Meanwhile, EA signals continued investment in Battlefield and Apex Legends, both of which generate steady revenue streams.
Polymarket pulled its Cornell bet after backlash, cutting $450k in volume and raising regulatory concerns over prediction markets tied to ongoing.
Examine report →The takeaway for operators is that every IP deal should include a clear term sheet that specifies duration, territory, and usage rights.
Examine report →Prediction markets are approaching $1 B in notional volume ahead of the 2026 US midterms, with Kalshi and Polymarket offering 21,000 contracts and regulators.
Examine report →Underdog Tennessee lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction in Nashville, arguing that federal CFTC oversight preempts Tennessee’s wagering laws.
Fishlabs layoffs hit development and support units as the studio trims staff to align with changing project requirements.
San Francisco hosts GamesBeat Next 2026 on Nov. 2-3, featuring 500 execs, 41 sessions, and a focus on AI, finance and the creator economy.
BGC and a coalition of major UK bookies have formally requested that the government delay the planned increase in the general betting tax.
Sun International launches a charter that places responsible gambling at board level and bans ads during peak hours, while pledging 10% of ad spend.
AI autonomous payments are reshaping the payment landscape as Visa and Mastercard test agents that buy and sell without human clicks.
Colossal Biosciences claims a new AI platform will cut the dodo de-extinction timeline, raising questions about funding, regulatory scrutiny and market impact.
Google Play in cars receives a redesigned interface, new entertainment apps, and a parked-to-drive YouTube feature that keeps audio playing after the driver.