Iowa and Ohio Move to Regulate Growing Prediction Markets

Iowa legislators are taking steps to regulate prediction market platforms, with a House subcommittee advancing a bill that would impose licensing requirements and taxes on companies operating in the space. The proposal, known as Senate File 2470, targets platforms that allow users to trade contracts tied to real-world outcomes such as sports events, elections, and global developments. The measure would require companies to obtain a state permit before operating in Iowa. Lawmakers set the initial licensing fee at $20 million, […] The post Iowa and Ohio Move to Regulate Growing Prediction Markets appeared first on World Casino News.

Apr 29, 2026 - 07:20
Iowa and Ohio Move to Regulate Growing Prediction Markets

Iowa legislators are taking steps to regulate prediction market platforms, with a House subcommittee advancing a bill that would impose licensing requirements and taxes on companies operating in the space. The proposal, known as Senate File 2470, targets platforms that allow users to trade contracts tied to real-world outcomes such as sports events, elections, and global developments. The measure would require companies to obtain a state permit before operating in Iowa. Lawmakers set the initial licensing fee at $20 million, […]

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