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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.
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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.
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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...
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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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Para presidente do ILAE, integridade nos eSports não se faz apenas com punições
O cenário dos esportes eletrônicos está ganhando cada vez mais destaque no Brasil e ao redor do mundo. Por isso, a preocupação com a integridade das competições de eSports cresce […] O post Para presidente do ILAE, integridade nos eSports não se faz apenas com punições apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Live & Microbetting’s Rise Represents Real Growth for Sportsbooks, Increased Health Concerns for Users
Remember when pre-flop bets were the only options in sports betting? That’s a rather quaint notion given the rapid rise of live betting and microbets. Scrolling through an amended complaint in the lawsuit filed by Christopher Sage and Terry Thompson against the NFL, DraftKings, FanDuel, Genius Sports, and others, lawy…
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Campaign for Fairer Gambling Asks New Jersey to Ban Microbets
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has released a new paper on microbetting, warning that this rapidly growing form of entertainment is exposing players to increased risks of harm. According to the paper’s authors, the fast-paced nature of microbets turns sports betting into slot machine-style wagering. Critics Sa…
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DATA.BET shares betting insights from FIFA World Cup 2026, France tops wagering activity
Pre-match wagers hold 63% share
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Rob Gorodetsky: Gambler That Allegedly Bribed Malik Beasley Has Long History of Crime & Betting
Almost 10 years ago, Rob Gorodetsky foretold the recent scandals that have hit the NCAA and NBA. “You just pay college kids, inner-city college kids who don’t have any money,” Gorodetsky said. “Give them 10 grand. That’s like a million dollars to them. You know what I’m saying? Have a bad game, here’s 10 grand. […] Th…
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Can multi-event prediction markets challenge the accumulator?
Multi-event trading emerging as a potential rival to sports betting’ accumulators. But can they replicate the appeal of traditional accas? The post Can multi-event prediction markets challenge the accumulator? appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Discrepancies emerge around FIFA’s World Cup integrity claims
FIFA’s claims of no match-fixing alerts during the World Cup have been refuted by one of its own Integrity Task Force members, the Council of Europe. Earlier this week, the global football governing body was quick to point out that its Integrity Task Force and its international partners have found no suspicious bettin…
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Seven World Cup Markets Flagged for Suspicious Betting Activity, Including Balogun Red Card
The Group of Copenhagen has flagged seven instances where there were betting irregularities at the World Cup. The incidents include Folarin Balogun‘s controversial red card, Spain’s draw with Cape Verde, and a VAR call in another Spain match. FIFA, however, reported that there was no suspicious betting activity or ind…
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CFG warns micro-betting becoming an ‘urgent public health risk’
A new Campaign for Fairer Gambling paper urges New Jersey lawmakers to ban online micro-betting, calling it an urgent public health threat. The post CFG warns micro-betting becoming an ‘urgent public health risk’ appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Ticker Tracker Shows Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth With Forecasts for Trillions of Dollars By 2030
Prediction markets have grown exponentially since they began offering sports-event contracts last year. A new tool, Ticker Tracker, allows users to chart the rise, and the expectation is that the numbers will continue to grow. “Like all good inventions, it was sort of born out of necessity,” Ticker Tracker founder Eri…
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Macquarie Optimistic About Prediction Markets as Sector Continues to Excel
Australian multinational investment banking and financial services group Macquarie is bullish on the prediction markets sector, trusting it to reach a staggering $1.5 trillion in trading volume by the end of the decade. Analysts added that this figure far exceeds earlier forecasts. Beynon Expects the Prediction Market…
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Circa Survivor docuseries returns with account of record $18.7 million football contest
Third season of the show
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LiGA Summit 2026 to examine Peru's gaming reforms, prediction markets
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Read summary →DATA.BET: Bet builders stand yet again in World Cup trading
Spain may have lifted the World Cup trophy, but in the betting industry Bet Builder retained its crown as one of the top products. With the tournament now over, operators, suppliers, and FIFA itself are releasing data detailing betting trading throughout the month-and-a-half-long event – which as always captivated bet…
Read summary →Weekend Conversation Corner – July, 24
Welcome to the newest edition of our Focus Gaming News Weekend Conversation Corner, where we provide a brief overview of the week’s top headlines that have captured global interest. We will summarise the key stories that have impacted the narrative, influenced decisions, and sparked conversations. Join us as we cut th…
Read summary →Prime Minister Burnham prefers pubs to bookmakers?
The intervention came as Burnham’s government set out a package of business-rates support for pubs, social clubs and live music venues… The post Prime Minister Burnham prefers pubs to bookmakers? appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Breaking down the biggest World Cup in history
Record ticket prices, a controversy-shadowed final and FIFA’s biggest financial windfall to date, Insider Sport breaks down the business behind the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain added a second star to its kit and ended Lionel Messi’s bid for back‑to‑back World Cups in a final that felt symbolic of the entire tournament. …
Read summary →DATA.BET reviews betting activity during FIFA World Cup 2026
The company outlines data results across matches, markets, regions, and betting modes. Press release.- DATA.BET has prepared an analysis of betting activity during the world’s biggest event, the FIFA World Cup 2026. It became one of the most-attended football tournaments in history, drawing a combined 6.8 million atte…
Read summary →Caught in 4K by Netflix? Prediction Markets Documentary Premieres on Sunday
“You Gotta Put On Your Lucky Underwear” Prediction markets have gone mainstream. Is there better proof than a Netflix documentary on… The post Caught in 4K by Netflix? Prediction Markets Documentary Premieres on Sunday appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Burnham plans for gambling to fund high-street relief for “good businesses”
Adult Gaming Centers (AGCs) are all but confirmed to be facing an increase in business rates on England’s high streets, but a question hangs over whether bookmakers will be included too. Retail betting was excluded from the tax increase announced in the November 2025 budget by Rachel Reeves, then Chancellor of the Exc…
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Who Will Win the 2026 WSOP Main Event? Here's What the Odds Say
The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event will not crown its champion until August, but prediction market traders are already putting prices on the final nine. A Polymarket market asking who will win the Main Event has generated approximately...
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How football content can drive post-World Cup player retention
The World Cup may be over, but the challenge of retaining players is only just beginning. Alex Quigley, head of commercial at 1X2 Network, says that operators who use the right football-themed casino content can sustain engagement, reduce churn and maximise the value of the tournament's record traffic.
Read summary →Betano extends Aston Villa deal as Premier League remains top marketing real estate
The upcoming Premier League ban on front-of-shirt betting deals is not deterring Betano from continuing to work with its biggest footballing partner, Aston Villa FC. Betano and Aston Villa have put pen to paper on a three-year extension of their partnership, first inked in 2024, taking the deal until the 2028/29 seaso…
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Prediction Markets Weekly Roundup: Washington Court Fight, Congressional Scrutiny and World Cup Records
Prediction markets faced growing pressure from courts and lawmakers this week, even as operators reported record World Cup activity and continued expanding into new products and partnerships. As results highlight prediction markets’ World Cup growth, legal and political scrutiny continued to intensify this week. Washi…
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Hard Rock Bet Brings World-Class Sports Betting and Online Casino to Ontario
Hard Rock Digital announced the official launch of Hard Rock Bet in Ontario, Canada, marking the company’s… The post Hard Rock Bet Brings World-Class Sports Betting and Online Casino to Ontario appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Gambling.com Group Rebrands to Grandstand
Gambling.com Group Limited announced that it has changed its name to Grandstand Limited. The Company’s ordinary shares… The post Gambling.com Group Rebrands to Grandstand appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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How market makers are helping prediction markets compete
How is an event market priced and created for a prediction market operator, and how are they are competing with sportsbooks?
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PENN Entertainment’s theScore Bet strikes a deal with Canadian Football League
theScore Bet is Official Sports Betting and Online Casino Partner of the CFL in Ontario and Alberta PENN Entertainment’s theScore Bet and the Canadian Football League (CFL) have entered into a multi-year partnership that will expand fan engagement through sports betting, fantasy football and digital content, following…
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