RegulationGambling Insider · 6h ago
GCI: 95% of World Cup Pirate Streams Carried Unregulated Gambling Ads
By Andrew O'Malley•August 19, 2026
The brief
The World Cup exposed how closely sports piracy and unregulated gambling now operate, with illegal streams monetizing audiences through betting ads, referrals and repeat impressions. About 174.3 billion qualifying illegal stream views occurred during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with about 95% of them carrying ads for unr…
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