Genius Sports has partnered with Polymarket and Kalshi to supply official data and streaming. The deals put Genius in direct competition with Sportradar in the prediction market infrastructure race.
Sportradar grew Q2 revenue 19% to €377.8M but cut 2026 guidance. CEO Koerl forecasts tens of millions from prediction markets this year, with Kalshi and Polymarket deals signed.
A House subcommittee held its first hearing on sports event contracts. A federal ban looks unlikely, and most observers expect the Supreme Court to settle jurisdiction.
Polymarket and Kalshi restricted Ireland after new regulator GRAI threatened court orders, calling the prediction markets unlicensed gambling. No court battle was needed.
Google has banned prediction markets advertising in Michigan and New York, joining Nevada and Ohio. All four states have moved against prediction market operators.
Sands China CEO Grant Chum reaffirmed the Macau conservatory pledge under its gaming concession and pledged convention upgrades after 19 years of Venetian Arena events.
Two men who ran an unlicensed poker venue in Cardiff received three-year suspended sentences. Investigators found six tables, £260,000 deposited and a rake from every hand.
ICE 2027 launches a dedicated Indie Game Zone in Hall 7. Studios operating for 10 years or less can lease modular pods from €12,500. Applications are open.