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FIFA’s World Cup sell-off: how the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan collapsed in a week
Live blog — last updated 1 August 2026. Newest entries first. FIFA President Gianni Infantino withdrew a plan to sell minority stakes in a commercial subsidiary controlling the men’s and women’s World Cups on 1 August 2026, seven days after it emerged. FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) drew opposition from three confedera…
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When Is UFC Fight Night and Where to Watch It?
When Is UFC Fight Night? UFC Fight Night: Medic vs Rodriguez will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The… The post When Is UFC Fight Night and Where to Watch It? appeared first on iGaming Express.
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What You Need to Know About UFC Fight Night The UFC Fight Night event in Belgrade brings together established contenders,… The post UFC Fight Night Full Fight Card appeared first on iGaming Express.
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New Zealand Shuts Greyhound Racing, Launches NZ$60M Transition And Rehoming Program
New Zealand has ended commercial greyhound racing after decades of operation, with a legally binding ban taking effect on August 1, 2026. TAB New Zealand is funding a NZ$60 million, or about $35 million, transition program that will manage the industry’s closure and rehome around 1,400 dogs. Racing Ends Ahead Of Legal…
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Prediction market roundup: NFL pans CFTC integrity draft, NY seeks $36B in damages against Kalshi
The NFL joined several leagues in urging the CFTC to establish minimum age standards for sports-event trading, while New York took Kalshi to court in a hectic week.
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Payne: VICI, Caesars working on Las Vegas NBA arena project
VICI Properties and Caesars are the latest hopefuls to throw their hats into the Las Vegas NBA arena ring.
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Apostas e futebol: autor explica dependência mútua entre indústria bilionária e Premier League
Darragh McGee detalha em "Imitation Games" como desregulamentação e "jogos de imitação" viciam jovens em plataformas digitais The post Apostas e futebol: autor explica dependência mútua entre indústria bilionária e Premier League appeared first on BNLData.
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Betfred to close 132 UK betting shops and cut more than 600 jobs
Betfred is preparing to close 132 betting shops across the UK and cut more than 600 jobs as part of a restructuring of its retail business. The closures, which are expected to begin in September following a consultation process, represent just over 10 per cent of the bookmaker’s estate. Betfred will continue to operat…
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Delta and DraftKings debut free sports prediction game for airborne passengers
1962 federal law bars in-flight gambling
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Codere Online raises 2026 guidance after record second-quarter performance
World Cup stakes jump 180%
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World Series Odds on Kalshi: Dodgers Favored to Repeat as Champions, but Brewers Offer Value
The Los Angeles Dodgers are favored to repeat as World Series champions based on the odds at Kalshi. As of publication, the Dodgers are listed at +179 odds, with a 35.8% chance of winning it all. World Series Odds on Kalshi Check out the odds on MLB’s top-10 teams to win the 2026 World Series […] The post World Series…
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Tonybet offers betting on the National Bank Open
From August 1 to 13
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Caesars, VICI unveil plans for proposed Las Vegas NBA arena site
On 50 acres behind Paris Las Vegas
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CFTC Addresses Market Maker Ownership, Underdog Acquired, WNBA Slips Up in This Week’s Bingos & Busts
The CFTC is taking steps to address prediction markets’ cross-ownership of market makers, Underdog has agreed to be bought by a British trading firm, and the WNBA puts heat on itself by posting a video of two players gambling on their own game. In what some in the industry are calling the biggest headline from […] The…
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Infantino’s FIFA HQ sets the scene for latest Paddy Power social media jibe
Paddy Power has taken aim at FIFA and its President, Gianni Infantino, following a haphazard scheme to sell stakes in the World Cup. Often touted as the best in the business on marketing, the Flutter Entertainment-owned, UK-and-Ireland-focused operator has dropped yet another pretty entertaining post. It sees a member…
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Altenar renews sportsbook deal with Gran Madrid | Casino Online in Spain
H1 2026 turnover rises 21% year-on-year
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BOYLE Sports becomes Leeds United's betting partner under multi-year deal
UK and Ireland betting agreement
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Thai Gov’t Unveils Details of $591M Sports Betting Crackdown, Arrests 85-Year-Old Gambler
A Thai sports-betting crackdown has led the government to shut down 4,576 World Cup-themed soccer gambling websites. The websites generated some 20 billion baht ($591 million) worth of gambling funds, per an official government release. Officials say that now that the World Cup is over, they will concentrate on other …
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ITV launches comparison app for horse racing punters
ITV has launched a new betting comparison app, ITV OddsFinder, designed to help horse racing punters compare live odds from multiple bookmakers. This comes after the TV network announced a planned expansion into gaming via the launch of a new brand, ITV Win, in December 2025, though this was quickly wound down by May …
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Former MLS MVP Under Investigation for Spot Fixing After Yellow Card Incites Brawl in Brazil
Former MLS MVP Luciano Acosta is under investigation for potential spot-fixing after betting irregularities were noted on the player receiving a yellow card. Stake highlighted an unusually high volume of bets on Acosta to receive a booking when playing for Fluminense against Bragantino earlier this month. The gambling…
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Betfred to close 132 betting shops and cut more than 600 jobs
The closures start in September and will leave the bookmaker with around 1,100 shops across the UK. Britain’s… The post Betfred to close 132 betting shops and cut more than 600 jobs appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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ITV’s New OddsFinder Allows Fans to Compare Racing Odds
Leading UK broadcaster ITV is not quite done with the gaming sector yet. Despite the recent shutdown of its real-money gaming platform, ITV Win, the company has now unveiled ITV OddsFinder, a horse racing odds service. ITV OddsFinder Goes Live In its official announcement, ITV explained that ITV OddsFinder was develop…
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Kalshi’s Market on Brad Pitt’s Attendance at World Cup Final Causes Controversy
Kalshi has finally settled its market on Brad Pitt attending the World Cup final. Yet many are not happy. Reports of Pitt being at the game are limited, and no photos have emerged showing he was in attendance. The market took some time to resolve after the final on July 19. During this time, the […] The post Kalshi’s …
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Prediction Markets Provide Coinbase Warmth as Crypto Winter Continues to Bite
The US crypto exchange giant Coinbase’s second-quarter report made for predictably grim reading as Bitcoin prices continue to stagnate. But while crypto remains down in the dumps, the firm’s prediction markets are witnessing meteoric growth. The firm said its prediction market revenues more than doubled in Q2, rising …
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Sideline Moves: FIFA official quits and urges others to speak out
Welcome to Sideline Moves, Insider Sport’s weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves that are shaping the business of sport. It’s a slightly quieter week than usual for boardroom changes, but one of the biggest stories in football shows no signs of stopping. UEFA’s threat to boycott the next World Cup over FIFA’s plan…
Read summary →Sunderland and Nottingham Forest yet to fill gambling void ahead of 26/27 Premier League
Two Premier League clubs which held front-of-shirt gambling sponsorship last season are still without a new deal just three weeks out from the beginning of the 2026/27 season. Sunderland AFC and Nottingham Forest FC are still on the hunt for a main sponsor as the front-of-shirt ban on gambling sponsorships comes into …
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Waterhouse VC July update: How prediction markets impact betting economics
This month's Waterhouse VC newsletter takes a closer look at the impact prediction markets are having on the economics of sports betting. The post Waterhouse VC July update: How prediction markets impact betting economics appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Infantino’s World Cup selloff plans sees senior advisor quit & 144 members oppose
FIFA’s proposal to sell off its competitions, including the World Cup, has a new deadline for association members to support in order to gain extra funds, but UEFA is considering its own proposal of boycotting the next World Cup. Update — 31 July: Carlos Cordeiro, a senior advisor to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, h…
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Hundreds of jobs set to go as Betfred confirms 132 betting shop closures
Betfred has become the latest major bookmaker to scale back its retail footprint in the UK, with a reported 600 jobs set to be lost. The post Hundreds of jobs set to go as Betfred confirms 132 betting shop closures appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Ukrainian betting firm GGBET has emphasised the value working with one of its home nation’s top-flight football clubs brings to its brand. The company announced a new initiative with FC Polissya Zhytomyr of the Ukrainian Premier League this week, showing off the club’s new kit ahead of the next domestic season. The 20…
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ITV reveals odds comparison venture after shuttering online gaming brand
ITV has partnered Funteron to launch an odds companion app, in its latest effort to establish an increased presence in the gambling sector. The post ITV reveals odds comparison venture after shuttering online gaming brand appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Funteron and ITV launch OddsFinder app for UK horse racing fans
The Belfast-based odds aggregator is using ITV’s racing audience as its entry point into the UK market, with… The post Funteron and ITV launch OddsFinder app for UK horse racing fans appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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How sportsbook promotions are changing player acquisition
Covers.com Senior Editor Ryan Butler writes for SBC News to outline how changing dynamics in regulated markets is evolving how operators provide promotions to players. Butler argues this shift is changing how player acquisition is done and reflects a greater focus on retention Sportsbook promotions have long been one …
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World Cup: how did the biggest tournament ever affect bettors and operators
As the biggest revenue-generating World Cup in history has drawn to a close, we spoke to Jeevan Jeyaratnam, Chief Betting Officer at Abelson Sports, Borja Mata, Trading Director at Codere Online, and Paul Witten, Managing Director EMEA at SIS, to reflect on the tournament, from standout moments and infrastructure pres…
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Norwegian Study Finds Early Gambling Intervention Reduces Losses
Early contact delivered the biggest change A large Norwegian study has found that direct phone calls to customers showing early signs of gambling harm can lead to a noticeable drop in betting activity, particularly when the intervention comes before risky habits become deeply established. Researchers examined the acco…
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Codere Online raises FY26 guidance after ‘outstanding’ World Cup fuels record Q2
A standout World Cup helped Codere Online deliver record quarterly results, prompting the operator to upgrade its full-year expectations.
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VICI and Caesars Push Forward Las Vegas NBA Arena Plan
A new proposal for a major sporting venue on the Las Vegas Strip has gained momentum, with two big names in the industry pushing ahead with early planning work. VICI Properties, a real estate investment trust, said it is working with Caesars Entertainment on a potential arena project that could help support a future N…
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WNBA Clarifies After Betting Video With Reese and Bueckers Sparks Backlash
A short clip shared by the WNBA on Wednesday showed Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers joking about a $400 bet before the Dream–Wings game. Reese held cash and teased, “Imma see y’all on Wednesday. If y’all lose …” Bueckers laughed, “I get to have that,” pointing at the money. Reese followed, “If y’all win, you […] The po…
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Partial Win for DraftKings in California Fantasy Sports Case
A federal judge has decided to dismiss several claims in a class action lawsuit against DraftKings, but not without leaving the door open to a possible injunction that could ultimately prevent the company from offering paid daily fantasy sports contests in California, US. In his ruling issued on July 29, US District J…
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New Zealand ends greyhounds racing industry after decades of operation
New Zealand has ended commercial greyhound racing, with TAB New Zealand funding a NZ$60 million ($35 million) program to manage the industry’s closure and rehome around 1,400 dogs. Commercial racing […] The post New Zealand ends greyhounds racing industry after decades of operation first appeared on Asia Gaming News |…
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Premier League shirt fronts go gambling-free as Asia’s grey-market brands lose their prime UK shop window
The Premier League has kicked off its 2026-27 season with no betting logo on the front of any club's matchday shirt for the first time in more than two decades, ending an era in which a cluster of Asia-facing gambling brands - several of them all but unknown in the markets where they actually take bets - paid a premiu…
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Bowyer reiterates claims that Ohtani did not bet after release of new recordings from Ippei interview
Close observers of the case waited nearly 30 months for expanded audio of a key interview – after the release, the ex-bookie is even more confident that the star did not wager with him.
Read summary →DraftKings Faces Lawsuit in California Claiming Prediction Games Break State Rules
The complaint comes only weeks after DraftKings folded Predictions into its main app, creating what it calls a “super” platform. Filed in Massachusetts on behalf of a California resident, the suit argues that the product is nothing more than sports betting disguised as event contracts. “By branding the product as ‘tra…
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Colombia Records COP 5.3 Trillion in Sports Betting Activity During the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The SuperGiros, a sports betting statistics service in Colombia, estimates that gambling wagers will take up COP 5.3 trillion during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Colombia. The firm also estimates that this wagering resulted in about COP 120 billion (COP 100 million) in tax revenues to the nation’s public healthcare syst…
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NCAA Flags Tennessee Student Worker for Betting Violations
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has uncovered a potential gambling-related violation by a student worker at the University of Tennessee (UT). The person reportedly placed a single sports-related bet on the prediction platform Kalshi, triggering the investigation. This action aligns with the NCAA’s …
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FeedConstruct renueva su alianza con la Premier League de Ucrania y mantiene los derechos exclusivos mundiales de datos y streaming
El acuerdo garantiza la distribución internacional de datos y transmisiones en vivo de todas las competiciones del fútbol ucraniano, incluyendo la Premier League, la Copa de Ucrania y las principales ligas de desarrollo. FeedConstruct anunció la renovación de su alianza estratégica con el Campeonato de Ucrania, asegur…
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Superbet estreia com exclusividade o Jon Vlogs Aviamasters™
Provedora de conteúdo e o influenciador apresentam versão personalizada do jogo que é sucesso de público Este artigo Superbet estreia com exclusividade o Jon Vlogs Aviamasters™, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, Seu guia de apostas e igaming online
Read summary →RubyPlay amplía su alianza con bet365 y fortalece su presencia en el mercado regulado de Brasil
El proveedor incorpora su catálogo de juegos de RubyPlay Studio y Koala Games a la oferta de bet365, consolidando su estrategia de crecimiento en Latinoamérica. RubyPlay, proveedor de contenido premium y herramientas de engagement para la industria global del iGaming, anunció la ampliación de su alianza con el operado…
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FDJ to Reevaluate Digital Gaming Business, Prediction Market Might Be on The Cards
FDJ United has signalled a rethink of its online betting and gaming arm, telling investors it will carry out a market review that could lead to exits from some territories and the sale of certain assets. The move was outlined in the group’s H1 2026 results, where management stressed the need to steady gross gaming […]…
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WNBA Deletes Video of Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers Making Illegal Wager
The WNBA deleted a video it had posted on its official X account showing players Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers making a $400 bet on a game. The video, captured by other users on the social media platform, highlights that the wager violates the league’s gambling policies. In the video, Bueckers of the Dallas Wings […]…
Read summary →NFL pede regras mais rígidas para mercados de previsão junto à CFTC
A National Football League (NFL) apresentou uma manifestação à Comissão de Negociação de Futuros de Commodities (CFTC) pedindo regras mais rígidas para os mercados de previsão nos Estados Unidos. A […] O post NFL pede regras mais rígidas para mercados de previsão junto à CFTC apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Prediction Markets Lose Big in New York & Wisconsin Rulings
Prediction markets suffered legal setbacks in two rulings this week as judges in Wisconsin and New York sided against the CFTC and Kalshi. In New York, the Second Circuit denied Kalshi’s emergency motion for an injunction to prevent state authorities from enforcing gambling laws against the company. It has now referre…
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Zitro Digital launches casino games on bet365 in Brazil
Expands presence in Latin America
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Atlantic City casinos urge CFTC to block sports prediction markets
In comments submitted Monday
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Oddin.gg adds Kansas and Wyoming approvals, bringing its North American footprint to 10 jurisdictions
Oddin.gg, the B2B esports betting solutions provider, has been granted a temporary supplier license by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission and approved for an Online Sports Wagering Vendor Permit by the Wyoming Gaming Commission. The approvals authorize the company to supply its esports betting products to license…
Read summary →Delta and DraftKings Launch SkyPicks for In-Flight Sports Predictions and Gift Card Prizes
After more than a year of speculation, the companies unveiled a free-to-play sports contest designed to avoid the legal barriers to in-flight gambling. DraftKings and Delta Air Lines have finally revealed the result of their headline-grabbing partnership after a year and a half of speculation. The two companies launch…
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Better Markets urges CFTC to withdraw prediction market proposal over gambling concerns
Proposal would "open gambling floodgates"
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ANJL challenges Brazilian study linking sports betting to household debt
Identifies inconsistencies in the study
Read summary →National Bank Open returns to Canada as Tonybet launches betting markets
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Read summary →July 2026: the month prediction markets came of age, according to Slotegrator
Maksym Shtun, Product Owner at Slotegrator, examines how prediction markets matured in July 2026 behind $50bn in World Cup trading volume and Gibraltar’s new regulatory framework. Opinion.- July 2026 saw prediction markets hit two big milestones. The World Cup brought record-breaking volumes, with over $50bn traded ac…
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