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NFL Bans Cardinals Executive Ryan Gold Indefinitely Over Gambling Policy Breach
The NFL announced Friday that Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold has been suspended without a set end date after violating the league’s gambling rules. Investigators found that Gold shared confidential draft information before the Cardinals’ 2026 selections were made public and also placed parlay bets on …
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Arizona Department of Gaming to open application window for limited sports betting licences
There are 10 licences available to offer retail sports betting at racetrack enclosures and associated off-track betting locations. US.- The Arizona Department of Gaming has announced that it will open an application window for limited event wagering operator licences beginning on August 13. Up to ten licences will be …
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PGA Tour 3M Open Odds, Picks & Predictions
With golf’s major season officially concluded, the PGA Tour moves on to the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota. Scottie Scheffler is playing in the event for the first time, and he’s the betting favorite to win. Defending champion Kurt Kitayama is also in the field again this year. There are only three […] The po…
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Sportsbooks Lose Ground as Prediction Markets Secure 27% of World Cup Action
Prediction markets grew sharply during the World Cup, taking a big share of betting that once belonged to sportsbooks. Kalshi, the largest exchange, saw trading volumes hit new highs, breaking records week after week. Activity doubled the peak reached during the Knicks’ playoff run and climbed to nearly ten times high…
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FanDuel Injects $7.5M into the Win for America Super PAC
Irish-owned US gambling company FanDuel has contributed millions of additional dollars to a lobbying group seeking to influence the outcome of America’s upcoming midterm elections, injecting a further $7.5 million into the Super PAC (political action committee) Win for America. FanDuel Donates $7.5M to Win for America…
Read summary →Cardinals Executive Suspended By NFL For Alleged Betting Violations
The NFL suspended an Arizona Cardinals executive last week for violating the league’s sports betting policy. Following an investigation, the NFL announced an indefinite suspension of Arizona’s D... The post Cardinals Executive Suspended By NFL For Alleged Betting Violations appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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World Cup’s most forgettable final saves bookies from bloodbath
Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Lionel Messi’s Argentina brought the curtain down on a difficult World Cup for British bookmakers. The post World Cup’s most forgettable final saves bookies from bloodbath appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Prediction markets capture 27% of U.S. sports betting during World Cup
Kalshi hits record volume
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Arizona Cardinals Exec Appeals Ban for Leaking NFL Draft Selections & Gambling on Games
Arizona Cardinals executive Ryan Gold is appealing his NFL suspension after an investigation alleged he violated the league’s gambling policies. Gold is accused of leaking information about the Cardinals’ draft selections this year, with the implication that it was then used to place bets. The league said Friday that …
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FIFA World Cup drives 3 million new users to Kalshi, with more than $1.2B traded on the final winner market
Tournament ended on Sunday
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El juego online en Chile habría generado ingresos por 431.489 millones de pesos en 2025
El mercado chileno del juego se encuentra en un punto de inflexión dada la irrupción de la expansión digital que alteró las condiciones bajo las cuales los juegos de azar […]
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Drake Loses Another $1.5M in World Cup Final Bet
The “Drake Curse” struck again in the World Cup final as the rapper lost another $1.5 million wagering on soccer’s showpiece event. Drake bet $1.5 million that Argentina would beat Spain over 90 minutes. The match ended in a 0-0 draw before Spain won in extra time. The Canadian posted the losing bet slip on […] The po…
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Underdog Brings Prediction Markets In House
Underdog launched its own prediction markets exchange Saturday, ending its reliance on third-party exchanges. The launch comes four months after buying Aristotle Exchange DCM and Aristotle Exchange... The post Underdog Brings Prediction Markets In House appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Prediction markets seize 27% of World Cup share from sportsbooks
Prediction markets represented about 27% of US legal sports betting activity on the World Cup, according to H2 Gambling Capital. The post Prediction markets seize 27% of World Cup share from sportsbooks appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Why ESPN, FOX, and Netflix, will battle for 2030 World Cup rights
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is over. But US broadcasters ESPN, FOX, and even streaming giant Netflix are seeking to seize the momentum from the last competition to secure the rights for the 2030 World Cup. ESPN is expected to challenge FOX for broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which are expected to […]
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Chinese World Cup Online Streaming Platforms a Front for $296M Gambling Network
Chinese police say they dismantled a major cross-border sports gambling network that posed as a World Cup online streaming network ahead of the tournament’s final. Officers in Panzhihua, Sichuan Province, said the network attracted millions of online viewers and generated over 2 billion yuan (about $296 million), the …
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Sponsored PR: LSports Becomes Official Data Partner to ADI PredictStreet During FIFA World Cup 2026 – and Beyond
Partnership delivers full-sport, pre-match and in-play data, including the complete StatScore suite, powering ADI PredictStreet's global prediction markets platform throughout the FIFA World Cup, and into its next phase of growth.
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LSports becomes official data partner to ADI PredictStreet during FIFA World Cup 2026 – and beyond
Partnership delivers full-sport, pre-match and in-play data, including the complete StatScore suite, powering ADI PredictStreet’s global prediction markets platform throughout the FIFA World Cup and into its next phase of growth. Press release.- LSports announced a partnership with ADI PredictStreet, the prediction ma…
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Kalshi Says World Cup Surge Brought 3 Million New Users as Prediction Markets Hit Record Trading Volumes
The FIFA World Cup has become a defining moment for prediction markets, driving unprecedented activity on Kalshi and helping the platform attract 3 million new users during the tournament. Trading tied to the tournament has reached a level the company says it has never seen before. More than $1.2 billion changed hands…
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Kalshi and AppliedXL launch prediction markets on clinical trials
Contracts price FDA decisions
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Betsson monitors prediction markets but sees limited crossover beyond US
Betsson is keeping one eye on the growth of prediction markets but does not see the US event-contract model working in its main markets. The post Betsson monitors prediction markets but sees limited crossover beyond US appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Drake’s Reported $1.5M World Cup Bet Falls Short as Final Goes Beyond 90 Minutes
Drake’s reported $1.5 million bet on Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final lost before extra time even began. The wager, promoted publicly by Stake ahead of the final, was tied to one specific outcome: Argentina had to beat Spain within 90 minutes. That never happened. The match remained level at the end of […] T…
Read summary →Another Macolin Convention? Council of Europe plans post-World Cup betting and predictions moves
European authorities are planning to tighten the screws on betting activity on international sport following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Concluding yesterday (19 July) with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 to claim their second World Cup trophy, the four-week-long tournament was, as always, a huge engagement driver for the in…
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1win expands its prediction markets with crypto forecasts
Cryptocurrency has become one of the fastest-growing categories within prediction markets, as traders and investors increasingly look beyond price charts to speculate on major industry milestones. Reflecting this trend, international betting brand 1win has expanded its Markets product with a series of new cryptocurren…
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Council of Europe targets FIFA over prediction market deal
The Council of Europe has targeted FIFA over its partnership with prediction market platforms, accusing the association of risking the World Cup’s integrity framework and opening the door to fraud. In an open letter published on July 19, 2026, coinciding with the World Cup final, the Council of Europe urged FIFA to st…
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LA Therapists Report More Young Adults Seeking Gambling Treatment as Kalshi’s Prediction Markets Expand
As prediction markets surged in popularity during the recently concluded World Cup, addiction specialists across Los Angeles say they have seen a noticeable rise in young people seeking help for gambling-related problems. Many point to Kalshi, the country’s largest federally regulated prediction market, as a growing e…
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Morocco iGaming market overview by Blask: a monopoly that is gaining share
Morocco has only one legal sportsbook, which is gaining its BAP, while offshore demand shows a decline. Nearly 39M people, high internet penetration, and a football calendar that runs from European leagues to a home AFCON 2025, later capped when Morocco was awarded the title after CAF stripped Senegal. These facts kee…
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Greentube strengthens Canadian presence with Alberta debut as market opens
Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, has gone live in Alberta as the Canadian province opens… The post Greentube strengthens Canadian presence with Alberta debut as market opens appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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How World Championship changed football betting platforms
The World Championship became a milestone for global football. For the first time, the tournament was hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, while expanding to a record 48 national teams from six continents. With 104 matches played over 39 days, the tournament pushed betting platforms to adapt to a faste…
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Citi: Macau’s daily GGR up 9% week-on-week as World Cup distractions fade
Macau’s gross gaming revenue is estimated to have averaged MOP$679 million (US$84.0 million) per day in the week from 13 […]
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Drake’s Reported $1.5m Argentina Bet Fails After World Cup Final
A Reported $1.5 Million Stake Drake’s World Cup final wager was reported as a $1.5 million bet on Argentina to beat Spain.… The post Drake’s Reported $1.5m Argentina Bet Fails After World Cup Final appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →FIFA Faces Integrity Call After Prediction Market Partnership
Council of Europe Raises a 2030 Challenge The intervention came in a statement by Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of… The post FIFA Faces Integrity Call After Prediction Market Partnership appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Teleprompter Aide Accused of Wagering on Trump Speeches
A veteran White House staffer has been suspended after he was accused of using advance notice of comments from the president to make lucrative bets on a prediction market. Teleprompter Operator Accused of Making $100K From Trump Speech Bets Gabriel Perez, who has been President Donald Trump’s teleprompter operator for…
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Macau July GGR forecast to fall 5% despite post-World Cup recovery
Citigroup expects Macau’s July GGR to fall 5 percent year-on-year to $2.60 billion, despite a post-World Cup recovery. The post Macau July GGR forecast to fall 5% despite post-World Cup recovery first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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NFL Bans Cardinals Scout Director Over Gambling Dispute
The NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals executive Ryan Gold indefinitely after an investigation into alleged violations of the league’s strict gambling rules. The decision, announced late last week, involves accusations that Gold provided sensitive team information and engaged in prohibited betting activities. NFL Sus…
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Blask: LatAm iGaming Demand Rides the World Cup Wave
Blask data shows the tournament effect reaching far beyond the countries whose teams actually played. The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened on... Read More...
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HKJC, Guangzhou target 2030 for cross-border equine industry zone
HKJC and Guangzhou aim to establish a cross-border equine industry zone by 2030, expanding cooperation across racing, tourism and breeding. The post HKJC, Guangzhou target 2030 for cross-border equine industry zone first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Galaxy Launches World Cup Responsible Gaming Drive for Staff and Community
Macau’s Galaxy Entertainment Group has rolled out a new in-house campaign tied to the football World Cup, with the company saying the initiative is designed to promote rational entertainment among team members and the wider community. The programme, titled “GEG Responsible Gaming Promotional Program: Football World Cu…
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Betano Executive Defends Sports Betting Advertising and Praises Brazil’s Regulatory Approach
The Brazilian version of Betano’s Director of Institutional Relations, Guilherme Figueiredo, has expressed his support for the continuation of sports betting ads in Brazil, while highlighting the federal government’s sports gambling regulations. Speaking in an interview with Folha de São Paulo, he said a policy of reg…
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Singapore Firms Used in Overseas Gambling Site’s World Cup Betting Flow
A gambling website based overseas has been taking illegal bets on the FIFA World Cup matches from punters in Singapore, with payments and payouts routed through local firms via PayNow. The site, GemBet, uses Singapore-specific URLs and appears to direct local users into a payment structure that relies on 3 companies r…
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Singapore investigation links local firms to offshore World Cup betting platform
An investigation by The Straits Times has found that an offshore online gambling platform targeting Singaporean players has been using locally registered companies to process deposits and payouts via PayNow during the FIFA World Cup. The post Singapore investigation links local firms to offshore World Cup betting plat…
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GEG strengthens responsible gaming push with World Cup-themed campaign
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has reinforced its commitment to responsible gaming through the launch of the “GEG Responsible Gaming Promotional Program: Football World Cup Series”, supporting the Macau SAR Government’s campaign theme, “Learn RG, Keep the Fun Alive.” The post GEG strengthens responsible gaming push …
Read summary →How To Trade On The World Cup Final In Texas
Texas remains one of the largest states in the country without a legal, regulated sports betting market, and lawmakers have yet to advance a bill that would change that. In the absence of a... The post How To Trade On The World Cup Final In Texas appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Hong Kong season sees record overseas betting turnover of HK$34.4bn
Turnover growth was driven primarily by improved field sizes and the continued success of the Club’s globalisation strategy Crowned by a string of record-breaking highs and global accolades, a spectacular 2025/26 Hong Kong racing season drew to a close at Happy Valley on Wednesday (July 15). In total, racing fans enjo…
Read summary →DraftKings aims to block Philadelphia consumer protection probe
DraftKings has sued the City of Philadelphia in federal court, seeking to halt an investigation under a 2024 municipal consumer protection ordinance. US. DraftKings, Crown PA Gaming, and Golden Nugget Online Gaming are named as plaintiffs in a complaint to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania…
Read summary →White House teleprompter investigated over alleged prediction market bets
A longtime aide allegedly placed bets on more than a dozen of Donald Trump’s speeches. US.- A technical assistant who has operated Donald Trump’s teleprompter since 2016 has been put on leave amid allegations that he used inside knowledge of the president’s speeches to win more than $100,000 on the prediction market K…
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Hard Rock Bet: World Cup betting equivalent to 10 Super Bowls
Spain may lead the betting for Sunday’s World Cup final, but Hard Rock Bet has reported that more than 70 per cent of money wagered on the 90-minute result is backing Argentina. Spain are priced at +125 to win in regulation, with Argentina at +250 and the draw at +210. Despite those odds, Argentina have […]
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Macau June visitor arrivals fall 3.1% YoY as overnight travel weakens
Macau's June visitor arrivals fell 3.1% year-on-year to 2.8 million, as overnight visits slid 9% amid the World Cup, though first-half arrivals rose 9%. The post Macau June visitor arrivals fall 3.1% YoY as overnight travel weakens first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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NFL suspends Cardinals’ scouting exec over alleged draft leaks, betting
The NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating the league’s gambling policy. The league said Friday that its investigation determined that Gold provided confidential, non-public inside information regarding 2026 draft selections by the Cardinals before the picks were a…
Read summary →World Matchplay 2026: Complete Betting Guide for New Players
What is the World Matchplay? The World Matchplay is one of the biggest tournaments on the PDC calendar. Unlike the… The post World Matchplay 2026: Complete Betting Guide for New Players appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →NFL Suspends Cardinals Scouting Director for Gambling Policy Violations
League says Gold bet on games, provided inside information on draft picks The NFL on Friday issued an indefinite suspension to a member of the Arizona Cardinals’ front office after the league learned he violated its rules on sports betting. According to the Associated Press, Ryan Gold, the team’s director of college s…
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The French Raccoon Smokey Returns in Hacksaw Gaming’s Le Prechaun
Hacksaw Gaming has released Le Prechaun, a game that’s all about embracing the luck of the Irish and discovering hidden pots of gold. The title introduces players to Smokey – a cunning French raccoon who’s starred in plenty of other games developed by the studio. Le Prechaun Metrics Smokey’s Smile Is Synonymous with T…
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NBA’s Silver backs proposal for US sports betting czar as integrity cases take centre stage
Proactive measures such as a coalition between leagues and an independent commissioner could ameliorate the ills of sports betting, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver suggested this week.
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‘Expert’ Kalshi Picks & Predictions on What FOX Announcers Will Say During World Cup Final
We appear to have reached the end stage of capitalism in prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket, where people can bet on just about anything under the sun. To wit: Who will People’s Sexiest Man Alive be come year’s end? That market generated more than $108K at Polymarket as of publication, and quite predicta…
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Kamaru Usman to headline one of this summer’s biggest fights
On July 18, MMA fans’ attention will be focused on one of the most anticipated fights of the year. In the main event of UFC Fight Night 281, MelBet’s global ambassador and former welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, known as The Nigerian Nightmare, faces former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. Two champions, o…
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MelBet highlights Kamaru Usman's comeback in UFC Fight Night 281 main event
Global ambassador for MelBet
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World Cup Booms on Kalshi, Trump’s Teleprompter Operator Caught Insider Trading in This Week’s Bingos & Busts
Our weekly recap of gambling industry headlines includes massive World Cup trading volume on prediction markets, a Trump technical assistant and Bryce Harper missing the obvious, Nigel Eccles, and Seinfeld. As Spain and Argentina prepare to face off in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, trading volume keeps skyrocket…
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EU iGaming weekly: Gibraltar’s prediction markets, Alberta’s launch, Entain’s job cuts
Gibraltar licenses prediction markets under a bespoke regime, and Entain trims its workforce as UK tax costs mount,… The post EU iGaming weekly: Gibraltar’s prediction markets, Alberta’s launch, Entain’s job cuts appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Kalshi Faces Trouble in Michigan After Conflicting Rulings
Prediction platform Kalshi’s troubles in Michigan appear far from over. A local court recently ordered the company to suspend all contracts on sports events and geofence state residents by August 12, 2026. While Kalshi has moved to comply with these requirements, a conflicting ruling by the Commodity Futures Trading C…
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DraftKings Sues Philadelphia to Halt Ongoing Investigation Into Gambling Operations
DraftKings, joined by Crown PA Gaming LLC and Golden Nugget Online Gaming, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia, asking a federal court to block the city’s consumer protection ordinance from being used against its sportsbook and casino operations. The company argues that Philadelphia’s Consumer Protect…
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