Day: 2 October 2026

Key Moments: UKGC finalized new technical standards for gaming machines on 30 September 2026 Limit-setting and session data displays become mandatory for new category B machines starting 30 June 2027 Existing machines are exempt from the new limit-setting and display rules Overview of New Standards The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued definitive technical standards for gaming machines in Great Britain, with changes following a consultation started in January 2025. The final outcomes, announced on 30 September 2026, introduce fresh requirements for new category B gaming machines while leaving existing…

Key Moments: A Google software engineer has been charged with commodities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering tied to Polymarket activity Authorities allege the engineer leveraged restricted Google “Year in Search” data for bets totaling about $2.75mn in wagers and $1.2mn profit The case marks the second major insider trading prosecution involving prediction markets in little over a month Allegations of Insider Trading Fueled by Proprietary Data Polymarket participants typically take positions on whether a real-world event will occur, with correct wagers earning $1 per share while unsuccessful bets yield…