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Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal
Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the government’s sprawling investigation of illicit gambling on basketball games, accused of tailoring his 2024 performance with the Milwaukee Bucks to reward bettors and chip away at his own financial problems, authorities said Monday. Beasley has been out of the N…
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Former NBAers Malik Beasley, Ed Davis Among 6 Indicted as Gambling Scandal Widens
A wild text exchange between co-conspirators allegedly indicate one way Beasley manipulated games. Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Edward Davis were indicted with four others in the Eastern District of New York on Monday, accused by federal prosecutors of conspiring to manipulate performances in games for the ben…
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Winna.com Named Official Regional Sponsor of the Argentina National Football Team
Winna.com Partners With Argentina Winna.com, the online crypto casino and sportsbook, today announced it has become an Official Regional Sponsor… The post Winna.com Named Official Regional Sponsor of the Argentina National Football Team appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Wall Street Bets: Hollywood Aurora, World Cup wagering, Caesars’ deal
Jeffries’ David Katz looked at the opening of Penn Entertainment’s Hollywood Casino Aurora on June 26: “Our visit to Penn’s relocated Hollywood Aurora (in Illinois) property reinforces our view that land-based operators must continue reinvesting across the portfolio to remain competitive in an increasingly pressured e…
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Georgi Mihaylov, EGT Digital: “We are seeing growing demand for more personalised and interactive betting experiences”
Georgi Mihaylov, deputy CEO of EGT Digital, shared how the company is preparing for iGB L!VE. Exclusive interview.- Ahead of iGB L!VE, Georgi Mihaylov, deputy CEO of EGT Digital, shared how the company is preparing for the expo. In an exclusive interview, he spoke about EGT Digital’s key highlights at its stand and th…
Read summary →Timeless Blaugrana: how FC Barcelona kit became symbol of football – look from 1xBet
From its origins in 1899 to modern-day reinterpretations, FC Barcelona’s kit has balanced tradition and innovation, reinforcing its place as one of the most iconic visual identities in football. Press release.- Some kits become iconic for a single season. Others have long been an integral part of football culture. The…
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New York City’s Last Racetrack to Close in September
Aqueduct, the last operating horse racetrack in New York City, hosted its final race this past weekend and will shut its doors for good on September 7. The closure of the 135-year-old track is a watershed moment for horse racing in the US, leaving the nation with just 75 thoroughbred racetracks, ABC7 reported. The Nat…
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Draft da NFL 2027 terá restrições para apostas em áreas federais de Washington
O Draft da NFL de 2027 acontecerá entre 29 de abril e 1º de maio, no National Mall, em Washington, D.C. Embora o evento deva atrair milhares de torcedores, quem […] O post Draft da NFL 2027 terá restrições para apostas em áreas federais de Washington apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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ODDSET’s Jordan: EU AML reforms demand ‘eIDAS first’ shift
ODDSET’s Head of Payments and KYC on continuous monitoring, biometric friction, KYB’s lag and preparing for AMLA’s incoming standardisation KYC has long been treated as a one-time hurdle at onboarding, cleared once and rarely revisited. Antony Jordan, Head of Payments and KYC at German sports betting operator ODDSET, …
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Prediction markets: Polymarket’s monopoly, Kalshi’s niche
Blask BAP data across five Anglophone markets reveals a two-player category — and the second player only competes in two of them. Prediction markets have been one of the more discussed formats in iGaming and fintech over the past two years. The underlying question — can users bet on real-world outcomes through a regul…
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Ontario igaming wagers increase in May
Wagers increased by 2 per cent from the previous month. Canada.- iGaming Ontario has reported that online gaming wagers in the Canadian province totalled CA$9.5bn in May. That’s a 2 per cent increase from April. Non-adjusted gross gaming revenue (NAGGR) was CA$413.1m, up 2 per cent from the previous month. The online …
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EGT Digital to Showcase New Sportsbook Features and Exciting Game Releases at iGB Live 2026
EGT Digital will participate in iGB Live 2026, taking place from 2nd to 3rd July in London, where visitors can explore the company’s latest innovations at stand P50. Among the highlights at the stand will be Goal Kings Bell Link, released earlier this month. Combining a football-inspired theme with the popular Bell Li…
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AGOK Named Safer Gambling Champion at Gamble Alert’s Responsible Gaming Awards 2026
Recognition affirms AGOK’s industry leadership on player protection as it rolls out Chukua Control, a digital-first responsible gaming campaign for the World Cup season. NAIROBI, KENYA – [29.06.2026] – The Association of Gaming Operators, Kenya (AGOK) has been named Safer Gambling Champion in the Industry Association …
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Algeria vs Austria joins World Cup’s hall of shame
With Algeria’s draw against Austria sparking conspiracy theories, Insider Sport has taken a look at the World Cup’s most notorious controversies. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has put Hollywood writers to shame in their own backyard. Before a ball was even kicked, FIFA handed US President Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Pea…
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MLB Players Push For Ban on Individual Prop Bets
The Major League Baseball Players Association has put forward a proposal to eliminate prop bets tied to individual players, arguing that such wagers fuel harassment from frustrated gamblers. A union source told ESPN that the measure was raised during ongoing collective bargaining talks with Major League Baseball. The …
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Why You Can Bet On Football Coming Home To Africa
EXCLUSIVE: Africa has produced elite footballers for generations. But it has never produced a World Cup winner, writes Tooni Wale. Yet never... Read More...
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Fifa nega conflito na CazéTV e aprova modelo de transmissão inovador
Diretor de Negócios da Fifa, Romy Gai defende parceria com a LiveMode e destaca alcance com novos públicos no Brasil The post Fifa nega conflito na CazéTV e aprova modelo de transmissão inovador appeared first on BNLData.
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Políticos e influenciadores questionam cobrança só em cima da “CazéTV”
Políticos, jornalistas e criadores de conteúdo criticam investigação como seletiva e cobram tratamento igual para TVs, clubes e plataformas digitais The post Políticos e influenciadores questionam cobrança só em cima da “CazéTV” appeared first on BNLData.
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Veltium launches to support growth for sportsbooks and prediction markets
With a focus on global scaling, Veltium has debuted to provide specialized iGaming infrastructure and operational support for sharp sportsbooks and prediction market operators. The post Veltium launches to support growth for sportsbooks and prediction markets first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brie…
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Cote d’Ivoire vs Norway Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Round 32
Cote d’Ivoire and Norway both had a great run so far in the World Cup, although they stand on shakier overall grounds than the other teams that advanced to the Round of 32. Ivory Coast is also chasing history, having never reached the knockout stage before, while Norway will be looking to its rested stars […]
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MLB Players Push to Ban Prop Bets on Individual Performance
The Major League Baseball Players Association is pushing to eliminate prop bets tied to individual player performance, arguing the wagers have created a connection between gamblers and athletes that often crosses into harassment. The proposal was born out of ongoing negotiations with the league for the next collective…
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Regulated Online Sports Betting
With illegal sports betting activity running rampant across Asia, what does the future hold for a legal sports betting industry […]
Read summary →Netherlands vs Morocco Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Round 32
Morocco has emerged as a dark horse in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but whether the team can hold its own will now become painfully obvious as the Round of 32 is upon us. Morocco’s lot is not an easy one either, as it will face off with the Netherlands, which is tipped to advance […]
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Bookies Corner: bet365, Betway and Betfair prep for ‘most important’ two weeks of tennis as Wimbledon 2026 arrives
You can just about tell when it’s peak British summer, as it tends to be around the time that the Wimbledon Championships arrive. For Brits, it’s been a quiet few years at Wimbledon, or maybe we were just spoiled by the exploits of Andy Murray throughout the early 2010s. But it’s now been 13 years […]
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Stake names UFC flyweight contender Tracy Cortez as global ambassador
Stake has signed UFC women’s flyweight contender Tracy Cortez as a new global ambassador, with the partnership set… The post Stake names UFC flyweight contender Tracy Cortez as global ambassador appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Ian Bradley reunites with Tom Light to help lead FIRST.bet into new chapter
FIRST.bet has welcomed Ian Bradley as its new co-CEO to help thrust the B2B sportsbook provider into a new era of global expansion. Bradley’s career carries more than 20 years of B2B sportsbook expertise. He started his journey in spread betting and trading at Sporting Index and Sporting Solutions. He then moved to B2…
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Japan Builds a Legal Workaround to Prediction Markets With Loyalty Points Instead of Bets
Prediction markets exploded into crypto’s mainstream by proving that almost any future event can be turned into a tradable opinion. Elections, sporting events, celebrity behavior — if enough people care about it, someone will price it. That formula works in many jurisdictions. In Japan, it runs into a wall. The countr…
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Chambers and Partners publica ranking de 2026 dos melhores escritórios de advocacia e advogados na área do jogo e aposta no Brasil
Publicação britânica destaca 11 bancas e 20 profissionais em ranking para o setor de gambling e betting no país; confira também o ranking de três categorias voltadas a profissionais em início ou meio de trajetória The post Chambers and Partners publica ranking de 2026 dos melhores escritórios de advocacia e advogados …
Read summary →Best Live Score Apps for Sports Betting in 2026
Why Live Score Apps Matter for Bettors Sports betting is increasingly shaped by real-time information. A goal, red card, substitution or… The post Best Live Score Apps for Sports Betting in 2026 appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Stake announces UFC flyweight contender Tracy Cortez as new global ambassador
Partnership strengthens Stake’s presence in UFC, adding one of the sport’s fastest-rising women’s flyweight stars to its ambassadors Stake, the world’s largest online casino and sportsbook, today announced a new ambassadorial partnership with UFC flyweight contender Tracy Cortez, marking a significant milestone in the…
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Veltium targets sharp sportsbooks and prediction markets with newly launched service offering
Irish-based company established to provide customer service, compliance and marketing support to accelerate business growth Veltium has officially launched with bold ambitions to support business growth for sharp sportsbooks and prediction markets worldwide through a wealth of iGaming services. With its owners and lea…
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SkillOnNet goes live with ODDSworks content across Ontario
New deal will extend to Mexico and other LatAm markets in coming months Global entertainment group SkillOnNet has bolstered its content portfolio across Ontario with games from ODDSworks – the first phase of a rollout that will extend to Mexico and selected LatAm markets in the coming months. The initial Ontario launc…
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Over 50% of African Female Football Fans are Active Gamblers, Survey Says.
Over 50% of female football fans in Kenya and South Africa take part in sports betting. This is according to GeoPoll‘s 2026 Football Survey. Among female football fans, sports betting participation reached 62 per cent in Kenya and 59 per cent in South Africa, the highest of the markets surveyed. Nigeria recorded 43 pe…
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Fanatics to block bettors over online abuse of athletes
Fanatics has announced that it plans to start suspending or banning bettors who harass athletes and coaches on social media platforms as part of an initiative targeted at reducing online abuse. The sportsbook will collaborate with IC360 and Signify Group from the beginning of the 2026 NFL season to monitor and find ab…
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One After the Other: CFL Says “No” to Sorby Amid Gambling Controversy
The Canadian Football League (CFL) has officially ruled out quarterback Brendan Sorsby from joining the league, marking another major setback for the 22-year-old whose career has been overshadowed by a gambling controversy that continues to close doors across professional football. All About Integrity Similar to the N…
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Fanatics Launches Program to Crack Down on Sports Betting Abuse
Leading global sports platform “redefining how fans engage with the teams, players, and moments they love”, Fanatics, is getting ready to put an end to abusive and threatening behavior directed at athletes, coaches, and officials online. The operator is marking one of the most aggressive integrity initiatives yet from…
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Behind the Game Anatomy of a Strong Brand
At iGaming, dozens of solutions are behind the high conversion, retention, and LTV rates of the product: from… The post Behind the Game Anatomy of a Strong Brand appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →Stake Appoints UFC Fighter Tracy Cortez as Ambassador
Stake has appointed UFC women’s flyweight contender Tracy Cortez as a global brand ambassador, adding another athlete to its portfolio of mixed... Read More...
Read summary →Tonybet Awards First World Cup Card Collection Prize
Tonybet has awarded the first major prize in its World Cup Card Collection promotion for customers in Canada, with one player winning... Read More...
Read summary →SkillOnNet Adds ODDSworks Content in Ontario
SkillOnNet has expanded its iGaming content offering in Ontario through a new agreement with ODDSworks, with plans to extend the rollout to... Read More...
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Winna.com Named Regional Sponsor of Argentina National Team
Winna.com, the online crypto casino and sportsbook, today announced it has become an Official Regional Sponsor of the Argentina National Football Team, joining the world champions ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Argentina National Team arrive at the tournament as reigning world champions and one of the most icon…
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DraftKings introduces DKeX prediction market exchange
DraftKings has announced the launch of its proprietary prediction market exchange called DKeX, directly integrated into the operator’s unified DraftKings Sports & Casino app. Back in December 2025, the company launched DraftKings Predictions to offer trades through CME Group’s derivatives exchange. Now with DKeX, the …
Read summary →Germany vs Paraguay Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Round 32
Germany cruised out of Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup dominating the playfield, and only ceding a single loss that left the team stunted to Parguat. With 10 goals out of the Group Stage, however, Germany has proved that it will not be relenting its pace. Paraguay is somewhat justifiably given (+535) chance […]
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Stake designó a la luchadora de UFC Tracy Cortez como embajadora
Stake ha nombrado a Tracy Cortez, contendiente de peso mosca femenino de UFC, como embajadora global de la marca, sumando otra atleta... Leer más... La entrada Stake designó a la luchadora de UFC Tracy Cortez como embajadora se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
Read summary →Brazil vs Japan Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Round 32
This is the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round 32 and there are no draws. The knockout round will see 32 teams compete for the chance to progress forward with each game feeling like a mini World Cup final of its own. Today, we take a look at the upcoming game between Brazil and Japan, with […]
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CazéTV Changes Betting Advertising Format During the 2026 FIFA World Cup
CazéTV introduced a new approach towards promoting betting operators on their broadcasts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The channel stopped mentioning live betting odds provided by betting operators during games and turned to a traditional advertising format instead. This step comes after an investigation initiated by Se…
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NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, to end live races Sunday as Resorts World expands next door
Aqueduct Racetrack, New York City's final horse racing venue operating for over 130 years, will cease live racing operations this weekend.
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CazéTV muda formato de publicidade de apostas na Copa 2026
CazéTV restructures betting advertising following a Ministry of Justice investigation into abusive marketing practices, restricting odds displays during World Cup broadcasts.
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Tonybet’s World Cup Card Collection campaign lands first $15k Bronze winner
Tonybet's World Cup Card Collection promotional campaign in Canada has produced its first major winner, claiming a $15,000 Bronze-tier prize.
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Illinois Man Sues DraftKings After Gambling Addiction Wipes Out $2M
A 32-year-old Illinois resident is suing DraftKings, alleging the sportsbook failed to intervene despite clear signs of gambling addiction that resulted in $2M in losses.
Read summary →Robins Praises Proprietary Power As DraftKings Launches DKeX
DraftKings went live with its proprietary prediction markets exchange, DKeX, marking the company’s latest step into the fast-growing predictions business. Friday‘s launch gives DraftKings its o... The post Robins Praises Proprietary Power As DraftKings Launches DKeX appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →NC Sticks it to Bettors, World Cup Trading Booms, Kalshi Coffers Fatten in This Week’s Bingos & Busts
North Carolina regulatory action affects bettors, World Cup prediction markets surge, and Kalshi prediction platform reports strong financial performance amid broader market developments.
Read summary →Report: MLBPA Proposes Banning Player Prop Bets
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has proposed banning prop bets on individual players as part of its collective bargaining agreement talks with MLB, according to an ESPN report.... The post Report: MLBPA Proposes Banning Player Prop Bets appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Prediction market roundup: Will Meta be the next to make leap into new asset class?
Industry observers assess Meta's potential entry into prediction markets amid ongoing regulatory developments and litigation.
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MLB to weigh integrity risks tied to player prop markets
Major League Baseball examines potential integrity and harassment concerns stemming from increased player prop betting activity.
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Fanatics Launches Program to Block Bettors Who Harass Athletes Online
Fanatics Sportsbook introduces initiative partnering with IC360 and Signify Group to identify and restrict users engaging in online abuse of athletes and officials.
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Fanatics to stamp out abusive bettors’ online comments aimed at US athletes
Fanatics partners with Integrity Compliance 360 and Signify to detect and remove abusive social media comments from bettors targeting US athletes.
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