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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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Retorno do Brasileirão: Palmeiras, Flamengo, São Paulo e Inter voltam como favoritos em seus jogos?
Após a final da Copa do Mundo, o Brasileirão volta com quatro grandes jogos para fechar a 19ª rodada e o 1º turno; confira as odds das principais casas de apostas do país The post Retorno do Brasileirão: Palmeiras, Flamengo, São Paulo e Inter voltam como favoritos em seus jogos? appeared first on BNLData.
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2026 World Cup: Eustáquio Canadian fans’ favourite; Bellingham most popular, according to Tonybet study
Canada captain Stephen Eustáquio has emerged as Canadian’s most popular player of the 2026 World Cup, according to a social media study conducted by Tonybet. The Ontario-born midfielder wore the armband in Alphonso Davies’ absence during the World Cup, and drew a 54.4% positive response from all social media users in …
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FB Success Story +155% FTD, 135% ROI
Following Meta’s algorithm updates, many media buying teams found it much more difficult to scale Facebook traffic. Customer… The post FB Success Story +155% FTD, 135% ROI appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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DraftKings and FanDuel Reject Use of Consumer Law in Philadelphia Addiction Lawsuit
DraftKings and FanDuel are trying to shut down a lawsuit from two former gamblers who say the companies’ apps fueled their gambling addictions. In new filings, both sportsbooks argue the plaintiffs picked the wrong law to build their case. They say Pennsylvania’s consumer protection statute doesn’t apply to how their …
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Mansão Green reforça proteção ao consumidor e revisa estratégia de publicidade sobre apostas
Empresa revisa campanhas, capacita influenciadores e cria protocolos de aprovação para fortalecer a publicidade responsável no mercado de iGaming Este artigo Mansão Green reforça proteção ao consumidor e revisa estratégia de publicidade sobre apostas, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media B…
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UK Officials Warn Match-Fixing Growing More Sophisticated as Prediction Markets Draw Scrutiny
Organized crime, international betting networks and evolving products such as prediction markets are reshaping the fight against match-fixing. Senior Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) officials warned the House of Lords that match-fixing is becoming more complex while arguing the international treaty the …
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Wisconsin Threatens Residents Could Lose Right to Vote for Gambling on Prediction Markets
Wisconsin is ramping up its battle against prediction markets, warning residents that they could lose their right to vote if they wager on elections on the platforms. In a press release on Tuesday, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) said current laws explicitly prohibit betting on elections. The WEC cited statut…
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Polymarket Self-Certifies Arrest & Pandemic Contracts as Congress Hears How Certification Process is Robust
Polymarket wants to let users wager on arrests and pandemics. The platform self-certified the markets on Tuesday, the same day as Congress heard testimony that the market certification process is robust. “A qualifying arrest occurs when {participant} is taken into physical custody within the territory of{jurisdiction}…
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Lower Tiers of Football & Tennis Increasingly Targeted By International Criminal Gangs, DCMS Testifies
The International Agreements Committee met yesterday in the House of Lords in a final session to discuss ratifying the Macolin Convention. International cooperation is essential to tackle the growing threat posed by international criminal gangs attempting to corrupt sport, representatives from the Department for Cultu…
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Wisconsin Warns Prediction Market Bets Could Cost Residents Their Voting Rights
Wisconsin election officials are cautioning residents that gambling on election outcomes could strip them of the right to vote. In a statement released on Tuesday, officials highlighted the fast-growing nature of prediction markets and confirmed that the law left no room for doubt. “We want voters to understand that t…
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Kalshi launches Midterms Hub with live prediction markets for US elections
Covers senate, house and governor races
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Kambi Shares Jump On World Cup Success
Shares of sports betting technology supplier Kambi closed near a 52-week high after the company reported a “fantastic business period” which included high margins from the World Cup.... The post Kambi Shares Jump On World Cup Success appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →Poll: Just 1 Out Of 5 New Yorkers Support Sports Betting
Nearly 40% of New York residents believe online sports betting is bad for the state. According to a new Siena Poll released Wednesday, 25% of New Yorkers took part in NY sports betting last year.... The post Poll: Just 1 Out Of 5 New Yorkers Support Sports Betting appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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No suspicious betting detected during World Cup, FIFA says
FIFA says real-time monitoring of the 104 tournament matches found no evidence of sports integrity risks from betting activity. Switzerland.- The FIFA Integrity Task Force has reported that it detected no suspicious betting during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The task force, whose role is to protect the sporting body’s ev…
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Healthcare Students Are Turning to Prediction Markets to Pay Tuition
According to a recent report by Clasp, a loan-based hiring platform for various healthcare fields, many healthcare students are pivoting to sports betting and prediction markets to pay for their tuition. Clasp Says Significant Portion of Medical Students Gamble The survey, conducted by Pollfish, questioned 1,000 US he…
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Tribal Casinos Lose Money from Prediction Markets Competition
Speaking at the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Conference, the chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), James Siva, explained that tribal casinos could lose as much as 25% of their gross revenue if prediction markets expansion continues unchecked. Siva Says Tribal Casinos Stand to Lose…
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AGA urges Congress to curb prediction markets offering nationwide sports betting
‘A mockery of congressional intent’
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Spain’s ‘Control’ strategy wins again as GR8_TECH campaign mirrors World Cup outcome
Spain entered the World Cup semifinals as the least-backed of the four teams on GR8_TECH’s sportsbook, accounting for just 11.61 per cent of semifinal betting volume, behind England (17.24 per cent), Argentina (33.79 per cent), and France (37.36 per cent). Of course, as the finals rolled in, it was a favourite – and p…
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1xBet congratulates Spain on their World Championship triumph
The American football forum, which had kept millions of fans around the world in suspense for several weeks, ended in triumph for Spain. In the final, Luis de la Fuente’s team beat Argentina 1-0 and rose to the top of world football again, winning their second global title in their history. The post 1xBet congratulate…
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World Cup and esports drive solid quarter for BETBY
The year is going from strength-to-strength for sportsbook solutions company BETBY, which has reported further year-over-year growth during Q2. BETBY reported YoY Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) growth of 42.7% during H1 2025, driven by the number of active players across its partner network growing by 47%. It also saw the…
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IGA chairman asks Congress to protect tribal sovereignty from prediction markets
David Bean testifies in Congress
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Gambling operator called out for using footballers’ likenesses in World Cup ads
The Dutch gambling regulator said the operator used characters resembling well-known footballers. The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has had words with TonyBet over what it sees as a violation of the Netherlands’ ban on the use of role models to advertise gambling. The regulator, w…
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BETBY dá continuidade ao forte início de 2026 com crescimento sólido do sportsbook no primeiro semestre
Durante o primeiro semestre de 2026, a Receita Bruta de Jogos (GGR) do sportsbook da BETBY aumentou 42,7% em comparação com o primeiro semestre de 2025 The post BETBY dá continuidade ao forte início de 2026 com crescimento sólido do sportsbook no primeiro semestre appeared first on BNLData.
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Hyperliquid plans permissionless deployment for prediction markets
Deployers must stake 500,000 HYPE tokens
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Mia Khalifa fatura US$ 650 mil com aposta na vitória da Espanha na Copa do Mundo
Influenciadora libanesa-americana apostou US$ 1 milhão no título espanhol, que teve vitória por 1 a 0 na prorrogação contra a Argentina The post Mia Khalifa fatura US$ 650 mil com aposta na vitória da Espanha na Copa do Mundo appeared first on BNLData.
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OpenBet proves high reliability with $3B wagered during World Cup 2026
Betting and gaming technology provider OpenBet has reported over 175 million bets processed and $3 billion wagered across its global platform customers during a record-breaking World Cup 2026, making it the biggest-ever betting event for OpenBet and proving highly reliable at scale during times of peak activity. The p…
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Pig Racing and Poker at the California State Fair | PokerNews Podcast #994
Chad Holloway is at Thunder Valley Casino for the RGPS Passport Season Finale. See highlights from the PokerNews Cup, including interviews with director of poker Ben Erwin and champ Peter Thao. Plus, pig racing at the California State Fair!
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Kambi’s World Cup turnaround lifts profits as sportsbook group resets 2026 outlook
Kambi has reversed a sluggish start to 2026 after a surge in betting activity around the FIFA World Cup helped drive a sharp improvement in both revenue and profitability, giving the sportsbook technology provider enough confidence to raise its earnings expectations for the rest of the year. The Stockholm-listed compa…
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The racecard and the trading desk were never meant to be separate
Analysis by Racing and Sports
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Beyond the sportsbook: Why engagement is becoming iGaming’s biggest competitive advantage
Analysis by CR15
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Simon Cox and David Williams take up key roles in British horseracing
Simon Cox has been appointed chair of the British Horseracing Authority, while David Williams will lead the Horseracing Bettors Forum. The post Simon Cox and David Williams take up key roles in British horseracing appeared first on NEXT.io.
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World Cup betting integrity kept intact by FIFA and partnering watchdogs
No cause for concern about suspicious betting has been identified by FIFA during the entirety of the 2026 World Cup tournament run. FIFA, which as an organisation represents the governing body for international association football, has its own sports integrity monitoring taskforce that was put into fifth gear through…
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1xBet congratulates Spain on the World Championship triumph
The American football forum had kept millions of fans around the world in suspense for several weeks and ended in triumph for Spain. In the final, Luis de la Fuente’s team secured a 1-0 score over Argentina, winning their second global title in their history. Even before the referee blew the opening whistle, the energ…
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TJDFT restringe publicidade de Virginia Fonseca e Blaze em apostas
Influenciadora e plataforma são proibidas de veicular anúncios que prometam lucros ou ausência de risco, com multa de R$ 100 mil; entenda The post TJDFT restringe publicidade de Virginia Fonseca e Blaze em apostas appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →BETBY builds on strong start to 2026 with solid H1 sportsbook growth
BETBY has continued its strong start to 2026, delivering solid year-on-year growth across its business during the first half of the year. Press release.- BETBY, the Tier 1 sportsbook supplier, has continued its strong start to 2026, delivering solid year-on-year growth across its business during the first half of the …
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Altenar powers Gran Fondo Isle of Man in 2026
Altenar, a global leader in sportsbook technology, is the title sponsor of the refreshed 2026 Gran Fondo Isle of Man event. Taking place on July 25-26, this year’s festival embraces the growing popularity of off-road cycling, introducing dedicated gravel and cross-country mountain bike events alongside participation r…
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Special report: The rise of prediction markets in the US
Focus Gaming News analyses the rise of prediction markets in the US: their rapid growth, the new federal rules on the table and the states pushing back against the vertical. Special report.- Few verticals have divided the US gaming industry as prediction markets. In only two years, platforms that allow users to trade …
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OpenBet posts $3bn in stakes during 2026 World Cup
OpenBet’s $3 billion in World Cup stakes is the company’s first major tournament result since its $450 million… The post OpenBet posts $3bn in stakes during 2026 World Cup appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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FIRST.bet and ADI Predictstreet partner to scale regulated prediction markets across Latin America
ADI Predictstreet, the global prediction market platform, and FIRST.bet, the Tier-1 sportsbook technology provider, today announced a strategic partnership to expand regulated prediction markets across Latin America. The collaboration combines ADI Predictstreet’s proprietary prediction market infrastructure with FIRST…
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2026 FIFA World Cup Final creates football betting history for Caesars Sportsbook
Handle finished nearly 65 per cent higher than previous record-setting football event The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final delivered the biggest soccer betting event in Caesars Sportsbook & Casino history. Interest reached unprecedented levels before kickoff, with pre-match wagering alone surpassing our previous tournament r…
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While Europe Focuses on Prediction Markets, Another Gambling Trend Is Emerging
Earlier this year, we wrote about the explosive growth of the trading card market in the United States and how closely it resembles gambling. Since the COVID pandemic, collecting Pokémon cards, sports cards, and other collectibles has become a massive global trend. While there has always been an element of chance invo…
Read summary →Sportsbook Promo Part 1: Core logic, GEOs, player psychology
In today’s iGaming industry, promotions have become one of the main pillars of any successful campaign and a powerful competitive tool. With competition at an all-time high, only a small number of users are willing to stay loyal to one platform without a strong reward system. A player can switch to a competitor at any…
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Underdog Launches Prediction Markets on its Own Exchange
Underdog, the sports prediction market and fantasy sports pioneer, announced the launch of its own federally licensed prediction… The post Underdog Launches Prediction Markets on its Own Exchange appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →Wisconsin Warns Election Prediction Market Traders They Could Face Felony Charges
The Elections Commission says trading election prediction contracts may disqualify voters from casting a ballot in that election. The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has warned that residents who trade election prediction market contracts could face felony charges if they later vote in the same election. WEC conc…
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N1 Sport Promo Wrap-Up: Results & Insights
Together with the FIFA World Cup, N1 Sport Promo, a six-week campaign for partners working with sports and… The post N1 Sport Promo Wrap-Up: Results & Insights appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →More Brazilians View Online Betting as Income Source Rather Than Fun
Changing Public Attitudes to Betting in Brazil More Brazilians now view online betting as a way to make money rather than… The post More Brazilians View Online Betting as Income Source Rather Than Fun appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Every Minute You’re Not Offering Action, a Competitor Is
By Niccolo Cassettari, Chief Business Development Officer, Logifuture Ask any sportsbook operator what their busiest hour looks like and they’ll tell you instantly. Ask what happens at 4am on a Tuesday or the two hours between the early kick-offs finishing and the evening fixtures starting, and the answer gets vague. …
Read summary →AK Bets Outlines Sportsbook Trading During World Cup
AK Bets has outlined how its trading team managed sportsbook operations during a summer that combined the expanded FIFA World Cup with... Read More...
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Boosted By World Cup, Kambi H1 Money Train Rolls On
Sweden-origin B2B sportsbook and one-stop software providers Kambi have reported an impressive 13.5 percent, year-on-year, increase in Q2 revenue and raised its... Read More...
Read summary →Tonybet Awards Final World Cup Card Collection Prize
Tonybet has awarded the final top prize in its World Cup Card Collection promotion after a player in Laurier-Station, Canada claimed the... Read More...
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The big four Andy Burnham cabinet choices for the UK betting industry
The UK has a new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, who took over from Keir Starmer in the country’s top political job on the afternoon of Monday, 20 July, 2026. As is the fashion with a new PM, the Labour MP for Makerfield and former Greater Manchester Mayor was quick to get about appointing senior roles […]
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White House teleprompter accused in $100K Trump speech betting
White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez has been accused of making over $100,000 by placing bets on U.S. President Trump’s speeches on prediction market platform Kalshi. Perez has worked at the White House since 2016 and has now been placed on administrative leave after an investigation was launched into his s…
Read summary →FanDuel, DraftKings Want Philadelphia Sports Betting Addiction Lawsuit Dismissed
Operators say free apps do not apply to product liability laws; plaintiffs’ attorney claims defendants are deflecting DraftKings and FanDuel claim in court documents that two Philadelphia men who are suing them along with the NFL and Genius Sports cannot use a Pennsylvania consumer protection law as the basis for clai…
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AGA, IGA argue harm from sports betting prediction markets in testimony to Congress
The chair of the Indian Gaming Association and a senior executive of the American Gaming Association told a congressional panel Tuesday that prediction markets are a threat to the legal gaming industry, with more than $1.2 billion in lost tax revenue to date. IGA Chair David Bean and Christopher Cylke, senior vice pre…
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US Indian gaming had another record year in FY25, but challenges lay ahead
Indian gaming had its best year ever in FY25, but the threat of prediction markets is clouding future projections.
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Former Fresno State Manager Charged with Gambling Fraud
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has taken action against Samuel Silverman, a former Fresno State men’s basketball team manager and DraftKings employee. Silverman has been arrested following an investigation into suspicious BetMGM wagers involving college proposition bets. He was allegedly part of a larger schem…
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