Day: 14 September 2026

Key Moments: The NFL and college football seasons have started, setting the stage to gauge the effect of prediction markets on traditional sportsbooks. New York, the top sports betting market, reported a 15.3% year-over-year decline in August handle, with only one prior instance of such a decrease. Prediction markets recorded over $5 billion in contracts traded during the NFL’s season-opening weekend, marking their two busiest days ever. Prediction Markets Face Scrutiny Amid Football Kickoff The launch of the NFL and college football seasons is expected to offer fresh insight into…

Key Moments: Google Ads will ban gambling-promoting content targeting Croatia from 7 October 2026 Existing certifications for affiliate and aggregator advertisers will be revoked on 7 October 2026 Direct promotion of licensed operators’ own gambling products remains permitted under current policy Policy Update Targets Affiliate and Aggregator Sites Google Ads has announced it will prohibit the promotion of gambling-promoting content aimed at the Croatian market, starting on 7 October 2026. This applies specifically to affiliates and aggregator sites, rather than operators advertising their own products. Google will revoke all existing…