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UFC champion Charles Oliveira to appear at SBC Summit 2026
At SPRIBE booth A416 on Sept. 29
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Entain launches Seven free-to-play football app in the UK
Rewards include a £100,000 jackpot
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Glasgow Secures €4.02m to Tackle Gambling Harm
Glasgow is set to receive €4.02 million over the next three years to expand its response to gambling-related harm, with some of the money directed towards neighbourhoods where betting shops are most concentrated. The funding comes from the UK’s new statutory gambling levy, introduced in April 2025 after the country mo…
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FanDuel Likes The Over On Sportsbook Growth During NFL
FanDuel sees signs U.S. sports betting could grow faster than it expects this football season after finding success with its revamped promotional strategy during a uniquely compelling summer of... The post FanDuel Likes The Over On Sportsbook Growth During NFL appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Nevada Council on Problem Gambling Takes Firm Stance Against Prediction Markets
The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling is moving to cut ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling, claiming the national group has betrayed its mission to protect consumers by partnering with prediction platform Kalshi. The divide between the two organizations mirrors the broader tensions within the gambling …
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Influencer Avoids Jail After Pleading Guilty to Online Gambling Promotion
A 20-year-old Malaysian influencer has avoided a prison sentence after admitting to promoting online gambling, with a Marang magistrate’s court instead placing her under a two-year good behaviour bond. Nur Syakilla Natasya Sukri was ordered to post a RM2,000 bond after the court considered her age, personal circumstan…
Read summary →UK betting trade body welcomes Vicky Foxcroft MP as Gambling Minister
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has released a statement welcoming Vicky Foxcroft MP’s appointment as the new minister responsible for gambling, However, there has been no official government or Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announcement, and Foxcroft has not announced any appointments on her X o…
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Amelco: how to build on the world’s biggest sporting event
Sporting spectacles don’t get any greater than the FIFA World Cup. However, what happens when the glitz and glamour has left the building, the confetti is long gone and the world’s greatest sporting event has reached its climax? In the latest of SBC News’ in-depth examination of the footballing showpiece, Amelco’s Tra…
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Flutter chiefs double down on FanDuel investment into 2027
CEO Peter Jackson and CFO Rob Coldrake have provided fuller details of Flutter's plan to revitalise its US brand over the coming years. The post Flutter chiefs double down on FanDuel investment into 2027 appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Abelson Sports partners with SABA Sports to power Football Player Markets worldwide
Integration boosts B2B and B2C offerings with industry-leading player metrics and specialised markets Abelson Sports, a leading provider of sports data solutions, has announced a significant new partnership with SABA Sports, launching its market-leading Football Player Markets (FPM) product with the sportsbook provide…
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Over 540 British high-street betting shops have closed with 4,500 jobs since last year’s budget
BGC warns further increases will mean more shop closures, job losses and reduced investment Britain’s regulated betting sector is facing mounting pressure from rising taxes and costs, with the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) warning that further increases will mean more shop closures, job losses and reduced investmen…
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Blask Found Out How World Cup-Themed Games Competed for Players’ Attention
With football commanding global attention during the expanded 2026 tournament, casino operators faced their own competition for visibility: turning the event into... Read More...
Read summary →Could challenge-based betting breathe new life into UK sportsbooks?
The UK market faces a myriad of challenges, not least the continued implementation of the White Paper recommendations and the introduction of a 40% remote gaming duty. But while financial risk assessments and bottom line pressures are certainly making things more difficult, one undeniable fact is that iGaming can find…
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No More Bond: Rozier’s Childhood Friend Stays in Custody
A federal judge has decided to revoke the bond for Deniro Laster, who is a co-defendant in the NBA gambling case involving former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. The decision came after prosecutors accused Rozier’s childhood friend of violating his release conditions. “Rat Cartoon? Come On!” US District Judge LaShann D…
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Democrats Urge FanDuel to End VIP Program
Congressional Pressure on Sportsbook VIP Marketing in US Sports Three Democratic lawmakers have urged FanDuel to end its VIP rewards… The post Democrats Urge FanDuel to End VIP Program appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Abelson Sports integrates Football Player Markets feed with SABA Sports
The deal gives SABA Sports access to granular pre-match and in-play player pricing, including extra-time markets and score-or-assist… The post Abelson Sports integrates Football Player Markets feed with SABA Sports appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Abelson Sports and SABA Sports Partner to Expand Football Player Markets Worldwide
12 August 2026 — Abelson Sports has entered into a new partnership with SABA Sports to provide its Football Player Markets (FPM) product to the sportsbook provider and operator. Under the agreement, SABA Sports will gain access to Abelson Sports’ broad player performance data offering. The feed covers goalscorers and …
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US lawmakers target FanDuel over risky marketing practices
Members of the U.S. Congress have addressed concerns over FanDuel’s personalized marketing practices after Philadelphia Phillies player Bryce Harper recorded a video for a fan with a known gambling addiction, which was sent to the player through the operator’s app. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Representative Paul Tonko…
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SpeedyBet extends Real Betis sponsorship to cover European market
The two-season renewal gives Paf Group’s sports betting brand its first European football rights beyond Spain, with Sweden… The post SpeedyBet extends Real Betis sponsorship to cover European market appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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IBIA and LUX Fight League establish framework for betting integrity cooperation
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and LUX Fight League have entered into an information-sharing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration on sports betting integrity and reinforce the protection of mixed martial arts against betting-related corruption. The post IBIA and LUX Fight …
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UK Plans Reforms Targeting Betting Shops, AGCs, Vape Shops on High Streets
The UK government is preparing to introduce a package of enforcement reforms aimed at giving local councils significantly greater powers over the types of businesses permitted to operate on Britain’s high streets, with the new measures specifically targeting betting shops, adult gaming centers (AGCs), and vape shops. …
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CFTC warns prediction markets against using sportsbook-style odds
The regulator said American odds could mislead users about the nature and pricing of event contracts. U.S.- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned prediction market operators against displaying event-contract prices using the American odds format commonly associated with sportsbooks. The warning wa…
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Circa’s Stevens rips prediction markets
As far as Circa Sports owner Derek Stevens is concerned, prediction markets are enjoying a parasitic relationship with the sports betting industry. He made his views plain Tuesday in an interview with CDC Gaming. “They’re pirates. They’re thieves,” Stevens fumed of Polymarket, Kalshi, and their ilk. “We’d be able to o…
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Iowa sports betting handle reaches record $182.9m in July
A lower hold means revenue was virtually unchanged year-on-year. U.S.- Iowa bettors wagered $182.9m on sports in July 2026, compared with US6.7m a year earlier. Online betting accounted for $173.2m of the total handle, while retail wagering generated $9.7m. Sportsbooks generated $17.97m in revenue, almost the same as …
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NFL MVP Futures at Kalshi: Josh Allen Favored in QB-Dominated Market
Betting on the NFL MVP is always one of the most popular futures markets in football, and Josh Allen is currently the favorite to win the award at Kalshi. Allen, among several quarterbacks at the top of this market, is Buffalo’s linchpin on offense. Let’s take a look at the top-10 betting favorites at Kalshi […] The p…
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Grandstand Launches Rollcard, a Purpose-Built High-Limit Debit Card for Sports Betting, Casino and Prediction Markets
Grandstand’s new fintech solution, Rollcard, offers high rollers a dedicated deposit account with features including bankroll management and cashback rewards Grandstand Limited (Nasdaq: GRSD) (“Grandstand” or the “Company”), the intelligence layer of sports, gaming and entertainment, today announced the public launch …
Read summary →Congress Demands Answers From MLB, FanDuel Over Harper Video
Three members of Congress are demanding Major League Baseball, its players union and FanDuel answer for how a personalized Bryce Harper video ended up being used as an incentive for a VIP gambler.... The post Congress Demands Answers From MLB, FanDuel Over Harper Video appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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UFC Champion Charles Oliveira to take the Super Stage at SBC Summit 2026
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, holder of UFC’s all-time records for most finishes, submission wins and post-fight bonuses, will appear at SBC Summit 2026 across two days as an Aviator brand ambassador, courtesy of award-winning game developer SPRIBE. Oliveira will meet attendees at the SPRIBE booth (A416) …
Read summary →DraftKings’ DKeX Self-Certifies Nine Football Contracts Ahead of NFL Season
The filings, which cover spreads, totals, player props and other football markets, come days after the exchange self-certified its own combo products. DraftKings is preparing for football season with a major expansion of its prediction market offerings, as its in-house Railbird Exchange has self-certified nine categor…
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CFTC warns prediction markets over use of American-style sports betting odds
Pricing may mislead users
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Kalshi Parlay Bettors Lose More Than Headline Numbers Show — Money Betting Against Them is Masking it
Bloomberg reports Kalshi parlay players losing as much as $294 million since the start of the year, but the actual number is probably a lot more. Gambling Insider investigates. A widely cited measure of what bettors lose on prediction market parlays lumps together two opposite groups: the recreational customer backing…
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Connecticut Judge Likens Parlays to Casino Gaming as He Rules Against Kalshi
Judge Vernon D. Oliver has likened parlays to casino gaming while rejecting Kalshi’s arguments that its sports markets should not be considered sports gambling in Connecticut. Judge Oliver denied Kalshi’s motion for a preliminary injunction, ruling that sports-event contracts are not “swaps” under the Commodity Exchan…
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1xCare’s Chris Bird Delivers Media Training for 1xCup Clubs
LAGOS, NIGERIA – [8 August] – More than 100 media officers registered for an interactive online media and communications workshop delivered on July 29, 2026, by Chris Bird, a member of the 1xCare Advisory Committee, for clubs participating in 1xCup. Founded in 2023, 1xCup is a grassroots football tournament in Lagos i…
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OG Esports Returns to The International: Filipino Roster Ready to Fight for the Aegis
In 2018 and 2019, OG Esports became the first organisation to win The International back-to-back, cementing its place in esports history. For four years, however, OG has been absent from The International, choosing not to chase short-term success but instead embark on a complete rebuild. In a move few legacy organisat…
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Africa H1 Blask Index: 39 markets up, 3 down
In the first half of 2026 growth was the continental default in Africa, and the downside list almost disappeared. H1 2026 gave Africa a rare one-sided read. Of the 42 markets Blask tracks on the continent, 39 gained demand versus H1 2025. Botswana led the gainer board; Ethiopia’s December 2025 betting shutdown drove t…
Read summary →IBIA y LUX Fight League firman un acuerdo para reforzar la integridad en las apuestas de MMA
El memorando de entendimiento establece un marco de cooperación para el intercambio de información y la prevención de posibles casos de corrupción vinculados a las apuestas deportivas. La International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) y LUX Fight League, una de las principales organizaciones de artes marciales mix…
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Lawmakers urge FanDuel to end VIP Program, seek MLB curbs on gambling promotions
Three Democrats write to Commissioner Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper
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Esports World Cup 2026 launches trading card collection and Paris apparel range
The Esports Foundation is borrowing from the playbook of traditional sport — trading cards, limited jackets, and heritage… The post Esports World Cup 2026 launches trading card collection and Paris apparel range appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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FanDuel Hit With $95K Fine in Iowa Over Unauthorized Soccer and Basketball Wagers
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has penalized FanDuel Sportsbook $95,000 after finding the operator offered wagers that were not permitted under state law. The case involved two separate incidents: one tied to basketball markets in the Philippines and another linked to soccer prop bets. Both were deemed violatio…
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“Dodgy businesses” or “valued community hubs”?: Reaction to Burnham’s high street revamp
Reaction to Andy Burnham’s decision on the UK’s high street bookmakers is already flooding in left, right and centre. Burnham has been Prime Minister for less than a month but has already been revamping many policies in the UK, and change for the gambling industry is imminent. What is Aim to Permit? And why is […]
Read summary →Entain Launches Seven Free-To-Play Football App
Seven Targets Weekly Football Habits Entain has launched Seven in the UK as a free-to-play football app built around weekly selection… The post Entain Launches Seven Free-To-Play Football App appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Maryland Gambling Revenue Hits $1.64B as Sports Betting Drives New Growth
Maryland’s gambling industry sent a record $1.637 billion to state programs and services in fiscal 2026, with sports betting accounting for much of the latest increase. The figure, covering the year that ended June 30, is $48 million higher than the previous fiscal year, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming. The s…
Read summary →US Lawmakers Demand MLB Betting Changes After Bryce Harper FanDuel Video
Three legislators want a ban on personalized marketing to VIP customers. Three members of Congress are pressing MLB and the baseball players’ union to tighten sportsbook promotion policies following the controversy surrounding a personalized Bryce Harper video sent to a FanDuel VIP customer with a gambling addiction. …
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FIFA World Cup sell-off: Trump defends Infantino as UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC attack act of “deception”
Live blog – last updated 10 August 2026. Newest entries first. FIFA President Gianni Infantino withdrew a plan to sell minority stakes in a commercial subsidiary controlling the men’s and women’s World Cups on 1 August 2026, seven days after it emerged. FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) drew opposition from three confeder…
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FIFA accused of deception over World Cup sale proposals
Multiple organizations, including UEFA, the AFC, and CONCACAF, have accused FIFA of deception and breaching trust after president Gianni Infantino announced plans to sell an interest in the World Cup. In an open letter published on August 10, 2026, the three organizations addressed the latest announcements of a propos…
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Judge Rejects Kalshi Bid to Block Connecticut Sports Betting Regulation
State Courts Tighten Pressure On Sports Event Contracts Kalshi has lost its bid for temporary relief in Connecticut after a federal… The post Judge Rejects Kalshi Bid to Block Connecticut Sports Betting Regulation appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →New Colorado Sports Betting Rules Effective Wednesday
A Colorado law restricting credit card funding and capping daily deposits for sports bettors takes effect Wednesday, months after Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill June 2. SB 131, sponsored by Sen.... The post New Colorado Sports Betting Rules Effective Wednesday appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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OpticOdds powers sports betting queries inside Perplexity Computer, bringing institutional-grade data to consumers
Integration through AI
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Why Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace over a banner
The rivalry between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace looks set to continue into the upcoming Premier League season. Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has lodged a defamation case against Crystal Palace over a banner displayed by fans. The banner depicted the owner holding a gun to the head of Forest midf…
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US lawmakers target MLB, FanDuel over ‘predatory’ VIP programmes
The attack follows the alleged unapproved use of an MLB player in a marketing message sent to a FanDuel customer The post US lawmakers target MLB, FanDuel over ‘predatory’ VIP programmes appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Brazilian Families Lost $12 Billion to Betting in 2025 as Pix Transfers Surged
Brazilian households lost an estimated R$62.5 billion to sports betting platforms in 2025, a scale of gambling losses equivalent to about 0.68% of gross national disposable household income. The figure comes from the third edition of the Fiscal Bulletin of Brazilian States, produced by the National Committee of Financ…
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IBIA and LUX Fight League sign MoU to strengthen betting integrity cooperation
Strengthening cooperation to protect MMA from betting-related corruption The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and the LUX Fight League have signed an information-sharing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on sports betting integrity and support the protection of mixed martial…
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UFC legend Charles Oliveira set for meet-and-greet and keynote at SBC Summit 2026
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, holder of the organization's all-time records for most finishes, submission victories and post-fight bonuses, will appear at SBC Summit 2026 as an Aviator brand ambassador, courtesy of award-winning game developer SPRIBE. The post UFC legend Charles Oliveira set for meet-and-…
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Entain asserts free-to-play app will “become part of football fan’s weekly routine”
Ladbrokes Coral and bwin parent company Entain is testing its skills in the free-to-play games space with the launch of a new app, Seven, in the UK. The FTSE 100 group’s new product is football-focused, with the firm aiming to keep momentum running from the FIFA World Cup while also noting changing betting behaviour d…
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Media Troopers to enter prediction markets with presence lined up at key 2026 summits
Prediction markets have transformed from scattered panels at gaming expos into multi-billion-dollar powerhouses Media Troopers, the leading digital and acquisition group, has announced its strategic expansion into the rapidly growing prediction markets sector. Alongside its entry, Media Troopers’ business and executiv…
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CFTC Cracks Down on Bookmaker-Style Odds in Prediction Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is targeting the way prediction markets present their products, cautioning platforms to avoid the familiar odds format often used by sportsbooks. This warning specifically applies to American-style odds that show potential payouts using plus and minus signs. While not a …
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Burnham to scrap ‘aim to permit’ for UK betting shops amid continued closures
The prime minister also noted that adult gaming centres will need planning approval under new rules. He described betting shops and vape shops as "dodgy businesses".
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Turkey’s Horse Racing Betting Model Faces Early Scrutiny
Seven months into a 10-year contract, Turkey’s new horse racing betting operator is already facing questions over agent commissions, ownership ties and the transparency of the deal that put it in charge. United Racing Şans Oyunları took over the pari-mutuel betting system linked to Türkiye Jokey Kulübü (TJK) at the st…
Read summary →Ronaldinho Named Global Brand Ambassador for Sesame
Football Celebrity Partnerships Expand In Bulgaria’s Betting Market Sesame has appointed former Brazil international Ronaldinho as its Global Brand Ambassador.… The post Ronaldinho Named Global Brand Ambassador for Sesame appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Andy Burnham deals final blow to ‘Aim to Permit’ UK retail betting rule
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has dealt a big blow to high street betting shops with a pledge to revoke the Aim to Permit rule around gambling licensing. A large number of UK local governments have been calling for the Aim to Permit rule to be scrapped for some time, and Burnham has been sympathetic […]
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