office supports a citywide ban on gambling advertisements but wants revisions before approval. The office says the ban on digital gambling ads is too broad and could violate free speech protections. It recommends limiting digital ad restrictions to paid commercial gambling ads tied to Cebu City based entities. The office backs fines and permit sanctions for violators but wants clear due process rules added. A public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for July 28, 2026. The Cebu City Legal Office has given its support to a proposed ban on gambling advertisements across the city. The…

TLDR Online betting searches in Argentina rose 350% during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a new study. Hydration breaks, new to this World Cup, triggered sharp spikes in betting-related searches. Searches during the Argentina vs. England match jumped 4,850%. Operators who advertised during hydration breaks saw far bigger gains in search interest than those who didn’t. After the tournament ended, interest shifted from sports betting to online casino games like roulette and slots. Online betting searches in Argentina rose 350% during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new study has found. The research focused on matches involving the…

TLDR The UNODC released a 268-page report on July 21, 2026, covering organized crime in South-East Asia. The report says licensed aggregators and white-label operators may help gaming suppliers reach illegal online casinos. One unnamed European live casino supplier is described as dominant in the Asia-Pacific market. White-label setups can launch a working casino brand within days for as little as $0 to $5,000. UNODC says online gambling now helps finance organized crime, fraud, and human trafficking in the region. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has released a report on organized crime in South-East Asia. It focuses…

TLDR Brazil’s Ministry of Health has launched a national online campaign to raise awareness about the risks of gambling. The campaign will continue beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is part of the Unified Health System (SUS). A new self-assessment tool called “Problems with betting games?” lets users check their risk level through the Meu SUS platform. The Ministry of Finance is expanding a Centralized Self-Exclusion Platform that lets people block themselves from licensed betting sites. The efforts combine mental health support, consumer protection, and financial education for people affected by gambling harm. Brazil’s Ministry of Health has started…

TLDR PAGCOR plans to sell about 40 Casino Filipino branches and satellite venues through an asset sale. A legal analysis from Geronimo Law says the sale structure means buyers are not required to keep current staff. Mandatory staff retention rules could lead to lower bids from buyers. Employees may face three outcomes: redeployment within PAGCOR, hiring by the buyer, or separation with benefits. The deal still needs approval from the Governance Commission for GOCCs and the Philippine president, with a year-end target. PAGCOR is moving forward with a plan to sell off its Casino Filipino venues. The state gaming firm…

TLDR A New York federal judge denied Kalshi’s second injunction request in three weeks. Judge Analisa Torres said her opinion had not changed since her July 9 ruling. Kalshi filed an appeal with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday. A Minnesota judge blocked that state’s ban on prediction markets the same day. The CFTC argued federal law takes precedence over state gambling regulations in both cases. A federal judge in Manhattan denied Kalshi’s request for an emergency injunction on Monday. The ruling blocks the prediction market operator from getting protection against New York state gaming regulators for now.…

TLDR Incentive Games’ real-money arm, Incentive Studios, has launched five games with bet365 in Alberta. The titles include Kicker, Mega Flight, Mega Flight Boost, Velocity, and Squid Game Red Light Green Light Cashout. This marks Incentive Studios’ first entry into the Alberta market. The deal builds on the existing partnership between Incentive Games and bet365. The launch follows earlier moves into Ontario, Brazil, and Pennsylvania. Incentive Games has expanded into a new Canadian market. The company’s real-money gaming arm, Incentive Studios, launched five games with bet365 in Alberta. The launch marks the studio’s first entry into Alberta. It gives bet365…