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Infantino promises new commercial benefits, but risks losing Europe from World Cup
FIFA’s proposal to sell off its competitions, including the World Cup, has a new deadline for association members to support in order to gain extra funds, but UEFA is considering its own proposal of boycotting the next World Cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has recently said its private equity proposal to sell off…
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South African Bookmakers Association calls for ban on prediction markets
Cites integrity concerns
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AGEM urges CFTC to withdraw prediction markets proposal
Warns of uneven competitive landscape
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World Cup lifted Visa’s Q3 cross-border volumes; July spending already slowed
Cross-border volume rose 13% in the quarter, with June boosted by 2026 FIFA World Cup across North American host cities. CFO Chris Suh said July trends moderated and flagged a currency headwind for the fourth quarter Visa‘s cross-border volume rose 13% year over year on a constant-dollar basis in the quarter to 30 Jun…
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Robinhood Says Rothera Is Top-3 US Prediction Market Exchange as Users Near 2 Million
Prediction markets are becoming a significant business for the brokerage, with users growing by roughly one-third since the first quarter. Robinhood’s prediction market business continues to grow rapidly, with nearly 2 million customers trading event contracts in the second quarter. Executives described the company’s …
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NFL Urges CFTC to Pass Further Measures to Safeguard Sports Integrity
The National Football League (NFL) has been a known critic of gambling. When sports gambling was first floated at the federal level, the NFL urged for an integrity fee payable to the big leagues in order to maintain the safety of the sport and keep it free of manipulation. NFL Keeps Hounding CFTC to Step […]
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World Cup data fuels Argentina gambling reform
A new study analysing search-engine behaviour during the 2026 World Cup has produced some of the clearest evidence yet of how effectively Argentina’s betting and casino operators are converting football viewership into platform engagement – data that doubles as a strong argument for accelerating the regulatory framewo…
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Delta Airlines to offer in-flight sports games with DraftKings
DraftKings and Delta Airlines have announced the launch of their newest partnership through a free-to-play in-flight sports contest called SkyPicks, which will offer users a chance to engage with multiple sports categories. According to the airline, the game will be accessible for travellers over 21, allowing them to …
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BETBY deepens Brazilian market commitment through NGX partnership
BETBY has partnered with Brazilian technology provider NGX to deliver its complete sportsbook solution, including AI-powered tools and custom esports feeds, to operators across Latin America. Press release.- BETBY has commenced cooperation with NGX, an award-winning Brazilian technology provider, further strengthening…
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Sports betting companies spend $72M on US midterm elections
Major online sports betting companies including FanDuel, DraftKings, Fanatics, and bet365 have spent more than $72 million on the midterm elections in the United States, according to finance data from the campaigns. As reported by Reuters, DraftKings contributed over $34 million to the Win for America political action…
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Games at 35,000 Feet, But No Betting: Delta and DraftKings’ New Deal
The Atlanta, Georgia, US-based American airline that helped found the SkyTeam alliance, Delta Air Lines has announced a new partnership with DraftKings that will bring a sports prediction game to its inflight entertainment platform. The two parties, however, made it very clear: passengers will be able to enjoy the gam…
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Casinos Want Ban on Sports Prediction Market Bets
The battle carries on. New Jersey’s casino industry is seeking for the federal government to restrict prediction market platforms from offering sports-related contracts on sporting events that could potentially be in conflict with state laws regarding gambling. Moreover, the industry is looking to prevent these platfo…
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Wagers of up to $10 accounted for 74% of betting transactions in Brazil during Q2
A Paag study shows that smaller-value transactions sustain the continued operation of betting platforms in Brazil.
Read summary →Sports Betting In Latin America: How Trading And UX Are Shaping Acquisition And Retention
Regulation and growth opportunities across Latin America have been a key fixture in the global sports betting conversation for many months –... Read More...
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Superstar effect takes World Cup betting prevalence
The World Cup is over. It’s now time to reflect on what it will be remembered for and what were some of the biggest highlights. SBC Media sat down with Mark Wilson, Head of Trading at EveryMatrix, to provide a summary of a sportsbook’s perspective. With a total of 48 teams and 104 games across […]
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O novo diferencial competitivo das bets não está nas odds, mas nas ferramentas de proteção ao usuário
Artigo de Cristiano Costa destaca que com avanço da regulamentação no Brasil, plataformas ampliam investimentos em mecanismos de jogo responsável, tecnologia e experiência segura The post O novo diferencial competitivo das bets não está nas odds, mas nas ferramentas de proteção ao usuário appeared first on BNLData.
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Gaming groups, states protest federal proposal for prediction markets’ role in sports events
Federal oversight of prediction market “event contracts” tied to sporting events and potentially even slot machine spins would usurp long-established state and tribal authority over regulated wagering and put public trust at risk, three major gaming organizations argue. The American Gaming Association, Indian Gaming A…
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Superbet lança com exclusividade edição inédita do Aviamasters™ em parceria com BGaming e Jon Vlogs
Provedora de conteúdo e o influenciador apresentam versão personalizada do jogo que é sucesso de público e a Superbet foi a plataforma escolhida para receber o lançamento exclusivo de Jon Vlogs Aviamasters™ The post Superbet lança com exclusividade edição inédita do Aviamasters™ em parceria com BGaming e Jon Vlogs app…
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California tribal leader outlines goal for 2028 sports betting ballot
The chair of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association Wednesday outlined the tribes’ goal for putting a measure on the state’s 2028 ballot to legalize online sports betting. James Siva appeared on the New Normal podcast hosted by the Indian Gaming Association Conference Chair Victor Rocha and Executive Directo…
Read summary →Top Of Funnel Reaches New Heights With SkyPicks From DraftKings, Delta
DraftKings is taking its search for new customers to 30,000 feet. The latest funnel into DraftKings‘ database is SkyPicks, a free-to-play sports game now available on all domestic flights with... The post Top Of Funnel Reaches New Heights With SkyPicks From DraftKings, Delta appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Gambling Companies Ramp Up Lobbying Spending Ahead of US Midterms
With November’s midterm elections in the USA fast approaching, the country’s leading gambling operators appear to be ramping up their lobbying efforts. DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and other companies have pooled significant resources. They will likely use these funds to support the election of politicians across th…
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College Football National Championship Odds at Kalshi: Notre Dame Favored to Win ‘Natty’
Notre Dame is Kalshi’s betting favorite to win the 2027 College Football National Championship. As of publication, the Fighting Irish are a +733 favorite with an implied probability of 13%. Head coach Marcus Freeman‘s team was snubbed, failing to be selected for the College Football Playoff last season. NCAA Football …
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BoyleSports rapped over “irresponsible” betting promotion
The ASA deemed the advert to encourage frequent or repetitive participation in betting. UK.- The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against an advert for gambling operator BoyleSports. The paid-for online display ad appeared on the Racing Post website in March to promote the brand’s “Bank Builder J…
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NFL urges CFTC to strengthen proposed rules on sports prediction markets
The NFL is calling for a series of restrictions and prohibitions for sports event contracts. US.- The National Football League has told the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that its proposed rules for event contracts fall short of protecting the integrity of sporting events and fans. It’s called for prohibitions o…
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Fazenda remove 937 perfis por publicidade irregular de bets
Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA) instaurou 86 procedimentos de monitoramento relacionados à atuação de influenciadores e à publicidade digital Este artigo Fazenda remove 937 perfis por publicidade irregular de bets, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, Seu guia de apostas …
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Caesars assumes control of the Westgate SuperBook, upgrades introduced ahead of football season
20+ self-service betting kiosks added
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NFL presses CFTC for tighter sports contract rules as Dodd of Dodd-Frank Act challenges proposal
Calls for a minimum trading age of 21 NFL Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs Brendon Plack
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Brazil Plans New Regulations for Betting Customer Support and Health Assistance Channels
The federal government of Brazil is developing at least two new regulations for its legal sports betting industry, set to be published later this year. The moves will create guidelines for “assisting bettors” in terms of operators’ ombudsman services and health support channels, reports said. It is part of the governm…
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BetMGM Q2 Results: Sports Betting Stagnant as Active Users Drop
BetMGM reported no growth in its sports betting segment in Q2 this year, as active monthly users dropped by 3%. The company said it expects a delay in reaching a targeted Adjusted EBITDA of $500 million, citing the impact of prediction markets on the business. In its Q2 business update, BetMGM noted that overall reven…
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BOYLE Sports continues UK football marketing spree with Leeds United partnership
BOYLE Sports has strengthened its UK expansion strategy via a multi-year partnership with Leeds United, becoming the Premier League club’s official betting partner in the UK and Ireland. The agreement builds on the operator’s commitment to grow its presence in the British market, following last year’s announcement of …
Read summary →NBA Joins Pile-On of CFTC’s June Rule-Making as Prediction Markets Remain in Spotlight
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has added its voice to a chorus of disapproval at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s latest prediction markets-related rule-making. The NBA wrote to the CFTC on Monday, echoing many of the sentiments spelled out in an earlier letter from the NFL, American football’s go…
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Andrea Pirlo Fonbet Saga Deepens as Club President Denies Links to Betting Site
Andrea Pirlo‘s connection to the Russian gambling operator Fonbet has cost him the chance to manage the Italy national side. His ties to the company are facing increased scrutiny as his current club president denied any links to Fonbet. Pirlo is currently the manager of United FC in Dubai, owned by Russian businessman…
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Minnesota Could Still Enforce Sports Betting Laws on Kalshi & Polymarket, Says Gaming Lawyer
A judge in Minnesota blocked the state from enforcing new laws against prediction markets, but the ruling could still lead to enforcement action against sports event contracts. Initially, it appeared that Judge Katherine Menendez had favored Kalshi, Polymarket, and the CFTC’s argument that the Commodity Exchange Act (…
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BetMGM delays $500M EBITDA target as prediction markets weigh on sportsbook outlook
Q2 EBITDA falls 15%
Read summary →FeedConstruct keeps exclusive global rights to Ukrainian football
One agreement, five competitions The renewed deal gives FeedConstruct exclusive global live streaming and data rights to every Ukrainian Premier… The post FeedConstruct keeps exclusive global rights to Ukrainian football appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Fazenda remove centenas de perfis de influencers por publicidade irregular de bets
O Ministério da Fazenda removeu 937 páginas de influenciadores que descumpriram regras de publicidade relacionadas às bets entre janeiro de 2025 e junho deste ano. A medida faz parte das […] O post Fazenda remove centenas de perfis de influencers por publicidade irregular de bets apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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BOYLE Sports named Leeds United’s UK and Ireland betting partner
BOYLE Sports has been named the official UK and Ireland Betting Partner of Leeds United under a new multi-year agreement, further expanding the bookmaker’s presence in English football. The partnership comes as Leeds United prepare for the new Premier League season and forms part of BOYLE Sports’ wider strategy to gro…
Read summary →1xBet adds Gowran Park to growing Irish racing portfolio
Fifteen races across two codes The sponsorship covers 15 races across the Flat and National Hunt seasons at Gowran Park.… The post 1xBet adds Gowran Park to growing Irish racing portfolio appeared first on iGaming Express.
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DraftKings y FanDuel destinaron 72 millones de dólares para las elecciones de Estados Unidos
Según una investigación de Public Citizen, DraftKings y FanDuel destinaron al menos 72 millones de dólares para las elecciones de medio término de Estados Unidos. La cifra las ubica como […]
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HyperCon 2026 aims to establish Sri Lanka as South Asia’s next esports hub
HyperCon 2026 will take place in Colombo on August 1 and 2, bringing together Sri Lanka’s gaming, esports and digital entertainment communities for what organisers expect to be one of the country’s largest events of its kind. Organised by NXL Entertainment in partnership with TRIOSLK, the two-day convention will be he…
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SOFTSWISS stages Formula 4 racing events for employees and partners in Poland
17th anniversary activities
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RubyPlay boosts Brazilian footprint through expanded bet365 deal
The launch sees a selection of high-performing titles from both RubyPlay Studio and Koala Games made available to bet365 players in Brazil, reinforcing its position as a provider of localized casino content built for regulated markets. The post RubyPlay boosts Brazilian footprint through expanded bet365 deal first app…
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DELULU Gaming Joined the SoftGamings Distribution Network
DELULU Gaming has successfully integrated its portfolio of slots and instant win games with SoftGamings, making the studio’s… The post DELULU Gaming Joined the SoftGamings Distribution Network appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →Atlaslive integra tecnologia da FIRST.bet e amplia oferta de sportsbook para operadoras
A Atlaslive firmou uma parceria com a FIRST.bet para integrar a tecnologia de sportsbook da empresa ao seu ecossistema de plataforma. A iniciativa amplia os recursos disponíveis para operadoras e […] O post Atlaslive integra tecnologia da FIRST.bet e amplia oferta de sportsbook para operadoras apareceu primeiro em iGa…
Read summary →FeedConstruct renews long-running Ukraine Premier League deal
FeedConstruct has renewed its partnership with the Ukrainian Premier League, the latest in a series of football deals the firm has signed this year. The SoftConstruct-owned sports betting data platform has re-signed as the Ukrainian top flight’s exclusive global streaming and data rights partner. Tournaments covered u…
Read summary →Banijay Confirms Guidance After Strong H1
Sports Betting Drives Banijay Higher Banijay Group posted revenue of €2.58 billion (€2,583.3 million) in H1 2026, up 16.9% on… The post Banijay Confirms Guidance After Strong H1 appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Altenar and Gran Madrid | Casino Online renew sportsbook partnership
Altenar extends its long-term partnership with Gran Madrid | Casino Online, continuing to power the operator’s omni-channel sportsbook offering across the regulated Spanish market. Press release.- Altenar has extended its long-term partnership with Gran Madrid | Casino Online, the flagship online betting brand operate…
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The London Lions’ global plan prioritises European competition, grassroots and governance
After a historic 2025/26 season, Lenz Balan, London Lions Club President, spoke exclusively to Insider Sport on the next growth phase of the basketball club and the growth of the sport in the UK, exploring how the NBA’s European league could play a role in driving fan engagement, and how he navigated a governance cris…
Read summary →Dodd, NFL, 44 AGs, and Industry Weigh In on CFTC Prediction Market Rule
Government officials, sports organizations, tribal gaming groups and industry stakeholders offered sharply different suggestions for the future of prediction markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) proposed prediction market rule drew 1,443 comments, with lawmakers, state attorneys general and triba…
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Fazenda derruba 937 páginas de influenciadores e aplica multas milionárias a plataformas de apostas
Entre janeiro de 2025 e junho de 2026, 803 perfis clandestinos foram derrubados e três multas somam quase R$ 4 milhões The post Fazenda derruba 937 páginas de influenciadores e aplica multas milionárias a plataformas de apostas appeared first on BNLData.
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UEFA fights FIFA’s $20bn plan to sell World Cup stakes
FIFA wants $4.2bn from investors led by Josh Kushner’s Thrive Eternal. UEFA says the game is not FIFA’s to sell, and European nations discuss a boycott FIFA has confirmed plans to sell minority stakes in a new commercial subsidiary that would control the men’s and women’s World Cups, drawing an immediate rebuke from U…
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Caesars powers new era for Westgate SuperBook ahead of football season
Caesars Entertainment and Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino have launched the Westgate SuperBook powered by Caesars Sportsbook, introducing a range of new betting features ahead of the 2026 football season. The upgraded sportsbook combines the SuperBook’s long-established retail betting experience with Caesars Sports…
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Jim Townsend Named Chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board
Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director Henry Williams announced that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed James H.… The post Jim Townsend Named Chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Pirlo loses Italy football coach candidacy over Fonbet ties
Andrea Pirlo’s candidacy to become the head coach for Italy’s national football team has been called off after concerns arose over his ties to one of Russia’s biggest betting companies, Fonbet. After the latest debates over Italy not qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) was wo…
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FIFA Integrity Task Force Identifies No Suspicious Betting Activity During FIFA World Cup 2026
The FIFA Integrity Task Force, established to safeguard all FIFA competitions against match manipulation‑related threats, has successfully… The post FIFA Integrity Task Force Identifies No Suspicious Betting Activity During FIFA World Cup 2026 appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Rob Riggle to Host Vegas Fantasy Football Draft with BetMGM and Marriott Bonvoy
BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, and Marriott Bonvoy are bringing back their Vegas Fantasy Draft… The post Rob Riggle to Host Vegas Fantasy Football Draft with BetMGM and Marriott Bonvoy appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Fanatics to Acquire Exchange and Clearinghouse from BGC; Parties to Partner on Prediction Markets
Fanatics, a global sports platform, and BGC Group Inc, a leading global brokerage and financial technology company… The post Fanatics to Acquire Exchange and Clearinghouse from BGC; Parties to Partner on Prediction Markets appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Nevada Gaming Control Board Orders Kalshi to Fully Complete its Nevada Geofencing Rollout by August 12, 2026
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has reached an agreement with Kalshi requiring the prediction market operator to… The post Nevada Gaming Control Board Orders Kalshi to Fully Complete its Nevada Geofencing Rollout by August 12, 2026 appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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