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After House Hearing, CFTC Refreshes Prediction Markets on Self-Certification
Some prediction markets do not follow ‘core principles’ when introducing new contracts, agency advises. Last week’s hearing by a House subcommittee on prediction markets may not lead to legislation coming from the House Agriculture Committee, but it’s already having an impact. Late Friday, the U.S. Commodity Futures T…
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PGA Tour Rocket Classic Odds, Picks & Predictions
With only two events remaining before the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup Playoffs begin, all eyes will be on this week’s Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club. There will be plenty of jockeying for playoff position over the next two weeks, as only the top-70 players will make the postseason cut. Cameron Young is the betting […] T…
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Robinhood reportedly in talks to add Crypto.com's prediction markets
According to WSJ
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Brazil launches first national campaign warning of online betting harms
Brazil’s Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide public awareness campaign warning of the risks associated with online betting, marking the federal government’s latest effort to address gambling-related harm following the launch of the country’s regulated betting market. The National Campaign to Prevent Harms fro…
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Boomer’s Sportsbook continues expansion, Caesars assumes Westgate SuperBook operations
Boomer’s Sportsbook is expanding its footprint in Nevada, while Caesars is set to assume the operations of the Westgate SuperBook on Tuesday. The Nevada Gaming Commission gave approval for Boomer’s to operate a sportsbook at the Baldini’s Sports Casino in Sparks in northern Nevada and the Longstreet Inn & Casino in th…
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Veto por contrato com casa de apostas russa provoca crise na Federação Italiana de Futebol
A escolha do novo comandante da seleção italiana esbarrou em um contrato comercial envolvendo uma casa de apostas russa, gerando um forte conflito nos bastidores da Federação Italiana de Futebol […] O post Veto por contrato com casa de apostas russa provoca crise na Federação Italiana de Futebol apareceu primeiro em i…
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World Cup 2026 and Brazil iGaming — which brands won the tournament
Brazil’s iGaming demand rose only modestly during the 2026 World Cup and fell sharply after the national team’s elimination. Blask data shows how the market moved and which brands captured the tournament surge. Сообщение World Cup 2026 and Brazil iGaming — which brands won the tournament появились сначала на Blask.
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Gianni Infantino’s ‘zero incidents’ claim contradicts FIFA data
FIFA’s message to the haters: “reflect, meditate, pray, or watch a football match.” FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the governing body’s handling of the 2026 World Cup in a social media statement, accusing critics of “spreading hate and false rumours.” Infantino published a 15-slide post on Instagram addr…
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Could ESPN’s Pat McAfee Face Jail for Wagering on LeBron James’ Next Team Using Inside Information?
LeBron James officially announced that he was joining the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. By the time he posted the announcement on X, ESPN host Pat McAfee had already “hammered” the betting market, getting Philadelphia at +700 before it became public knowledge. ESPN reporter Shams Charania was one of the first to break…
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Kalshi Demands Netflix Remove ‘Misleading’ Prediction Market Doc Trailer
Kalshi has told Netflix to take down the trailer for Instadocs: The Prediction Games, accusing the streaming giant of faking a scene to make it look like trades were happening on its site despite a Nevada court order. In a cease‑and‑desist letter dated July 24 and sent to Netflix’s Director & Senior Counsel for Intell…
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Polymarket Allegedly Created Fake Platform for Influencers to Post Fake Winnings
Polymarket allegedly created a fake version of its site and produced videos instructing influencers on how to create and share fake wagers with their followers. Semafor reported that Polymarket staff shared a video titled “Getting Started with Fakecharts: Setup and Deposits” on a Discord account with dozens of social …
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Digitain integrates horse and greyhound racing solution from Pythia Sports and Racing1
Digitain has strengthened its sportsbook offering through a new partnership with Pythia Sports and Racing1, enabling operators across its global network to access a comprehensive horse and greyhound racing solution through a single integration. The post Digitain integrates horse and greyhound racing solution from Pyth…
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Netflix & Kalshi Clash Over Prediction Markets Documentary Showing Illegal Nevada Wagers
Netflix premiered its prediction markets documentary on Sunday, but Kalshi has taken exception to the filmmakers appearing to show wagers placed on the platform in violation of a Nevada court order. At the same time, the company admitted to violating the court order on at least eight occasions. Netflix promoted the do…
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Frozen Turkey bank accounts top 6,300 in World Cup betting crackdown
Turkish authorities froze 6,314 bank accounts linked to suspected illegal betting activity during the FIFA World Cup final as part of a coordinated crackdown on online gambling and associated financial crime. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said the accounts had been identified ahead of the match, with simultaneous order…
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jack.com signs UFC's Arman Tsarukyan as new athlete ambassador
Partnership follows $5.7m betting payout
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Atlaslive fecha parceria com a FIRST.bet para oferecer seu sportsbook Tier-1 a operadores
A parceria integra à plataforma da Atlaslive um provedor de sportsbook com histórico comprovado entre os principais operadores brasileiros, ampliando suas capacidades de sportsbook em um dos mercados regulados mais competitivos do mundo The post Atlaslive fecha parceria com a FIRST.bet para oferecer seu sportsbook Tie…
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GR8_TECH to host post-World Cup benchmarking session for betting operators
On August 20
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As Wildfires Destroy Communities, Online Prediction Markets Turn Disaster Into a Financial Trade
By the time the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena, California, entire neighborhoods had disappeared. Nineteen people were dead. Thousands of homes were reduced to ash. Among them was the house where climate scientist Kaitlyn Trudeau’s grandfather had lived for decades. Nothing survived the blaze. As families searched f…
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Betting in America Eclipses the Music and Film Industry
According to recent data, gambling has become Americans’ favorite pastime, as people are collectively spending vastly more money on wagering than on other popular forms of entertainment, such as music or going to the cinema. Gambling Has Seen Rapid Growth In Just a Few Years According to Martin Conway, an adjunct lect…
Read summary →Italy FA dismisses Pirlo appointment over Fonbet links
It appears that Andrea Pirlo‘s prospects of becoming the next manager of Italy’s national football team have been thrown into doubt over his commercial relationship with a Russian sportsbook operator. Over the weekend, La Gazzetta dello Sport first reported that Giovanni Malagò, the newly elected President of the Ital…
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Bet365 Scores Signs Juventus Partnership
Juventus Names Infotainment Partner bet365 has partnered Juventus in Italy through bet365 Scores, its media and livescore platform. The Turin… The post Bet365 Scores Signs Juventus Partnership appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Betano moves closer to Spain
The practical test is still unavailable: a customer cannot yet open an account, place a wager or see a local launch offer. Moving… The post Betano moves closer to Spain appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Digitain adds global horse and greyhound racing through Pythia Sports partnership
Pythia Sports has partnered with Digitain and Racing1 to bring a comprehensive horse and greyhound racing solution to Digitain’s global operator network for the first time. The agreement provides Digitain’s partners with access to Pythia Sports’ managed racing solution, combining data, pricing, trading services and, w…
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North Carolina sports betting handle rises in June
The handle rose 36 per cent year-over-year, while gross wagering revenue fell for a second consecutive month. US.- The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has released its sports wagering revenue report for June. The state’s seven licensed interactive sports wagering operators posted a handle of US$589.6m, up 36.1…
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The early advantage: BetConstruct’s World Cup AI playbook
Gegham, central to your World Cup campaign was the view that operators who waited until the tournament began already lost ground. What data convinced BetConstruct that World Cup engagement needed to begin months before the first match kicks off? The key insight is that winners don’t start at kick-off – they start mont…
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Turning World Cup audiences into lasting fan relationships
The recent 2026 FIFA World Cup is likely to have attracted the competition’s largest-ever global audience after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final to capture its second star. For many fans in many countries, the 2026 World Cup would have been their first exposure to the world’s greatest sporting spectacle. The …
Read summary →Atlaslive partners with FIRST.bet to deliver its tier-1 sportsbook to operators
The partnership brings a sportsbook provider with a proven track record among top Brazilian operators into Atlaslive’s platform, expanding its sportsbook capabilities in one of the world’s most competitive regulated markets. Press release.- Atlaslive has partnered with FIRST.bet to bring its sportsbook technology into…
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FIFA Integrity Claims Challenged After World Cup Review
FIFA’s statement that the 2026 World Cup produced no suspicious betting activity is facing scrutiny after one of its own integrity partners reported several warning indicators during the tournament. The Council of Europe confirmed that the Copenhagen Group, part of FIFA’s Integrity Task Force, recorded seven yellow no…
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Macau uncovers another concealed-phone proxy betting scheme
Macau authorities arrested two people suspected of livestreaming casino games and placing wagers for remote mainland gamblers. The post Macau uncovers another concealed-phone proxy betting scheme first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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How a Fake YouTube Leak Fooled a $224M LeBron James Prediction Market
LeBron James’ weeks-long free-agency saga ended Friday with one final surprise for prediction market traders. James announced that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for his record-extending 24th NBA season, sending Philadelphia from...
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bet365 partners Juventus in battle for Italian betting market share
Online betting giant bet365 has added a formidable new partner to its brand building mission in Italy. The online betting firm has secured a deal with Juventus, one of the most storied clubs in the history of Italian football and its top flight league, Serie A. Direct deals between betting companies and football clubs…
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Galaxsys releases Handigo, combining prediction, strategy and instant excitement
Galaxsys launches Handigo, a game which combines quick observation, flexible betting options, and instant round resolution. The post Galaxsys releases Handigo, combining prediction, strategy and instant excitement first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Indonesian Prosecutors Seek Prison for Influencer Over Gambling Promotion
Indonesia Extends Its Crackdown on Social Media Casino Promotion Prosecutors in Indonesia have asked a court to sentence Instagram user Rahmawati… The post Indonesian Prosecutors Seek Prison for Influencer Over Gambling Promotion appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Filosofia e mercados de previsão: quando prever o futuro é forma de fabricá-lo
Artigo de Eric Hadmann Jasper destaca que entre oráculos algorítmicos, pesquisas eleitorais e profecias autorrealizáveis, o desafio filosófico de distinguir descrição, influência e poder The post Filosofia e mercados de previsão: quando prever o futuro é forma de fabricá-lo appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →FIFA Integrity Claims Face Dispute
Council Of Europe Challenges FIFA FIFA said its Integrity Task Force and international partners found no suspicious betting cases across… The post FIFA Integrity Claims Face Dispute appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Fast-growing online sportsbook Fairplay to make on-course debut at Goodwood
27 July 2026 – UK-licensed online sportsbook Fairplay is set to make its first appearance as an on-course bookmaker at the Qatar Goodwood Festival, marking the company’s entry into racecourse betting. The operator has secured its first racecourse betting pitch and will unveil a fully branded Fairplay presence on the o…
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Americas Cardroom’s Mystery Bounty Event Surpasses 1200 Entries
Americas Cardroom’s $1 Million Guaranteed Mystery Bounty Multi-Flight tournament has attracted 1220 entries, with more than 200… The post Americas Cardroom’s Mystery Bounty Event Surpasses 1200 Entries appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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ProphetX Announces Strategic Partnership with Players’ Lounge
ProphetX, a CFTC-designated contract market (DCM) and derivatives clearing organization (DCO) built for sports prediction markets, and… The post ProphetX Announces Strategic Partnership with Players’ Lounge appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →Fairplay Debuts as On-Course Bookmaker at Goodwood
Fairplay will make its debut as an on-course bookmaker at the Qatar Goodwood Festival after acquiring its first racecourse betting pitch. The... Read More...
Read summary →Digitain Adds Pythia Sports Racing Through Racing1
Digitain has partnered with Pythia Sports and Racing1 to add horse and greyhound racing to its sportsbook platform for the first time,... Read More...
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Atlaslive Partners with FIRST.bet to Strengthen Sportsbook Offering for Regulated Markets
Agreement brings FIRST.bet’s award-winning sportsbook technology to the Atlaslive platform, expanding options for operators with a solution proven in Brazil. Atlaslive has announced a new partnership with FIRST.bet, adding the company’s Tier-1 sportsbook technology to its platform ecosystem. The collaboration expands …
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UFC Contender Arman Tsarukyan Signs as jack.com Brand Ambassador
jack.com, a Curaçao-licensed crypto sportsbook and casino formerly known as Jackbit, has signed UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan as its first UFC athlete brand ambassador, on a multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal. Tsarukyan will front jack.com’s marketing and content, with campaigns tied to his fight schedu…
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Betting Operators Expand Sponsorships Beyond Football in Brazil
Sports betting firms are the top sponsors of clubs in Brazil’s top two football leagues. But more recently, operators have started to make a presence in other sports as well, such as basketball and volleyball, and to diversify their investments throughout the country. Although football remains the sport with the bigge…
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Galaxy Macau captures 43% of premium-mass wagers during volleyball event: Citigroup
Galaxy Macau captured 43% of premium-mass wagers observed in July as volleyball events drew high-value players, Citigroup said. The post Galaxy Macau captures 43% of premium-mass wagers during volleyball event: Citigroup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Brazilian Finance Minister Calls for Cigarette-Style Regulation of Sports Betting
The Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Finance in Brazil, Dario Durigan, has suggested regulating and taxing sports betting operators as much as he does with tobacco products. The government aims to reduce the amount of gambling in the country and reinforce the control of licensed operators, Durigan said during an…
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DATA.BET unveils key betting trends from FIFA World Cup 2026
DATA.BET has published an analysis of betting activity during the FIFA World Cup 2026, a record-breaking tournament that drew 6.8 million spectators across 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The post DATA.BET unveils key betting trends from FIFA World Cup 2026 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB…
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DATA.BET releases analysis of betting activity during FIFA World Cup 2026
Leading sportsbook solution supplier DATA.BET has released an analysis of betting activity during the world’s biggest event, the FIFA World […]
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China’s World Cup Single-Match Betting Sales Cross RMB83.3 Billion
Sales of single-match football betting games through China’s state-run Sports Lottery reached about RMB83.3 billion, or $11.6 billion, across the 6 weeks of the FIFA World Cup. The official figures point to sustained domestic interest in the tournament even though China’s national team did not qualify. Weekly Sales Cl…
Read summary →Kalshi Agrees to Use Third-Party Vendor to Keep Sports Markets Out of Nevada
Nevada Gaming Control Board gives Kalshi until Aug. 12 to implement GeoComply solution Prediction market operator Kalshi has reached a deal with Nevada, agreeing to use a third-party geofencing provider to keep people in the Silver State from trading contracts on elections, entertainment, or sporting events. Under the…
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Vini Jr. aciona Justiça contra influenciador por mentiras sobre pênalti na Copa
Ação pede remoção, desmonetização de publicações e reversão de lucros obtidos com acusações de manipulação de resultados e enriquecimento ilícito The post Vini Jr. aciona Justiça contra influenciador por mentiras sobre pênalti na Copa appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →“Fabricated Documents and Misleading Statements”: Kalshi Demands Netflix Pull Trailer for Prediction Markets Documentary
What Kalshi Demands The new documentary, part of the “Instadocs” series, debuts on Netflix this Sunday but the 56-second trailer… The post “Fabricated Documents and Misleading Statements”: Kalshi Demands Netflix Pull Trailer for Prediction Markets Documentary appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil Creates Advertising Exception for FIFA Betting Sponsors During the 2027 Women’s World Cup
A legal loophole will be implemented in Brazil that will enable betting companies to show their brand during the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, despite the fact that they are not yet regulated in Brazil. This is now part of the law that regulates the tournament and was passed in June 2026. The exception, as […] The post…
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55,000 Gambling Websites Blocked by Thailand as Part of Wider World Cup Crackdown
Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has blocked over 55,000 online URLs associated with gambling within less than a month, amidst the ongoing intensified efforts of the government in the closing stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The ministry disclosed that the move was undertaken in accordance with judi…
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The LeBron James Decision Prediction Markets Did Not See Coming
LeBron James‘ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday triggered one of the fastest repricings ever on prediction markets, as over $273 million worth of contracts scrambled to adjust... The post The LeBron James Decision Prediction Markets Did Not See Coming appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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FIFA taskforce member contradicts claim of no suspicious World Cup betting
The Copenhagen Group says there were 12 “major controversies” tied to integrity risks at the 2026 World Cup. Switzerland.- FIFA announced earlier this week that there had been no reports of suspicious betting on the 2026 World Cup. That claim was based on the work of its Integrity Task Force, which comprises various i…
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Kalshi’s NBA Title Odds on 76ers Tighten After LeBron James Signs With Philadelphia
LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia after signing a two-year deal with the 76ers, and the team surged up the 2027 NBA Champion odds board at Kalshi. The 76ers are trading at +733 (12% implied probability) as of publication after starting the day at +1567 (6%). Upon the news of LeBron’s new deal around midday […] Th…
Read summary →Nuanced Testimony, Terry Duffy’s Misgivings, Netflix Prediction Market Documentary Highlight This Week’s Gambling Industry Bingos & Busts
Testimony before a House subcommittee ends up on either side of our weekly ledger, as we recap top headlines from the gambling industry this week. With the World Cup in our rearview mirror and football season still a few weeks away, sports bettors and bookmakers are able to take a bit of a summer breather. […] The pos…
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FIFA World Cup 2026 closes without a single suspicious betting alert
All 104 matches monitored
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Hot Copy: Boys will be boys
'Bad blood' between Kalshi and Polymarket, World Cup integrity, and Trump's latest money spinner all hit headlines this week. The post Hot Copy: Boys will be boys appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Sponsored PR: DATA.BET Reviews Betting Activity During FIFA World Cup 2026
The company outlines data results across matches, markets, regions, and betting modes
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