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NFL and Midnite take a punt on a multi-year deal in the midst of league’s annual London trip
UK-focused bookmaker Midnite has become the National Football League’s (NFL) sports betting partner across the UK and Ireland, agreeing a multi-year deal. The London-based challenger brand, which has been on an extensive sponsorship and marketing drive over the past year, will have exclusive access to a wide range of …
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BofA Said “Buy,” DraftKings Shares Went Up 5%
DraftKings shares rose about 5% after Bank of America upgraded the sports betting company from “Neutral” to “Buy,” pointing to the growing potential of prediction markets. Analyst Julie Hoover kept a $27 price target for DraftKings, which entered the prediction market scene after buying Railbird Technologies Inc. and …
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Sticks And Stones, Prediction Markets Looking To Blitz Europe
The recent dismissal–attributed to DraftKing’s CEO Jason Robins, but actually delivered by fellow Co-founder Matt Kalish–referring to Kalshi and other prediction markets... Read More...
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Bookmaker sponsorship of British racing falls 17% ahead of MGD decision
bet365 had 77% fewer race sponsorships in 2026, while all-weather fixtures lost the most bookmaker backing. Bookmaker sponsorship… The post Bookmaker sponsorship of British racing falls 17% ahead of MGD decision appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Brazilian Clubs Weigh Bolsonaro Endorsement
Clubs Weigh Political Response Brazilian football clubs are weighing a political response after losing betting sponsors following Lula’s government ban on… The post Brazilian Clubs Weigh Bolsonaro Endorsement appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Coinbase agrees to cease sports-related event contracts in Michigan
Michigan has taken action against unlicensed operators offering sports wagering disguised as federally regulated prediction markets The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced that Coinbase Financial Markets has agreed to stop offering new sports-related event contracts to Michigan customers on October 10, and to clos…
Read summary →Kalshi, Polymarket y la nueva amenaza para DraftKings y FanDuel
El reciente desdén—atribuido al CEO de DraftKings, Jason Robins, pero en realidad pronunciado por su cofundador Matt Kalish—al referirse a Kalshi y... Leer más... La entrada Kalshi, Polymarket y la nueva amenaza para DraftKings y FanDuel se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
Read summary →Lawmakers Demand Copies Of Every FanDuel VIP Celebrity Video
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Reps. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) sent FanDuel CEO Christian Genetski a third letter Tuesday, demanding copies of every personalized celebrity...
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Reporter Tests the Limits of DraftKings’ Problem Gambling Safeguards
ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson recently launched an experiment to check the effectiveness of DraftKings’ problem gambling safeguards by opening an account with the operator and recording his betting journey as he triggered every red flag. His findings were concerning, especially considering several ongoing lawsuits …
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UK Tote Group Updates Leadership, Renews Focus on Pool Betting
The UK Tote Group has announced a strategic refocus and changes to its leadership. At the same time, the company will scale back its investment in certain products. The Group Is Changing Its Focus According to Tote’s announcement, the group will renew its focus on UK and international horse race pool betting, with a h…
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Betano Pauses FIFA Talks Over 2027 Women’s World Cup Sponsorship in Brazil
Due to Brazil’s decision to regulate betting online, Betano has reportedly suspended advanced talks with FIFA to secure the rights to sponsor the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the country. The event will be held in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, 2027. But with the recent limitations, there has been uncertainty as [……
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Macquarie Lowers Sports Betting Stock Targets In Q3 Preview
Chad Beynon of Macquarie expects “cautiously optimistic” commentary from sports betting and online casino operators, which he said should be a positive for their stocks. He also, however,...
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Greece Questions Social Media Controls as 18 Influencers Face Gambling Probe
Greek authorities have stepped up their fight against illegal gambling, with 18 influencers now facing scrutiny over their alleged role in promoting unlicensed betting activities. Speaking during a briefing on enforcement efforts, Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said illegal gambling remains a major challenge de…
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Brazil football clubs weigh backing Bolsonaro as operators keep quiet
A TV journalist reports that some football clubs could openly back the PL candidate, who previously suggested he would allow sports betting but not online casino The post Brazil football clubs weigh backing Bolsonaro as operators keep quiet appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →NFL Betting Handle Builds As Sportsbook Results Swing In First Month
NFL betting patterns are beginning to emerge four weeks into the season, with rising handle, volatile results and surging prediction market activity among the early trends. U.S. and Canada real-money...
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Predict 2026: Prediction markets a generational shift in wagering
Higher Roller Technologies is preparing to enter the crowed prediction market space next month, as CEO Seth Young sees a massive opportunity in a rapidly growing industry, but just don’t call it gambling. “I think we are witnessing a generational shift in how wagering or trading activity is consumed,” said Young, who …
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Betano renews long-standing UEFA deal to cover 2028 Euros
Betano owner Kaizen Gaming has renewed the sponsorship deal between its international sportsbook brand and UEFA, setting the stage for next European Championship. The deal, penned well in advance of the tournament, makes Betano an official sponsor of UEFA Euro 2028, which will be taking place in England, Scotland, Wal…
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Ireland Leaves Betting Tax Untouched While Racing Funding Climbs 3%
Ireland’s horse racing sector is set for a larger state contribution in 2027 after the government increased funding for Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), while opting against any change to the country’s betting tax rate. The measures, announced as part of Tuesday’s budget, will see HRI’s allocation rise to €81.6m next year …
Read summary →BetGames amplía su presencia en Reino Unido tras asociarse con bet365
El acuerdo contempla el lanzamiento de una selección de juegos de casino en vivo de BetGames en la plataforma de bet365, con especial atención a sus mesas de ruleta en vivo. BetGames reforzará su presencia en el mercado británico tras alcanzar un acuerdo con bet365, uno de los principales operadores internacionales. L…
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Macquarie Boosts 2026 Prediction Market Volume Forecast to $190B
Macquarie has estimated that prediction market activity could reach $190 billion in 2026. The projection accounts for “taker” volume driven primarily by retail and recreational traders. Macquarie Raises 2026 Prediction Market Taker Volume Outlook The new forecast is an upgrade on Macquarie’s previous estimate of $169 …
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Ohio orders 10 prediction market operators to stop sports contracts
Operators given until Oct. 16 to comply Cincinnati, Ohio.
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More ways to play the match
Football bettors already have plenty of markets to choose from. 4C Games is building games with different levels of involvement. Some let players enter before kick-off and simply follow the match. In ‘Loco Loco’, they make decisions during play, all within a single paid entry. The idea behind its live strategy games i…
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Penn Stock Jumps As Upgrade Shifts Focus From Online Betting
Penn Entertainment stock jumped more than 5% Tuesday after an analyst upgrade put the focus on the company’s regional casino business following years of struggles in online sports betting....
Read summary →Brazilian Clubs Drop Betting Ads
Brazilian Football Begins Playing Without Betting Logos Betting brands are already disappearing from the shirts and commercial channels of São… The post Brazilian Clubs Drop Betting Ads appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Analysis depicts UK bookies’ clear shift away from horse racing amid tax rises
Analysis from the Racing Post has confirmed what many in the industry may have been expecting: horse racing sponsorship has declined notably in 2026 so far. A sponsorship shift in the UK gambling scene was noticed almost immediately after the increases in Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) from 21% to 40% and General Betting Du…
Read summary →TFF Election Set Amid Referee Probe
Election Follows Referee Board Arrests The Turkish Football Federation board is scheduled to convene on Friday, Oct. 9, for an… The post TFF Election Set Amid Referee Probe appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Louie French MP meets BGC members at Resorts World Birmingham during Conservative Party Conference
The visit focused on jobs, investment, the role casinos play in the economy, and concerns over higher Machine Games Duty Shadow Gambling Minister Louie French MP met casino and wider Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) members at Genting’s Resorts World Birmingham during Conservative Party Conference to discuss the futur…
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NBA HOUSE officially opens at The Venetian Macao ahead of Friday’s first preseason game between Mavs and Rockets
The highly anticipated “NBA China Games 2026” will kick off its first game this Friday, with large-scale fan festival “NBA […]
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Brazil Bets Gambling On Bolsonaro Victory
Flavio Bolsonaro’s victory in the first round of the Brazilian presidential election has given the sports betting industry a shot in the... Read More...
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Betano to Sponsor UEFA EURO 2028
Betano Extends Its UEFA Football Sponsorship Betano will sponsor UEFA EURO 2028 under a new agreement between UEFA and Kaizen Gaming,… The post Betano to Sponsor UEFA EURO 2028 appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Will Brazil’s election decide the fate of regulated betting?
The outcome of Brazil’s presidential runoff could have major consequences for a betting market still reeling from Lula’s ban.
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Kaizen Gaming and UEFA announce Betano as Official Sponsor of UEFA EURO 2028
Betano sponsors UEFA EURO 2028 extending a partnership that began with UEFA EURO 2024 UEFA and Kaizen Gaming announce today a new chapter in their partnership, with Betano, Kaizen Gaming’s premium online sports betting and gaming brand, becoming an Official Sponsor of UEFA EURO 2028. To mark the occasion, UEFA General…
Read summary →CEE betting firms desperate to avoid another Brazil on home turf
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) may seem an attractive proposition for operators looking to move into the market, but those within it have advised navigating it with caution. At SBC Summit, a high-profile list of executives gave their thoughts on the current state of the market – and warned that they are still wary o…
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Brazil’s Betting Ban Puts Operators and Jobs Under Pressure
Brazil betting ban has ended licensed fixed-odds wagering, putting operators, jobs and consumers under pressure as its future remains unclear. The post Brazil’s Betting Ban Puts Operators and Jobs Under Pressure appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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BetGames strengthens UK market position with bet365 partnership
By partnering with bet365, BetGames will make its distinctive portfolio available to one of the industry’s deepest player pools BetGames has partnered with tier-one operator bet365, a deal that significantly strengthens its UK market position. The agreement will see bet365 roll out a selection of titles from BetGames’…
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Ohio sends cease-and-desists to 10 prediction markets
Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Casino Control Commission chair Thomas Stickrath signed the letters, which went to Polymarket, Novig, Underdog, Coinbase, ProphetX, Robinhood, Gemini Titan, WeBull, Plus500, and MooMoo Financial. Moreover, Kalshi wasn’t among the recipients this time, even though it’s the company that los…
Read summary →Brazil Allows Existing Betting Shirt Sales
Existing Stock Guidance The Secretariat of Social Communication of the Presidency signed the technical note on October 2, after President… The post Brazil Allows Existing Betting Shirt Sales appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Turkey’s TFF suspends 448 club officials over betting
The list, which was released by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), includes officials who served at Süper Lig and TFF 1 clubs during the 2026-27 season, with about 171 of them connected to top-flight Süper Lig teams. Among the names are Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan, who led the club’s signing of Mohamed Sa…
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Playbook Fusion signs distribution deal with Aristocrat Interactive for Playbook Football
The deal gives Playbook Football access to Aristocrat Interactive’s global operator network via the Fusion aggregation platform, the… The post Playbook Fusion signs distribution deal with Aristocrat Interactive for Playbook Football appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Brazilian Betting Platforms Go Offline With R$1.33 Billion Still Held in Bettors’ Accounts
The official fixed-odds betting platforms in Brazil were temporarily shut down from 6 pm on October 6 due to the expiration of the voluntary withdrawal period established by Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026. Bettors were given until 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 5 to cancel out their balances before the platforms were mandator…
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Brazil Shirt Sponsors Get a Limited Lifeline amid Gambling Shutdown
Brazilian soccer clubs and sportswear retailers have received a small reprieve. A new update will allow shirts bearing betting-related brands already manufactured before the government’s gambling ban to remain in circulation. This clarification follows President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s Provisional Measure No. 1,39…
Read summary →SOFTSWISS cierra su participación en SBC Summit Lisbon con un premio y su informe de tendencias 2027
La compañía fue reconocida como Aggregator of the Year, presentó la quinta edición de su informe anual de tendencias y abordó temas como inteligencia artificial, regulación, madurez digital y prediction markets. SOFTSWISS cerró su participación en SBC Summit Lisbon con un nuevo reconocimiento en los SBC Awards 2026, e…
Read summary →Oddin.gg gets ready for NHL season with eHockey launch
Czech betting content firm Oddin.gg is getting ready for the start of the National Hockey League (NHL) season with the launch of a new product. The Prague-based company has launched eHockey, a round-the-clock, head-to-head ice hockey product encompassing 1,600 studio-produced matches a month. As is with other Oddin.gg…
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Lula makes concession on sale of football shirts with betting sponsors
A government note frees up existing stock of shirts featuring betting logos for sale, in the first formal easing of Brazil's betting ban The post Lula makes concession on sale of football shirts with betting sponsors appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →DraftKings Shares Climb As Bank Of America Upgrades To Buy
DraftKings shareholders have something to cheer about after a rough few weeks that saw the stock dip to its lowest point in years. Julie Hoover of Bank of America upgraded DraftKings to buy from...
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Why NBA Europe is courting EuroLeague and football’s support
A possible NBA-EuroLeague merger has been rejected as the NBA looks to streamline its October 2027 launch date. EuroLeague teams have reportedly rejected a proposal from the NBA to merge with its upcoming Europe-based league, NBA Europe. Reports in Greece from SDNA revealed clubs unanimously opposed a proposal from th…
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Gabon’s PMUG Adopts Local Horse-Racing Betting Pool After PMU French Partnership Ends
French horse races remain on the programme of Pari Mutuel Urbain Gabonais (PMUG) after its agreement with France’s Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) expired on 30 September 2026. Since 1 October, the Gabonese operator has handled horse-racing wagers through a local pool, with payouts calculated using bets placed within the cou…
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Tonybet adds poker to its Irish offering alongside sports betting and casino
Tonybet brought poker to its platform on October 6, giving one of the world’s most enduring card games a new home in Ireland Tonybet launched poker on October 6, adding a third vertical to a platform spanning sports betting, live casino and slots. Irish players don’t need a new account or a new app – […]
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Federal judge blocks Illinois prediction market rules, siding with Kalshi
Kalshi granted preliminary injunction
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Kalshi and CFTC Score Court Win as Judge Halts Illinois Prediction Market Rules
A federal judge in Illinois has handed Kalshi and the CFTC a win in their fight over prediction markets. Judge Martha M. Pacold ruled on October 2 that Illinois cannot enforce several of its gambling laws against Kalshi while the case plays out. The decision covers three joined cases brought by Coinbase, the United St…
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Only 1 Week Left: West & Francophone Africa’s Premier Gaming Summits Arrive in Dakar
The final seven-day countdown has officially begun for West Africa’s most influential gaming, fintech, and regulatory gatherings: the 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit and the co-located 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) 2026! Taking place from 14 – 16 October 2026 at the King Fahd…
Read summary →Brazilian Betting Sites Go Offline
Brazilian Betting Sites Go Offline Betting websites and apps stopped operating in Brazil on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, after Provisional… The post Brazilian Betting Sites Go Offline appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Hard Rock Bet launches Rival Rinse campaign for NFL fans who root for rivals
In partnership with 72andSunny
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Brazil’s betting sites go offline two days after election first round
Members of Lula's campaign say the betting ban cost him votes, while experts expect compensation claims over cancelled licences The post Brazil’s betting sites go offline two days after election first round appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Neil Banbury departs Kindred for MD role at Sky Betting & Gaming
Banbury spent more than 15 years working across various roles at Kindred Group The post Neil Banbury departs Kindred for MD role at Sky Betting & Gaming appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Seneca Nation and New York Give Conflicting Accounts of Gaming Compact
The Seneca Nation and New York State are telling different stories about negotiations over a new gaming compact. Seneca Nation Says Deal Reached as Hochul Denies New Compact Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca said last week negotiators had reached an agreement in principle. However, Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Mon…
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Oddin.gg expands fast betting content with eHockey
Expansion sees more than 4,600 studio-produced hockey and American football matches and 33,000 football matches a month Oddin.gg has launched eHockey, a round-the-clock head-to-head ice hockey product delivering 1,600 studio-produced matches a month. The company has also confirmed the expansion of titles including eFo…
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Confira a programação do Concurso 1274 da Loteca com prêmio de R$ 600 mil
O período de captação de apostas do concurso termina às 15h do sábado, dia 10 de outubro, com jogos do Campeonato Brasileiro das Séries A e B, La Liga, Premier League, Campeonato Italiano The post Confira a programação do Concurso 1274 da Loteca com prêmio de R$ 600 mil appeared first on BNLData.
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theScore Bet signs multi-year deal to become an official NFL partner in Canada
Covers Ontario and Alberta
Read summary →Ohio Orders 10 Prediction Markets, Brokers To Stop Sports Event Contracts
The Ohio Casino Control Commission sent cease-and-desist letters Friday to 10 prediction market operators and brokers offering sports event contracts, giving them until Oct. 16 to confirm in writing...
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