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Flamengo and Fluminense take betting ban protest to shirts for Rio derby
Flamengo replaced Betano’s logo with the slogan “Prohibiting is not protecting” against Santos, and Superbet-sponsored Fluminense will join the protest at the Maracanã. Both clubs oppose Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, which bans fixed-odds betting in Brazil. Flamengo wore the slogan “Prohibiting is not protecting…
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West Africa’s Premier Gaming Summit Lands in Dakar for the Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit & Gaming Event Francophone Africa 2026
The 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit and the co-located 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) 2026 will officially kick off on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel in Dakar, Senegal. This landmark three-day gathering will serve as the primary meeting point for gam…
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New York Advance Proposal Banning AI Betting Promotions and Specific Bet Types
New York regulators have taken another step towards tightening oversight of online sports betting, advancing proposals that would restrict the use of artificial intelligence in customer marketing and introduce new requirements for identifying players showing signs of gambling harm. Both measures were approved to move …
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Former EGBA exec appointed director general of World Gaming and Betting Alliance
The WGBA is expected to launch formally in Geneva later this year, coinciding with the release of its inaugural flagship report.
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ANJ flags niche betting activity among high-risk players in 2025
The regulator argued in its report that the findings likely reflected a lack of casual bettors within more niche sports games.
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Playson strengthens South African presence through World Sports Betting partnership
Leading operator to introduce selection of Playson’s acclaimed Hold and Win titles to vast player base 12th October 2026 – Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has further expanded its foothold in South Africa by partnering with World Sports Betting to deliver a selection of its releases to an inc…
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More than 3,500 Brazilians lose jobs after betting ban imposed by President Lula
Brazil’s betting industry faces mounting job losses as a controversial provisional measure banning licensed sportsbooks threatens thousands of livelihoods.
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North West Gambling Board Hosts Inaugural Youth Soccer Tournament in Mahikeng
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) hosted its inaugural Provincial Youth Soccer Tournament Final at Montshioa Stadium in Mahikeng to raise awareness about the harms of underage gambling. Held under the campaign themes “Don’t Gamble Your Future Away” and “Gamble Responsibly,” the tournament combined competitive schoo…
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Where The Sun Don’t Shine: Seminole Tribe Suing DraftKings In Florida
EXCLUSIVE: The Seminole Tribe of Florida is suing DraftKings, accusing the sports betting giant of conducting an illegal gambling business–a la prediction... Read More...
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Sky Bet to leverage Flutter’s global scale says new Managing Director
Sky Betting and Gaming’s (SBG) new Managing Director has told SBC News that he intends to “make the most” of parent company Flutter Entertainment’s global reach. Neil Banbury took on the leadership role on Thursday 29 September, and confirmed his new position to the global betting and gaming industry the following wee…
Read summary →Donde el sol no brilla: La tribu Seminole demanda a DraftKings en Florida
EXCLUSIVO: La Tribu Seminole de Florida está demandando a DraftKings, acusando al gigante de las apuestas deportivas de operar un negocio de... Leer más... La entrada Donde el sol no brilla: La tribu Seminole demanda a DraftKings en Florida se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
Read summary →New York sportsbooks face proposed AI, intervention limits
New York AI rules could limit personalized sports-betting prompts and require human outreach to at-risk customers, but final approval is pending. The post New York sportsbooks face proposed AI, intervention limits appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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CFTC Rule Change Leaves Sportsbook Bets Outside Swaps Definition
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially excluded traditional casino gambling products, including sportsbook wagers, from the federal definition of a swap. The legislation aims to set the line between derivatives markets and gambling operations overseen by state and tribal officials. CFTC Opens 3…
Read summary →Playson and World Sports Betting Agree South Africa Deal
Playson World Sports Betting partnership brings Hold and Win slots to South Africa's regulated iGaming market via Light & Wonder's aggregation platform.... Read More...
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Brazil Reports R$159 Million in Betting Balances to Be Returned as AGU Targets Eight Companies
The Brazilian government has said it has still received R$159 million in payments from betting companies after they were banned from operating online. As operators update the amount, it is calculated by SECOM’s Presidential Secretariat for Social Communication as of 10 October, and financial institutions are expected …
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Sports Betting Rules Face Supreme Court Test Over Kalshi Contracts
The AGA backs New Jersey’s Supreme Court bid over Kalshi sports event contracts, as justices weigh federal and state authority over gambling regulation. The post Sports Betting Rules Face Supreme Court Test Over Kalshi Contracts appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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DATA.BET: "We have made our prediction markets as simple and user-friendly as possible, more suited to a betting player"
Interview with Susanna Sargsyan Susanna Sargsyan, Senior Business Development Manager at DATA.BET
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Betano named UEFA EURO 2028 official sponsor
Tournament set for UK and Ireland
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NBA China Games showcase the drawing power of Sands’ non-gaming offer
The NBA China Games showcased Sands’ non-gaming appeal, drawing crowds to The Venetian Macao after Golden Week. The post NBA China Games showcase the drawing power of Sands’ non-gaming offer first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Fliff Sportsbook Promo: Get a 100% Match Bonus Up to $250 for College Football (October 10)
Sign up as a new user at Fliff Social Sportsbook to claim a 100% match bonus up to , giving you extra bankroll to work with heading into one of the best Saturdays of the college football season....
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Federal-State Divide Sharpens Over Sports Event Contracts
The CFTC excludes casino-style wagers from swaps while seeking federal oversight of event contracts tied to sports, politics and weather. The post Federal-State Divide Sharpens Over Sports Event Contracts appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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Prediction market roundup: NFL files amicus brief with Supreme Court
The week includes a 32-page brief filed by the NFL on market integrity, as well as a high-profile suit by a Florida tribe against DraftKings.
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CDC Gaming: Inside the latest prediction market developments
The typical prediction market customer wants entertainment and innovation and is interested in different topics and what is happening in the world, according to Laila Mintas, founder and CEO of 365 Prediction. She believes they also have the money to put behind their purchases. While Mintas offered her description of …
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NFL Puts State Authority at Heart of Prediction Markets Case
The NFL urges the U.S. Supreme Court to let states regulate prediction markets, challenging the federal approach to sports-linked contracts. The post NFL Puts State Authority at Heart of Prediction Markets Case appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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US Supreme Court Faces Rising Pressure to Hear Prediction Market Dispute
New Jersey’s appeal against prediction platform Kalshi has become the focal point for calls from 39 state attorneys general and Native American tribe representatives urging the Supreme Court to issue a definitive ruling regarding the increasingly contentious prediction markets. With conflicting rulings coming from ind…
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NFL Implores US Supreme Court to Rule Prediction Markets Are Gambling
The National Football League (NFL) is asking the US Supreme Court to classify prediction markets as gambling apps, citing concerns about the game’s integrity due to unclear rules and limited regulatory oversight of sports wagering. NFL Submits an Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court The league submitted an amicus brief i…
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FanDuel reinstates 50-cent transaction fee on qualifying Illinois bets to cover per-wager tax
Fee suspended since April 2026
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Brazil betting layoffs exceed 3,500 as job cuts reach affiliates
A partial survey by industry association ANJL projects 5,600 job cuts within 90 days of the ban, with a further 4,167 workers in limbo while on collective leave The post Brazil betting layoffs exceed 3,500 as job cuts reach affiliates appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over alleged illegal sports betting in Florida
Gaming compact violations alleged
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Former EGBA chief Maarten Haijer to lead brand new global gambling body
International giants bet365, Entain, Flutter Entertainment and FDJ United will all support the WGBA as inaugural members The post Former EGBA chief Maarten Haijer to lead brand new global gambling body appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Everton owner Friedkin Group exploring sale after just two years
After just two years of ownership, Everton controlling owner The Friedkin Group are considering selling the club Everton F.C. owner The Friedkin Group (TFG) is exploring a potential sale, as confirmed in a statement today by the Premier League (9 October). TFG acquired the club from Farhad Moshiri in December 2024, wh…
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Rates of Problem Gambling Rise by 61% in States Regulating Sports Betting
A new study by Epic Research has indicated that the legalization of sports gambling is associated with an immediate spike in the number of people experiencing gambling disorders. According to the research, the exact rate is 61%. Problem Gambling on the Rise Since 2018 Researchers have drawn on examples from Pennsylvan…
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KingWins: ‘Players should find a destination, not just a grid of games’
KingWins has launched in the US social gaming market with a product combining almost 5,000 casino-style games, proprietary Originals, player-versus-player poker and a social sportsbook. But VP of Brand & Organic Marketing, Chris Mawson, says the size of the catalog is only part of the proposition. He spoke to Gambling…
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Letter From America 63
Perhaps unsurprisingly, our latest Letter From America is all about prediction markets and the increasingly contentious battle to rein-in and marshall the... Read More...
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The Missing Ingredient in Live Betting
Retention is the word on everyone’s lips in this industry. Everybody agrees that acquisition is expensive, that customers are harder to keep than to buy, and that the moment sport goes live is often the moment we lose them. And then you come back twelve months later and hear exactly the same thing. That has […]
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The most engaging prediction market I know only pays out in a medal
When you build betting products, the temptation is to copy the surface, but that misses what makes it work, writes Slotegrator product owner Maksym Shtun The post The most engaging prediction market I know only pays out in a medal appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Ahead of Key Nebraska Vote: DraftKings and FanDuel Add Another $7M
DraftKings and FanDuel have each contributed another $3.5 million to the campaign aimed at legalizing online sports betting in Nebraska. Their latest generosity now brings the total raised by supporters to approximately $14.65 million ahead of the November 3 election. Bigger Stake The latest donations to Tax Relief Ne…
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Kalshi partners with four tribes on prediction market apps
The tribes own the app and controls the customer-facing part of the business: the brand, the marketing and the application Four more tribal nations are entering the prediction market business with Kalshi, joining a growing number of tribes turning to federally regulated event contracts as a new source of revenue. The …
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NBA brings Texas foes to Macau as league nears decision on Las Vegas expansion
The two biggest gambling destinations in the world are growing their basketball footprints.
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NBA stars Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Cooper Flagg take part in large-scale Macau community activities ahead of NBA China Games
NBA stars on Thursday interacted with local Macau youth as part of the “NBA Cares × Sands Cares Basketball Community […]
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Lead defendant in Brooklyn sports betting case to plead guilty ahead of NBA season tip
Eric Earnest, a defendant accused of providing confidential information on alleged tanking to a betting syndicate, is expected to plead guilty later this month.
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Midnite Becomes NFL Partner in the UK & Ireland
Sportsbook and casino disruptor Midnite has signed a three-year deal with the National Football League (NFL), becoming its official sports betting partner in the UK and Ireland. Thanks to this agreement, Midnite will be able to work on a variety of exclusive NFL-themed experiences. Midnite Will Cater to the Needs of N…
Read summary →DraftKings Sued By Seminole Tribe Over Sports Predictions In Florida
The Seminole Tribe of Florida is suing DraftKings, alleging the company’s prediction markets and fantasy sports offerings violate the Tribe’s exclusive rights to operate sports betting in...
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NFL Submits Prediction Markets Stance To Supreme Court
The NFL is backing New Jersey in its bid to bring its fight with Kalshi to the Supreme Court. The league filed an amicus brief Thursday arguing that sports event contracts are not swaps and should...
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Coinbase Becomes Latest Operator to Suspend Sports Contracts in Michigan
Coinbase has agreed to stop offering sports-related event contracts in Michigan, becoming the latest company to pull back from the market as state regulators continue their campaign against products they view as unauthorised sports wagering. The move follows similar action involving Robinhood Derivatives and Kalshi. T…
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Will the London Broncos compete in the 26/27 Super League season?
Are the London Broncos set to compete in the 2026/27 Super League season despite being ranked 16th in the Rugby Football League’s (RFL) ratings system? The same 14 teams that competed in last year’s Super League season will compete in the 2026/27 season due to a ratings system. Reigning Super League Grand Final winner…
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South African Bookmakers Raise Fresh Concerns Over Betmatch’s Betting Exchange Licence Approval
South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has renewed its challenge to the regulatory basis behind Betmatch’s betting exchange licence. The body says it accepts that Betmatch holds a licence issued by the North West Gambling Board, but argues whether the regulator had the legal authority to issue that licence in th…
Read summary →Prediction Market Retreat Continues In Three States
Prediction markets are pulling back sports contracts in three more states amid mounting state regulatory pressure. Coinbase agreed Wednesday to stop offering new sports event contracts in Michigan by...
Read summary →ATG appoints tech leaders for systems overhaul of Swedish Racing
AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) has established a new product department tasked with the key objective of “re-energising its online betting platform and wagering services”. The launch of the division forms part of the Swedish totalisor operator’s group-wide restructuring of operating units, beginning on 1 October 2026 and le…
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Football-led Spanish sports site Relevo is now part of iGaming.com Group
iGaming.com Group is an international digital media group operating in several markets Football-led Spanish sports site Relevo is now part of iGaming.com Group Relevo. The Spanish-language digital sports outlet, which launched in 2022 and is built primarily around football, is now publishing at Relevo.com as part of i…
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Could government widen the horse racing levy to casino-only operators?
Vaughan Lewis argues the proposed MGD hike threatens betting shops as much as AGCs, and without reforms, racing could once again end up being the biggest loser The post Could government widen the horse racing levy to casino-only operators? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Brazil’s authorised betting sites go offline as R$1.325bn awaits repayment
Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security has reported that all but one of the country’s 188 previously authorised betting websites had ceased operating following the government’s ban, with R$1.325bn still awaiting repayment to around 26.5 million bettors. In a statement issued on October 6, the ministry said t…
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Coinbase Settles with the MGCB – Stops Sports Event Contracts
Coinbase Financial Markets Inc. has complied with a request from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to stop offering its sports event contracts in the Great Lakes State. The company has until midnight on Saturday to fulfil its obligations, as confirmed by the watchdog on Wednesday, October 7. Coinbase has also a…
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Siete.com nombra a Michael Morales como embajador
Siete.com ha anunciado oficialmente su alianza con el luchador ecuatoriano de la UFC Michael Morales —quien permanece invicto—, nombrándolo como su embajador principal. La empresa además comunicó el lanzamiento de […]
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Sportradar agrees $170m Synergy coaching sale to focus on betting, gaming and media
The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. Sportradar will keep some technology assets… The post Sportradar agrees $170m Synergy coaching sale to focus on betting, gaming and media appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →Betano UEFA EURO 2028 Sponsorship Confirmed
Betano UEFA EURO 2028 sponsorship confirmed as Kaizen Gaming's betting brand returns to UEFA's flagship national team tournament in the UK and Ireland.... Read More...
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Greece Goes After Social Media Influencer Who Pushes Gambling Messages
Greece is going after social media influencers, including 18 “teenage influencers” who have been promoting illegal gambling, promotions, and content. Influencers have been an integral part of the strategy of offshore operators trying to gain ground with tech-savvy and Internet-present consumers for a long while now. G…
Read summary →Betsson Customers Question Betting Clause After Swedish Licence Move
Betsson’s Swedish Licence Transition Brings Scrutiny of Betting Terms Betsson has faced criticism after updating its Swedish user terms during… The post Betsson Customers Question Betting Clause After Swedish Licence Move appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Patrocinio confirmado de Betano para la UEFA EURO 2028
Kaizen Gaming y la UEFA han confirmado el patrocinio de Betano para la UEFA EURO 2028, con la marca de apuestas deportivas... Leer más... La entrada Patrocinio confirmado de Betano para la UEFA EURO 2028 se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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