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Italy Football Crisis Deepens After Pirlo Exit Over Russian Betting Ties
The Italian Football Federation’s search for a new national team coach has turned into an internal power struggle after a commercial connection to a Russian betting company led leadership to abandon Andrea Pirlo’s candidacy. Pirlo had become the preferred option after talks with Pep Guardiola failed to progress. The f…
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Kalshi threatens Netflix over prediction markets documentary trailer
The operator claims the Instadocs: The Prediction Games trailer is defamatory. US.- Kalshi has sent Netflix a cease-and-desist letter demanding the immediate removal of the trailer for the documentary Instadocs: The Prediction Games. It claims that the video is defamatory and contains fabricated documents along with f…
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MelBet Ambassador Kamaru Usman fought in the UFC main event
On July 18, MMA fan attention was focused on the UFC Fight Night 281 main event. MelBet global ambassador and former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, also known as the Nigerian Nightmare, faced former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. The fight lasted five rounds and ended with a victory for the South Af…
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GBI Racing launches British and Irish racing content in Malaysia
GBI Racing has launched its British and Irish horseracing content in Malaysia through a partnership with Global Tote, Selangor Turf Club, Perak Turf Club and EQ Sports. The launch coincides with this week’s Qatar Goodwood Festival and gives Malaysian bettors access to selected race meetings from the UK and Ireland thr…
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SABA Issues Statement on Unregulated Prediction Markets and Betting Exchanges in South Africa
The South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) states that betting prediction markets should neither be authorized nor considered within the current legislative framework, as they fall outside the scope of existing laws and should be treated as exchange-style betting products A new frontier has emerged with the grow…
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Playtech and bet365 launch Boost Roulette in Spain
A New Boost Bet Mechanic Boost Roulette is based on the standard rules of European roulette and introduces the innovative Boost… The post Playtech and bet365 launch Boost Roulette in Spain appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Playtech and bet365 launch exclusive Boost Roulette in Spain
Playtech and bet365 have launched Boost Roulette, an exclusive live dealer game developed for the Spanish market. Based on European roulette, the game introduces a new Boost Bet side-bet mechanic that offers multipliers of up to 100x while retaining the standard roulette format. Playtech said the feature is the first …
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ChatBet partners with iSolutions to scale conversational betting across Africa
The partnership will enable sportsbook operators using the iSolutions platform to offer AI-powered betting experiences through WhatsApp, Telegram and web or app-based chat widgets.
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Futebol de SP perde R$ 1 bi com proibição de patrocínio de apostas, diz FPF
Federação e 6 clubes pedem diálogo técnico com Ricardo Nunes e alertam para "assimetria competitiva" contra rivais de fora. Proibição inviabilizaria Fórmula 1, NFL e Superliga na capital paulista; confira o ofício The post Futebol de SP perde R$ 1 bi com proibição de patrocínio de apostas, diz FPF appeared first on BN…
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SOFTSWISS celebrates 17th anniversary with Formula 4 event in Poland
SOFTSWISS has commemorated its 17th year in business by hitting the track, hosting two separate Formula 4 Racing Experience events at Tor Poznań. The celebrations saw both staff and company partners take the wheel of professional F4 cars under supervised instruction. The post SOFTSWISS celebrates 17th anniversary with…
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Atlaslive partners with FIRST.bet to deliver its tier-1 sportsbook to operators
Atlaslive has partnered with FIRST.bet to bring its sportsbook technology into the platform ecosystem, backed by deep operational experience in the Brazilian market. The move builds on Atlaslive’s strategy of building its platform environment with sportsbook technology designed for the demands of regulated markets. FI…
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How to reduce CAC in sports betting: 6 tactics operators actually use in 2026
Customer acquisition cost in sports betting has reached $250–$750 per player and is still climbing. Prediction markets are bidding up the same sports keywords and media inventory that traditional sportsbooks rely on, while operators opening new regulated states and provinces face the same auction pressure from day one…
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SOFTSWISS Marks 17th Anniversary With F4 Racing for Team and Partners
Malta, 28 July 2026 – SOFTSWISS has held two Formula 4 Racing Experience events at Tor Poznań: one for employees and one for company partners as part of the celebrations marking the company’s 17th anniversary. At both events, participants drove a F4 racing car under professional supervision. The programme began with t…
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Sporting Risk celebrates first year with Midnite following successful World Cup Sub Hero promotion
28 July 2026 – Sporting Risk is celebrating the first anniversary of its partnership with Midnite after a successful year of collaboration that culminated in a standout World Cup campaign. Over the past 12 months, Midnite has continued its rapid expansion as the UK’s fastest-growing sportsbook, tripling its turnover w…
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Sporting Risk celebrates first year with Midnite following World Cup Sub Hero promotion
As the UK’s fastest-growing sportsbook, Midnite has tripled turnover over the past year as it continues to establish itself as the country’s leading challenger brand. Contributing to that growth was Midnite’s pre-match and in-play Sub Hero promotion during the World Cup. For the tournament, Midnite offered players 116…
Read summary →WhoScored Review: Is It the Best Football Stats Site?
What is WhoScored? WhoScored is a football data and live-score platform powered by Opta statistics. It covers competitions such as the… The post WhoScored Review: Is It the Best Football Stats Site? appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Where do World Cup bettors go after the final whistle?
Major tournaments bring sportsbooks a wave of first-time bettors, and the 2026 World Cup is the biggest yet. Oddin.gg's Marek Suchar shares research from the last World Cup to argue what operators should do to retain these customers.
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BetMGM and Marriott Bonvoy revive Vegas fantasy football draft promotion
BetMGM and Marriott Bonvoy have renewed their Vegas Fantasy Draft promotion, giving customers the chance to win a Las Vegas fantasy football experience hosted by actor and comedian Rob Riggle. The sweepstakes is open to players who link their BetMGM and Marriott Bonvoy accounts, with one winner receiving a two-night t…
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GR8_TECH: Inside the World Cup’s biggest betting patterns
Dinos Doxiadis, Head of Sportsbook Business at GR8_TECH, analyses the biggest betting data trends witnessed on the platform and explains what it means for operators moving forward. The World Cup drove more than 25 million bets across the GR8_TECH platform and produced an average sportsbook margin of over 12%. Matches …
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The iGaming Differentiation Crisis Is Real. B1’s CCO on What Actually Separates Operators
In this interview, B1 (Be One) CCO Max Sevostianov breaks down why differentiation is still iGaming’s biggest unsolved… The post The iGaming Differentiation Crisis Is Real. B1’s CCO on What Actually Separates Operators appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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“False and Misleading”: Kalshi Threatens to Sue Netflix Over Documentary
On July 26, Netflix released a new documentary on prediction markets exploring the fast-growing world of prediction markets. The documentary features interviews with several prominent figures in the industry, including Kalshi chief executive officer Tarek Mansour, Polymarket chief executive officer Shayne Coplan, and …
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Zitro Digital entra em operação na Bet365 no Brasil
Essa iniciativa ocorre em um momento em que a bet365 continua a ampliar sua oferta após sua entrada no mercado de iGaming, recentemente regulamentado, do Brasil The post Zitro Digital entra em operação na Bet365 no Brasil appeared first on BNLData.
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Netflix’s prediction markets series causes industry criticism
On July 26, 2026, Netflix presented its newest documentary covering prediction markets, called “Instadocs: The Prediction Games,” after which the streaming company received industry criticism from operators like Kalshi, claiming that the series contained fabricated and defamatory content. According to Netflix, the doc…
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bet365 agrega el juego de ruleta en vivo de Playtech en España
bet365 ha ampliado su oferta de casino en vivo en España con el lanzamiento de una ruleta exclusiva desarrollada en colaboración con... Leer más... La entrada bet365 agrega el juego de ruleta en vivo de Playtech en España se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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CFTC advisory warns against broad self-certification of event contracts
Self-certification has been one of the most controversial aspects of prediction markets, and even the CFTC is warning operators about going too far.
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Galaxy Macau’s Volleyball Event Boosts Premium-Mass Play
Galaxy Macau captured 43% of premium-mass wagers in Citigroup’s July table survey, marking an increase from 35% in July 2025. The result came as the property benefited from activity around the Women’s Volleyball Nations League finals in Macau. Survey Finds Higher-Value Action Citigroup’s latest survey showed that all …
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Entain’s Coral betting brand signs first front-of-shirt football sponsorship deal
Coral’s first headline football sponsorship deal in 100 years comes as Entain calls for a ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorship in sports. UK.- With the Premier League’s voluntary ban on front-of-shirt gambling sponsorship coming into play for the upcoming season, focus is shifting to the second-tier EFL Championship…
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Argentina Study Finds Online Betting Searches Rose 350% During 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches
According to a new study carried out in Argentina, the FIFA World Cup 2026 has a tremendous effect on the general interest in online betting, especially during matches involving the Argentine national team. The number of searches for gambling platforms went up by 350% during the tournament, according to the report. Th…
Read summary →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…
Read summary →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 …
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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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