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Morgan Stanley: 25 per cent of interns used betting or prediction market apps
The investment bank’s annual survey found significant interest in betting and prediction markets among its North American summer interns, many of whom are aged 21 or younger. S.- Around a quarter of Morgan Stanley’s summer interns in North America used a betting or prediction market mobile application during the past …
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Nebraska Voters to Decide on Online Betting in November
Nebraska’s latest attempt to legalize online sports betting has now reached the ballot. Last Friday, Secretary of State Robert B. Evnen confirmed that two separate petitions, one to amend the state constitution and another to regulate the market, met the required signature thresholds. This means voters will have the f…
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PGA Tour Championship Odds, Picks & Predictions: Best Bets on 2026 FedEx Cup Champion
The PGA Tour’s season comes to a close with this week’s Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. The 2026 FedEx Cup champion will be crowned after he wins the season finale. Only the top-30 in points qualified for the event. Tour Championship Odds at DraftKings Check out the Tour Championship odds at […] T…
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Joe Asher on Boomer's first year and prediction markets: "They're clearly operating gambling businesses"
Founder and CEO reflects on first year
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Digitain amplía su presencia en el mercado británico con una alianza con Silkbet
La asociación permitirá a Silkbet acceder a una solución integral de sportsbook e iGaming de Digitain para impulsar sus operaciones online en el competitivo mercado regulado del Reino Unido. Digitain, proveedor de soluciones de sportsbook e iGaming, anunció una alianza estratégica con Silkbet, incorporando su tecnolog…
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Atlanta Falcons the latest NFL addition to Arctos’ portfolio
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to become one of the latest NFL franchises to sell a minority stake to a private equity firm, under rules the league introduced two years ago. The Atlanta Falcons ownership group has sold a 10% stake in the NFL franchise to private equity firm Arctos, putting the total valuation of […]
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Prediction Markets Will Be Few and In Between Compared to Sportsbooks
Prediction market platforms are already crowding the space, argues the boss of a a fairly new creative marketing production agency, adding that this sector could not see as many bidding players as does, say, traditional sports betting. It’s Not About Being Seen – It’s About Being Remembered “That’s not a competitive m…
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BGC: Black market Premier League betting could reach £1bn per season
The increased restrictions and levies on the legal betting market are causing a shift to black market options. The post BGC: Black market Premier League betting could reach £1bn per season appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Daniel Fortune é indicado ao Global Gaming Awards como Influenciador do Ano
Cerimônia anual é uma das mais prestigiadas das Américas e acontece em setembro, em Las Vegas Este artigo Daniel Fortune é indicado ao Global Gaming Awards como Influenciador do Ano, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, Seu guia de apostas e igaming online
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Gaming Stocks Hold Their Ground Even as Broader Markets Come Off Highs
The Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF, which invests in a basket of gaming companies, closed in the green last week even as the S&P 500 Index fell 1.4%. BETZ has outperformed the broader markets for two consecutive weeks but is still underperforming year-to-date (YTD). Robinhood Markets and Evolution Ab were amon…
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Gemini-Apex Deal Pushes Prediction Markets Deeper Into Retail Brokerage
Prediction markets may soon reach retail investors through the same brokerage infrastructure already used to trade more conventional assets, without brokers having to construct a new derivatives operation themselves. That is the practical significance of a planned tie-up between Gemini Space Station and Apex Fintech S…
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BGC claims UK black market will take £1bn in Premier League bets next season
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has issued a stark warning to the gambling and sports industries as well as the Government, claiming that £1bn worth of bets will be placed with unlicensed operators in the 2027/28 Premier League season. Once again, the BGC has placed a portion of the blame on the increase […]
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Prediction Market Rulings, College Football, Florida Sweeps Lead Gambling Stories To Watch This Week
New York could keep the prediction market filings coming, Polymarket’s combos face their first football test, and July betting numbers may extend the World Cup boost. Prediction markets continue to lead the gambling industry discussion, with litigation updates expected throughout the week and operators expanding their…
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Flutter Brasil y el futuro del Sportsbook: las claves que dejó el Mundial 2026 según Marcos Costa
IGF tuvo la oportunidad de conversar con Marcos Costa, Commercial Director de Flutter Brasil, para analizar el impacto del Mundial 2026 en... Leer más... La entrada Flutter Brasil y el futuro del Sportsbook: las claves que dejó el Mundial 2026 según Marcos Costa se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Digitain backs Silkbet’s UK expansion with its sportsbook and iGaming solutions
Digitain will provide Silkbet with a full turnkey solution for its UK online operations, combining sportsbook, horse racing, virtual sports, casino aggregation, CRM and payment capabilities within a single platform, supported by Digitain’s infrastructure and 24/7 support. The post Digitain backs Silkbet’s UK expansion…
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Nebraska certifies online betting measures for November ballot
The latest attempt to legalise online sports betting follows repeat failed tries in the past two years The post Nebraska certifies online betting measures for November ballot appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Cantor Fitzgerald adds institutional block trading to prediction markets
Cantor is one the first full-service investment banks to provide institutional clients with access to block trading Cantor Fitzgerald, a premier global investment bank and part of the Cantor Fitzgerald group of companies, has announced the launch of institutional trading for prediction markets, becoming one of the fir…
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Digitain signs UK turnkey deal with incoming operator Silkbet
The deal gives Silkbet, licensed by the UKGC since May 2026, access to Digitain’s sportsbook, horse racing, virtual… The post Digitain signs UK turnkey deal with incoming operator Silkbet appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Midnite appoints former FanDuel director to lead Canada launch
Dale Tang takes on the new role having worked for FanDuel's Canada business for the past five years The post Midnite appoints former FanDuel director to lead Canada launch appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Allwyn McLaren Racing Brings Live Event to Athens
Allwyn McLaren Racing: Live in Athens will take place at OAKA on 3 October 2026, launching a new global motorsport event series across Allwyn markets.... Read More...
Read summary →“We’re Not a Bunch of Carnival Barkers”: Duffy and Kalshi Clash Over Prediction Markets at CFTC
Walt Lukken opened the floor and asked what regulators should take from the recent state and federal fights. Terry Duffy,… The post “We’re Not a Bunch of Carnival Barkers”: Duffy and Kalshi Clash Over Prediction Markets at CFTC appeared first on iGaming Express.
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“Starting from a clear truth” – bet365 talks 2026/27 Premier League marketing campaign
SBC News gets the inside view into bet365’s new marketing campaign and brand positioning as the 2026/27 Premier League season gets underway in an exclusive conversation with the firm’s Global Deputy Head of Brand Marketing, Ben Reeves. The 2026/27 Premier League campaign got underway last Friday with defending champio…
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Circa Sports’ record-breaking 2026-2027 Football contests surpass over 12K entries ahead of Sept. 12 signup deadline
Circa Million VIII, Circa Survivor and Circa Grandissimo to offer combined $30m guaranteed Prize Pool Circa Sports’ record-breaking pro football contests continue to build momentum ahead of the 2026 NFL season, with more than 12,000 entries already registered across its three no-rake contests. Circa Survivor has offic…
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BtoBet Signs Agreement With Bet237 Cameroon
Through its Certified Partner for Africa STM Gaming, Aspire Global’s BtoBet has signed a contract with Ngnatat Sarl Trading, an omnichannel operator with headquarters in Cameroon. In accordance with the agreement, the operator will use the PAM and sportsbook platforms from BtoBet to offer a fun sportsbook and casino e…
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Winpot extends Miroslava Montemayor brand ambassador deal for another year
Mexican operator keeps one of the country’s most recognisable sports broadcasters on board for a second year of campaigns Winpot, the leading online casino for players and sports bettors in Mexico, has extended its brand ambassador agreement with sports broadcaster Miroslava Montemayor for a further year. The renewal …
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Brazilian Senator Seeks €30 Monthly Betting Deposit Cap
A Brazilian bill would set a default monthly betting deposit ceiling of R$80, roughly €30, across all licensed betting operators in the country. The proposal, filed by Senator Camilo Santana of the Workers Party, would change Brazil’s 2023 betting law and introduce a national spending threshold for fixed-odds wagering…
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Media Troopers heads into NFL Season with expected growth from prediction markets and sports betting
Media Troopers has announced it expects substantial year-over-year growth in the upcoming NFL season, driven by the continued expansion of the US sportsbook industry and the increasing popularity of prediction market platforms. The previous NFL season showed just how important prediction markets are, as it was the fir…
Read summary →Brazil Betting Deposit Cap Proposed
Proposed Monthly Deposit Limit The proposal would create a default monthly limit of €30 (R$80) for deposits used for fixed-odds betting… The post Brazil Betting Deposit Cap Proposed appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Citi: Macau premium mass players in fewer numbers but betting bigger in August
The latest Macau table survey by investment bank Citigroup has found fewer players at the premium mass tables observed but […]
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1 in 4 Morgan Stanley Interns Used Betting or Prediction Markets, Survey Says
More than a quarter of Morgan Stanley’s summer interns in North America used a betting or prediction market mobile application in the past year, once again proving, if necessary, the interest that young adults express in the ever-growing event-based wagering. 500 Interns, Surveyed The finding comes from Morgan Stanley…
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Macau premium mass again GGR ‘savior’ with average wagers up 27%: Citigroup
Macau premium mass wagers rose 7% in August despite a 16% drop in players, with average spending up 27%, according to Citigroup. The post Macau premium mass again GGR ‘savior’ with average wagers up 27%: Citigroup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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CFTC Committee meeting highlights divisions over prediction markets
CME Group CEO Terry Duffy warned that some event contracts could be vulnerable to manipulation, while Kalshi defended the speed of self-certification. US.- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) first Innovation Advisory Committee meeting has highlighted divisions over how prediction markets should be regul…
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Confira o resultado dos jogos do concurso 1267 da Loteca
A estimativa de prêmios para a extração é de R$ 1,2 milhão e o concurso teve jogos do Campeonato Brasileiro da Série A, Premier League e Campeonatos Italiano e Espanhol The post Confira o resultado dos jogos do concurso 1267 da Loteca appeared first on BNLData.
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Brazilian senator proposes €30-a-month betting deposit limit
Bettors would need to demonstrate financial capacity to increase the limit. Brazil.- A bill presented by Senator Camilo Santana (PT-CE) proposes establishing a default monthly limit of just R$ 80, just over €30, for deposits intended for fixed-odds betting in Brazil. The proposal would amend Law No. 14,790/2023, which…
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New York Expands Support Against Mobile Sports Betting Harm
New York’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports is expanding efforts to address problem gambling as mobile sports betting apps become more accessible. Legal mobile sports betting began in the state in 2022, bringing wagering into phones and other digital platforms while raising concerns about how easily people ca…
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Premier League começa sem patrocínio máster de casas de apostas em uniformes
Medida inédita no futebol europeu entra em vigor e pode gerar perdas de £80 mi, equivalentes a R$ 544,8 mi, para os clubes da elite na temporada 2026/27 da Premier League que começa neste sábado (22) The post Premier League começa sem patrocínio máster de casas de apostas em uniformes appeared first on BNLData.
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US Rep. Paul Tonko Slams FanDuel’s Response to Questions about Its VIP Program
US Rep. Paul Tonko criticized FanDuel’s response after the company recently defended its VIP program in response to an inquiry from government officials stemming from a recent scandal involving MLB star Bryce Harper and a user experiencing problem gambling. These invite-only programs are typically aimed at high-value …
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CME’s Duffy and Selig exchange fireworks at CFTC committee hearing
A hearing meant to assist the CFTC in formulating a prediction market roadmap was marred by several tense encounters.
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CFTC Chair Michael Selig defends agency’s oversight of prediction markets
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig continues his aggressive defense of federal oversight of prediction markets targeting opponents who question their legality and the limits of self-certification. On Thursday, at the CFTC’s first Innovation Advisory Committee meeting, Selig proposed new rules for…
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Jets vs. Steelers Odds, Picks & Predictions for Friday, August 21
The Steelers host the Jets tonight in NFL preseason action, and we’ve got you covered with odds, picks, and predictions. Former Jets QB Aaron Rodgers will not play for Pittsburgh tonight. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network. Jets vs. Steelers Odds on Kalshi Check out Jets vs. Steelers odds at Kalshi: […] The p…
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Prediction Market Manipulation A Major Focus At CFTC Meeting
Risk of manipulation in the fast-growing prediction markets industry emerged as a central discussion point at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission‘s first Innovation Advisory Committee... The post Prediction Market Manipulation A Major Focus At CFTC Meeting appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →Duffy Riles Kalshi, Novig Starts Fast, Horse Racing Hit with Another Scandal in This Week’s Bingos & Busts
A spat at a CFTC meeting, an insider trading controversy bubbling up around horse racing, and a sports betting editor setting a fine example make headlines. When we’re talking next month about football driving billions of dollars through prediction markets during the exchange’s first real season in business, Novig wil…
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BOYLE Sports launches Squad Builder feature in time for 2026/27 football season
Customers can select two to five players
Read summary →Understanding the Horse Racing Integrity Charges Against Marshall Gramm
Noted owner, handicapper faces lifetime ban, possible criminal charges. When the news first broke Monday regarding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s charges against Marshall Gramm, the question surrounding the case became: Was it insider trading or inadvertent access? A college professor, Gramm develope…
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The Premier League teams, players and managers traders should watch out for this season
The big day has finally arrived. After a long six weeks since a dramatic World Cup final sent us into the football doldrums, the wind is firmly back in the sport’s sails as the Premier League kicks off this weekend. But who should trading teams keep an eye on? Will Arsenal repeat their 2025/26 success, […]
Read summary →Premier League inicia temporada com veto ao patrocínio de bets nos espaços principais das camisas
A Premier League retorna nesta sexta-feira (21), às 16h, com o duelo entre Arsenal e Coventry City, trazendo uma mudança histórica no regulamento. Pela primeira vez em 20 anos, as […] O post Premier League inicia temporada com veto ao patrocínio de bets nos espaços principais das camisas apareceu primeiro em iGaming B…
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Hot Copy: A game as old as time
Kaizen owner eyes The Robins Football club ownership is becoming an increasingly popular side hustle for gambling executives, and the latest name to enter the game is a rather familiar one. According to a report from Sky News this week, George Daskalakis, co-founder and CEO of Kaizen Gaming, is reportedly in advanced …
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Kansas' Boot Hill Casino extends DraftKings sports betting partnership through 2030
Deal with Kansas Lottery also extended
Read summary →US representative renews call for SAFE Bet Act approval after FanDuel response to inducement controversy
New York congressman Paul Tonko has criticised FanDuel for leaving several questions about its VIP programme unanswered. US.- New York Democrat representative Paul Tonko has criticised FanDuel’s response to congressional questions about its VIP programme and responsible gambling practices. He said the operator’s answe…
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Blask found out how World Cup-themed games competed for players’ attention
Blask and BGaming have analysed the reach of football-themed titles across global casino lobbies during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Press release.- With football commanding global attention during the expanded 2026 tournament, casino operators faced their own competition for visibility: turning the event into lobby conte…
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From global spectacle to weekly action: how is the new football season reshaping sportsbook strategy?
The return of domestic football marks one of the busiest periods of the year for sportsbooks, but this season arrives with fresh insight following a landmark World Cup. From changing betting behaviours and heightened customer expectations to the growing importance of personalisation, in-play betting and operational re…
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Facções criminosas usam 31 influenciadores para lavar R$ 7 bi em 5 estados
PCC e CV recrutam perfis em redes sociais para apostas online ilegais e empresas de fachada, segundo levantamento da revista Veja The post Facções criminosas usam 31 influenciadores para lavar R$ 7 bi em 5 estados appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →Prediction Markets Weekly Roundup: Appeals Build as CFTC Debates Market Oversight
Federal appeals are taking on a larger role in the prediction market fight, while the CFTC is moving toward new rules for the sector. Prediction market disputes continued to shift toward federal appeals courts this week, as Kalshi sought relief from state enforcement and Crypto.com agreed to await a Ninth Circuit ruli…
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How Houston built a World Cup neighbourhood from scratch
Chris Canetti offers a glimpse into Houston’s 39-day World Cup operation, which managed huge crowds and extreme heat to transform EaDo and target future events When FIFA announced the 2026 World Cup would be staged across North America, there was plenty of apprehension that football’s biggest tournament would be ‘Amer…
Read summary →Weekend Conversation Corner – August, 21
Welcome to the most recent instalment of our Focus Gaming News Weekend Conversation Corner, where we provide a brief overview of the week’s top headlines that have captured global interest. We will summarise the key stories that have influenced discussions, policies, and narratives, cutting through the chaos to bring …
Read summary →Finland football game sparks match-fixing concerns
A third-division football game in Finland has caused match-fixing suspicions, and for a country in the midst of overhauling its gambling system this may lead to further concern. HIFK welcomed Atlantis to their Töölö home arena last week. The match produced a total of eight goals, with HIFK losing a 3-1 division in the…
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How is football betting evolving ahead of the new season?
Genius Sports, LeoVegas and the European Leagues tell iGB why micro-betting and the rising importance of data are behind the next evolution of football betting.
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Blask x NEXT.io: The Premier League effect – who wins the August fantasy rush?
Blask's full Fantasy Sports 2026 report covers country and US state seasonality, tournament effects, and two years of monthly data The post Blask x NEXT.io: The Premier League effect – who wins the August fantasy rush? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Match-fixing alerts in Helsinki derby sparks investigation in Finland
Veikkaus announced last year that it would halt bets on elite men's football following discovery of betting rule violations.
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TrafficGuard: The World Cup exposed the hidden cost of player acquisition
Matt, TrafficGuard estimates that more than $100m of betting advertising spend delivered no new player value during the World Cup. Was that higher than you expected? It was probably in line with what we would expect. Based on our market data, we estimate that the online gaming industry spends somewhere between $4bn an…
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