Day: 12 June 2026

Key Moments: Polymarket International processed about $9 billion in trades in April, while its US-regulated platform saw $1.3 billion Polymarket agreed to pay a $1.4 million penalty in 2022 after a CFTC settlement and committed to restricting access for US users Industry-wide prediction market trading volume surpassed $44 billion in 2025, with monthly activity exceeding $20 billion in early 2026 Persistent Disparity Between Offshore and Regulated Platforms Recent figures from Polymarket in 2026 illustrate an ongoing mismatch between usage of its US-approved platform and its international business. Although federal regulators…

Key Moments: Finland’s gambling reform package aims to ban autoplay and introduce stricter stake and loss limits on slot machines Draft regulations propose a public consultation period until 5 August 2026, with new rules set to take effect from 1 July 2027 Player protection measures include mandatory game reminders, minimum spin durations, and tighter restrictions for players under 25 Major Regulatory Changes for Slot Machines Finland is preparing to implement significant changes to its gambling sector through draft rules that would prohibit autoplay functions on slot machines. This move will…