Gambling
Kalish vs. Kalshi: The Fight Over Who Really Wins in Prediction Markets
- DraftKings co-founder Matt Kalish accused Kalshi of routing retail order flow toward professional market makers through an exchange structure that favors institutional liquidity providers.
- The dispute has intensified broader questions around slippage, market-maker concentration, and whether prediction markets function more like financial exchanges or sportsbooks.
Tuesday, 19/05/2026 | 17:01 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Inside the Prediction Markets: Kalshi Raises $1B as Regulatory Tensions Escalate
- Flutter confirmed it is already generating revenue from prediction markets through market-making and liquidity provision rather than retail exchange operations.
- The CFTC’s latest review process exposed a growing divide between firms treating event contracts as financial derivatives and critics who see them as gambling products.
Friday, 08/05/2026 | 11:41 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
FanDuel Owner Flutter Is Making Money From Prediction Markets as a Market Maker
- Flutter is using sportsbook-style pricing models to quote prediction market contracts and manage inventory risk.
- Rather than operating a retail exchange, the company is focusing on liquidity provision and market-making infrastructure.
Thursday, 07/05/2026 | 14:03 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Are We All Pigeons? The Hidden Psychology Behind Prediction Markets
- Gambling and prediction markets rely on simple, repetitive interactions that trigger dopamine responses.
- When the probability of an outcome is uncertain, the brain releases significantly more dopamine.
Wednesday, 29/04/2026 | 08:44 GMT by
Sylwester Majewski
Pressure Builds on Sports Prediction Contracts as Indian Gaming Association Backs Senate Bill
- Sports contracts drive a large share of prediction market volume and are now directly targeted by lawmakers and gaming groups.
- For brokers, the key issue is whether these products remain available — and under which regulatory framework.
Tuesday, 24/03/2026 | 14:06 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
British Gamblers Could Soon Pay with Crypto as FCA Eyes New Rules
- FSMA-authorised firms must vary permissions; AML-registered firms need full authorisation.
- Industry Forum tasked with crypto payment approaches in gambling as FCA aligns rules on governance and Consumer Duty.
Friday, 27/02/2026 | 15:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
$53M Investor Cash Allegedly Lost To Gambling In Aussie Fund Scandal
- Federal court extends asset preservation orders amid ASIC investigation into suspected misuse of investor funds.
- Director Gregory Cotton must disclose financial details as the regulator probes missing investments.
Thursday, 11/09/2025 | 05:53 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Vietnam Police Bust $3.8 Billion Crypto Gambling Ring
- It was the largest gambling ring bust by the country’s authorities.
Friday, 03/12/2021 | 10:17 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Playtech Secures Ian Penrose as Non-Executive Director
- Penrose will join the Company’s Board on September 1, 2018.
Tuesday, 21/08/2018 | 15:11 GMT by
Celeste Skinner
Playboy Sues Blockchain Company for Fraud, Breach of Contract
- Global Blockchain Technologies intends to "vigorously" handle the matter.
Wednesday, 15/08/2018 | 11:26 GMT by
Simon Golstein
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