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Sports Betting Stocks Have Upside Market Is Missing, Analysts Say After G2E
Gaming analysts left the industry’s annual conference in Las Vegas more upbeat about sports betting stocks than their recent performance would suggest. Sports betting trends improved to start the NFL...
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ABRID se manifesta sobre impacto da MP das Bets na influência digital e no ambiente regulatório
A ABRID – Associação Brasileira da Influência Digital acompanha com atenção os efeitos da Medida Provisória nº 1.394/2026, que estabelece novas determinações sobre a exploração, oferta, intermediação e publicidade das […] O post ABRID se manifesta sobre impacto da MP das Bets na influência digital e no ambiente regula…
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Siete.com lleva la historia de Michael Morales del octágono al mundo digital con ARRECHO
La compañía, que inició operaciones en Ecuador hace tres meses, presenta un videojuego inspirado en el peleador ecuatoriano de UFC como parte de su estrategia para conectar deporte, entretenimiento y talento local. La historia de Michael Morales da un nuevo paso fuera del octágono. El peleador ecuatoriano de UFC y pri…
Read summary →FairPlay Sports Media tasks 12 year UK media veteran with leading growth strategy
FairPlay Sports Media (FPSM), the company behind the Oddschecker odds comparison site, has appointed a new member of its c-level team. The company has named Hannah Buitekant as its Chief Growth Officer. Buitekant has been tasked with the leading execution of the firm’s growth strategy for both its media partners and i…
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Maine monitors sportsbook AI use as other states consider restrictions
Amidst reports of DraftKing’s machine learning Maine Gambling Control Unit.
Read summary →Brazil’s gambling industry waits for election runoff as uncertainty grips market
Brazil dominated conversations in Lisbon President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s decision to ban online sports betting and casino gaming… The post Brazil’s gambling industry waits for election runoff as uncertainty grips market appeared first on iGaming Express.
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RMG appoints first Chief Content Officer to boost horse racing’s visibility
Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has appointed its first-ever Chief Content Officer amid concerns around the future of horse racing. Andrew Demaria will join the global media rights management organisation tomorrow, overseeing content strategy, audience development, digital growth, data and insights, marketing integration…
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DraftKings Hit With Class-Action Suit Over AI Tools Allegedly Targeting Addicted Bettors
A West Virginia man has filed a proposed class action against DraftKings, accusing the Boston-based sports betting company of using artificial intelligence to push people toward irresponsible gambling. The suit was filed last Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Boston. Daniel Vest, the plaintiff, claims DraftKings fla…
Read summary →SBC Summit: Charles Oliveira comparte su legado
Durante SBC Summit 2026, el peleador de la UFC Charles Oliveira repasó distintos momentos de su carrera y reflexionó sobre las derrotas, la disciplina, la importancia de la familia y […]
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Mormon Religious Leader Slammed Prediction Markets and Online Betting
D. Todd Christofferson, leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a Mormon church, criticized prediction markets and sports betting and their rapid growth, saying they foster greed, particularly among youths. Religious Leader Criticized Prediction Markets Christofferson warned that rampant betting amo…
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TheScore Bet Targets Canadian Fans with Multi-Year NFL Partnership
TheScore Bet, PENN Entertainment’s mobile wagering arm, has secured a multi-year partnership with the NFL, gaining the right to use the league’s trademarks across its Canadian operations. This development should help the company bolster customer engagement and empower PENN’s reenvisioned media and sportsbook strategy …
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Sands China prepares NBA week with nearly 30 partners and exhibitors at NBA House
Sands China will host five days of NBA activities in Macau, combining preseason games with retail, dining and entertainment. The post Sands China prepares NBA week with nearly 30 partners and exhibitors at NBA House first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Wall Street Bets: G2E, DraftKings
David Katz of Jefferies on October 5 weighed in on the recent Global Gaming Expo: “G2E reinforced our view that gaming equities remain caught between weak near-term narratives and stronger long-term earnings power. Prediction markets again dominated discussions, alongside demand trends, consumer health, and capital al…
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Kalshi brings prediction market data to CBS News’ midterm coverage
Real-time prediction market data
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Opinion: Brazil’s betting sector must accept the role it played in its own downfall
NEXT.io lead researcher Sonja Lindenberg asks whether the industry did enough to prevent the introduction of Brazil's bombshell ban on the betting sector The post Opinion: Brazil’s betting sector must accept the role it played in its own downfall appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Brazil’s betting companies protest Lula’s ban through football advertising boards
Licensed betting companies used Brazilian football advertising hoardings to protest Lula’s betting ban, warning it could fuel the illegal market.
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More than 480,000 back Brazil betting ban in Senate consultation
Flávio Bolsonaro, who says he would ban online casinos but keep sports betting, faces Lula in a runoff… The post More than 480,000 back Brazil betting ban in Senate consultation appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Kaizen Gaming Crowned Operator of the Year for third successive year at the SBC Awards 2026
Along with the Awards’ highest distinction, the parent company of Betano was also once again recognised as Sportsbook Operator of the Year Kaizen Gaming, one of the world’s leading GameTech companies and owner of the Betano premium online sports betting and gaming brand, has been crowned Operator of the Year – Large f…
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Regulus finds MGD hike puts £92 million of horse racing income at risk
The consultancy predicted around 4,000 betting shops could close by 2029.
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Colts Prevail as Commanders Lose Another Quarterback
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Washington Commanders 30-13 in London on Sunday, overcoming a slow start and a couple of turnovers from Daniel Jones to improve to 2-2. Taylor also made history in front of the 61,000 spectators at Tottenham. According to the Colts, his performance made him the NFL’s leading rusher in i…
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Kaizen Gaming Named Operator of the Year for Third Consecutive Year at SBC Awards 2026
Kaizen Gaming has secured the “Operator of the Year – Large” title at the SBC Awards 2026, marking the third consecutive year the GameTech company has received the accolade. The company, which owns the Betano online sports betting and gaming brand, also picked up the “Sportsbook Operator of the Year” award for the sec…
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Maine Is Monitoring DraftKings Over NYT Report Alleging AI Is Used to Keep Gamblers Playing More
Gambling regulators in Maine are now actively monitoring DraftKings, one of America’s largest sports betting companies, after a report by The New York Times suggests that the company has been using AI technology to keep people playing more. NYT Report Continues to Get DraftKings in Trouble Across the Nation The compan…
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What’s the next challenge? Kamaru Usman on his future, training, and motivation
Kamaru Usman’s most recent Octagon appearance marked a new chapter in his career: one of the most successful welterweights in UFC history moved up to middleweight and went five rounds against former champion Dricus du Plessis. For the MelBet ambassador, the bout was a valuable experience and a serious test. In an excl…
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Brazil’s Bettors Pulled R$650 Million in a Week. The Rest Goes Through the Banks
Brazilian bettors withdrew R$652.6 million from licensed sportsbooks and online casinos in the week after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva… The post Brazil’s Bettors Pulled R$650 Million in a Week. The Rest Goes Through the Banks appeared first on iGaming Express.
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$1M: Fanatics Plans Massive Ad Push to Challenge Competitors
Fanatics is stepping up its game against the biggest names in US sports betting, with chief executive officer Michael Rubin saying he wants the company to eventually become the market leader. Challenges Only Strengthened Their Plans to Grow Rubin, the billionaire founder and chief executive of Fanatics, said the compa…
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Future of Brazil’s betting market heads to runoff as Flávio Bolsonaro beats polls
Bolsonaro took 47.07% of valid votes to Lula's 45.12%. Betting sites go offline tomorrow, during the runoff campaign The post Future of Brazil’s betting market heads to runoff as Flávio Bolsonaro beats polls appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Brazil’s Runoff Now Decides Sports Betting, Not iCasino
Flávio Bolsonaro said online casinos would not operate during his four years in office. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has… The post Brazil’s Runoff Now Decides Sports Betting, Not iCasino appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Polymarket Bank-Failure Bets Prompt Probe Calls
Prediction Markets Draw Scrutiny Over Financial Stability Risks Polymarket has taken $77,507 in positions on whether major global banks will… The post Polymarket Bank-Failure Bets Prompt Probe Calls appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil’s Betting Licences Will Expire on the Day of Lula-Bolsonaro Runoff
Brazil Heads To A Second Round As Betting Market Shuts Down The first round of Brazil’s presidential election ended without either… The post Brazil’s Betting Licences Will Expire on the Day of Lula-Bolsonaro Runoff appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Games Global Gears up for Halloween with Packed October Roadmap
Games Global, a leading supplier of online gaming content, is embracing the spooky season with an October release from Wishbone Games’ Halloween-themed... Read More...
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Kaizen Gaming Given Operator of the Year at SBC Awards
Kaizen Gaming named Operator of the Year for a third consecutive year at the SBC Awards 2026 in Lisbon, alongside a second Sportsbook Operator win.... Read More...
Read summary →Blokotech Signs Football Legend Marco Materazzi as Bloko Padel Tour Ambassador
Blokotech, a leading innovator in iGaming software solutions, has signed iconic footballer and World Cup winner Marco Materazzi as an ambassador for... Read More...
Read summary →Growing Your Global Sportsbook: How To Scale Efficiently
As sports betting markets open around the world and in-play betting grows, operators have significant opportunities to expand, but the operational challenge... Read More...
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Kalshi Comes Under New Scrutiny on Gambling Risks as User Relapses
A former sports bettor who self-excluded from regulated gambling sites went on to lose more than $25,000 trading on Kalshi, raising new questions about prediction markets and gambling harm. Self-Excluded Bettor Loses More Than $25K Trading on Kalshi The Pennsylvania man, who uses Thomas as his middle name, first devel…
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Loyola Course Discusses the Risks of Sports Betting
Loyola University Chicago is introducing a new undergraduate course to study the impact of sports betting and prediction markets on the US sports industry. Loyola Course Explores the Growing Role of Gambling in US Sports The course, launched in Spring 2025 by the university’s Quinlan School of Business, focuses on the…
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SOFTSWISS unpacks the future of digital growth at Lisbon event
Bringing together international media, influencers, technology experts, and industry leaders, SOFTSWISS hosted an exclusive event to unveil the insights behind the 2027 iGaming Trends Report. The post SOFTSWISS unpacks the future of digital growth at Lisbon event first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming …
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G2E: Responsible gaming campaigns must spread beyond young sports bettors
Expansion of online sports betting contributes to the risk of problem gambling among young adults, but operators can’t fight it alone, responsible-gaming leaders told attendees at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) last week. “It’s not just sports betting that this this younger audience is exposed to and it’s not just the betto…
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Brazil Blocks More Than 10,000 Betting Websites as Government Tightens Enforcement
The federal government has requested the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) to suspend over 10,000 betting websites in Brazil as the government’s enforcement efforts ramp up after the fixed-odds betting ban. The measure, which was enacted via Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, came into effect on September 2…
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Blue Chip Customer Suspected of Fraud Attempt
An Indiana woman is facing felony charges for allegedly trying to cheat casino staff by cashing in a winning sports betting ticket despite knowing the winnings were already taken. The incident occurred at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Indiana, operated by Boyd Gaming. Luckily, surveillance footage was enough to d…
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Tabcorp Combines Australian Tote Systems Under One Pool
Tabcorp has introduced One Pool, merging NSW TAB, SuperTAB, and UniTAB pools into one. This development marks the formation of Australia’s first nationwide tote pool after 70 years and is part of Tabcorp’s strategy to revive interest in traditional tote betting. The new system brings the 3 existing tote operations int…
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Tarcísio de Freitas Rules Out Emergency Aid for São Paulo Football Clubs After Betting Ban
Emergency credit lines for football clubs hit by Brazil’s fixed-odds betting ban would not be given top priority by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas of São Paulo State. In a statement on September 30, he noted that state taxpayers’ dollars should be allocated first to sectors and businesses deemed more reliant on governme…
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Prediction market roundup: CFTC sends proposed event contract rules to White House
The White House receives a proposal from the CFTC on broadening swaps, while Wemby pans endorsements of sports event contracts.
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Las Vegas’ NBA dreams are within reach, but are expectations soaring too high?
The purchase price for a Las Vegas NBA franchise is cresting 11 figures, but it remains to be seen whether the market can justify such a massive investment.
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Brazil’s laid-off betting workers face stigma seeking jobs in other sectors
While those laid off from the industry face stigma from other sectors, the illegal market has already begun making employment offers to experienced professionals The post Brazil’s laid-off betting workers face stigma seeking jobs in other sectors appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Q&A: First.Bet’s Tom Light and Victor Arias on building a sportsbook for Latam
"I don't do sales. I do relationships," says Victor Arias The post Q&A: First.Bet’s Tom Light and Victor Arias on building a sportsbook for Latam appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Betsson Foundation becomes gambling’s latest philanthropic project
Betsson Group has announced the creation of the Betsson Foundation as a dedicated vehicle for coordinating and scaling the company’s social impact activities. Betsson itself has maintained a long-standing commitment to supporting various organisations and local communities through its partnerships with football clubs …
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How Sportsbook Promotions Fit Into the Online Betting Experience
Bettors need to assess the offer’s rules separately from the wager itself The post How Sportsbook Promotions Fit Into the Online Betting Experience appeared first on BNLData.
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Real Madrid calls for urgency to UEFA over FC Barcelona investigation
Real Madrid have filed “extensive documentation and evidence” to UEFA regarding allegations FC Barcelona made payments to former referee José María Enríquez Negreira. The match-fixing allegations against FC Barcelona and Negreira span almost two decades according to Real Madrid, with payments of up to €7.4m being sent…
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Premier Padel selects iGame Media as exclusive betting data and betting streaming technology and distribution partner
For the first time, sportsbooks and prediction markets can access official betting products for padel iGame Media has been appointed Premier Padel’s exclusive official partner for betting data and betting live streaming, covering the full professional men and women Qatar Airways Premier Padel tour spanning 2,400+ matc…
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SOFTSWISS Explores What Digital Business Can Learn from iGaming
Lisbon, Portugal – October 1, 2026 – SOFTSWISS brought together international media, influencers, technology experts, and industry leaders for an exclusive event dedicated to the key ideas behind the 2027 iGaming Trends Report. Experts from SOFTSWISS, Amazon Web Services, Pentasia, WorldGaming, and Google discussed AI…
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October 5 Deadline: Betting Brands to Vanish from Brazilian Football Shirts
Betting companies are forced to disappear from Brazilian football shirts this week as clubs race to comply with a new government measure that could remove more than BRL$1 billion ($191 million) in annual sponsorship revenue from the sport. Three More Days Under Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, betting brands have until…
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12th Month in a Row: North Carolina’s Sports Betting Handle Surpasses $500M
Incredible feat for North Carolina: the state’s sports betting market, which officially went online in the month of March 2024, has managed to stay above the $500 million mark for a 12th consecutive month in August 2026. This occurred due to wagering activity’s ongoing growth despite the higher tax rate introduced ear…
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SBC Summit Lisbon: Prediction markets dominate day three
Gibraltar and Malta regulators split on whether prediction market users are traders or bettors, while Kalshi said it… The post SBC Summit Lisbon: Prediction markets dominate day three appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Pesquisa mostra 70% a favor da proibição das bets, mas 63% dizem que o tema não influencia o voto
Levantamento Indexa/Broadcast revela apoio amplo ao banimento, porém com baixo peso na decisão eleitoral; só 7% defendem as regras atuais ou menos restrições The post Pesquisa mostra 70% a favor da proibição das bets, mas 63% dizem que o tema não influencia o voto appeared first on BNLData.
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Polymarket adds user safeguards as states step up prediction market challenges
Deposit limits, self-exclusion
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Fabio Tiberia é nomeado Vice-Presidente LATAM da BetConstruct
Com mais de 20 anos de trajetória no iGaming latino-americano, o executivo assume a Vice-Presidência LATAM da BetConstruct para liderar a próxima fase de crescimento em sportsbook, unindo tecnologia global e expertise local The post Fabio Tiberia é nomeado Vice-Presidente LATAM da BetConstruct appeared first on BNLDat…
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Palver Survey Finds Betting Ban Has Limited Influence on Brazilian Voters
Fixed-odds betting is supported by 65% of the respondents in a Palver survey, and the measure could affect the presidential election according to only 1% of respondents. The survey arrives as gambling is increasingly part of the political discussion ahead of the 2026 elections as the government’s prohibition enters th…
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G2E: Prediction markets dominate conversation in Las Vegas
The biggest topic of conversation among attendees at this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas wasn’t about artificial intelligence, new slot machines, or sports betting integrity, but involved companies that didn’t even attend the annual conference. Polymarket, Kalshi, and Robinhood are in state and federal c…
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G2E: Prediction markets play word games with gambling, panel agrees
The wording behind prediction markets, even their name, leads many users to believe they’re not gambling but investing, three responsible-gambling advocates told an audience at Global Gaming Expo. “If you see ‘gambling,’ in your brain that money comes from fun money that you expect you’re probably going to lose,” said…
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G2E: Big-time sports events raise Las Vegas profile even higher, panelists say
Adding a Major League Baseball (MLB) team, possibly a new National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise, and standalone premier sports events to the Las Vegas experience has bolstered the region’s reputation. No other city can match Las Vegas in providing excitement and entertainment from the time a sports fan touch…
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