Sporttrade applies with the CFTC to become a registered exchange Ross Kilvington Suswati Basu Philadelphia-based financial technology company Sporttrade have recently announced that they will apply for federal exchange and clearing registration, according to a press release on Wednesday. The company have announced submission of Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing … Continue reading Sporttrade applies with the CFTC to become a registered exchange
NCAA has its prop bet ban request sunk by Missouri watchdog Joel Loynds Missouri gambling regulators have rejected the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) request to block prop bets on college games. With months of fiascos surrounding the style of betting and college-level games, it comes as a surprise that the ban wasn’t … Continue reading NCAA has its prop bet ban request sunk by Missouri watchdog
The FTC isn’t giving up on its antitrust case against Meta The FTC’s appeal is bad news for Mark Zuckerberg, who has spent the last year cozying up to Trump. Karissa Bell Wed, January 21, 2026 US President Donald Trump speaks with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg as he hosts a dinner for … Continue reading The FTC isn’t giving up on its antitrust case against Meta
January 19, 2026 Las Vegas’s Sphere may be getting a sibling in an unexpected location span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>Is the future of concert venues more spheres? It seems so. Following on the success of Sphere in Las Vegas, plans are underway to bring a smaller-scale version to the National Harbor in Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. Wes … Continue reading Las Vegas’s Sphere may be getting a sibling in an unexpected location
SGLA pushes for sweepstakes regulation over an outright ban in Indiana Rachael Davies Suswati Basu The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) is urging Indiana lawmakers to rethink a sweepstakes ban, pushing instead for regulation. Testimony on Indiana House Bill 1052 was heard on January 5, sparking a new push from the SGLA … Continue reading SGLA pushes for sweepstakes regulation over an outright ban in Indiana
Is loot box regulation keeping pace with legal and societal risks? Suswati Basu It’s a question increasingly asked by regulators, researchers, and the guardians of vulnerable players, and one that’s becoming harder for the games industry to ignore. To understand why loot boxes are testing their legally set limits and, at times, crossing … Continue reading Is loot box regulation keeping pace with legal and societal risks?
The update to core privacy frameworks will help advertisers stay compliant and prepare for the next wave of state privacy laws. Constantine von Hoffman on October 23, 2025 The IAB Tech Lab has announced two major developments aimed at strengthening privacy and transparency across the digital advertising ecosystem: a new update to the Global … Continue reading IAB Tech Lab pushes privacy standards forward with GPP and DDRF updates
Court blocks FTC investigation into Media Matters’ alleged scheme against X The nonprofit previously reported that neo-Nazi content appeared alongside ads on the website. Mariella Moon Sat, August 16, 2025 Anna Barclay via Getty Images The court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s investigation into Media Matters, the media nonprofit that previously published research showing … Continue reading Court blocks FTC investigation into Media Matters’ alleged scheme against X
20% reported liking an advertiser less after seeing ads on social media alongside user-generated hate speech. Constantine von Hoffman on September 22, 2023 The FTC approved Omnicom’s purchase of Interpublic Group this week, after the ad agency giant promised not to engage in any nefarious brand safety activities. If you think I’m exaggerating, the … Continue reading FTC says Omnicom deal is OK, as long as there’s no brand safety involved
The IAB’s unprecedented decision to sue may have as much to do with a radically changed legal landscape as with the merits of the case. Constantine von Hoffman on October 28, 2024 Last week, in an unprecedented move, the IAB filed a lawsuit to prevent the FTC from enforcing its new “Click to Cancel” … Continue reading Why is the IAB suing to block the FTC rule making it easier to cancel subscriptions?
