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Connecticut Judge Likens Parlays to Casino Gaming as He Rules Against Kalshi
Judge Vernon D. Oliver has likened parlays to casino gaming while rejecting Kalshi’s arguments that its sports markets should not be considered sports gambling in Connecticut. Judge Oliver denied Kalshi’s motion for a preliminary injunction, ruling that sports-event contracts are not “swaps” under the Commodity Exchan…
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1xCare’s Chris Bird Delivers Media Training for 1xCup Clubs
LAGOS, NIGERIA – [8 August] – More than 100 media officers registered for an interactive online media and communications workshop delivered on July 29, 2026, by Chris Bird, a member of the 1xCare Advisory Committee, for clubs participating in 1xCup. Founded in 2023, 1xCup is a grassroots football tournament in Lagos i…
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OG Esports Returns to The International: Filipino Roster Ready to Fight for the Aegis
In 2018 and 2019, OG Esports became the first organisation to win The International back-to-back, cementing its place in esports history. For four years, however, OG has been absent from The International, choosing not to chase short-term success but instead embark on a complete rebuild. In a move few legacy organisat…
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Africa H1 Blask Index: 39 markets up, 3 down
In the first half of 2026 growth was the continental default in Africa, and the downside list almost disappeared. H1 2026 gave Africa a rare one-sided read. Of the 42 markets Blask tracks on the continent, 39 gained demand versus H1 2025. Botswana led the gainer board; Ethiopia’s December 2025 betting shutdown drove t…
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IBIA y LUX Fight League firman un acuerdo para reforzar la integridad en las apuestas de MMA
El memorando de entendimiento establece un marco de cooperación para el intercambio de información y la prevención de posibles casos de corrupción vinculados a las apuestas deportivas. La International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) y LUX Fight League, una de las principales organizaciones de artes marciales mix…
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Lawmakers urge FanDuel to end VIP Program, seek MLB curbs on gambling promotions
Three Democrats write to Commissioner Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper
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Esports World Cup 2026 launches trading card collection and Paris apparel range
The Esports Foundation is borrowing from the playbook of traditional sport — trading cards, limited jackets, and heritage… The post Esports World Cup 2026 launches trading card collection and Paris apparel range appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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FanDuel Hit With $95K Fine in Iowa Over Unauthorized Soccer and Basketball Wagers
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has penalized FanDuel Sportsbook $95,000 after finding the operator offered wagers that were not permitted under state law. The case involved two separate incidents: one tied to basketball markets in the Philippines and another linked to soccer prop bets. Both were deemed violatio…
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“Dodgy businesses” or “valued community hubs”?: Reaction to Burnham’s high street revamp
Reaction to Andy Burnham’s decision on the UK’s high street bookmakers is already flooding in left, right and centre. Burnham has been Prime Minister for less than a month but has already been revamping many policies in the UK, and change for the gambling industry is imminent. What is Aim to Permit? And why is […]
Read summary →Entain Launches Seven Free-To-Play Football App
Seven Targets Weekly Football Habits Entain has launched Seven in the UK as a free-to-play football app built around weekly selection… The post Entain Launches Seven Free-To-Play Football App appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Maryland Gambling Revenue Hits $1.64B as Sports Betting Drives New Growth
Maryland’s gambling industry sent a record $1.637 billion to state programs and services in fiscal 2026, with sports betting accounting for much of the latest increase. The figure, covering the year that ended June 30, is $48 million higher than the previous fiscal year, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming. The s…
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US Lawmakers Demand MLB Betting Changes After Bryce Harper FanDuel Video
Three legislators want a ban on personalized marketing to VIP customers. Three members of Congress are pressing MLB and the baseball players’ union to tighten sportsbook promotion policies following the controversy surrounding a personalized Bryce Harper video sent to a FanDuel VIP customer with a gambling addiction. …
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FIFA World Cup sell-off: Trump defends Infantino as UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC attack act of “deception”
Live blog – last updated 10 August 2026. Newest entries first. FIFA President Gianni Infantino withdrew a plan to sell minority stakes in a commercial subsidiary controlling the men’s and women’s World Cups on 1 August 2026, seven days after it emerged. FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) drew opposition from three confeder…
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FIFA accused of deception over World Cup sale proposals
Multiple organizations, including UEFA, the AFC, and CONCACAF, have accused FIFA of deception and breaching trust after president Gianni Infantino announced plans to sell an interest in the World Cup. In an open letter published on August 10, 2026, the three organizations addressed the latest announcements of a propos…
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Judge Rejects Kalshi Bid to Block Connecticut Sports Betting Regulation
State Courts Tighten Pressure On Sports Event Contracts Kalshi has lost its bid for temporary relief in Connecticut after a federal… The post Judge Rejects Kalshi Bid to Block Connecticut Sports Betting Regulation appeared first on iGaming Express.
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New Colorado Sports Betting Rules Effective Wednesday
A Colorado law restricting credit card funding and capping daily deposits for sports bettors takes effect Wednesday, months after Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill June 2. SB 131, sponsored by Sen.... The post New Colorado Sports Betting Rules Effective Wednesday appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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OpticOdds powers sports betting queries inside Perplexity Computer, bringing institutional-grade data to consumers
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Why Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace over a banner
The rivalry between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace looks set to continue into the upcoming Premier League season. Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has lodged a defamation case against Crystal Palace over a banner displayed by fans. The banner depicted the owner holding a gun to the head of Forest midf…
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US lawmakers target MLB, FanDuel over ‘predatory’ VIP programmes
The attack follows the alleged unapproved use of an MLB player in a marketing message sent to a FanDuel customer The post US lawmakers target MLB, FanDuel over ‘predatory’ VIP programmes appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Brazilian Families Lost $12 Billion to Betting in 2025 as Pix Transfers Surged
Brazilian households lost an estimated R$62.5 billion to sports betting platforms in 2025, a scale of gambling losses equivalent to about 0.68% of gross national disposable household income. The figure comes from the third edition of the Fiscal Bulletin of Brazilian States, produced by the National Committee of Financ…
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IBIA and LUX Fight League sign MoU to strengthen betting integrity cooperation
Strengthening cooperation to protect MMA from betting-related corruption The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and the LUX Fight League have signed an information-sharing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on sports betting integrity and support the protection of mixed martial…
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UFC legend Charles Oliveira set for meet-and-greet and keynote at SBC Summit 2026
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, holder of the organization's all-time records for most finishes, submission victories and post-fight bonuses, will appear at SBC Summit 2026 as an Aviator brand ambassador, courtesy of award-winning game developer SPRIBE. The post UFC legend Charles Oliveira set for meet-and-…
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Entain asserts free-to-play app will “become part of football fan’s weekly routine”
Ladbrokes Coral and bwin parent company Entain is testing its skills in the free-to-play games space with the launch of a new app, Seven, in the UK. The FTSE 100 group’s new product is football-focused, with the firm aiming to keep momentum running from the FIFA World Cup while also noting changing betting behaviour d…
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Media Troopers to enter prediction markets with presence lined up at key 2026 summits
Prediction markets have transformed from scattered panels at gaming expos into multi-billion-dollar powerhouses Media Troopers, the leading digital and acquisition group, has announced its strategic expansion into the rapidly growing prediction markets sector. Alongside its entry, Media Troopers’ business and executiv…
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CFTC Cracks Down on Bookmaker-Style Odds in Prediction Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is targeting the way prediction markets present their products, cautioning platforms to avoid the familiar odds format often used by sportsbooks. This warning specifically applies to American-style odds that show potential payouts using plus and minus signs. While not a …
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Burnham to scrap ‘aim to permit’ for UK betting shops amid continued closures
The prime minister also noted that adult gaming centres will need planning approval under new rules. He described betting shops and vape shops as "dodgy businesses".
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Turkey’s Horse Racing Betting Model Faces Early Scrutiny
Seven months into a 10-year contract, Turkey’s new horse racing betting operator is already facing questions over agent commissions, ownership ties and the transparency of the deal that put it in charge. United Racing Şans Oyunları took over the pari-mutuel betting system linked to Türkiye Jokey Kulübü (TJK) at the st…
Read summary →Ronaldinho Named Global Brand Ambassador for Sesame
Football Celebrity Partnerships Expand In Bulgaria’s Betting Market Sesame has appointed former Brazil international Ronaldinho as its Global Brand Ambassador.… The post Ronaldinho Named Global Brand Ambassador for Sesame appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Andy Burnham deals final blow to ‘Aim to Permit’ UK retail betting rule
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has dealt a big blow to high street betting shops with a pledge to revoke the Aim to Permit rule around gambling licensing. A large number of UK local governments have been calling for the Aim to Permit rule to be scrapped for some time, and Burnham has been sympathetic […]
Read summary →UK Councils Get Powers to Block Betting Shops
UK Government Targets Local Control Over Retail Gambling Venues Plans to scrap the “aim to permit” principle in the UK’s… The post UK Councils Get Powers to Block Betting Shops appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →BETBY Report Tracks World Cup Retention
World Cup Traffic Lifted Activity BETBY’s new report examines player engagement before, during and after the 2026 World Cup across… The post BETBY Report Tracks World Cup Retention appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Why the 2026 World Cup proved product innovation now wins sportsbooks
For every major football tournament, the industry debates the same questions. Will turnover exceed expectations? Which teams will drive the biggest betting volumes? And perhaps most importantly, how many newly acquired customers can operators retain once the final whistle blows? The 2026 FIFA World Cup certainly answe…
Read summary →NY Sportsbooks Hit $214.4M in July Revenue as Win Rate Surges
Higher Hold Lifts New York Sports Betting Revenue In July New York’s eight online sportsbooks generated $214.4m in gross gaming… The post NY Sportsbooks Hit $214.4M in July Revenue as Win Rate Surges appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Media Troopers Expands Into Prediction Markets With 2026 US Conference Push
11 August 2026 — Media Troopers, a leading digital and acquisition group, is expanding into the prediction markets sector as the rapidly developing industry attracts growing attention across gaming and fintech. The company is also preparing for an extensive US conference schedule for the remainder of 2026. Its busines…
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UFC Champion Charles Oliveira to take the Super Stage at SBC Summit 2026
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, holder of UFC’s all-time records for most finishes, submission wins and post-fight bonuses, will appear at SBC Summit 2026 across... Read More...
Read summary →How the EFL Championship has become a betting battleground
The EFL Championship has become a hotbed for gambling marketing over the summer. Betting brands from relative market newcomer Mr Q to heritage UK operator Coral have all been vying to get a piece of the pie in English football’s second tier – and we shouldn’t really be surprised. Why are betting firms targeting the […]
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El campeón de UFC Charles Oliveira se presentará en el Super Stage en la Cumbre SBC 2026
El campeón de peso ligero de UFC, Charles Oliveira, poseedor de los récords históricos de UFC por mayor número de finalizaciones, victorias por... Leer más... La entrada El campeón de UFC Charles Oliveira se presentará en el Super Stage en la Cumbre SBC 2026 se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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BC.GAME: “The World Cup should not be viewed solely as an opportunity to increase sportsbook volume”
In an exclusive interview with Focus Gaming News, a BC.GAME spokesperson discusses how the 2026 World Cup drove cross-product engagement, highlighting the importance of regional localisation for improved retention. Exclusive interview.- For BC.GAME, the 2026 FIFA World Cup was more than a test of sportsbook demand. Th…
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How to run a sportsbook in 2026, according to SOFTSWISS: From traffic spike to long-term retention
In the following special report, SOFTSWISS explores how sportsbooks can retain players following traffic spikes, like the $240bn wagered during the 2026 World Cup, through platform resilience and personalisation. Opinion.- The 2026 FIFA World Cup ran 104 matches in just over a month. An estimated $240bn was wagered on…
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New BETBY playbook guides operators on retaining World Cup bettors
BETBY, the Tier 1 B2B sportsbook supplier, has unveiled its latest operator playbook, “The World Cup Is Over. Now What? Win Engagement, Cut Churn, Grow LTV,” offering actionable insights and data-driven strategies to help operators sustain player engagement, reduce churn, and maximize long-term customer value beyond o…
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SABA Sports delivers strong platform performance during the 2026 World Cup
CLIENT PROMOTION SABA Sports has released its 2026 World Cup performance results, highlighting the stability, scalability and efficiency of its […]
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FanDuel Reaffirms Safer Gaming Commitment, Highlights Kindbridge Tie-Up
FanDuel has reiterated its commitment to championing responsible gambling by highlighting its successful partnership with Kindbridge Behavioral Health. The two organizations have been working together for a while, gradually growing their relationship. Kindbridge Is the Perfect Fit for FanDuel According to FanDuel, res…
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Brazil prepares further curbs on online betting design
Brazil is preparing new restrictions for online betting platforms, including limits on rapid wagering, autoplay and interface features that may encourage compulsive play. The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) is expected to issue an ordinance introducing further consumer-protection and technical requirements for…
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PGA Tour FedEx St. Jude Championship Odds, Picks, and Predictions
The PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup Series Playoffs begin with this week’s St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis. The top 70 golfers have advanced to compete in the first playoff event. Only the top 50 will advance to next week’s BMW Championship. Justin Rose is the tournament’s defending champion. St. Jude Champions…
Read summary →Penn Sits Out Sports Betting Spending War As Analysts Back Strategy
Penn Entertainment will not be among the sportsbook operators spending heavily on promotions this football season, a strategy Wall Street largely endorsed following the company’s second-quarter... The post Penn Sits Out Sports Betting Spending War As Analysts Back Strategy appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →CFTC Reminds Prediction Markets They Do Not Run Sportsbooks
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has told prediction markets and intermediaries that displaying event contract prices in American sportsbook-style odds is likely misleading and could violate... The post CFTC Reminds Prediction Markets They Do Not Run Sportsbooks appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Trump Media, Crypto.com scrap plan to bring prediction markets to Truth Social
Companies abandon CRO treasury venture US President Donald Trump.
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São Paulo weighs betting ad restrictions after outdoor spending surge
ANJL oppposes proposal São Paulo City Council
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CFTC Orders Clear Pricing, Warns Against “American” Odds
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a warning to prediction markets, telling them to stop using American‑style gambling odds in their listings. The regulator made clear that contracts must be presented in nominal or percentage terms that reflect market pricing, not in formats borrowed from sportsbooks.…
Read summary →FeedConstruct se asocia con la Malta Premier League para distribuir derechos globales de datos y streaming
El acuerdo contempla los derechos exclusivos de streaming de video a nivel mundial para todos los partidos de la competición, además de derechos oficiales de datos que pasarán a ser exclusivos después del primer año. FeedConstruct ha anunciado una nueva alianza con la Malta Premier League para asegurar los derechos gl…
Read summary →Charles Oliveira llevará su experiencia de UFC al Super Stage de SBC Summit 2026
El campeón de peso ligero de UFC participará como embajador de la marca Aviator, con encuentros en el stand de SPRIBE y una presentación en el escenario principal del evento. El campeón de peso ligero de UFC, Charles Oliveira, será una de las figuras destacadas de SBC Summit 2026, donde participará durante dos jornada…
Read summary →The CFTC Warns Prediction Markets to Drop Sportsbook-Style Odds
The federal regulator says pricing displays that obscure market depth or mislead traders could violate federal rules against manipulative practices. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned the prediction market industry against displaying event-contract prices using the American odds format made fam…
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Wall Street Bets: DraftKings, Penn Entertainment, Inspired Entertainment, New York online sports betting
J.P. Morgan’s Dan Politzer examined the recent DraftKings’ earnings call on August 7: “DraftKings’ report itself was better than feared, as 2Q Adjusted EBITDA of $115 million was similar to J. P. Morgan’s Equity Strategy/buy-side expectations and investors were relieved that the company maintained its financial year 2…
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Sponsored PR: DATA.BET brings esports betting to Hollywoodbets
Partnership grants access to a complete, ready-to-launch technology offering spanning odds feed, streaming and risk management
Read summary →Kalshi Geofencing, Earnings, NFL Preseason Lead Gambling Stories to Watch This Week
Michigan and Nevada are set to become the first two states to force Kalshi to geofence its platform, marking a new phase in the fight over prediction market sports contracts. Prediction markets continue to drive the gambling industry news this week, with enforcement measures taking effect in Michigan and Nevada, court…
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New York's July mobile betting revenue tops $214M on rebounding hold rate
Handle hits $1.88B, driven by World Cup
Read summary →Two ex-NBA players target WNBA rules over transgender eligibility
The WNBA is currently planning on holding discussions with its teams and players after several comments and statements have been made regarding the status of transgender players competing in the league. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has revealed to the league’s teams plans to address the ongoing controversy regard…
Read summary →Charles Oliveira, leyenda de UFC, estará en el Super Stage de SBC Summit 2026
El excampeón de peso ligero de la UFC, Charles Oliveira, poseedor de los récords históricos de la UFC en finalizaciones, victorias por sumisión y bonificaciones posteriores al combate, participará en […]
Read summary →Turkey’s Horse Racing Monopoly Faces Scrutiny
State-Controlled Racing Reform Faces Early Pressure in Turkey Turkey’s new commercial structure for horse racing betting is facing scrutiny seven… The post Turkey’s Horse Racing Monopoly Faces Scrutiny appeared first on iGaming Express.
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