SOFTSWISS has released a detailed report examining the rapid rise of prediction markets and the implications for the global iGaming industry. The publication explores the evolution of prediction-based wagering, the competitive landscape, regulatory considerations and the opportunities available for operators seeking to expand their product offerings....
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iGaming News, Laws
April 16, 2026
Finland gambling reform raises concerns over political betting
Finland’s ongoing transformation of its gambling sector has prompted renewed scrutiny over the potential risks associated with emerging betting products. As policymakers prepare to move away from the long-standing monopoly...
Business News, iGaming News
April 6, 2026
Polymarket and La Liga sign landmark North America partnership deal
La Liga has entered into a landmark multi-year partnership with Polymarket, marking the first time a European football league has formalized such a collaboration with a prediction market operator. The...
iGaming News, Laws
April 3, 2026
Romanian court keeps Polymarket banned, classifies it as gambling
Romania’s gambling regulator has secured a decisive legal outcome after a domestic court rejected an appeal by Polymarket, a prediction market platform that had challenged its classification as an unlicensed...
iGaming News, Licenses & Payments
April 1, 2026
Gibraltar grants first prediction markets licence to boost revenue
Gibraltar has taken a significant step in the evolution of its regulatory and commercial landscape by granting its first licence for a prediction markets operator. The move signals a deliberate...
iGaming News, Laws
April 1, 2026
KSA reinforces limits on licensed sports betting in Netherlands
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued a formal notice to licensed sports betting operators in the Netherlands, reminding them to strictly adhere to the scope of their licences. The regulatory intervention follows...
iGaming News, Laws
January 21, 2026
Portugal orders Polymarket exit over unauthorized political betting
Portugal’s gambling regulator has taken decisive regulatory action against the blockchain-based prediction market platform Polymarket following a surge in trading activity tied to the country’s presidential election. The Serviço de...
Business News, iGaming News
January 20, 2026
DAZN partners with Polymarket to bring prediction markets to sports
DAZN Group, a global leader in digital sports streaming and entertainment, has formalized a strategic commercial partnership with Polymarket, a major operator in the prediction market sector. The collaboration is...
iGaming News, Laws
January 14, 2026
Ukraine blocks Polymarket over licensing and gambling laws
Ukraine has moved to restrict public access to the decentralised prediction market Polymarket following a regulatory determination that the platform has been operating without the required local gambling licence. The...
iGaming News, Laws
November 4, 2025
Romania blacklists Polymarket for unlicensed crypto betting
Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has officially added Polymarket, a major blockchain-based prediction market, to its blacklist of unlicensed gambling operators. The decision underscores Romania’s growing vigilance toward crypto-enabled...
iGaming News, Laws
September 5, 2025
GGL warns against illegal social betting in Germany
The Joint Gambling Authority of the German States (GGL) has issued a formal warning regarding the rising trend of illegal social betting within Germany. According to the regulator, these types...
iGaming News, Laws
December 2, 2024
French Regulator Cracks Down on Polymarket
Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based online market prediction platform, has found itself at the center of regulatory scrutiny in France. The platform, known for allowing users to place bets on the outcome...