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Esports World Cup 2026 kicks off in Paris with $75M prize pool
The Esports World Cup 2026 has begun in Paris, featuring a $75 million prize pool, 2,000 players and a global broadcast across 160 countries.
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NetWin.it partners with 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 across its Italian operation. The agreement deepens Fast Track’s presence in the Italian market, bringing CRM, Rewards and Greco together in a single deployment. The ope…
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Gov. Josh Stein Raises North Carolina Sports Betting Tax to 23%
Sports Betting Tax Increase Under Senate Bill 257 Senate Bill 257 increases the tax on gross wagering revenue from 18… The post Gov. Josh Stein Raises North Carolina Sports Betting Tax to 23% appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Canada’s Safer Gambling Gap: Why Market Success Doesn’t Always Equal Player Safety
Research paper by CasinoCanada.com Canada’s online gambling market is the third-largest in the world. It generated approximately CAD… The post Canada’s Safer Gambling Gap: Why Market Success Doesn’t Always Equal Player Safety appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Yggdrasil introduces Goals of Olympus BoltLock
As the world’s biggest football tournament reaches its final, Yggdrasil, the leading iGaming publisher, has launched Goals of Olympus BoltLock, an action-packed slot that brings together the thrill of football with the legendary power of the gods. Set inside a large stadium on top of the Mount Olympus, the 5×5 reels t…
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They’re Hurting Our Business: Nevada Sportsbooks on Prediction Markets
Nevada sportsbooks are looking at the growth of prediction markets as a challenge that is more and more difficult to cope with. After two state senators recently joined the growing disputes over the future of these markets, claiming that the rapidly growing sector is circumventing longstanding gambling regulations, in…
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Michael Burry expecting predictions downfall as he invests in Flutter and DraftKings
Popular US investor Michael Burry is placing his bets on the gambling industry in anticipation of a downturn in fortunes for the prediction markets space. Burry, who rose to prominence after heavily profiting from the 2008 US housing crash, told readers of his Substack on Wednesday that he had acquired positions in US…
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Former CFTC Chair Nominee Brian Quintenz Joins Coalition for Prediction Markets
The former CFTC commissioner and former nominee to lead the agency will serve as a senior adviser to the industry group backed by Kalshi, Coinbase, Crypto.com and Robinhood. Brian Quintenz, the former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) commissioner whose nomination to chair the agency was withdrawn last year,…
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International bettors back Haaland’s Norway to beat England in World Cup Quarter Final Clash
9 July 2026 – Kaizen Gaming has released exclusive proprietary data from its Betano platform, revealing which teams users around the world are backing to reach the World Cup semi-finals as the tournament enters the last eight stage. According to betting activity in Betano’s “To Qualify” market, Argentina, Norway, Spai…
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USMNT Game Versus Belgium Drives Record Soccer Betting Activity in US
The United States’ FIFA World Cup journey ended when Belgium disposed of the team in a hotly-contested, but ultimately moral-crushing 4-1 game, which saw a record number of sports wagers placed with regulated sportsbooks acros the country. US Fans Bet Heavily on USMNT vs Belgium – Set New Records Having met the Round …
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Doctors In Texas Sound the Alarm: Prediction Markets Need Tighter Consumer Protection
An association of doctors in Texas has raised concerns over the current form of prediction markets, arguing that these businesses are now actively contributing to gambling addiction, and that more needs to be done to safeguard consumers, mostly through tighter regulatory measures. Texas Doctors Worry about Proliferati…
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Arnold Ventures Announces 12 New Research Grants to Advance Evidence on the Impacts of Sports Betting
Arnold Ventures announced 12 new research grants to support rigorous, independent analysis of the rapidly expanding sports… The post Arnold Ventures Announces 12 New Research Grants to Advance Evidence on the Impacts of Sports Betting appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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North Carolina passes 23% sports betting & 6% predictions tax
On June 7, 2026, the Governor of North Carolina, Josh Stein, approved the $34 billion 2026 fiscal year budget, which will introduce a 23% sports betting tax and a new 6% tax on prediction markets. According to the new budget, the tax rate on sports betting will increase from the initial 18% to 23%, with […]
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Norwegian Gambling Authority Issues Warning Letters to Private Individuals Over World Cup Content Linking to Offshore Operators
World Cup fever is running high in Norway, with Norsk Tipping reporting record levels of activity across its platforms. Despite the state operator’s strong performance, offshore gambling operators remain active in the Norwegian market, and marketing activity appears to have increased significantly. Although Norway’s t…
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Prediction Markets Could Face Same Fate as Sweepstakes Casinos, US Gambling Group Says
Prediction markets offering sports-related contracts are facing a mounting backlash from the American gambling industry. The American Gaming Association (AGA) is warning... Read More...
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Scoreconnecting The Future Of Sports Betting
Founded in 2024, scoreconnect is helping operators rethink player engagement through AI-powered automation, real-time content and targeted messaging, writes Lauren Harrison. As... Read More...
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Beyond Bet Builders: Why Sportsbooks Must Rethink Betting Mechanics to Win Player Loyalty
As the industry navigates the 2026 World Cup and beyond, innovation is becoming the key battleground for sportsbook differentiation. We caught up... Read More...
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Sportsbook execs rail against prediction markets to Nevada regulators
With Nevada sports wagering volume down $249 million so far in 2026, a veteran bookmaker Wednesday railed against prediction markets for stealing market share among Nevada’s sportsbooks. The head of Caesars Digital agreed, saying there’s no doubt these operators are eating into profits. Hall of Fame bookmaker Joe Ashe…
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BetMakers Adds ATG Racing Distribution for Australia and New Zealand
BetMakers Technology Group has secured a new distribution deal with Sweden’s national horse racing wagering operator, AB Trav och Galopp, expanding access to live racing content and data for betting operators in Australia and New Zealand. The arrangement adds more international racing product to BetMakers’ offering an…
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England Fan Spends Life Savings on World Cup Trip With Grandpa, Crypto Casino Rewards Him
There have been several feel-good stories during the 2026 World Cup, but the ones that dominate the headlines occur on the pitch. This one did not. Jacob Allmendinger, 21, used his life savings of £10,000 to take his 80-year-old grandfather, Geoff Golliker, on a dream trip to the World Cup. The duo traveled from Engla…
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Tonybet bettor turns first wager into major MLB payout through Hot Combo feature
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França e Marrocos reeditam a semifinal da Copa de 2022 em duelo pelas quartas de final; quem é o favorito?
França é favorita para avançar às semifinais, com odds médias de 1.56 para a vitória. A vitória de Marrocos tem odds médias de 6.08 e o empate paga R$ 3.78 para cada real apostado The post França e Marrocos reeditam a semifinal da Copa de 2022 em duelo pelas quartas de final; quem é o favorito? appeared first on BNLDa…
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World Cup Futures Odds & Win Bets By State at BetMGM Sportsbook
The 2026 World Cup resumes with the quarterfinals on Thursday. France and Morocco kick things off at 4 p.m. ET. Eight of 48 teams remain in the hunt to hoist the World Cup trophy on July 19. Let’s examine BetMGM’s odds on the champion team. We’ll also reveal the most-bet teams to win by state […] The post World Cup Fu…
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From click-first to conversation-first: Why BetCris believes the next generation of sportsbooks won’t have menus
The launch of ChatBet on the Plannatech platform isn’t just another product integration—it offers a glimpse into what could become the next interface for the iGaming industry. The post From click-first to conversation-first: Why BetCris believes the next generation of sportsbooks won’t have menus appeared first on NEX…
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Esports World Cup 2026 começa em Paris com premiação recorde de US$ 75 milhões
A Esports World Cup 2026 começou oficialmente em Paris, na França, reunindo algumas das principais organizações de esportes eletrônicos do mundo. Pela primeira vez realizada na capital francesa, a competição […] O post Esports World Cup 2026 começa em Paris com premiação recorde de US$ 75 milhões apareceu primeiro em …
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North Carolina Governor Approves New Taxes on Sports Betting and Prediction Markets
Governor Josh Stein has signed North Carolina’s $34‑billion state budget into law, bringing major changes to the state’s gambling industry. The budget introduces a long‑awaited provision allowing sports bettors to deduct gambling losses on state taxes. North Carolina had previously stood out as one of the few states t…
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North Carolina governor approves budget with sports betting tax rise
The state’s budget also introduces a 6 per cent tax on prediction market operators. US.- North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has signed Senate Bill 257 into law, approving the state’s $34bn budget. The move raises the tax on online sports betting operators from 18 per cent to 23 per cent and introduces a 6 per...
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Is Gianni Infantino’s job at risk after World Cup red card row?
UEFA, European politicians and senior figures across football are putting pressure on FIFA after its handling of the Folarin Balogun controversy raised questions over the organisation’s governance. Frustration and anger over the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card have turned into questions over F…
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Esports Lights Up Paris For The Other World Cup
The Esports World Cup (EWC) has officially broken its borders, writes Bayo Nike. In a move that shocked the gaming industry less... Read More...
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Farage Favored to Beat Count Binface in Clacton By-Election, but Reform Slip in UK Election Betting
Reform leader Nigel Farage has resigned as a Member of Parliament (MP) in Clacton, but will stand in a new by-election to fight for his seat. With major UK political parties claiming it is nothing more than a publicity stunt, bookies make Count Binface the only threat to Farage’s position. Reform, however, has slipped…
Read summary →Macquarie: Prediction Markets Topped $50B in June as World Cup Drives Record Trading
A new Macquarie report estimates Kalshi accounted for roughly two-thirds of prediction market trading in June as the FIFA World Cup accelerated mainstream adoption. Prediction markets generated more than $50 billion in trading volume during June, according to a new report from Macquarie Equity Research. The figures ma…
Read summary →Los esports iluminan París para la otra Copa del Mundo
La Copa Mundial de Esports (EWC) ha roto oficialmente sus fronteras, escribe Bayo Nike. En una decisión que sorprendió a la industria... Leer más... La entrada Los esports iluminan París para la otra Copa del Mundo se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Forget better odds. Trust better relationships
Every generation of gaming has been shaped by a change in interface. Retail betting shops defined one era. Desktop websites created another. Mobile apps then transformed access, putting sportsbooks and casinos into every customer’s pocket. Each shift changed customer behaviour because it changed how people interacted …
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Gambling is Done in Casinos, Not on Prediction Markets, Says CFTC’s Selig
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig has doubled down on his assertion that prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket do not offer gambling services. Speaking during an appearance on the Glenn Beck Podcast, Selig repeated his assertion that the commission is the only body in the US with the …
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Argentina vs Switzerland Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarter Finals
For a moment there, Argentina seemed lost. The Round of 16 game saw the Latin American nation on the backfoot, with Egypt’s Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko scoring 2 goals by the 67’ and the score remaining unchanged until the 79’. Then, the impossible happened and Argentina will be playing in the quarterfinals. Switz…
Read summary →Norway vs England Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarter Finals
Norway and England are both currently making history in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From fans screaming “you are a wizard, Harry,” referring to the English captain to Norway’s “rowing” at the end of every game with their Viking-inspired “Ro!”chant, both teams make for a mighty entertaining spectacle, and they are incredi…
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Exclusive: ADI Predictstreet Source Reveals Trading Numbers, Strategic Gameplan
ADI Predictstreet is the new kid on the prediction market block — its trading volume may be small, yet in exclusive comments to Gambling Insider, insiders claim it has a winning strategy Gambling Insider can reveal that ADI Predictstreet, the official prediction market of the FIFA World Cup 2026, has generated around …
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North Carolina raises sports betting tax to 23% in signed budget
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has approved a state budget that raises the tax on sports wagering operators from 18% to 23%. The post North Carolina raises sports betting tax to 23% in signed budget appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Spain vs Belgium Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarter Finals
Both Spain and Belgium are stepping into the FIFA World Cup quarter finals after somewhat dramatic games. Belgium was fuming at the fact that the USMNT got an arguably free pass after a red card (an unheard event) with the player restored, and Spain fought tooth and nail to eliminate Portugal (as it has many […]
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Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, and Jason Robins to Open SBC Summit 2026
SBC Summit 2026 to host landmark leadership keynote featuring sports business titans Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, and Jason Robins SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of the most influential figures in global sports business: Basket…
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T5C breaks from Checkd to power-up tech delivery for sports betting
T5C has established itself as a standalone sports betting technology brand, with the aim to become the best and most trusted delivery partner for all types of operators and projects. Launched in July 2026, it marks the next evolution of the technology studio, which was initially established as the technology developme…
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Jake Paul’s Betr Turns World Cup Promo Into $1.776M Polymarket Hedge
Weeks after announcing its record Team USA position on Polymarket, Betr has provided a clearer picture of the strategy behind the trade, framing it as a commercial hedge against a World Cup promotion rather than a speculative wager. The company said its Polymarket position is designed to offset the potential cost of a…
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Prediction Markets Surpassed $50B in June, Kalshi Accounted for 65%
Prediction markets had a particularly fruitful month of June, reaching a whopping $50 billion in trading volume, once again showing the ultra-fast growth of the sector amid major sporting events unfolding. Kalshi on Top According to data from Australian multinational investment bank Macquarie Group, which operates in …
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Former DraftKings trader charged in Fresno betting scheme
Nevada authorities have hit a former sports trader at DraftKings with felony charges for his involvement in a Fresno State basketball betting scheme. The trader, Samuel Silverman, was first arrested on May 5, 2026, after a wider Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) investigation into abnormal betting activity. He is now…
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Why casino-first operators are adding sportsbooks, and what they need to get right
As operators look beyond casino-only offerings to stay competitive, adding a sportsbook has become an increasingly strategic decision, but success depends on far more than simply launching a new product. iGaming.com CEO Prof. Dr. Andreas Ditsche explores the opportunities, challenges and considerations behind building…
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UK’s ASA scans 13K World Cup betting ads over harm risks
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) of the UK revealed that it has reviewed more than 13,000 gambling ads and campaigns since the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 11 to ensure compliance with marketing rules. The ASA shared that it modernized its AI technologies to help improve the Active Ad Monitoring s…
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After The Final Whistle: Turning Tournament Traffic To Long-Term Loyalty With Symplify
The World Cup is driving a surge in first-time and casual bettors, pushing acquisition budgets and platforms to their limits. But technical... Read More...
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World Cup Failed to Lift iGaming Demand in Most Markets
Blask data shows how user interest in gambling reacted to sport’s biggest event in June. iGaming markets are often driven by the... Read More...
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Italy considers adding 2% football betting levy
The Senate of Italy is in the process of reviewing a new bill that proposes introducing a 2% levy on football betting revenue to increase funding for the country’s sports system and reduce club debts. The parliamentary bill was first brought up by Senator Paolo Marcheschi in May 2026 as part of a wider measure […]
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North Carolina raises betting tax, adds prediction market levy
North Carolina raised its online sports betting tax to 23 per cent and introduced a 6 per cent tax on prediction markets.
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The blueprint for North American scalability
The Mill Adventure’s CCO, Bjørnar Heggernes, looks at how operators in North America can adopt a compliance-first, technology-driven… The post The blueprint for North American scalability appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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CazéTV Defends Betting Broadcasts as Brazil Reviews World Cup Advertising Practices
CazéTV has now officially rebutted World Cup betting advertising following its submission of an official response letter to Brazil’s Ministry of Justice concerning advertisements broadcasted during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In particular, it has been stated that commentary by the company’s presenters is not to be consi…
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BetMakers secures ATG horse racing distribution deal in Australia and New Zealand
BetMakers Technology Group has been appointed by Sweden’s national horse racing wagering operator, AB Trav och Galopp (ATG), to distribute its live racing content and data to betting operators throughout Australia and New Zealand. The post BetMakers secures ATG horse racing distribution deal in Australia and New Zeala…
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Brendan Sorsby to Pursue 2027 NFL Draft
Former Texas Tech college football star Brendan Sorsby has backed down from his plans to challenge the NCAA in court and will now focus on his potential NFL debut. The athlete was implicated in a high-profile gambling probe, leading to his suspension for the 2026 season. This development could allow him to get proper …
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Kalshi Secures Top Spot in Brand Consumer Momentum During FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is still raging on, and while fans from all around the globe are filling up stadiums in North America with their roars and cheers, some are buying a lot of sports contracts on prediction markets. For this reason, platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket have seen a huge surge in mainstream […]
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Former DraftKings Employee Charged Over Fresno State Hoops Scheme
A former DraftKings sports trader has been charged in Nevada over an alleged betting plot tied to a Fresno State basketball game. According to an ESPN report, Samuel Silverman was arrested in Las Vegas on May 5 and now faces felony counts of committing a fraudulent act in a gaming establishment and conspiracy to cheat…
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Italian bill proposes dedicated football betting levy to fund sport’s development
The proposal would redirect tax proceeds from domestic football bets. Italy.- The Italian football team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup provoked calls for an urgent review of the sport’s funding. For some, the answer is to backtrack on the ban on gambling advertising and sponsorship introduced in 2019. However,…
Read summary →Ex-DraftKings Trader Charged In Fresno State Hoops Betting Scheme
A former DraftKings sportsbook trader has been charged with two felonies for his alleged role in a betting scheme involving former Fresno State basketball player Mykell Robinson, according to Nevada... The post Ex-DraftKings Trader Charged In Fresno State Hoops Betting Scheme appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Play Ventures GP Anton Backman: Real-Money Gaming is Entering Its Mobile Games Era
Most of the apps on our phones are built to feel social. We can chat, scroll, follow live events, and can often see what other people are doing in real time. Sports betting has moved from the counter to the smartphone, but open an online sportsbook, and you’ll notice that the experience hasn’t changed all […] The post…
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