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The U.K. may not be done with its war on gambling, and sports betting could be next. Plus, prediction markets are back in the news for all the wrong reasons. follow the discussion
We're back with a look at the evolving landscape of prediction markets around the world. Plus, we have a new interview, a new APCW member, and news from the UKGC search for a new chair.
A look into prediction markets
27 February 2026
With Andrew Rhodes polishing his résumé, the unenviable task of overseeing the ongoing chaos in U.K. gambling now lands with Sarah Gardner, Deputy Chief Operating Officer of the Gambling Commission. Will she bring a new direction, or business as usual?
Next up at the UKGC
21 February 2026
The day has finally arrived. Andrew Rhodes’ tenure as CEO of the U.K. Gambling Commission comes to an end, closing a disastrous period for the regulator. We look back at his time in charge and the impact his leadership had on the industry.
Andrew Rhodes leaving UKGC
13 February 2026
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INDUSTRY NEWS

MioMedia presents a new sports-driven iGaming brand
4 March 2026
Designed to unite sports betting and casino entertainment within a single ecosystem, Golisimo delivers fast-paced play with football-inspired gamification.

Ksa's match-fixing trend analysis 2025
4 March 2026
In 2025, the Ksa received 12 reports of match-fixing from nine different license holders, compared to 13 reports in 2024. Four of these reports concerned betting on the club's own competition, while this did not occur in 2024.

N1 Faces: Shirin Mammadov, Senior Affiliate Manager
4 March 2026
In this interview, Shirin shares how he entered the industry, what principles guide his work today, and what it takes to maintain performance and clarity in a high-pressure environment.

Betr to enter prediction markets sector
4 March 2026
Beginning in 2026, Betr will launch prediction markets powered by Polymarket directly within the Betr super app, making events contracts across sports, politics, culture, and more available.

1win nominated in two categories at SiGMA Awards Africa 2026
3 March 2026
The program has been shortlisted in two key categories at this week's event: Best Casino Operator 2026 and Best Sportsbook Operator 2026.

Retail vs Online: The hidden player safety gap regulators still struggle with
3 March 2026
1xBet conducted a comprehensive study as part of its Global Player Protection Index Reports series, revealing an omnichannel gap — a systemic difference in protecting players betting online and in physical venues.



LEGAL DOCUMENTS

Online gambling legislation: Illinois Internet Gaming Act PDF
17 February 2026
This would allow licensed operators to offer iGaming to players in the The Prairie State while following the guidelines of the Act.

Poker legislation: Maryland Internet Poker Authorization and Regulation Act PDF
16 February 2026
If passed, this would allow the state's commission to issue licenses for applicants to participate in online skill-based gaming.

U.S. Sports Betting Legislation: Wisconsin sports betting bill PDF
30 October 2025
This bill was introduced last week and would legalize online sports betting if bets go through a server on tribal land.

Gambling Lawsuit: California Tribes sue Kalshi and Robinhood PDF
23 July 2025
Three California tribes filed a federal lawsuit against Kalshi and Robinhood, alleging that Kalshi's sports event contracts constitute "illegal sports betting" that violates federal law and tribal agreements.

New Jersey Online Gambling: New Jersey SB 2155 PDF
16 July 2025
If bill prohibits state colleges and universities in New Jersey from forming partnerships with sports betting companies.


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