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No vote taken on Las Vegas NBA expansion, but Silver ‘optimistic’ about future
Las Vegas NBA expansion is seen as an inevitability, but league owners did not hold a vote at their latest round of meetings.
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Sports Betting West Africa+, GEFA to hold joint summit in Dakar in October
Award nominations open until Oct. 2
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O que diferencia as apostas em eSports das apostas esportivas tradicionais?
Nos últimos anos, uma grande dúvida tem pairado na mente de praticamente todos os apostadores: qual é a diferença entre apostar em eSports e apostar em esportes tradicionais? Se você […] O post O que diferencia as apostas em eSports das apostas esportivas tradicionais? apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Ed Davis pleads not guilty in Malik Beasley NBA prop betting case
Davis is accused of being a go-between for in a loan of money allegedly used to influence Beasley’s performance US.- The retired NBA player Ed Davis has entered a not guilty plea over charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, sports bribery, money laundering, and honest services fraud. He entered the plea at …
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Tribal Gaming Leaders Take Fight Over Prediction Markets to Washington
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) has launched its 2026 Summer Legislative Summit, bringing tribal leaders from across the country to Capitol Hill for two days of meetings with senators and congressional staff. The focus of the summit is to defend tribal sovereignty and protect tribal government gaming from what lea…
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Huge Golf Upsets & Payouts Continue, Open Championship Longshots to Bet This Week
Picking the outright winner of a golf tournament has been likened to finding a toothpick in a lumber yard, but that hasn’t stopped bettors from cashing monster tickets in recent times. Consider that 156 players will compete in this week’s Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, but only the 70 lowes…
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David Carruthers warns prediction markets risk repeating his story
20 years after his arrest at Dallas airport, David Carruthers tells NEXT.io why the industry's newest frontier feels familiar. The post David Carruthers warns prediction markets risk repeating his story appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Retention goals: How gamification is bringing a new dimension to sports betting
Soft2Bet’s chief product officer Yoel Zuckerberg explains to iGamingBusiness how the iGaming solutions provider’s MEGA11 football manager game combines gamification, behavioural analytics and player progression to help sportsbook operators improve engagement and long-term retention.
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England v Argentina: More Than A Game
Tonight’s visceral England v Argentina World Cup semi-final is going to break a million hearts – whatever the result. In the words... Read More...
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PF faz operação contra esquema com bets ilegais e bloqueia quase R$ 1 bi
Operação Slots cumpriu 14 mandados de busca e apreensão e 2 de prisão em 6 estados. Esquema usava influenciadores e selos falsos do Ministério da Fazenda para lavar dinheiro de origem no tráfico de drogas The post PF faz operação contra esquema com bets ilegais e bloqueia quase R$ 1 bi appeared first on BNLData.
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EGT Digital named Official Sponsor of Bulgarian football club PFC Ludogorets
Bulgaria's 14-time domestic champion
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Gibraltar Minister to open Europe’s first Prediction Markets Summit in November
9–10 November 2026
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ERShares' XOVR ETF invests $30 million in prediction market operator Kalshi
Kalshi accounts for 1.42% of XOVR's portfolio
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Hungary’s state gambling operator undergoes leadership overhaul
Changes have been made at Szerencsejáték Zrt following Péter Magyar’s victory over Viktor Orbán in the Hungarian election. Hungary.- Szerencsejáték Zrt, the Hungarian state-owned gambling and betting monopoly, has undergone major changes to its leadership. The country’s new finance and economy minister András Kármán h…
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Walletto Answers iGaming Express Questions on EGBA Complaint
Walletto answers iGaming Express questions Walletto has answered three detailed questions from iGaming Express after the European Gaming and Betting… The post Walletto Answers iGaming Express Questions on EGBA Complaint appeared first on iGaming Express.
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7Games, Betão & R7 launch FIRST.bet Sportsbook in Brazil
7Games, Betão and R7, three brands operated by OIG Gaming Brazil Ltda. and among Brazil’s largest casino-led betting brands, have gone live with a full sportsbook powered by Tier-1 technology from FIRST.bet. Already among Brazil’s biggest casino operators, OIG chose FIRST.bet to power the move into sports across all t…
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Uplatform showcases turnkey and sportsbook solutions at iGB L!VE 2026
Under "iGaming supermarket" concept
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FIRST.bet and ADI Predictstreet partner to scale regulated prediction markets across Latin America
The deal combines ADI Predictstreet’s proprietary prediction market infrastructure with FIRST.bet’s B2B sportsbook platform. Press release.- ADI Predictstreet and FIRST.bet have announced a strategic partnership to expand regulated prediction markets across Latin America. The collaboration combines ADI Predictstreet’s…
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GR8_TECH partners with Setanta Bet to deploy sportsbook solution in Georgia
New partnership
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12 More Defendants Plead Guilty in Rigged Poker Case Involving NBA & Mafia Families
A further 12 defendants have requested to change their pleas to guilty in the rigged-poker case connected to an NBA sports-betting scandal. US Attorney Joseph Nocella submitted a letter to the court on Tuesday, indicating that the 12 individuals intend to plead guilty to one count of wire fraud. The defendants also fa…
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World Cup Fever Passes Prairie State By as Illinois Posts Largest Yearly Drop in Sports Betting
World Cup betting may be booming in the US, but the latest Illinois Gaming Board figures show that pre-tournament sports wagers fell over 10% year-on-year in May to just over $1.1 billion. The total volume of bets also fell by 21% over the same period, per Illinois Gaming Board figures, as reported by the media outlet…
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Kenya’s Junior Starlets Secure Second Consecutive World Cup Qualification
Kenya’s national Under-17 women’s football team, the Junior Starlets, has secured its second consecutive qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The team will now represent Kenya on the global stage at the tournament in Morocco, scheduled to run from 17 October to 7 November 2026. This achievement marks a s…
Read summary →Illinois Congressman Probes Polymarket’s Ties to Election-Denial Influencers
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is seeking answers from Polymarket over allegations that paid influencers promoted election misinformation while advertising prediction markets. An Illinois congressman is demanding answers from Polymarket over concerns that prediction market platforms may be profiting from election misinforma…
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Siva: Prediction Markets Are ‘Without A Doubt’ The Biggest Threat To Tribal Gaming
California sports betting has taken on new urgency for tribal leaders, who estimate prediction markets have already reduced tribal gaming revenue nationwide by about 5% as exchanges such as Kalshi... The post Siva: Prediction Markets Are ‘Without A Doubt’ The Biggest Threat To Tribal Gaming appeared first on Legal Spo…
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Who’s running Chile’s unlicensed betting market?
Chile’s online betting platforms operate without a single local licence, yet their footprint is now large enough that named executives, university credentials and reporting lines back to Cyprus, Estonia and Greece have become a legitimate story in their own right, according to reporting by Diario Financiero. The debat…
Read summary →Are Prediction Markets a Bargain of the Decade or a Bubble Waiting to Burst?
Regulated federally. Sue me The growth trajectory of prediction markets, which in the US are branded first and foremost with… The post Are Prediction Markets a Bargain of the Decade or a Bubble Waiting to Burst? appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Malta’s Prediction Market Push Looks Strikingly Familiar — And That May Be the Point
Europe’s securities watchdog has made one thing clear: changing the label on a product does not change what it is. On 3 July, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) reiterated that contracts with binary outcomes remain binary options when they fall within the scope of MiFID II. Whether marketed as event …
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Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit and Gaming Event Francophone Africa to Run Concurrently in 2026
West Africa is rapidly establishing itself as one of Africa’s most dynamic gaming markets. With regulatory reform, technological innovation and investment creating new opportunities across both Anglophone and Francophone markets, the region has become a focal point for industry growth. As the industry continues to evo…
Read summary →Marcus Berry: A paying favourite creates a returning customer
Bartosz Burzyński: (iGamingExpress) All four pre-tournament favourites — England, France, Argentina and Spain — reached the semi-finals. From a bookmaker’s margin… The post Marcus Berry: A paying favourite creates a returning customer appeared first on iGaming Express.
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ChatGPT Begins Displaying Kalshi World Cup 2026 Odds in Search Results
Users searching for specific 2026 FIFA World Cup matchups in ChatGPT are now seeing betting-style probability cards powered by prediction market operator Kalshi, marking the first known integration of prediction market data into OpenAI’s search experience. The feature appears only for targeted searches rather than bro…
Read summary →TISZA wipes board clean for Hungary’s Szerencsejáték Zrt
Szerencsejáték Zrt, Hungary’s state-owned gambling and betting operator, has undergone a sweeping overhaul of its board and leadership, sanctioned by the new TISZA government. On Tuesday, Finance and Economy Minister András Kármán announced the appointment of Marcell Olajos as Chairman of Szerencsejáték Zrt, marking t…
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“We know these markets” – SportPesa confident it will stay ahead of competition across Africa
There’s something of a rush underway across key African betting markets, with more and more international operators searching for new customers and revenue streams and finding themselves coming up against entrenched competitors – ones like SportPesa. Active in Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania, SportPesa has been a maj…
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Esportes Gaming Brasil takes two ClienteSA Awards 2026 wins; exec named Personality of the Year
Esportes Gaming Brasil (EGB), the group behind the Esportes da Sorte, Onabet and Lottu brands, has won Gold… The post Esportes Gaming Brasil takes two ClienteSA Awards 2026 wins; exec named Personality of the Year appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Love Island Betting Craze Pulls New Audience Into Prediction Markets
The latest season of Love Island USA is doing more than breaking streaming records. It is also turning one of television’s biggest reality shows into a fast-growing betting market, drawing thousands of new users to prediction platforms that have traditionally struggled to attract women. Apps such as Kalshi and Polymar…
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MGCB Authorizes DraftKings to Launch Multi-state Poker in Michigan
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has announced that DraftKings has launched multi-state internet poker between Michigan,… The post MGCB Authorizes DraftKings to Launch Multi-state Poker in Michigan appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Argentina vs England: Odds, Prediction, and Picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinal
After Spain booked its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals last night with a 2-0 victory over France that took many by surprise, all eyes are now on the Argentina-England semifinal, a meet-up known as one of football’s most storied rivalries. The reigning world champions will meet an England side that is eager…
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Logifuture rolls out flagship ‘Simulate’ solution with Hollywoodbets in South Africa
South African bettors can now experience Logifuture's flagship instant sports product, Simulate, following a new partnership between the iGaming B2B provider and leading operator Hollywoodbets. The post Logifuture rolls out flagship ‘Simulate’ solution with Hollywoodbets in South Africa first appeared on Asia Gaming N…
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bet365 Sportsbook and Casino has officially launched into Alberta’s iGaming Market
Leading sportsbook expands Canadian presence and cements itself in Alberta’s online sports betting and casino market alongside Canadian Football League partnership bet365 has announced its official participation in Alberta’s iGaming market, marking a meaningful milestone in the company’s strategic growth across North …
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From Player to Referee: Yemisi Eunice Akintoye’s Story at 1xCup
In football, every match needs players, coaches and fans. But it also needs people who understand the rules, manage pressure and protect the rhythm of the game. For Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, refereeing became a way to stay close to football and help the game become more disciplined, fair and professional. Yemisi is an e…
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DraftKings rolls out online poker in 3 US states
After receiving approval from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), DraftKings has launched its online poker product in 3 U.S. states, including Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The news of the official launch was announced by the MGCB on July 13, sharing that the operator successfully met all regulatory re…
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DraftKings Unites Multi-State Poker Network with Michigan
DraftKings continues to expand and strengthen its online poker network in the United States after the operator received a go-ahead from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to merge its poker operations in the Great Lakes State with the rest of the country. DraftKings Seeks to Strengthen Its Poker Operations The d…
Read summary →Setanta Bet Joins GR8_TECH’s Champions Club with GREAT_SPORTSBOOK iFrame
Exclusive Network of Operators By joining the Champions Club—GR8_TECH’s exclusive network of ambitious operators powered by high-performance technology—Setanta Bet gains… The post Setanta Bet Joins GR8_TECH’s Champions Club with GREAT_SPORTSBOOK iFrame appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Kalshi Hires Former DraftKings Exec to Lead New High-Value Trader Unit
Dillon Borgida Kalshi Role and Mandate In his new position, Borgida will lead client services and sales teams focused on… The post Kalshi Hires Former DraftKings Exec to Lead New High-Value Trader Unit appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Rio de Janeiro bans sports betting ads in public spaces
Rio is the first Brazilian state capital to enact such a restriction. Brazil.- Rio de Janeiro has prohibited advertising for sports betting platforms in public spaces. The ban covers street furniture, city-sponsored events and any location where advertising requires municipal authorisation. The measure took effect wit…
Read summary →ChatGPT Adds Kalshi 2026 World Cup Betting Odds to Search Results
OpenAI Adds Kalshi World Cup 2026 Odds Users who enter specific prompts such as “France vs Spain World Cup” now… The post ChatGPT Adds Kalshi 2026 World Cup Betting Odds to Search Results appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Matt Fitzpatrick Becomes the Latest to Blast Bettors Who Abuse Athletes
Matt Fitzpatrick, a popular golfer, has become the latest prominent athlete to say it loud and clear – sports gamblers can get nasty if they think they have a chance to win a wager, or that an athlete has “failed” their wager, resorting to abuse, threats, and the old-fashioned heckling. Heckling Remains a Problem with…
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SABA Virtual World Cup helps bridge match gaps during the tournament period
CLIENT PROMOTION As the World Cup moves into its latter stages, live matches become less frequent and the gaps between […]
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Expandirse en LatAm: el costo oculto que enfrenta la industria del iGaming
Gestionar fondos en múltiples mercados: el cuello de botella oculto que frena el crecimiento del iGaming en América… The post Expandirse en LatAm: el costo oculto que enfrenta la industria del iGaming appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Number of suspects charged in US$134 million Vietnam football betting case reaches 97
Authorities in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City have charged 12 suspects linked to two large-scale football betting syndicates, bringing the […]
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AGS Reflects on Their Class II Roots at OIGA 2026
AGS today announced it will be attending the 2026 Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) Conference and Trade Show,… The post AGS Reflects on Their Class II Roots at OIGA 2026 appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Ed Davis Pleads Not Guilty in NBA Gambling Corruption Case
The former NBA player was allegedly the conduit for Malik Beasley in a scheme to manipulate prop bets. Ed Davis, the retired NBA player accused by federal prosecutors of being the “gatekeeper” to former teammate Malik Beasley and an alleged sports corruption scheme during the 2023-24 season, pleaded not guilty on Tues…
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England vs. Argentina World Cup Odds, Picks, Predictions
The World Cup offers up another banger of a semifinal on Wednesday when England meets Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET with live coverage on FOX. Kalshi is dealing England as a -122 favorite to advance. Argentina is the +117 underdog to move on to what would be […] The post E…
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Brazilian Football Players Win Court Orders Against the Use of Their Names in Betting Markets
Brazilian football players have received temporary court orders preventing betting operators from using their names and images in personalized betting markets. This case involves athletes playing for clubs participating in Brazil’s Série B and Série D and presents a new legal dispute regarding the use of players’ iden…
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Urban Institute report highlights financial strain among online sports bettors
The study found that online bettors were far more likely to miss bill payments and report lower savings than people who wager only in person. US.- A new study by the Urban Institute found that online sports bettors were significantly more likely to report financial hardship than people who play only in person. The rep…
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Brian Quintenz joins Coalition for Prediction Markets
The Coalition for Prediction Markets has named the former Commodity Futures Trading Commission commissioner as a senior adviser. US.- The Coalition for Prediction Markets has named former Commodity Futures Trading Commission commissioner Brian Quintenz as a senior adviser. Quintenz is expected to offer strategic direc…
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N1 Sport Promo: Earn More with Sports Traffic
With less than two weeks remaining until N1 Sport Promo by N1 Partners comes to an end, the… The post N1 Sport Promo: Earn More with Sports Traffic appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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DraftKings Wins Michigan Approval to Expand Multi-State Poker
DraftKings’ poker tables are now open to a shared pool of players across Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The Michigan Gaming Control Board confirmed the approval, noting that the decision was made possible through DraftKings’ partnership with the Bay Mills Indian Community. “This approval reflects the strength…
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Match Fixers are Often Victims & Efforts Must Prosecute Corrupters, Panel Tells House of Lords
The UK House of Lords held another meeting today on the merits of ratifying the Macolin Convention. The International Agreements Committee again heard how ratifying the convention is necessary to fight the international problem of match-fixing. Karen Moorhouse, CEO of the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), …
Read summary →Following the Money: What Does EGBA’s Complaint Against Walletto Reveal?
Walletto responds below iGaming Express report on LinkedIn Walletto has publicly responded after the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA)… The post Following the Money: What Does EGBA’s Complaint Against Walletto Reveal? appeared first on iGaming Express.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: A game-changing event for iGaming and affiliate marketing across Latin America
Press release.- The FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, was more than the biggest football tournament of the four-year cycle. It became a clear indicator of how quickly the igaming industry is changing, particularly in Latin America, where regulation is evolving and match-driven traffic is growi…
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