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Panama’s Betting Market Grows 16.5% in the First Half of 2026
The gross wagers on gambling and betting made in Panama during the first half of 2026 grew to 1.60783 billion balboas. The total is up 16.5% from the 1.38020 billion balboas in the corresponding period of 2025, according to official figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC). Online gambling w…
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Brazil senator proposes nationwide ban on fixed-odds betting
Including operation and promotion Brazilian Senator Carlos Fávaro
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Oddschecker Reports Security Breach, Assures Situation Under Control
Oddschecker, the betting odds comparison platform, has confirmed it was hit by a data breach affecting user information. In an email sent to account holders this week, the company described the incident as an “IT security incident involving user data.” Details exposed included passwords, contact information, and dates…
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Fliff, Onyx Seek FCM Registration in Pivot From Sweeps to Prediction Markets
The social sportsbooks join a growing group of companies with sweepstakes roots pursuing different routes into the fast-growing event contract sector. As regulatory pressure mounts on sweepstakes gaming across the U.S., Fliff and Onyx Odds are turning toward the federal derivatives framework as a potential new avenue …
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White paper explores how tribes can compete in the digital age
Jake Robinson admits trends indicate casino players want digital gaming experiences. And until recently, the default position for tribal gaming operators has been to wait until jurisdictions allow igaming or sports betting, then take action. “I think we’re seeing in real time that’s not enough,” says Robinson, Chief S…
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Federação inglesa formaliza acusação de apostas contra jogador do Everton
Uma nova acusação de apostas balançou os bastidores do futebol inglês nesta semana. A Football Association (FA) denunciou formalmente o atacante Martin Sherif, promessa do Everton, sob a suspeita de […] O post Federação inglesa formaliza acusação de apostas contra jogador do Everton apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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New York City Council investigates prediction market advertising
Council Speaker Julie Menin has requested information on compliance with New York City consumer protection laws. US.- The New York City Council has launched an investigation into Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase and Gemini Titan over their advertising practices and potential targeting of minors. Council Speaker Julie Meni…
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Farage likely to storm potential record-breaking Clacton by-election according to bookies
Nigel Farage looks a surefire bet to continue as MP for Clacton, according to betting companies Betfair and Star Sports. Though Farage is the heavy favourite to reclaim his seat, the election has driven a lot of interest among political bettors, perhaps even more so than the election which returned now-Prime Minister …
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Football-themed casino games after the World Cup: Most already fell out of the top 20
Ten football-themed titles cracked the local top 20 by visibility across the ten World Cup markets Blask tracks.… The post Football-themed casino games after the World Cup: Most already fell out of the top 20 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Disney+ finds backdoor into Manchester United’s fanbase
Disney+ has found a way to capture Manchester United’s global audience for the 2026/27 season without signing a deal with the Premier League club. Disney+ has announced a one-year partnership with The Overlap, becoming the headline sponsor of both Stick to Football and the new Stick to United with Wayne Rooney. Stick …
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New York City Council probes prediction markets over marketing practices
Investigation announced
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NCAA disciplines two Mississippi State athletes over sports betting
Two Mississippi State student-athletes were found to have breached NCAA sports betting rules after placing wagers on professional events through prediction market Kalshi. US.- The NCAA has disciplined two Mississippi State athletes for violating its sports betting rules after an investigation found that both had place…
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Chile’s Chamber of Deputies questions SII decision to collect VAT from online betting operators
Chile’s Chamber of Deputies has approved an agreement expressing concern over the Internal Revenue Service’s (SII) decision to establish a mechanism allowing foreign online betting platforms to register and pay VAT in the country. The agreement, promoted by UDI deputies Eduardo Cretton and Marco Antonio Sulantay, was …
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Everton FC Player Martin Sherif Faces Suspension for Violating Betting Rules
Everton FC player Martin Sherif is facing a ban from soccer for violating England’s betting rules. The English Football Association (FA) revealed that Sherif placed bets on soccer matches over the past two years. Players are strictly prohibited from wagering on any soccer games. The 20-year-old has yet to play for Eve…
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ITV powers launch of OddsFinder with affiliate support
ITV is ready to promote the full-scale launch of its OddsFinder platform and app to UK audiences across multiple verticals. The UK terrestrial broadcaster announced the launch of its new odds-comparison service this summer, initially targeting horse racing audiences during its coverage of Glorious Goodwood. Developed …
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Metaspins Expands Its Services With Prediction Markets – A New Way to Trade Real-World Outcomes
Metaspins, the crypto-based online gaming platform, has added prediction markets to its growing list of products. This new feature allows users to trade on the outcome of real-world events through simple, market-driven experiences. The launch marks another step in the company’s strategy to broaden its offerings while …
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Circa Sports Owner Blasts Prediction Markets
Derek Stevens, owner of sportsbook operator Circa Sports, sharply criticized the fast-growing prediction market sector, alleging that companies like Kalshi and Polymarket have an unfair advantage over licensed operators. He argues that businesses that compete directly with sportsbooks for the same customers should fac…
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Mexico consolidates its position as a key iGaming hub after doubling its bettor base
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Everton’s Martin Sherif Hit With FA Betting Charge Over 61 Bets
Everton forward Martin Sherif has been charged by the Football Association after allegedly placing 61 bets on football matches over a 15‑month period. The FA confirmed the investigation, stating, “It’s alleged that the player breached FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 61 bets placed on football matches between 20 November 20…
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DraftKings Eyes In-House Combos As Predictions Volume Surges
Parlays have been extremely important to DraftKings and its success in the sports betting vertical. The company is attempting to imitate the same success on its prediction market platform. DraftKings... The post DraftKings Eyes In-House Combos As Predictions Volume Surges appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Bet da Sorte returns to FIRST.bet
This partnership is returning its trading and risk management operations to the provider as the Brazilian betting market continues to intensify. Press release.- Bet da Sorte, a betting brand in Brazil ranked among the country’s top operators, has chosen FIRST.bet to power its sportsbook once again. Under the renewed p…
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GGW announces Patty Becker Pay It Forward award winners 2026
Global Gaming Women (GGW) a non-profit dedicated to supporting, inspiring, and influencing the development of women in gaming, today announced the recipients of the prestigious 2026 Patty Becker Pay It Forward Award. Representing diverse aspects of the global gaming sector, the six honorees embody Patty Becker’s legac…
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Bet da Sorte Returns to FIRST.bet to Power Sportsbook Operations in Brazil
Renewed partnership brings FIRST.bet back as the sportsbook technology provider for one of Brazil’s leading betting brands. Bet da Sorte has renewed its partnership with FIRST.bet, returning the Tier-1 sportsbook technology provider to power its sports betting operations in Brazil. Under the renewed agreement, FIRST.b…
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Alex Leese, Pronet Gaming: “The Asian market will become increasingly personalised and increasingly local”
Alex Leese, CEO of Pronet Gaming, discusses the evolution of Asia’s igaming and sports betting landscape, highlighting the growing importance of localisation, AI, live betting and personalised experiences as operators seek to adapt to increasingly sophisticated players across the region. Exclusive interview.- Asia con…
Read summary →BetMakers, PMU Partner to Expand Global Horse Racing Reach
BetMakers Expands International Racing Technology Footprint BetMakers Technology Group has signed a partnership with Pari-Mutuel Urbain (PMU), France’s state-owned horse racing… The post BetMakers, PMU Partner to Expand Global Horse Racing Reach appeared first on iGaming Express.
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BetFury reports 66% user growth as Fury World Cup ’26 awards $600,000
Total bets increased 16.93%
Read summary →FIRST.bet continues Brazil boom with Bet da Sorte renewal
FIRST.bet has signed yet another deal in Latin America, as the Bulgarian betting tech firm chases leads in the many developing markets the region hosts. Recent months have seen Brazil, by far Latin America’s biggest betting market and ranked as the sixth most active globally by Blask, become the key focus for FIRST.be…
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BGaming places two titles in global top 10 football-themed casino games ranking
Júlio César ranked seventh
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BETBY: one in six World Cup bets came through Betby Games
BETBY’s esports feed, Betby Games, played a key role in the supplier’s World Cup offering, giving operators a 24/7 stream of fast-paced football content throughout the tournament. At the centre of that proposition was eWorld Cup, an engine-led competition replicating the national teams, players and wider narrative of …
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La Liga 2026/27: Title Race Preview and Betting Odds
Barcelona: the champions remain the team to beat Barcelona enter the new season with the most valuable thing any defending… The post La Liga 2026/27: Title Race Preview and Betting Odds appeared first on iGaming Express.
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ProphetX and Pikkit bring sports prediction markets to the Pikkit Community
Pikkit will connect its users directly to ProphetX’s prediction market exchange ProphetX, a CFTC-designated contract market and derivatives clearing organisation built for sports prediction markets, and Pikkit, the leading tracking and social analytics platform used by hundreds of thousands of sports fans to sync, ana…
Read summary →Metaspins expands its services with prediction markets
Metaspins, the crypto-based online gaming platform, has added prediction markets to its growing list of products. This new feature allows users to trade on the outcome of real-world events through simple, market-driven experiences. The launch marks another step in the company’s strategy to broaden its offerings while …
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Two Mississippi College Players Were Caught Gambling – Ordered to Undergo Rules Training
The NCAA has flagged two Mississippi State athletes in a minor gambling-related controversy, following an investigation into violations of the association’s sports betting rules. According to an NCAA investigation, the student-athletes have violated the association’s statutes pertaining to placing bets on professional…
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What is IG Group really betting on with its $1.3bn Underdog deal?
Beyond the headline price lies a wager on prediction markets, US regulation and whether Jeremy Levine can turn Underdog into the next big event-trading platform.
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World Pool appoints Mickaël Barzalona as ambassador for French racing
The appointment gives World Pool a prominent French-racing voice as the HKJC-powered pool betting network deepens its “World… The post World Pool appoints Mickaël Barzalona as ambassador for French racing appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Galaxy dividend a ‘positive surprise’ amid post-World Cup recovery: analysts
Analysts call Galaxy’s higher dividend a ‘positive surprise’, citing post-World Cup recovery and stronger VIP and premium-mass demand. The post Galaxy dividend a ‘positive surprise’ amid post-World Cup recovery: analysts first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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MLB Faces Scrutiny as Lawmakers Attack ‘Predatory’ Betting Promotions
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have launched a direct attack on Major League Baseball and FanDuel, demanding an overhaul of marketing practices that use star players to keep high‑stakes gamblers engaged. Their intervention followed revelations that Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies baseball player, had unknowingly record…
Read summary →CFTC orienta mercados de previsão a evitar formato de odds semelhante ao das apostas esportivas
A Comissão de Negociação de Futuros de Commodities (CFTC) dos Estados Unidos alertou os mercados de previsão sobre a apresentação de preços de contratos de eventos. O órgão regulador federal […] O post CFTC orienta mercados de previsão a evitar formato de odds semelhante ao das apostas esportivas apareceu primeiro em …
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Circa Sports Owner Derek Stevens Unloads on Prediction Markets, Calling Them ‘Pirates’ & ‘Thieves’
Circa Sports owner Derek Stevens is not a fan of prediction markets. That much was clear when Stevens shared some strong opinions in a published report on Tuesday. The rise of prediction markets, including Kalshi, Polymarket, and others, has altered the sports betting landscape. The ongoing legal battles between state…
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Everton player charged over breaches of FA betting regulations
Martin Sherif is accused of placing dozens of wagers on football matches over a 15‑month period. UK- Everton FC youngster Martin Sherif has been formally charged with breaching the Football Association’s betting regulations. It’s alleged that the Premier League club’s 20-year-old forward placed dozens of wagers on foo…
Read summary →NYC Council Probes Prediction Markets Over Alleged Deceptive Marketing
Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase and Gemini Titan have been asked to disclose details about their users, advertising practices and influencer marketing. The New York City Council has launched an investigation into four major prediction market platforms over their advertising practices and potential targeting of minors, ad…
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Vicky Foxcroft to Become the UK’s New Gambling Minister, According to BGC
Vicky Foxcroft, Member of Parliament for Lewisham North, will become the UK’s new Gambling Minister, replacing Baroness Twycross, according to a statement by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), welcoming her to the role. However, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has yet to confirm this. BGC Welcome…
Read summary →The Lakers sold for NBA record – again – to Iger and Kushner
The Los Angeles Lakers, arguably the NBA’s most popular team, has been sold for $12bn to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner after just 14 months since it was last sold. The Los Angeles Lakers is set to be sold for $12bn to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner. According to unnamed sources cited […]
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Gustavo Hiroshi, Zenith: “Brazil’s influence on the wider region is only going to grow”
Gustavo Hiroshi, Business Development Manager at Zenith, examines with Focus Gaming News how Brazil’s first year of regulated igaming is reshaping operator strategies and accelerating the professionalisation of the industry across Latin America. Exclusive interview.- Brazil’s regulation is having an impact that extend…
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OG Esports returns to The International: Filipino roster ready to fight for the Aegis
Having secured their place at The International 2026 through the Southeast Asia Qualifiers earlier this season, two-time champions OG Esports are now preparing to return to Dota 2’s biggest stage with a new chapter to write. In 2018 and 2019, OG Esports became the first organisation to win The International back-to-ba…
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Judge revokes bond for co-defendant in Terry Rozier NBA gambling case
Deniro Laster has been remanded into custody after prosecutors accused him of violating his release conditions. US.- A federal judge has revoked the bond of Deniro Laster, a co-defendant in the NBA gambling case involving former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, after finding that he was unlikely to comply with the condi…
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HKJC’s World Pool taps Mickaël Barzalona for global ambassador role
World Pool, the world’s largest pooled horse racing betting system created and powered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, has announced a partnership with French Champion Jockey Mickaël Barzalona, who will serve as an ambassador and provide expert insights ahead of major international racedays. The post HKJC’s World Pool t…
Read summary →Gambling and Prediction Market Interests Pour Millions Into Florida Elections, Largely to Donalds
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds has attracted donations from prediction markets, gaming operators and the Seminole Tribe. Gambling companies and tribal gaming stakeholders have poured more than $12 million into Florida politics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, as sportsbook operators and predictio…
Read summary →Everton FC striker charged with breaching FA betting rules
An Everton FC forward has been charged with breaching the Football Association’s (FA) betting rules throughout a period that spanned 15 months. Martin Sherif, who joined Everton’s youth team back in 2019 from Dutch side Almere City, is alleged to have placed 61 bets on football matches between 20 November 2024 and 12 …
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UK to scrap ‘aim to permit’ rule as councils gain power to block betting shops
Targeting shops in high streets Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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BettingTop10 Reveals World Cup 2026 Betting Engagement Study
BettingTop10 has released a new study ranking World Cup 2026 betting engagement across 42 countries, combining total wagering volume, per-person spend and search activity into a single obsession score. Singapore topped the list, but Canada finished 2nd overall with a betting profile unlike any other country in the fie…
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PMU inks strategic deal with BetMakers to expand its horse racing betting lineup
As part of this agreement, PMU will rely on BetMakers’ technologies and expertise to offer an integrated horse racing betting offer in pool and fixed-odds designed for international operators. The post PMU inks strategic deal with BetMakers to expand its horse racing betting lineup first appeared on Asia Gaming News |…
Read summary →BetMakers pens French deal in midst of Tabcorp takeover
Business is continuing as usual for BetMakers Technology Group in the aftermath of Tabcorp’s multi-hundred-million dollar purchase of the company. The Australian betting technology group has signed a deal with Pari-Mutuel Urbain (PMU), the French state-owned company with a monopoly on horse racing betting in the count…
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Q&A: Livia Troise on live betting, AI and odds-making in Brazil
Ahead of SBC Summit 2026, Insider Sport spoke to Casa de Apostas Chief Innovation Officer Livia Troise about how in-play odds are set, what AI can and cannot do to them, and how operators police match-fixing and problem gambling in live markets Live betting prices move within seconds of a goal, a red card or […]
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Grandstand unveils Rollcard, tailored for sports bettors and casino players
Grandstand’s new fintech solution, Rollcard, offers high rollers a dedicated deposit account with features including bankroll management and cashback rewards. The post Grandstand unveils Rollcard, tailored for sports bettors and casino players first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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UFC champion Charles Oliveira to appear at SBC Summit 2026
At SPRIBE booth A416 on Sept. 29
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Pikkit users to gain access to ProphetX's sports prediction market exchange
Set to launch before NFL season
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Entain launches Seven free-to-play football app in the UK
Rewards include a £100,000 jackpot
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Glasgow Secures €4.02m to Tackle Gambling Harm
Glasgow is set to receive €4.02 million over the next three years to expand its response to gambling-related harm, with some of the money directed towards neighbourhoods where betting shops are most concentrated. The funding comes from the UK’s new statutory gambling levy, introduced in April 2025 after the country mo…
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