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FanDuel Responds to VIP Program Scrutiny, Says Responsible Gaming Standards Apply to All Players
FanDuel has responded to criticism stemming from a promotional video sent to a VIP player experiencing gambling harm. In a letter to three US Members of Congress, the operator emphasized that its responsible gambling rules apply equally to all players and that VIP program members are further scrutinized before being a…
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Brazil publishes 2,000-plus pages of betting authorisation documents
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has published more than 2,000 pages of documents detailing the process used to authorise betting operators to enter the country’s regulated fixed-odds betting market. The ministry said on 13 August that more than 2,000 pages relating to the authorisation of 85 companies had been made publi…
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FanDuel Pushes Back, Defends VIP Program in Letter to Congress
FanDuel has responded to three Members of Congress, defending its VIP program and outlining the safeguards it says are already in place. The company’s letter went to Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Rep. Paul Tonko of New York, and Rep. Valerie Foushee of North Carolina after they raised concerns about a Bryce …
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Sports Leagues’ Gambling Partnerships Challenge the Logic Behind Player Betting Bans
When is a friendly wager between athletes just that — a friendly wager? In the aftermath of a year marred by a string of betting scandals, investigations, and allegations of game manipulation across the NBA, MLB, and college sports, even a seemingly friendly side bet can make headlines. That’s what happened when WNBA …
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Australia to Roll Out National Register Allowing Citizens to Block Gambling Ads
The Albanese government today unveiled plans for a one‑stop national register that will let people opt out of all gambling advertising. Communications Minister Anika Wells introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to impose a levy on sports betting companies, with the funds set aside to cover the register…
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PGA Tour BMW Championship Odds, Picks & Predictions
After Scottie Scheffler ran roughshod in the St. Jude Championship, the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs continue with this week’s BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis. Scheffler won the opening playoff event in Memphis by eight strokes over runner-up Si Woo Kim. The world’s No. 1 player is a short bet…
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Prediction Market Battles, July Sports Betting Growth, LuckyLand Shutdown Lead Gambling Stories to Watch This Week
Fresh court pressure on the CFTC, new geofencing deadlines and another wave of July betting data headline the week ahead. Prediction markets remain the biggest gambling story on the industry’s radar, with court developments, Washington meetings, geofencing battles and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) activi…
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UFC Teases “Master Plan” for New Las Vegas Facilities
The UFC has teased what officials called a “master plan” for the land surrounding the company’s Las Vegas HQ. Under the new project, the UFC will expand its presence in Sin City with a new hotel, among other things. The UFC Plans to Further Develop Its Vegas Lot For reference, the UFC owns roughly 70 […]
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Is Trouble Brewing For DraftKings In Them Thar Financial Hills?
First FanDuel and now DraftKings, faced with the onslaught of prediction markets, the undisputed No.2 iGaming heavyweight in the USA is circling... Read More...
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BetConstruct AI presenta “The Purest Sportsbook”, su nueva propuesta comercial para operadores
La oferta combina descuentos de hasta el 65% en costos de implementación, acceso gratuito temporal al Sportsbook y reducciones en integraciones de terceros para facilitar la expansión internacional. BetConstruct AI, proveedor de plataformas para la industria iGaming, ha presentado “The Purest Sportsbook”, una nueva pr…
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SBC Summit refuerza su apuesta por las startups con una alianza con BettingStartups
La colaboración fortalecerá el Startup Hub y la competencia SBC First Pitch, ofreciendo a empresas emergentes mayores oportunidades de exposición, networking y conexión con inversores y operadores. SBC Summit ha anunciado una nueva alianza con BettingStartups para reforzar su apoyo a las empresas de apuestas y gaming …
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Oddsgate: Negative SEO in igaming, why fake DMCA takedowns are a dangerous threat to the industry
Thaisa Santos, SEO manager of Oddsgate, shares insights about the igaming market, focusing on Brazil. Opinion.- If your betting or online casino site’s organic traffic suddenly tanked – no manual penalty, no drop in content quality, no algorithm update that explains it – the cause might not be in your own house. It mi…
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Wall Street Bets: DraftKings, Inspired Entertainment, Brightstar Lottery, Indiana gaming
Macquarie’s Chad Beynon evaluated DraftKings’ second-quarter results on August 12: “DraftKing’s 2Q result, underpinned by exceptional customer acquisition, underlying sports momentum, and faster-than-expected prediction market scaling, reinforces our view that DraftKings is one of the most compelling structural growth…
Read summary →¿Está preparándose un problema para DraftKings en esas colinas financieras?
Primero FanDuel y ahora DraftKings: ante el avance imparable de los mercados de predicción, el indiscutible peso pesado número 2 del iGaming... Leer más... La entrada ¿Está preparándose un problema para DraftKings en esas colinas financieras? se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
Read summary →Las Vegas cria programa com influenciadores para atrair o público jovem
Atrair o público mais jovem virou a nova meta de Las Vegas, a capital mundial do jogo e famosa pelos seus cassinos. A fim de modernizar a sua imagem e […] O post Las Vegas cria programa com influenciadores para atrair o público jovem apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Brentford FC sign five-year Hollywoodbets deal despite operator losing front-of-shirt deal
Premier League side Brentford FC will continue its affiliation with Hollywoodbets despite the South African gambling firm being unable to stay on the front of the club’s shirts. Hollywoodbets has re-signed as the Bees’ official club betting partner, continuing a relationship which is now entering its seventh year. A c…
Read summary →Seven Charged Over Bet365 Fraud
Alleged Bonus Abuse Scheme Seven people have been charged at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court in connection with an alleged fraud against… The post Seven Charged Over Bet365 Fraud appeared first on iGaming Express.
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FanDuel defends VIP programme and responsible gaming measures before Congress
Lawmakers questioned a personalised Bryce Harper video sent to a Pennsylvania bettor. US.- FanDuel has defended its responsible gaming policies and VIP programme in a letter to Senator Richard Blumenthal, Representative Paul Tonko and Representative Valerie Foushee. The move follows a lawsuit over a Bryce Harper video…
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White House reportedly planning meeting with crypto, prediction market executives this week
Ahead of CFTC advisory panel session
Read summary →Alleged fraudsters accused of bet365 bonus abuse
Seven individuals have been charged before Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court over alleged fraud against bet365. According to the prosecution, the defendants – six men and one woman – abused the UK operator’s free introductory betting offer for new customers to obtain free betting credit and move illicit funds to other acc…
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BiggerZ consolidates betting products around shared fairness framework
One account for three betting products
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Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket over unlicensed sports betting
Seeking penalties, restitution, and injunctive relief
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Tennessee sports betting handle tops $413m in July
The sportsbook handle increased by more than a third year-on-year. US.- Tennessee’s sports betting handle reached $413.1m in July 2026. That’s a 38.6 per cent increase from July 2025 but down 9.4 per cent from June of this year. Sportsbooks generated $37.9m in adjusted gross income, while state tax collections reached…
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New Jersey Gaming Revenue Climbs 11.9% in July as Online Casinos Drive Growth
New Jersey’s gaming industry generated $678.1 million in July, extending a strong run for the state’s casinos, online operators and sports betting market. The figure was 11.9% higher than in July 2025, with internet gaming and sports wagering both posting double-digit annual growth. The latest results put the state’s …
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DerbyDerbyDerby launches “Dentro la Storia” to expand its long-form football storytelling strategy
Part of Hub Affiliations ecosystem
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GR8_TECH launches managed trading services for sportsbook operators
Boosts trading performance and cuts costs
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FanDuel defends VIP safeguards after demand for programme’s end
The response comes as FanDuel faces pressure over its responsible gambling oversight The post FanDuel defends VIP safeguards after demand for programme’s end appeared first on NEXT.io.
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The Unit secures long-serving FanDuel exec as new CCO
Co-founder Paddy Casey says new commercial head Fiona Power has a "deep understanding of the US gaming market" after seven years with FanDuel The post The Unit secures long-serving FanDuel exec as new CCO appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Albania Prepares to Bring Online Sports Betting Back Into the Light
Albania is preparing to reopen its online sports betting market after seven years of prohibition, even as the country has few specialist services available for people who develop gambling problems. The government says the legal framework is now complete. The next step is licensing. Up to 10 online operators could even…
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Labor turns to gambling ad opt-out register as Senate critics target gaps in reform
Australians who want gambling advertising removed from their online feeds could soon have one place to shut it off, under a late addition to the Albanese government’s wagering reforms that shifts some of the burden away from users navigating individual platforms. The proposed Wagering Advertising Opt-out Register woul…
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BetConstruct AI unveils its newest commercial offer: The Purest Sportsbook
BetConstruct is offering deep setup discounts, extended free access, and reduced third-party costs across its sportsbook BetConstruct AI has introduced a new commercial offer: The Purest Sportsbook, which brings together deep setup discounts, extended free access, and reduced third-party costs across its sportsbook an…
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Bookmakers concerned about Burnham’s Aim to Permit plan
As expected, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plans to move against the retail betting and gaming industries by removing the Aim to Permit rule have prompted a lot of discussion. It hasn’t even been a week since Burnham took to X to call out vape shops, betting and “dodgy businesses”. The PM wants to give […]
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Flashscore makes AI presenter AILA a permanent brand asset after World Cup debut
After piloting AILA across Latin America and Western Europe during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Livesport is expanding… The post Flashscore makes AI presenter AILA a permanent brand asset after World Cup debut appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →SBC Summit strengthens startup focus with BettingStartups collaboration
SBC Summit has partnered with BettingStartups to strengthen its support for early-stage betting and gaming companies, with the collaboration spanning both the Startup Hub and the SBC First Pitch competition. As part of the partnership, BettingStartups will serve as the official host of the Startup Hub at SBC Summit 20…
Read summary →FIRST.bet’s Tom Light: The copy-paste sportsbook trap
Tom Light, Founder and CEO at FIRST.bet, shares his vision for the future of the sportsbook sector, outlining why the copy-paste model may soon be consigned to the history books. I want to tell you a story about the day I changed my mind. Not because I thought the industry had been doing it wrong. But […]
Read summary →Door opens for prediction markets in Bulgaria
Prediction markets look set to rival traditional betting in Bulgaria, with the first deal to launch such an offer locally now officially a fact. Local online operator inbet has entered into an agreement with Predikto, a B2B predictions infrastructure supplier, to leverage its tech stack and power its own proprietary p…
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The Unit adds former FanDuel executive Fiona Power as CCO
Former FanDuel executive brings extensive US gaming experience to support The Unit’s continued international growth The Unit, a leader in product design and development for the betting and casino industry, has appointed experienced gaming executive Fiona Power as Chief Commercial Officer as the company continues to ex…
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Why the Premier League gambling ban is a failure
The Premier League’s gambling shirt ban was meant to clean up football, but Kieran O’Connor argues it has only made the mess worse. Where were you on 13 April 2023? The chances are that you can’t remember, because nothing interesting has ever happened on a Thursday other than when Manchester United play in the Europa …
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“Premier League a key battleground” – Inside Entain’s anti-black market betting campaign
The 2026/27 Premier League season kicks off amid a charged and long-running debate around gambling’s visibility in England’s most popular sport. But this season, the goalposts have shifted. For one thing, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is actively consulting on whether to ban unlicensed companies f…
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As Albania prepares to bring sports betting out of the shadows, conditions favour international operators
After a seven-year ban failed to eliminate sports betting, Albania is preparing to license up to 10 online operators.
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Feds Eye “Mention Markets’ Where Bettors Wager on President Trump’s Words
One of the issues with the inundation of new event contracts people can trade on has been the stipulation that these markets are easily manipulated. Just check in with the teleprompter operator who was part of the crew that aired President Trump’s speeches and was also placing trades on event contracts featuring what …
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Fliff, Onyx Odds Ponder Prediction Markets Amid Sweepstakes Pressure
Fliff, the free-to-play social sports gaming app and mobile sweepstakes platform “where making sports predictions becomes a social experience,” and Onyx Odds, the platform that accepts sports predictions via virtual currencies, have taken important steps toward the federally regulated derivatives market. The move come…
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How to cross-sell between sports betting and casino: player value, timing and what the data shows
A sports-only player is often worth $400–$600 a year, but a cross-sold sports+casino player delivers $1,800–$2,500 — a 3–4x gap that defines cross-sell sports betting casino iGaming. When operators convert 20–25% of the sports base, that uplift is the highest-ROI revenue lever available without raising CAC. Most opera…
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BiggerZ: Building a Fairness-First Crypto Casino, Sportsbook and Prediction Markets Platform
BiggerZ is strengthening its position as a fairness-first betting platform, bringing casino gaming, sports betting and prediction markets together under one account while making transparency, verifiability and clearly defined rules central to the player experience. As online betting platforms expand across crypto, cas…
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Awager partners with BetMGM to bring live-streamed slots to New Jersey players
Awager's remote live slots offering is now available on BetMGM, giving players access to land-based slot machines streamed directly from regulated studio environments. The post Awager partners with BetMGM to bring live-streamed slots to New Jersey players first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Metaspins expands offering with prediction markets for real-world events
Metaspins The post Metaspins expands offering with prediction markets for real-world events first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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GR8_TECH introduces Managed Trading Services for sportsbook operators
GR8_TECH, a sportsbook and iGaming solutions provider, has launched Managed Trading Services (MTS) to help sportsbook operators improve trading performance, reduce operational costs, and strengthen risk management. The post GR8_TECH introduces Managed Trading Services for sportsbook operators first appeared on Asia Ga…
Read summary →Sportsbook Odds APIs: How Operators Evaluate Feeds, Latency and Settlement Controls
Define the Operating Scope Before Comparing Suppliers The term “sportsbook odds API” can hide several different products. One supplier may… The post Sportsbook Odds APIs: How Operators Evaluate Feeds, Latency and Settlement Controls appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Prediction market roundup: CFTC to review mention markets, reports state
As the CFTC moves closer to formalising rules on prediction markets, the regulator may conduct a review of the controversial products.
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More than 540 high-street betting shops have closed since last UK budget, gambling sector says
Although there was no tax rise for betting shops, operators have closed hundreds of retail outlets, cutting 4,500 jobs. UK.- The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has revealed that despite the UK government’s decision to freeze the tax rate on retail betting, operators have closed 540 high-street betting shops since No…
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Opinion: Kalshi Shelves Mention Markets for Sports Until Further Notice. Why Stop There?
Kalshi has stopped offering mention markets for sports, but you can still get action on what US President Donald Trump or a CEO will say on any given day. Given that prediction markets are mandated not to offer markets that are “readily susceptible to manipulation,” why stop there? Human nature being what it is, tempt…
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White House reportedly planning crypto, prediction market meeting for next week
Ahead of CFTC advisory panel session
Read summary →Washington Judge Orders Kalshi To Halt Sports, Election Betting
A King County Superior Court judge has ordered Kalshi to stop offering wagers on sports, elections, and several other categories to Washington consumers, finalizing a preliminary injunction the... The post Washington Judge Orders Kalshi To Halt Sports, Election Betting appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Metaspins expands into prediction markets with new event-based trading product
Across cryptocurrency, sports and politics
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CFTC Looking Into Mention Markets, Horse Racing Controversy, Vegas Dave Highlight This Week’s Gambling Industry Bingos & Busts
While the CFTC is showing signs that it’s willing to regulate prediction markets, one operator is taking its own steps toward responsible trading. Here’s a look back at some of the past week’s newsmakers. Prediction markets and states continue to trade blows in the courtroom, and while the CFTC is eager to join the fi…
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Bet da Sorte returns to FIRST.bet for sportsbook trading and risk management
Operator returns after trial with other provider
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BetConstruct AI introduces “The Purest Sportsbook” in new commercial offering
BetConstruct AI has rolled out a new commercial proposition, The Purest Sportsbook, combining substantial setup discounts, extended free access, and lower third-party costs across its sportsbook and core suite. The post BetConstruct AI introduces “The Purest Sportsbook” in new commercial offering first appeared on Asi…
Read summary →Sponsor Spotlight: Gambling firms flock to EFL Championship
Championship football is becoming hot real estate for betting marketing teams, with the English Football League (EFL) season kicking off tonight as Wolverhampton Wanderers meet Blackburn Rovers. And on the topic of the Ribble Valley’s finest, the 1994/95 Premier League champions now have the honour of being included i…
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Kalshi and Polymarket already flagged more than 100 potential insider trading cases this year
The prediction market operators have reported a growing number of suspicious trades as concerns over insider activity increase. US.- Kalshi and Polymarket have flagged more than 100 potential insider trading cases in 2026, with Kalshi reporting more than 50 and Polymarket referring over 90 accounts to authorities in t…
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