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Instagram Strategies for Gaming Profiles: Traffic Growth
Instagram has evolved beyond a simple medium for posting gameplay clips, screenshots, or streamer highlight reels. For gaming creators, casino affiliates, poker pages, esports brands, and iGaming websites, it is an effective tool for building a relationship of trust with their audience, gaining more fo…
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Argentina becomes top choice among Brazilians after World Cup exit
Norway second at 16%
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Brazil to Mandate Health Warnings and Tighter Ads for Betting Operators
Brazil Tightens Controls on Betting Advertising Brazil’s Ministry of Finance will publish new rules for betting advertising on Friday, adding… The post Brazil to Mandate Health Warnings and Tighter Ads for Betting Operators appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Surprise, surprise: the rest of the world are banking on England to lose to Norway
England might have defied the odds after going down to 10 at the Estadio Azteca in the early hours of Monday morning, but punters from outside of the UK are expecting their World Cup run to end at the quarter final stage. The Three Lions take on Norway on Saturday night at the much more […]
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The Gathering Storm: AGA Building Opposition To Threat of Prediction Markets
With prediction markets which offer sports-related contracts facing a mounting backlash from the U.S. gambling industry, the American Gaming Association (AGA) is... Read More...
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New Hampshire sports betting handle decreases in May
The handle decreased 1 per cent year-over-year. US.- The New Hampshire Lottery has reported that the state’s sports betting handle totalled $60.9m in May. That’s a drop of 1 per cent year-over-year and down from $72.6m in April. The mobile handle was $57m, down from $68.4m in the previous month, while the retail sport…
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Major US Banks Threaten to Fire Staff Over Finance & Politics Prediction Market Trades
Major US banks have told their employees they risk termination if they make finance- and politics-related prediction market trades, unnamed insiders told news agencies yesterday. A Reuters article, quoting three sources “familiar with the matter,” identified several of these banks as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPM…
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Cricket’s The Hundred relaxes betting sponsorship rules for one year
The Hundred tournament will permit gambling logos on shirts this season after several franchises struggled to secure commercial sponsors. The post Cricket’s The Hundred relaxes betting sponsorship rules for one year appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Why prediction markets are a story of product design success
The Unit COO Alan Bruce explores how product design has contributed to prediction markets' standout success. The post Why prediction markets are a story of product design success appeared first on NEXT.io.
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What Does a Win Feel Like? WinSpirit Is Trying to Find Out
As competition among online casino operators increasingly centers on bonus size and game catalogs, WinSpirit is testing a… The post What Does a Win Feel Like? WinSpirit Is Trying to Find Out appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Arizona Governor Signs Order Barring State Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
Governor Katie Hobbs has issued a new executive order aimed at protecting public trust in Arizona’s government. The order prohibits executive branch employees from using nonpublic information gained through their work to profit on prediction markets. By formally designating such information as confidential, the measur…
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Weekend Conversation Corner – July, 10
Welcome to the newest instalment of our Focus Gaming News Weekend Conversation Corner, where we provide a brief analysis of the week’s top headlines that have captured global interest. By summarising the key stories that have impacted the narrative, influenced decision-making, and sparked conversations, we aim to offe…
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Sideline Moves: Two FA chiefs quit after World Cup crashes
Welcome to Sideline Moves, Insider Sport’s weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves that are shaping the business of sport. Every Friday, we bring you the latest executive appointments, strategic hires, boardroom shifts and behind-the-scenes deals from across the global sports industry – all in one place. World Cup e…
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Galaxsys’ Match Day has been delivering interactive football promotions throughout the World Cup
Galaxsys’ interactive sports prediction promotion combines real-match predictions with flexible rewards, helping operators maximise engagement throughout football’s biggest tournament As the FIFA Club World Cup enters its decisive stages, with football fans around the world following every match more closely than ever…
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Episode 39: Dutch tax miss, World Cup prediction markets
Robin Harrison and Ed Birkin return after iGB L!VE to share some interesting numbers on the World Cup and Europe, starting with a Dutch gambling tax hike that has missed its target by some distance. From there, the pair also cover the latest updates on Ireland’s new licensing regime. Prediction market activity during …
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Brazil’s Ministry of Finance will publish new rules for betting advertising on Friday
Dario Durigan states that advertisements will be accompanied by warnings from the ministry, such as "betting makes you lose money". According to the minister, commentators will not be permitted to make statements – "with a veneer of technical backing" – that could induce bettors to adopt a certain stance.
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Sports betting ads compared to cigarette marketing in Brazil
Brazilian lawmakers are considering tighter restrictions on sports betting advertising amid concerns over gambling addiction and consumer harm. A public hearing hosted by Brazil’s Sports Committee on 8 July saw researchers, gambling addiction specialists and health professionals debate the risks posed by sports bettin…
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Wall Street Tightens Rules as Prediction Markets Create a New Insider Trading Risk
Prediction markets have become one of the fastest-growing corners of finance, but their expansion is forcing major employers into unfamiliar compliance territory. Several of Wall Street’s largest banks have slowly begun rewriting employee conduct rules as concerns grow that confidential corporate information could be …
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N1 Sport Promo: Earn more with sports traffic
The N1 Sport Promo by N1 Partners will be coming to an end in less than two weeks, but the biggest sporting events of July are still ahead: the decisive matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Wimbledon Final, the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, and the closing stages of the Tour de France. […]
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AGA Announces Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced the Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing four individuals… The post AGA Announces Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2026 appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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TaDa Gaming Accelerates LatAm Growth with Peru Licence Approval
TaDa Gaming has officially secured an online gaming licence from Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism… The post TaDa Gaming Accelerates LatAm Growth with Peru Licence Approval appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Past The Wire Partnering with Former Dallas Mavericks President, GM, Minority Owner, Frank Zaccanelli to Expand into Sports Wagering, Prediction Markets and New Technology
As legalized sports betting and prediction markets continue to reshape the wagering industry, Past The Wire, the… The post Past The Wire Partnering with Former Dallas Mavericks President, GM, Minority Owner, Frank Zaccanelli to Expand into Sports Wagering, Prediction Markets and New Technology appeared first on Americ…
Read summary →Michael Burry Targets Sports Betting Stocks
Burry Backs DraftKings And Flutter Michael Burry disclosed fresh positions in DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment in his Cassandra Unchained newsletter… The post Michael Burry Targets Sports Betting Stocks appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Malawi nears sports betting licence application deadline
Malawi's sports betting licensing process reaches a key stage today as the deadline for operators to submit applications closes.
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Wall Street Tightens Rules for Prediction Markets
Big banks and brokerages are cracking down on prediction markets as fears grow that they could be misused to trade on confidential information. The rapid growth of these platforms, which enable users to wager on the results of real-world events, has caused banks and regulators to revisit existing safeguards. Goldman S…
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Flashscore Reports Rising UK World Cup Engagement
Flashscore has reported increased engagement from UK football fans during the FIFA World Cup ahead of England’s quarter-final against Norway. According to... Read More...
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Germany’s Q1 Wagering Rebound Signals Stronger Summer Demand
Germany’s first-quarter wagering figures suggest steady momentum across the regulated online casino market. The German Casino Tourism Market was estimated to be valued at USD 8.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 11.5 billion by 2035, which are two astronomical figures. Q1’s wagering figures showcase simil…
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Arizona bans state workers from prediction market trading
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order banning government employees from insider trading on prediction markets.
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World Cup 2026: Online Betting Surges During Hydration Breaks, Study Finds
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is characterized by some significant alterations in the format of the competition. First of all, the number of countries playing in the tournament has been increased from 32 to 48; there is one extra knockout round, and the disciplinary code has been revised. However, one of the most important …
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Malaysian police seize $323,000 in crypto in World Cup betting crackdown
Malaysian police have dismantled an alleged online betting syndicate linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raiding an office in Kuala Lumpur, arresting 11 suspects and seizing cryptocurrency and cash believed to be connected to the operation. The post Malaysian police seize $323,000 in crypto in World Cup betting cr…
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Brian Quintenz, Ex-CFTC Chair Candidate, Joins Coalition for Prediction Markets
Brian Quintenz, who was nominated last year to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has taken on a new role in the prediction markets industry as the Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM) announced that he has joined the organization as a senior advisor. Quintenz Joins CPM As Senior Advisor The appoi…
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VIP Hosts Scrutinized Again After FanDuel’s Bryce Harper Video Message Sent to Gambling Addict
It’s been a tough year for sportsbook VIP hosts. In March, five individuals were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed by Christopher Sage and Terry Thompson. Three of the VIP hosts worked at DraftKings and two at FanDuel. They were accused of incentivizing Sage and Thompson, who both suffer from gambling addiction, …
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Tennessee sports betting handle increases in June
The gross sports betting handle increased by 30 per cent year-over-year. US.- The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has reported that the state’s gross sports betting handle came in at $456.1m in June. That’s an increase of 30 per cent year-over-year and 3 per cent from May 2026. After $4.4m worth of adjustments…
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The Gods Enjoy Soccer Season in Yggdrasil’s Goals Of Olympus BoltLock
Leading iGaming publisher Yggdrasil has released Goals Of Olympus BoltLock, a new soccer and mythology-themed game. The launch of this fresh and rather unorthodox title comes just in time for the hype surrounding the culmination of the FIFA World Cup. Goals Of Olympus BoltLock Metrics Mount Olympus Hosts Its Own Socce…
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Deutsche Bank Raises DraftKings Target On Prediction Markets
Steven Pizzella of Deutsche Bank raised his DraftKings price target to $28 after adding prediction markets into his valuation. Wednesday’s note covered multiple tweaks to Pizzella’s model... The post Deutsche Bank Raises DraftKings Target On Prediction Markets appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →Sportsbook Execs Push Back On Prediction Markets At Nevada Meeting
Nevada sportsbooks used a regulatory meeting this week to push back hard against prediction markets, saying platforms like Kalshi are hurting their business and undercutting the state’s regulated g... The post Sportsbook Execs Push Back On Prediction Markets At Nevada Meeting appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →EGBA destaca avances en estándares de la industria y crecimiento de su membresía en su Informe Anual de Actividades 2026
La European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) publicó su Informe Anual de Actividades 2026, documento en el que repasa los principales logros alcanzados por la organización durante los últimos doce meses, además de presentar datos agregados sobre el mercado europeo del juego online correspondientes a sus operadore…
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Debunking 5 prediction market myths: Slotegrator
Maksym Shtun, product owner at Slotegrator, takes down 5 popular misconceptions about the business model behind prediction markets, from licensing to liquidity and the difference between fixed-odds and P2P mechanics. Opinion.- If you’re paying any attention to igaming media at all, you’ve come across plenty of pieces …
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The $30bn World Cup Stat That Could Change Sports Betting Forever
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has given prediction markets their first true mainstream global sports trading test - and $30 billion in trading volume suggest they passed. Kalshi and Polymarket both reached record levels in June as soccer trading...
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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Scoring Anomalies Disrupt Betting Markets
Married couple Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry are at the center of a scoring controversy that affected betting markets on the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Both Sudo and Wehry’s total eaten hot dog and bun (HDB) counts were revised, pushing the totals above the over line in gambling markets. Sudo won the women’s contest …
Read summary →LiGA Summit 2026 y Prediction Markets Summit Americas reunirán a la industria del iGaming en Lima dentro de dos meses
A poco más de dos meses de su inauguración, el LatAm iGaming Affiliate (LiGA) Summit 2026 se prepara para recibir a destacados representantes de la industria del juego de América Latina y del ámbito internacional. El evento se celebrará los días 17 y 18 de septiembre de 2026 en el El Pardo Lima – A […]
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NetWin.it Chooses Fast Track Across CRM, Rewards and Greco
NetWin.it, the regulated Italian online casino and sports betting operator, has selected Fast Track’s CRM, Rewards and Greco to run player engagement... Read More...
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BC.GAME signs Guillermo Ochoa to support Mexico growth strategy
Ochoa will front football-led brand activity, local promotions and fan engagement for BCGAME.mx. Press release.- BC.GAME has announced the signing of Mexican football legend Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa as brand ambassador, as the global online entertainment platform continues to build its presence in Mexico through BCGAME.…
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DraftKings to Launch Alberta Sportsbook on 13 July
DraftKings will launch its online sportsbook and casino in Alberta on 13 July, marking the operator’s entry into Canada’s second regulated online... Read More...
Read summary →The FBI investigates AFA’s commercial dealings in the US
Whilst the Argentine football team continues to progress in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the country’s national football league, AFA, has been placed under investigation from the FBI and US’ DOJ over possible money laundering and fraud scandal. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under investigation in the US foll…
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France vs. Morocco World Cup Odds, Picks & Predictions
The World Cup enters the quarterfinals today with France and Morocco meeting at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET on FOX. France is the -335 favorite to advance at Kalshi. Morocco is priced at +335 to pull off the upset. France vs. Morocco Odds on Kalshi Outcome Prediction Odd…
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Flutter, DraftKings shares jump: The ‘Burry effect’ or something else?
Michael Burry, subject of the The Big Short, has shared his confidence in the long-term prospects of Flutter and DraftKings. The post Flutter, DraftKings shares jump: The ‘Burry effect’ or something else? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Cassino Bet returns to FIRST.bet as sportsbook partner in Brazil partnership, bringing cutting-edge technology to drive growth and enhance bettor engagement.
Cassino.bet.br has returned to FIRST.bet’s proprietary sportsbook technology to give the brand the product depth, trading capability and operational control needed to compete at the highest level in Brazil. The partnership equips Cassino.bet with a high-performance sports betting platform engineered for the scale, spe…
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Trust Built Worldwide: Stability as the betting industry’s core asset
The market's shift toward stability is visible in the trajectory of long-tenured operators. 1xBet has operated continuously since 2007, giving it nearly two decades of trading history in an industry where most brands do not survive their first five years. The post Trust Built Worldwide: Stability as the betting indust…
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ESMA warns some prediction market contracts fall under EU binary options rules
Contracts linked to equities, indices
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Altenar: The reality of expanding an in-house sportsbook into new markets
Altenar has outlined the complexities of international sportsbook expansion, using its Rootz partnership to emphasise that operators must adapt trading operations and technology to local player behaviours. Press release.- For operators with a successful in-house sportsbook, expansion often appears straightforward. The…
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The Big Bet: Michael Burry Backs Sportsbooks To Overcome Prediction Market Threat
Michael Burry, the investor who inspired the movie The Big Short, has bought shares in Flutter and DraftKings, expressing confidence that the sportsbooks can overcome the threat of prediction markets. On his Substack, Burry wrote that he sees America’s two leading sportsbooks as attractive businesses whose shares have…
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FanDuel Canada to launch casino and sportsbook in Alberta
Includes CFL renewal and Light & Wonder deal
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NetWin partners with Fast Track across CRM, Rewards and Greco
With CRM, Rewards and Greco working from a single real-time customer model NetWin, the regulated Italian online casino and sports betting operator, has selected Fast Track’s CRM, Rewards and Greco to run player engagement across its Italian operation. The agreement deepens Fast Track’s presence in the Italian market, …
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Sportsbooks The Big Winners After US World Cup Defeat
The US Men’s National Team’s exit from the World Cup was bad news for American punters, but it has brought financial cheer to sportsbooks across the country. Several sportsbooks, including BetMGM, said they took a record number of bets on the outcome of the US-Belgium round of 16 matchup on Monday, ESPN reported. But …
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Cape Verde’s World Cup Fairytale Could Boost Its Nascent Gambling Industry
Cape Verde’s first FIFA World Cup campaign ended in the Round of 32, but not before the Blue Sharks captured global attention... Read More...
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