Robinhood restricts prediction market contracts amid insider trading concerns

Retail trading platform Robinhood has restricted access to certain prediction market contracts as it seeks to curb risks related to insider trading and market abuse, reflecting growing scrutiny of the fast-expanding sector. The company is now offering a narrower selection of event contracts than some rivals and has excluded higher-risk products such as so-called “mention […]

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Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces new bill to regulate skill games

State Rep. Ben Waxman (D-Philadelphia) has introduced the Skill Game Consumer Protection Act to regulate Pennsylvania’s unmonitored skill-game market. The legislation comes during heightened scrutiny of the industry. On April 8, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a $5 million forfeiture and the shutdown of two gaming companies that pleaded guilty to felony corrupt organization charges. […]

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World Gaming to share insights and launch academic study at IGE Rome

Senior representatives from World Gaming —formerly Clarion Gaming— will contribute their industry insight, alongside the launch of an ICE Research Institute-funded academic study, at the upcoming edition of IGE Rome. The move is set to deepen the strategic partnership between ICE Barcelona and IGE Rome. Ewa Bakun, World Gaming’s Director of Industry Relations, will be moderating two […]

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