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Atlaslive Partners with FIRST.bet to Deliver Its Tier-1 Sportsbook to Operators
The partnership brings a sportsbook provider with a proven track record among top Brazilian operators into Atlaslive’s platform, expanding its sportsbook capabilities... Read More...
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Poll Shows New York Split on Effects of Sports Betting
A new statewide survey shows New Yorkers are still deeply split on whether online sports betting is a good thing, even as participation keeps growing and the market is bringing in substantial tax revenue. Poll Finds More New Yorkers View Sports Betting as a Negative In early July, a survey of more than 800 residents […
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CME Group CEO Takes Stand on Sports Prediction Markets
CME Group is signaling that prediction markets are going to stay on the gambling side of the line, while the meteoric rise of prediction markets is drawing a sharper line between financial derivatives and gambling. Duffy Warns Sports Event Contracts Blur Line With Gambling The exchange operator has cited strong moment…
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Aston Villa and Betano Forge New Chapter with Landmark Three-Year Partnership Extension
Aston Villa Football Club and Kaizen Gaming, owner of the premium online sports betting and gaming brand Betano, have agreed to extend their partnership for a further three years. Under the renewed agreement, Betano will remain an Official Partner of Aston Villa through the end of the 2028/29 season. As part of the ex…
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China’s single-match football betting sales top $11.6B during World Cup
Sales of single-match football betting games through China's state-run Sports Lottery reached approximately CNY 83.3 billion (USD 11.6 billion) across the six weeks of the FIFA World Cup, according to official lottery data, underlining sustained domestic appetite for the tournament despite the national team's absence.…
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Hard Rock Bet Rolls Into Ontario, Taking Brand International for First Time
Hard Rock Bet has launched online casino and sports betting in Ontario, its first international gaming market. Hard Rock Bet (HRB) just took its business beyond US borders. Hard Rock Digital (HRD) launched its online casino and sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, in Ontario, Canada, on Thursday, July 22, marking the brand’s in…
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Influenciadores são excluídos de ação por jogo compulsivo em Campinas
Virginia Fonseca, Deolane Bezerra e Carlinhos Maia tiveram ilegitimidade passiva reconhecida por juiz; processo continua para outra empresa The post Influenciadores são excluídos de ação por jogo compulsivo em Campinas appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →Incentive Games amplía su presencia en Norteamérica junto a bet365 con su llegada al mercado regulado de Alberta
Cinco títulos de Incentive Studios ya están disponibles para los jugadores de bet365 en Alberta, marcando el debut de la compañía en la provincia canadiense y fortaleciendo su expansión en mercados regulados. Incentive Games, proveedor líder de software B2B para la industria del iGaming, continúa reforzando su presenc…
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What’s next for Congressional action on sports event contracts after first hearing on prediction markets?
Although a federal ban on sports event contracts appears unlikely, this week's hearing on prediction markets probably won't be the last.
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NFL Sunday Ticket has a new home. Here’s what that means for your property.
The NFL is one of the biggest drivers of guest traffic and engagement for casinos. From opening weekend through the playoffs, live games draw guests to sportsbooks, bars and gaming floors, creating opportunities to increase foot traffic, extend guest dwell time and drive food and beverage sales. With NFL Sunday Ticket…
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China bettors wager $11.6 billion through state lottery during FIFA World Cup
Despite national team's failure to qualify
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Morgan Stanley Lowers DraftKings Price Target Despite Prediction Markets Expansion
Multinational investment bank and financial services company Morgan Stanley has predicted second-quarter EBITDA of approximately $150 million for DraftKings. This is significantly below the sell-side consensus estimate of around $175 million, putting DraftKing’s price target down to $36 from $39. Morgan Stanley Publis…
Read summary →The World Cup Is Over. GR8_TECH Opens “The Locker Room” to Count What It Was Worth
On Thursday, August 20, at 4:00 p.m. CEST, GR8_TECH will host “The Locker Room: World Cup Numbers”, a closed-door benchmarking session… The post The World Cup Is Over. GR8_TECH Opens “The Locker Room” to Count What It Was Worth appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Trump-FIFA Relationship Mars Thrilling World Cup, Sports Integrity Expert Says
While throngs of joyous fans filled stadiums and U.S. television audiences set records, Declan Hill opines that President Trump’s influence on FIFA was among the factors that detracted from the success of World Cup 2026. The perception of the just-concluded FIFA World Cup is of a tournament awash in corruption. Politi…
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Aston Villa and Betano agree new chapter with landmark three-year partnership extension
The new multi-year renewal sees Betano as the Official Partner and cements a relationship built on shared ambition and growth Aston Villa Football Club and Kaizen Gaming, owner of the premium online sports betting and gaming brand Betano, have announced a three-year extension of their partnership. Under the new agreem…
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Novo balanço da IBIA mapeia alertas de apostas suspeitas pelo mundo no segundo trimestre de 2026
O ecossistema global de jogos ganhou novos dados importantes sobre apostas suspeitas com a publicação do mais recente relatório de integridade da International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), referente ao segundo […] O post Novo balanço da IBIA mapeia alertas de apostas suspeitas pelo mundo no segundo trimestre …
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Coinbase readies Bitcoin for quantum computing risk
Preparing for quantum computing needs collaboration across protocols, researchers and custodians. Coinbase has started to future-proof its crypto infrastructure against the impending threat of quantum computing. Quantum computing uses qubits that allow many calculations to be performed at the same time, which threaten…
Read summary →TJDFT obriga Blaze a identificar publicidade feita por influenciadora contratada
Um desembargador do Tribunal de Justiça do Distrito Federal e dos Territórios (TJDFT) deferiu parcialmente um pedido do Ministério Público do Distrito Federal e Territórios (MPDFT). O MPDFT ajuizou ação […] O post TJDFT obriga Blaze a identificar publicidade feita por influenciadora contratada apareceu primeiro em iGa…
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Choctaw Casinos & Resorts launches free-to-play sports app
App features 12 sports, including football, basketball, golf, cricket, baseball, hockey, tennis, and soccer Choctaw Casinos & Resorts has launched Choctaw Sports, a free-to-play app that lets users pick game outcomes for their favorite teams using tokens instead of real-money wagering. The app features live-updating o…
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Las Vegas Sands hit by the World Cup as customers shift spending in Macau and Singapore
Net revenue came in at $3.15bn compared to $3.18bn Las Vegas Sands saw a fall in second-quarter revenue with the effects of customers betting on the World Cup and unusually low hold in rolling play hampering GGR at Macau casinos. Net revenue came in at $3.15bn, compared to $3.18bn in the prior year quarter. Operatin…
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George Cottrell $9M Polymarket Wager on Donald Trump Under Scrutiny
George Cottrell has a history of placing high-stakes wagers. It emerged last year that he has acted as the frontman for Tony Bloom’s betting syndicates. The source of funds for a bet of almost $9 million on Donald Trump to win the 2024 election is now under increased scrutiny. Shortly after joining Polymarket in Octob…
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Fast Track signs bet-at-home deal across sportsbook and casino
Unifies player engagement across brands
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SteveWillDoIt’s Alleged $4.37 Million World Cup Losing Streak Sparks Fresh Debate Over Gambling Influencers
A social media post claiming gambling influencer SteveWillDoIt lost $4.37 million after placing 10 World Cup bets worth a combined $4.71 million has gone viral, drawing renewed attention to both his betting history and the business behind gambling influencers. The post alleges that Stephen Deleonardis, better known on…
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GR8_TECH to analyse the World Cup’s biggest sportsbook successes – and failures
The trophy has been lifted. Now comes the most interesting part for operators: counting the revenue, assessing what worked, learning from what didn’t, and deciding what to change before the next betting event. On Thursday, August 20, at 4:00 p.m. CEST, GR8_TECH will host “The Locker Room: World Cup Numbers”, a closed-…
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Betano defends advertising as driver of Brazilian football’s revival
Guilherme Figueiredo, Betano’s director of institutional relations in Brazil, used an interview with Folha’s Felipe Mendes to lay out the operator’s position on several fronts at once: defending continued sports betting advertising, crediting the federal government’s regulatory approach, and linking betting-sector inv…
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Kalshi targets Midterm Election growth after record World Cup trading surge
Prediction market operator Kalshi has unveiled a dedicated hub for the 2026 US midterm elections, aiming to convert the momentum generated by this summer’s FIFA World Cup into sustained growth across political event markets. The new Midterms Hub combines live prediction market prices with polling data, fundraising fig…
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July Big Winner on AfroPari: How an 18-match accumulator won a player $59,231
During the 2026 Globe Cup group stage, AfroPari recorded one of the most unusual wins of the season. A 100 GHS bet turned into 664,773.46 GHS (approximately $59,231) – as a player from Ghana collected an 18-match accumulator with odds of 6647.73463. Find out how such are formed and what the chances are of repeating … …
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ONDISS launches FIRST in Argentina for online sports betting into City Center Online.
ONDISS continues to expand the legal online gaming ecosystem in Latin America with the launch of FIRST, a Tier-1 sportsbook technology provider, bringing this new vertical to City Center Online, one of the leading regulated .bet.ar operators in the region. At ONDISS, we celebrate a new milestone for the regulated onli…
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Prediction markets US iGaming 2026 — Kalshi, Polymarket and the threat to sportsbooks
Kalshi and Polymarket turned the 2026 World Cup into a stress test for a new category boldly competing with the entire sportsbook and casino brand market. By that point, Kalshi was already offering sports contracts to US users, while Polymarket had resumed operating in the US market shortly before the tournament, foll…
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Incentive Games enters Alberta with 5 titles on bet365
Incentive Games has expanded its North American footprint through its real-money gaming division, Incentive Studios, by launching five of its titles with global operator bet365 in Alberta. The post Incentive Games enters Alberta with 5 titles on bet365 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →GR8_TECH: Over 40% of punters backed four specific World Cup teams
Bettor interest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup was concentrated around watches featuring Argentina, England, France and Spain, according to GR8 Tech. The Cyprus-based betting and gaming tech company has released some early data from its World Cup trading, with plans to release the full set in August. Perhaps unsurprisingl…
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Mr Vegas backs Reading FC’s bid to become English football’s next breakout story
Rising-star casino brand becomes front-of-shirt partner, with a focus on fan engagement, storytelling and content Mr Vegas has announced a front-of-shirt partnership with Reading FC after identifying the club as one of the most compelling growth stories in English football. The fast-growing UK casino brand will featur…
Read summary →ONDISS launches FIRST in Argentina for online sports betting into City Centre Online.
ONDISS continues to expand the legal online gaming ecosystem in Latin America with the launch of FIRST, bringing this new vertical to City Centre Online, one of the leading regulated .bet.ar operators in the region. Press release.- ONDISS celebrates a new milestone for the regulated online entertainment industry: the …
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NHL joins the leagues taking back their broadcasts
The National Hockey League (NHL) has taken the reins on local team broadcasts as part of an expansion of its centralised production model. From the start of the 2026/27 season, NHL Productions will provide services for the Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues, with more clubs …
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Incentive Games enters Alberta with bet365
Launch sees Kicker, Mega Flight, Mega Flight Boost, Velocity and Squid Game Red Light Green Light Cashout live at bet365 Incentive Games has expanded its North American footprint after taking five of its titles live with globally renowned online operator bet365 in Alberta. The launch sees Kicker, Mega Flight, Mega Fli…
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SPA-MF multa Blaze em R$ 2,3 mi por publicidade irregular com crianças e adolescentes
Punição se refere a 33 vídeos irregulares produzidos com influenciador e veiculados por quatro meses; empresa tem 10 dias para recorrer da decisão. A denúncia foi do Instituto Alana, ONG dedicada à promoção dos direitos de crianças e adolescentes The post SPA-MF multa Blaze em R$ 2,3 mi por publicidade irregular com c…
Read summary →NCAA Division III Eases Gambling Penalties for Athletes Who Seek Treatment
The policy is designed to encourage student-athletes to seek treatment. The NCAA Division III Management Council has approved an amendment to its student-athlete reinstatement guidelines that allows reduced penalties for certain sports betting violations when athletes seek clinical evaluation or support. The amendment…
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MelBet ambassador Kamaru Usman fought in the UFC main event
Despite the final result, Usman delivered a competitive performance against one of the top middleweight fighters. Kamaru maintained a high pace until the final minutes, continuing to look for opportunities to shift the momentum in his favour. After the event, Du Plessis thanked Usman: “Thank you, Kamaru Usman, for bri…
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Morgan Stanley cuts DraftKings target as prediction markets bite
Analysts at Morgan Stanley have cut DraftKings' price target to $36 from $39, warning that prediction markets would weigh on earnings. The post Morgan Stanley cuts DraftKings target as prediction markets bite appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Brazil’s betting debate is being driven by “Virtue Signalling”
Fellipe Fraga, Chief Business Officer and head of institutional relations at Stellar Gaming is arguing that Brazil’s public conversation around sports betting has increasingly become less about the industry’s real problems and more about who gets to claim the moral high ground in discussing them. Fraga builds his argu…
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Ethiopian Lottery Service Issues Fraud Alert Amid Continued Sports Betting Shutdown
The Ethiopian Lottery Service (ELS) has issued a public notice warning citizens about a rise in fraudulent advertisements and messages claiming individuals have won prizes through sports betting. The regulator clarified that it currently has no affiliation with any sports betting operations, as the entire sector remai…
Read summary →Australian betting to see ‘much higher barrier of entry’ as Labor reforms press on
The Australian betting industry has been thrust to the forefront of political debate as the governing Labor party hosts its annual conference and implement a package of reforms. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government introduced the Gambling Reform Bill earlier this month. The bill includes a raft of reforms to a…
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Oklahoma Casino Launches For-Fun Betting in the Absence of the Real Thing
Choctaw Casino & Resorts, the casino owned by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, is making a tentative foray into sports betting, with Choctaw Sports now allowing players to place a “bet” on the outcome of sporting events, but not use real money to do so. Choctaw Casino Expands Mock Play Apps with Dedicated Sports Versio…
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Kalshi Unveils Midterm Election Hub as Prediction Markets Shift Beyond Trading
Kalshi is expanding its political offering ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, betting that many people are interested in election forecasting even if they never place a trade. The prediction market platform has launched a dedicated Midterms Hub, a new section designed to track how traders expect key Senate and House…
Read summary →FIFA Task Force Clears 2026 World Cup of Match-Fixing Suspicions
World Cup Betting Monitoring Finds No Integrity Alerts FIFA reported no suspicious betting activity during the FIFA World Cup 2026… The post FIFA Task Force Clears 2026 World Cup of Match-Fixing Suspicions appeared first on iGaming Express.
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A sad day as industry mourns the passing of MegaSportsWorld Managing Director and former Asian Poker Tour CEO Jeff Mann
Inside Asian Gaming is saddened to hear of the passing of Jeff Mann, the Managing Director of Philippines sports betting […]
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Incentive Games Teams Up with Bet365 in Alberta, Canada
Incentive Games, one of the leading B2B iGaming providers, has launched its real-money gaming titles by Incentive Studios with bet365 in Alberta, Canada’s second and recently launched online casino jurisdiction. Incentive Games Delivers Real Money Games for Bet365 in Alberta The partnership will see a significant numb…
Read summary →CME CEO Calls Some Sports Prediction Markets ‘Gambling’ as Exchange Expands Sports Contracts
The remarks came one day after CME certified additional sports event contracts. Executives argued CME’s event contracts differ from certain sportsbook-style prediction markets. CME Group CEO Terry Duffy said some sportsbook-style prediction markets amount to gambling, distinguishing between the exchange’s own sports-e…
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Bragg Gaming completes purchase of Drayton International
Drayton gives bragg a direct, credible entry into the US Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) market Bragg Gaming Group has completed the purchase of Drayton International, allowing bragg to expand its presence in regulated US sports betting and horse racing markets through Drayton’s established technology and operational c…
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Hard Rock Bet brings sports betting and online casino to Ontario
Iconic entertainment brand enters Canada’s largest regulated iGaming market with full sportsbook and casino offering Hard Rock Digital has announced the official launch of Hard Rock Bet in Ontario, Canada, marking the company’s first international market expansion and bringing its award-winning mobile sportsbook and o…
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Kambi agrees player account management deal with MHA Nation’s 4 Bears Casino & Lodge
4 Bears Casino will launch mobile sports betting, following the successful launch of Kambi’s on-property sportsbook in March Kambi Group has agreed a partnership to provide its proprietary player account management (PAM) solution to the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation’s 4 Bears Casino & Lodge in New Town, Nor…
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Miami Heat Video Error Fuels LeBron Signing Speculation
LeBron James’ name is once again swirling around with speculation heating up this week after a quick social media misfire from the Miami Heat sent shockwaves through the basketball world and betting markets. Betting and Prediction Markets React Fast to LeBron Uncertainty The Miami Heat had accidentally posted a schedu…
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Beyond the hype: What operators still get wrong about prediction markets
Yurii Berest, CEO at DATA.BET talks about the company’s move into prediction markets, why they chose a sportsbook-style model over an exchange, what surprised them during development, and where the sector might be headed next. NEXT: Are prediction markets becoming their own, standalone product category, or is the indu…
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Hunch’s World Cup F2P suite drives record engagement for Super
Hunch, a free-to-play specialist within the Super Technologies (Super) ecosystem, has successfully wrapped up its exclusive World Cup game suite, reporting record-breaking matchday retention and player engagement. The post Hunch’s World Cup F2P suite drives record engagement for Super first appeared on Asia Gaming New…
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World Cup impacts Las Vegas Sands’s bottom line in June
Las Vegas Sands reported a slowdown in Asian tourism in June, because the World Cup drove high-value customers to the U.S. to see the matches. CEO Patrick Dumont spoke to Wall Street analysts Wednesday after the second-quarter earnings release showed across-the-board declines in revenue, income, and adjusted earnings.…
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