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Germany’s Q1 Wagering Rebound Signals Stronger Summer Demand
Germany’s first-quarter wagering figures suggest steady momentum across the regulated online casino market. The German Casino Tourism Market was estimated to be valued at USD 8.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 11.5 billion by 2035, which are two astronomical figures. Q1’s wagering figures showcase simil…
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Arizona bans state workers from prediction market trading
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order banning government employees from insider trading on prediction markets.
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World Cup 2026: Online Betting Surges During Hydration Breaks, Study Finds
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is characterized by some significant alterations in the format of the competition. First of all, the number of countries playing in the tournament has been increased from 32 to 48; there is one extra knockout round, and the disciplinary code has been revised. However, one of the most important …
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Malaysian police seize $323,000 in crypto in World Cup betting crackdown
Malaysian police have dismantled an alleged online betting syndicate linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raiding an office in Kuala Lumpur, arresting 11 suspects and seizing cryptocurrency and cash believed to be connected to the operation. The post Malaysian police seize $323,000 in crypto in World Cup betting cr…
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Brian Quintenz, Ex-CFTC Chair Candidate, Joins Coalition for Prediction Markets
Brian Quintenz, who was nominated last year to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has taken on a new role in the prediction markets industry as the Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM) announced that he has joined the organization as a senior advisor. Quintenz Joins CPM As Senior Advisor The appoi…
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VIP Hosts Scrutinized Again After FanDuel’s Bryce Harper Video Message Sent to Gambling Addict
It’s been a tough year for sportsbook VIP hosts. In March, five individuals were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed by Christopher Sage and Terry Thompson. Three of the VIP hosts worked at DraftKings and two at FanDuel. They were accused of incentivizing Sage and Thompson, who both suffer from gambling addiction, …
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Tennessee sports betting handle increases in June
The gross sports betting handle increased by 30 per cent year-over-year. US.- The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has reported that the state’s gross sports betting handle came in at $456.1m in June. That’s an increase of 30 per cent year-over-year and 3 per cent from May 2026. After $4.4m worth of adjustments…
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The Gods Enjoy Soccer Season in Yggdrasil’s Goals Of Olympus BoltLock
Leading iGaming publisher Yggdrasil has released Goals Of Olympus BoltLock, a new soccer and mythology-themed game. The launch of this fresh and rather unorthodox title comes just in time for the hype surrounding the culmination of the FIFA World Cup. Goals Of Olympus BoltLock Metrics Mount Olympus Hosts Its Own Socce…
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Deutsche Bank Raises DraftKings Target On Prediction Markets
Steven Pizzella of Deutsche Bank raised his DraftKings price target to $28 after adding prediction markets into his valuation. Wednesday’s note covered multiple tweaks to Pizzella’s model... The post Deutsche Bank Raises DraftKings Target On Prediction Markets appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Sportsbook Execs Push Back On Prediction Markets At Nevada Meeting
Nevada sportsbooks used a regulatory meeting this week to push back hard against prediction markets, saying platforms like Kalshi are hurting their business and undercutting the state’s regulated g... The post Sportsbook Execs Push Back On Prediction Markets At Nevada Meeting appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →EGBA destaca avances en estándares de la industria y crecimiento de su membresía en su Informe Anual de Actividades 2026
La European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) publicó su Informe Anual de Actividades 2026, documento en el que repasa los principales logros alcanzados por la organización durante los últimos doce meses, además de presentar datos agregados sobre el mercado europeo del juego online correspondientes a sus operadore…
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Debunking 5 prediction market myths: Slotegrator
Maksym Shtun, product owner at Slotegrator, takes down 5 popular misconceptions about the business model behind prediction markets, from licensing to liquidity and the difference between fixed-odds and P2P mechanics. Opinion.- If you’re paying any attention to igaming media at all, you’ve come across plenty of pieces …
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The $30bn World Cup Stat That Could Change Sports Betting Forever
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has given prediction markets their first true mainstream global sports trading test - and $30 billion in trading volume suggest they passed. Kalshi and Polymarket both reached record levels in June as soccer trading...
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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Scoring Anomalies Disrupt Betting Markets
Married couple Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry are at the center of a scoring controversy that affected betting markets on the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Both Sudo and Wehry’s total eaten hot dog and bun (HDB) counts were revised, pushing the totals above the over line in gambling markets. Sudo won the women’s contest …
Read summary →LiGA Summit 2026 y Prediction Markets Summit Americas reunirán a la industria del iGaming en Lima dentro de dos meses
A poco más de dos meses de su inauguración, el LatAm iGaming Affiliate (LiGA) Summit 2026 se prepara para recibir a destacados representantes de la industria del juego de América Latina y del ámbito internacional. El evento se celebrará los días 17 y 18 de septiembre de 2026 en el El Pardo Lima – A […]
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NetWin.it Chooses Fast Track Across CRM, Rewards and Greco
NetWin.it, the regulated Italian online casino and sports betting operator, has selected Fast Track’s CRM, Rewards and Greco to run player engagement... Read More...
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BC.GAME signs Guillermo Ochoa to support Mexico growth strategy
Ochoa will front football-led brand activity, local promotions and fan engagement for BCGAME.mx. Press release.- BC.GAME has announced the signing of Mexican football legend Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa as brand ambassador, as the global online entertainment platform continues to build its presence in Mexico through BCGAME.…
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DraftKings to Launch Alberta Sportsbook on 13 July
DraftKings will launch its online sportsbook and casino in Alberta on 13 July, marking the operator’s entry into Canada’s second regulated online... Read More...
Read summary →The FBI investigates AFA’s commercial dealings in the US
Whilst the Argentine football team continues to progress in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the country’s national football league, AFA, has been placed under investigation from the FBI and US’ DOJ over possible money laundering and fraud scandal. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under investigation in the US foll…
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France vs. Morocco World Cup Odds, Picks & Predictions
The World Cup enters the quarterfinals today with France and Morocco meeting at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET on FOX. France is the -335 favorite to advance at Kalshi. Morocco is priced at +335 to pull off the upset. France vs. Morocco Odds on Kalshi Outcome Prediction Odd…
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Flutter, DraftKings shares jump: The ‘Burry effect’ or something else?
Michael Burry, subject of the The Big Short, has shared his confidence in the long-term prospects of Flutter and DraftKings. The post Flutter, DraftKings shares jump: The ‘Burry effect’ or something else? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Cassino Bet returns to FIRST.bet as sportsbook partner in Brazil partnership, bringing cutting-edge technology to drive growth and enhance bettor engagement.
Cassino.bet.br has returned to FIRST.bet’s proprietary sportsbook technology to give the brand the product depth, trading capability and operational control needed to compete at the highest level in Brazil. The partnership equips Cassino.bet with a high-performance sports betting platform engineered for the scale, spe…
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Trust Built Worldwide: Stability as the betting industry’s core asset
The market's shift toward stability is visible in the trajectory of long-tenured operators. 1xBet has operated continuously since 2007, giving it nearly two decades of trading history in an industry where most brands do not survive their first five years. The post Trust Built Worldwide: Stability as the betting indust…
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ESMA warns some prediction market contracts fall under EU binary options rules
Contracts linked to equities, indices
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Altenar: The reality of expanding an in-house sportsbook into new markets
Altenar has outlined the complexities of international sportsbook expansion, using its Rootz partnership to emphasise that operators must adapt trading operations and technology to local player behaviours. Press release.- For operators with a successful in-house sportsbook, expansion often appears straightforward. The…
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The Big Bet: Michael Burry Backs Sportsbooks To Overcome Prediction Market Threat
Michael Burry, the investor who inspired the movie The Big Short, has bought shares in Flutter and DraftKings, expressing confidence that the sportsbooks can overcome the threat of prediction markets. On his Substack, Burry wrote that he sees America’s two leading sportsbooks as attractive businesses whose shares have…
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FanDuel Canada to launch casino and sportsbook in Alberta
Includes CFL renewal and Light & Wonder deal
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NetWin partners with Fast Track across CRM, Rewards and Greco
With CRM, Rewards and Greco working from a single real-time customer model NetWin, the regulated Italian online casino and sports betting operator, has selected Fast Track’s CRM, Rewards and Greco to run player engagement across its Italian operation. The agreement deepens Fast Track’s presence in the Italian market, …
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Sportsbooks The Big Winners After US World Cup Defeat
The US Men’s National Team’s exit from the World Cup was bad news for American punters, but it has brought financial cheer to sportsbooks across the country. Several sportsbooks, including BetMGM, said they took a record number of bets on the outcome of the US-Belgium round of 16 matchup on Monday, ESPN reported. But …
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N1 Sport Promo: Earn more with sports traffic
Less than two weeks remain until N1 Partners’ promos finish. Press release.- With less than two weeks remaining until N1 Sport Promo by N1 Partners comes to an end, the biggest sporting events of July are still ahead: the decisive matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Wimbledon Final, the Formula 1 Belgian Grand...
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Cape Verde’s World Cup Fairytale Could Boost Its Nascent Gambling Industry
Cape Verde’s first FIFA World Cup campaign ended in the Round of 32, but not before the Blue Sharks captured global attention... Read More...
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Esports World Cup 2026 kicks off in Paris with $75M prize pool
The Esports World Cup 2026 has begun in Paris, featuring a $75 million prize pool, 2,000 players and a global broadcast across 160 countries.
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NetWin.it partners with Fast Track across CRM, Rewards and Greco
NetWin.it, the regulated Italian online casino and sports betting operator, has selected Fast Track’s CRM, Rewards and Greco to run player engagement across its Italian operation. The agreement deepens Fast Track’s presence in the Italian market, bringing CRM, Rewards and Greco together in a single deployment. The ope…
Read summary →Gov. Josh Stein Raises North Carolina Sports Betting Tax to 23%
Sports Betting Tax Increase Under Senate Bill 257 Senate Bill 257 increases the tax on gross wagering revenue from 18… The post Gov. Josh Stein Raises North Carolina Sports Betting Tax to 23% appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Canada’s Safer Gambling Gap: Why Market Success Doesn’t Always Equal Player Safety
Research paper by CasinoCanada.com Canada’s online gambling market is the third-largest in the world. It generated approximately CAD… The post Canada’s Safer Gambling Gap: Why Market Success Doesn’t Always Equal Player Safety appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Yggdrasil introduces Goals of Olympus BoltLock
As the world’s biggest football tournament reaches its final, Yggdrasil, the leading iGaming publisher, has launched Goals of Olympus BoltLock, an action-packed slot that brings together the thrill of football with the legendary power of the gods. Set inside a large stadium on top of the Mount Olympus, the 5×5 reels t…
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They’re Hurting Our Business: Nevada Sportsbooks on Prediction Markets
Nevada sportsbooks are looking at the growth of prediction markets as a challenge that is more and more difficult to cope with. After two state senators recently joined the growing disputes over the future of these markets, claiming that the rapidly growing sector is circumventing longstanding gambling regulations, in…
Read summary →Michael Burry expecting predictions downfall as he invests in Flutter and DraftKings
Popular US investor Michael Burry is placing his bets on the gambling industry in anticipation of a downturn in fortunes for the prediction markets space. Burry, who rose to prominence after heavily profiting from the 2008 US housing crash, told readers of his Substack on Wednesday that he had acquired positions in US…
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Former CFTC Chair Nominee Brian Quintenz Joins Coalition for Prediction Markets
The former CFTC commissioner and former nominee to lead the agency will serve as a senior adviser to the industry group backed by Kalshi, Coinbase, Crypto.com and Robinhood. Brian Quintenz, the former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) commissioner whose nomination to chair the agency was withdrawn last year,…
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International bettors back Haaland’s Norway to beat England in World Cup Quarter Final Clash
9 July 2026 – Kaizen Gaming has released exclusive proprietary data from its Betano platform, revealing which teams users around the world are backing to reach the World Cup semi-finals as the tournament enters the last eight stage. According to betting activity in Betano’s “To Qualify” market, Argentina, Norway, Spai…
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USMNT Game Versus Belgium Drives Record Soccer Betting Activity in US
The United States’ FIFA World Cup journey ended when Belgium disposed of the team in a hotly-contested, but ultimately moral-crushing 4-1 game, which saw a record number of sports wagers placed with regulated sportsbooks acros the country. US Fans Bet Heavily on USMNT vs Belgium – Set New Records Having met the Round …
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Doctors In Texas Sound the Alarm: Prediction Markets Need Tighter Consumer Protection
An association of doctors in Texas has raised concerns over the current form of prediction markets, arguing that these businesses are now actively contributing to gambling addiction, and that more needs to be done to safeguard consumers, mostly through tighter regulatory measures. Texas Doctors Worry about Proliferati…
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Arnold Ventures Announces 12 New Research Grants to Advance Evidence on the Impacts of Sports Betting
Arnold Ventures announced 12 new research grants to support rigorous, independent analysis of the rapidly expanding sports… The post Arnold Ventures Announces 12 New Research Grants to Advance Evidence on the Impacts of Sports Betting appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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North Carolina passes 23% sports betting & 6% predictions tax
On June 7, 2026, the Governor of North Carolina, Josh Stein, approved the $34 billion 2026 fiscal year budget, which will introduce a 23% sports betting tax and a new 6% tax on prediction markets. According to the new budget, the tax rate on sports betting will increase from the initial 18% to 23%, with […]
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Norwegian Gambling Authority Issues Warning Letters to Private Individuals Over World Cup Content Linking to Offshore Operators
World Cup fever is running high in Norway, with Norsk Tipping reporting record levels of activity across its platforms. Despite the state operator’s strong performance, offshore gambling operators remain active in the Norwegian market, and marketing activity appears to have increased significantly. Although Norway’s t…
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Prediction Markets Could Face Same Fate as Sweepstakes Casinos, US Gambling Group Says
Prediction markets offering sports-related contracts are facing a mounting backlash from the American gambling industry. The American Gaming Association (AGA) is warning... Read More...
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Scoreconnecting The Future Of Sports Betting
Founded in 2024, scoreconnect is helping operators rethink player engagement through AI-powered automation, real-time content and targeted messaging, writes Lauren Harrison. As... Read More...
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Beyond Bet Builders: Why Sportsbooks Must Rethink Betting Mechanics to Win Player Loyalty
As the industry navigates the 2026 World Cup and beyond, innovation is becoming the key battleground for sportsbook differentiation. We caught up... Read More...
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Sportsbook execs rail against prediction markets to Nevada regulators
With Nevada sports wagering volume down $249 million so far in 2026, a veteran bookmaker Wednesday railed against prediction markets for stealing market share among Nevada’s sportsbooks. The head of Caesars Digital agreed, saying there’s no doubt these operators are eating into profits. Hall of Fame bookmaker Joe Ashe…
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BetMakers Adds ATG Racing Distribution for Australia and New Zealand
BetMakers Technology Group has secured a new distribution deal with Sweden’s national horse racing wagering operator, AB Trav och Galopp, expanding access to live racing content and data for betting operators in Australia and New Zealand. The arrangement adds more international racing product to BetMakers’ offering an…
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England Fan Spends Life Savings on World Cup Trip With Grandpa, Crypto Casino Rewards Him
There have been several feel-good stories during the 2026 World Cup, but the ones that dominate the headlines occur on the pitch. This one did not. Jacob Allmendinger, 21, used his life savings of £10,000 to take his 80-year-old grandfather, Geoff Golliker, on a dream trip to the World Cup. The duo traveled from Engla…
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Tonybet bettor turns first wager into major MLB payout through Hot Combo feature
10-leg MLB accumulator
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França e Marrocos reeditam a semifinal da Copa de 2022 em duelo pelas quartas de final; quem é o favorito?
França é favorita para avançar às semifinais, com odds médias de 1.56 para a vitória. A vitória de Marrocos tem odds médias de 6.08 e o empate paga R$ 3.78 para cada real apostado The post França e Marrocos reeditam a semifinal da Copa de 2022 em duelo pelas quartas de final; quem é o favorito? appeared first on BNLDa…
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World Cup Futures Odds & Win Bets By State at BetMGM Sportsbook
The 2026 World Cup resumes with the quarterfinals on Thursday. France and Morocco kick things off at 4 p.m. ET. Eight of 48 teams remain in the hunt to hoist the World Cup trophy on July 19. Let’s examine BetMGM’s odds on the champion team. We’ll also reveal the most-bet teams to win by state […] The post World Cup Fu…
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From click-first to conversation-first: Why BetCris believes the next generation of sportsbooks won’t have menus
The launch of ChatBet on the Plannatech platform isn’t just another product integration—it offers a glimpse into what could become the next interface for the iGaming industry. The post From click-first to conversation-first: Why BetCris believes the next generation of sportsbooks won’t have menus appeared first on NEX…
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Esports World Cup 2026 começa em Paris com premiação recorde de US$ 75 milhões
A Esports World Cup 2026 começou oficialmente em Paris, na França, reunindo algumas das principais organizações de esportes eletrônicos do mundo. Pela primeira vez realizada na capital francesa, a competição […] O post Esports World Cup 2026 começa em Paris com premiação recorde de US$ 75 milhões apareceu primeiro em …
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North Carolina Governor Approves New Taxes on Sports Betting and Prediction Markets
Governor Josh Stein has signed North Carolina’s $34‑billion state budget into law, bringing major changes to the state’s gambling industry. The budget introduces a long‑awaited provision allowing sports bettors to deduct gambling losses on state taxes. North Carolina had previously stood out as one of the few states t…
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North Carolina governor approves budget with sports betting tax rise
The state’s budget also introduces a 6 per cent tax on prediction market operators. US.- North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has signed Senate Bill 257 into law, approving the state’s $34bn budget. The move raises the tax on online sports betting operators from 18 per cent to 23 per cent and introduces a 6 per...
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