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1xBet analyzes the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026
1xBet examines the FIBA 3×3 Basketball World Cup, highlighting the format's evolution from street basketball to a fast-growing competitive sport.
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Illinois Gambler Sues DraftKings After $2M Addiction Left Him Suicidal
A 32-year-old Illinois resident filed suit against DraftKings, alleging the platform's design caused gambling addiction resulting in $2 million in losses and suicidal ideation.
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Poker Playing Soccer Coach to Face Off Against USA in World Cup
A soccer coach with a passion for poker will lead his team against the USMNT on July 1 in an upcoming World Cup match.
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Polymarket Users Win Millions as Teams Play Out Draws in Final World Cup Group Games
Prediction market bettors profited from multiple draws in World Cup group-stage matches involving Australia, Paraguay, Sweden, and Japan.
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BETBY Wins Five Awards at Malta’s iGaming Excellence Awards 2026
BETBY claimed five awards at the MiGEA Awards 2026, including recognition in the Best Sportsbook category.
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Operators review reasons for and against Royal Ascot after punter-friendly 2026 festival
Bookmakers faced significant losses at Royal Ascot 2026 due to favorable racing results for bettors during the five-day June event.
Read summary →New Mexico Representative: Open Talks For Online Sports Betting
A New Mexico lawmaker is urging the state’s tribal gaming partners to reopen their gaming compacts to allow online sports betting, as the state remains one of the few markets in the U.S. still stuck w... The post New Mexico Representative: Open Talks For Online Sports Betting appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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UK horse racing leadership assert sport is safe from gambling ad restrictions
Horse racing leaders express confidence that government will protect the sport from gambling advertising curbs, despite reform pressure.
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Fanatics to suspend bettors over athlete social media abuse
Fanatics Sportsbook will suspend or ban customers who harass athletes, coaches, or officials on social media platforms.
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Hong Kong Influencer Charged for Allegedly Promoting Online Gambling
A 29-year-old Hong Kong influencer faces charges for allegedly promoting an offshore online gambling platform via social media, risking up to seven years imprisonment.
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IGA Engages Tribal Leaders Nationwide in Unified Effort to Protect Tribal Sovereignty
The Indian Gaming Association is mobilizing tribal leaders across the country to coordinate efforts protecting tribal gaming sovereignty.
Read summary →When the Feed Says No: The Ongoing Problem With Shot on Target Betting
Data accuracy issues continue to plague shot on target betting markets, creating disputes between operators and players.
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DATA.BET reflects on the first-year of its sports betting vertical
DATA.BET marks one year since launching its sports betting vertical, reporting positive performance metrics and momentum from newly acquired clients.
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Former CFTC Chairman speaks out against prediction markets
Former CFTC and SEC Chair Gary Gensler criticized prediction markets during an Indian Gaming Association webinar on June 24.
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Malaysia arrests 1,156 people over World Cup betting scams
Malaysian authorities arrest over 1,100 individuals linked to illegal World Cup betting operations and fraud schemes during six-month enforcement campaign.
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No Betting Allowed at 2027 NFL Draft in Washington, DC
The 2027 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 29–May 1 on the National Mall in Washington, DC, will prohibit gambling due to federal land restrictions.
Read summary →Should Meta Buy a Prediction Market? ProphetX’s Dean Sisun Has Ideas
ProphetX co-founder suggests Meta could acquire an existing prediction market platform rather than build from scratch.
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Turkiye vs. USA Odds, Picks & Best Bets for World Cup on Thursday, June 25
Sportsbook coverage of Turkiye versus USA World Cup match scheduled for June 25 at SoFi Stadium, with USA already qualified and Turkiye eliminated.
Read summary →$5K World Soccer Bracket Leaderboard at BetSaracen
What a tournament it’s been so far, especially for USA. As we head to the knockout round, there’s no better way to add some spice to the thrilling action than by joining the $5K World... The post $5K World Soccer Bracket Leaderboard at BetSaracen appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Winning after the World Cup: How operators can turn new bettors into long-term customers
The 2026 FIFA World Cup offers operators unprecedented customer acquisition opportunities, but retaining new bettors after the tournament ends presents the greater strategic challenge.
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UK to protect sports streaming rights from paywalls
UK media green paper will add on-demand and catch-up sports streaming rights for World Cup, Olympics, and Wimbledon to listed events regime.
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What powers unbranded iGaming demand in the Balkans
Blask data reveals that unbranded iGaming searches in Balkan markets are rare, with seasonal fluctuations driven by football and category-specific trends.
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Australia vs. Paraguay Draw Odds Surge as Both Teams Near Qualification
Draw odds have become favorites in multiple matches this week due to expanded World Cup format, raising sporting integrity concerns over potential deliberate stalemates.
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World Gaming’s Ewa Bakun to highlight the influence and imperative of evidence-led gambling research at iGB L!VE presentation
World Gaming's Ewa Bakun will present at iGB L!VE on the importance of rigorous, evidence-based gambling research for real-world implementation.
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Don't Miss Out! Bet365's Golden Chips Giveaway Ends in Four Weeks
Bet365 Casino is running a limited-time Golden Chips promotion for live dealer game players with a four-week deadline.
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Stay Away From Election Prediction Market Trades, Elections Chief Tells Maryland Residents
Maryland residents must stay away from prediction market trades on the outcome of elections or risk prosecution for illegal wagering, the state’s top elections official warned. Residents who traded on the outcomes of congressional and gubernatorial primary races made illegal wagers, State Elections Administrator Jared…
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Ewa Bakun destacará na iGB L!VE a influência e a importância fundamental de pesquisas sobre jogos baseadas em evidências
Participação da Diretora de Relações com a Indústria da World Gaming irá reforçar que a indústria deve comprovar a eficácia de suas iniciativas, indo além de respostas reativas à regulamentação. Os insights mostrarão que medidas melhoram a proteção do jogador e orientam soluções práticas no setor de jogos.
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ChatGPT Picks 7 Consecutive World Cup Winning Bets: Can Bot Make it 8?
An AI language model has successfully predicted seven consecutive World Cup match outcomes, raising questions about artificial intelligence's viability as a sports betting advisory tool.
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Ewa Bakun destacará a influência e a importância da pesquisa sobre iGaming baseada em evidências em sua apresentação no iGB L!VE
World Gaming's Director of Industry Relations will present on Sustainable Gambling Zones at iGB LIVE on July 2 at 12:20 PM, emphasizing evidence-based iGaming research.
Read summary →Altenar to showcase UK-focused sportsbook solutions at iGB L!VE London 2026
Altenar will present UK-tailored sportsbook offerings at iGB L!VE London 2026 with senior leadership and account management teams present.
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How Betclic reignited its player props strategy with WSF Odds
As player props continue to grow in appeal, Betclic Group’s Martin Houdbine and WSF Odds’ Giovanni Bertoli explain how their collaboration helped the operator rebuild its offering to meet changing customer expectations and improve scalability, settlement speed and the user experience before this summer’s football show…
Read summary →Teni Grigoryan, Galaxsys: “Today’s players don’t want complicated experiences. They want something fast, easy, and natural on mobile”
Galaxsys executive discusses player preferences for mobile-first experiences, gamification strategies, and new game launches ahead of iGB L!VE.
Read summary →World Cup momentum leads day two of SBC Summit Tbilisi
SBC Summit Tbilisi's second day pivots to sports betting, exploring how operators can capitalize on World Cup momentum for sustained growth.
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Sports-Focused Prediction Market Novig Wins CFTC Approval
Novig secures CFTC regulatory approval for its sports-focused prediction market platform, marking a regulatory milestone.
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TrafficStars has a secret about your betting audience. And now the data is public.
TrafficStars releases previously proprietary audience insights, revealing data-driven secrets about betting traffic patterns.
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MGM Resorts International and BetMGM Renew Partnerships with Major League Baseball
MGM Resorts International and BetMGM have renewed their partnerships with Major League Baseball, extending their sports betting and sponsorship relationship.
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VBET aims for Dutch breakout during World Cup summer
VBET, BetConstruct's flagship B2C brand, targets the Netherlands as a key growth market in 2026, leveraging expanded products and localisation.
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Iconic Horse Racing Game Sigma Derby Finds New Home at Golden Gate Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas' last remaining Sigma Derby mechanical horse racing game has relocated to Golden Gate Hotel & Casino.
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Registration Now Open for Global Gaming Expo 2026
G2E 2026, presented by the American Gaming Association and organized by RX, is now accepting registrations for the industry conference.
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Another Blow for Sorsby: NFL Cancels Supplemental Draft
The NFL has cancelled its 2026 Supplemental Draft, effectively preventing former college quarterback Brendan Sorsby from entering the league this summer amid gambling-related controversy.
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Mark Zuckerberg targets prediction markets with Meta’s new Arena app
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces Arena, an experimental app enabling users to predict outcomes of sports, elections, and political events.
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BC.GAME kicks off sportsbook push with football-themed activation at iGB L!VE
BC.GAME will showcase its expanding sportsbook capabilities at iGB L!VE in London with a football-themed activation.
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BetMGM and MGM Resorts International Extend Partnership With MLB
MGM Resorts and BetMGM extend their partnerships with Major League Baseball, continuing a relationship that began in 2018.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Prediction markets face new scrutiny as sports volume grows
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket attracted nearly $2 billion in World Cup trades while bypassing licensing and integrity rules that traditional sportsbooks must follow.
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Inflation, Lack of VIP Players Weigh on Philippine Land-Based Casinos
Maybank Investment Bank warns Philippine brick-and-mortar casinos face H2 2026 pressure from inflation, utility costs, and weakened VIP segment.
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Former CFTC head tells tribal leaders Dodd-Frank Act was never about sports betting
Ex-SEC and CFTC chair Gary Gensler tells tribal gaming leaders that 2010 Dodd-Frank legislation was not intended to address sports betting.
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TxODDS and Solana introduce World Cup Hackathon to reshape sports data ecosystems
TxODDS partners with Solana to launch a World Cup-themed hackathon featuring a $50,000 prize pool, promoting innovation in sports data infrastructure.
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Betnacional realiza o maior São João brasileiro fora do Brasil em Miami
Betnacional hosts a large-scale Brazilian São João festival celebration in Miami, drawing over a thousand guests including athletes, influencers, and artists.
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Betano Strengthens its Commitment to Inclusive Sports in Argentina with a New Adapted Football Program
Betano partners with Fundación Empate to support athletes with Down Syndrome through a new adapted football development program in Argentina.
Read summary →Report: Meta Working On Social Prediction Markets App
Facebook parent company Meta is reportedly exploring its own prediction markets product, with The New York Times reporting that CEO Mark Zuckerberg has directed a small team to build a mobile app... The post Report: Meta Working On Social Prediction Markets App appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Alberta Issues Tough Rules on Sports Betting Ads Ahead of Summer Market Launch
Alberta's gaming regulator tightened advertising and promotional standards for online gambling ahead of the province's July 13 competitive iGaming market launch.
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ChatGPT Picks 6 Consecutive World Cup Winning Bets: Can Bot Make it 7?
ChatGPT has correctly predicted six consecutive World Cup match winners, generating modest profits despite short odds; experiment tests AI predictive capabilities.
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World Cup fever expected to lift UK sports by £3.1bn
UK sports and recreation sector forecasts £3.1bn additional revenue during the 2026 FIFA World Cup period, representing a major economic opportunity.
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Prediction markets have become de facto sportsbooks, but oversight has not caught up: research
Sports betting now comprises 85 percent of Kalshi's volume, revealing prediction markets function as betting venues despite regulatory frameworks designed for other purposes.
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Meta Working on Prediction Market App That Could Rival Kalshi & Polymarket
Meta is developing a prediction market application codenamed Arena, commissioned by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, potentially competing with established platforms Kalshi and Polymarket.
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