The Ninth Circuit's Kalshi ruling pushed SCOTUS review odds to 64%. College football prediction market volume surged 22x, while DraftKings Combos hit $10M in a single day.
The Ninth Circuit ruled Kalshi's sports event contracts are gambling, not federally protected swaps. The 3-0 decision conflicts with the Third Circuit, setting up a likely Supreme Court showdown over prediction markets.
ELA Games released Silly Chilli Dogs, a high-volatility 5×3 slot with a 5,000x max win and character-driven Hold & Win bonus. Four canine modifiers and a grid-expanding Loco Dog create unpredictable bonus rounds.
International Entertainment targets late August or September 2026 for its Philippine online gaming launch under a 3%-97% GGR deal with DigiPlus. The gaming segment swung to profit but a non-cash charge widened the group loss.