Prediction markets dominated the headlines this week, drawing both fresh integrations and intensifying scrutiny.

As operators raced to embed real-world wagering into their platforms, regulators on both sides of the Atlantic moved in force, with coordinated European blocks and escalating US legal action arriving just as World Cup volumes hit record highs. Elsewhere, the provider scene celebrated award wins and new market debuts, while shifting tax pressures prompted at least one major operator to rethink its portfolio. With a steady stream of new titles landing and stablecoin oversight tightening, the industry's momentum shows no sign of slowing.

Let's dive into this week's iGaming Weekly!

Industry Overview

Crypto Casino

• BC.Game launched an integrated Prediction Center powered by Polymarket, allowing users to wager on sports outcomes, crypto prices, and real-world events directly on the BC.Game platform.
• Roobet signed content creator Lacy as a new brand ambassador.
• Monkey Tilt launched a new Multiplayer Blackjack product featuring 3D card rooms supporting up to five players per table with social features including table chat and emojis.

Traditional Gaming

• Nine European regulators including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain launched a coordinated crackdown on unlicensed prediction markets, with several countries blocking Polymarket and Kalshi ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
• Kentucky Attorney General filed lawsuits against Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW (Chumba Casino) over alleged illegal gambling operations, escalating state-level legal pressure on prediction markets and sweepstakes platforms.
• Entain The Ladbrokes owner is reportedly considering selling its Central and Eastern Europe joint venture as rising UK online gambling tax costs mount pressure on the company's portfolio strategy.

Aggregators & Providers

• Pragmatic Play Received the AskGamblers Superstar award recognising its slots and live casino games.
• Hacksaw Gaming Partnered with BetArabia to debut in Lebanon's locally licensed online gaming market.
• Evolution MONOPOLY Live is now streaming from Evolution's new Grand Rapids studio, created in partnership with Hasbro.
• BGaming CEO Marina Ostrovtsova named iGaming Changemaker of the Year at Casino Guru Awards 2026, and Aviamasters received Best Game Design 2026 at SiGMA Europe Awards.

Miscellaneous

• US Congress A new House bill would ban US lawmakers and their families from betting on prediction markets tied to government actions or political outcomes, as the CFTC-approved perpetual futures on Kalshi hit $5.5B in trading volume within two weeks of launch.
• Kalshi Logged a record $5.1B in trading volume during the FIFA World Cup's opening week and is holding early IPO talks with investment banks after annualized revenue topped $2B, while Bernstein projects Robinhood's prediction market revenue will surge 286% to $586M in 2026.
• Stablecoins The Federal Reserve proposed rules under the GENIUS Act that would require certain stablecoin issuers to verify customer identities, while Fidelity and State Street both launched money market funds designed to meet GENIUS Act reserve requirements for stablecoin issuers.

New Releases

• Hacksaw Gaming: Dandy Diamonds
• Pragmatic Play: Amazing Baccarat
• BGaming: Multi Rush, Dusty Duel
• Evolution: Ice Fishing (Brazilian Portuguese version)

Upcoming Releases

• Pragmatic Play: Fury of Anubis, Mahjong Wins Triple Pot
• Hacksaw Gaming: Aliens Among Us, Death Becomes You, Le Prechaun, Le Football Fan
• Nolimit City: Soaked by Seamen
• BGaming: Frenzy Clusters

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