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Daily Brief — 15 October 2026
Prediction market survey, a Swedish court ruling on Hillside fines, CFTC swap proposal and Matchbook's Betdaq acquisition lead today's brief.
By iGG News Desk ·
Today's brief covers prediction market trading habits, a Swedish appeals ruling on Hillside penalties, a proposed CFTC swap definition and Matchbook's takeover of Betdaq, plus industry picks from elsewhere.
- Prediction
S&P Global survey: 70% of active prediction market users trade sports contracts
The Kagan Q3 2026 survey found 10% of respondents traded on yes/no exchanges in the past year, and 61% of traders are under 35.
- Regulation
Swedish appeals court upholds Hillside warnings and fines of SEK 4m and SEK 40m
The court rejected both companies' appeals, leaving fees of SEK 4m for Hillside (Gaming) ENC and SEK 40m for Hillside (Sports) ENC, Spelinspektionen said.
- Prediction
CFTC proposes swap definition covering sports event contracts, report says
iGaming Business reports the CFTC's 9 October proposal would define swaps to include sports, politics and weather event contracts, amid a circuit split.
- Operators
Matchbook buys rival exchange Betdaq, open for trading until 21 October
Matchbook has completed the Betdaq purchase for an undisclosed sum. Betdaq customers must open Matchbook accounts, with withdrawals open until 4 November.
Elsewhere · Legal Sports Report
Massachusetts Regulators Ask Operators If AI Targets Losing Bettors
Massachusetts regulators have asked all licensed sports betting operators more than 70 questions about their AI marketing use, focusing on whether losing bettors are targeted. Responses are voluntary and confidential, due 3 November, and will inform AI policy.
legalsportsreport.com
Elsewhere · Gaming Intelligence
Hacksaw expands into prediction markets
Hacksaw Gaming has launched a B2B prediction markets platform after the Malta Gaming Authority extended its licence to cover Type 3 services. Its shares rose about 3% in Stockholm on the news.
gamingintelligence.com
Elsewhere · iGaming Future
Stake Partners with EveryMatrix to Support Casino Aggregation Across Regulated Markets
Stake has chosen EveryMatrix as its casino aggregation partner for regulated markets, gaining single-integration access to over 45,000 games from more than 360 providers. EveryMatrix says it is its third tier-1 announcement in a month.
igamingfuture.com
Elsewhere · iGaming Future
ICONIC21 Signs Multi-Vertical Partnership Agreement with Advabet
Content provider ICONIC21 has agreed to distribute its slots, virtual games and live casino titles through Advabet (Adwa), starting with Adwa's B2C brands before reaching its wider B2B network. The rollout will happen in phases.
igamingfuture.com
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