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FeedConstruct adds Ecuador’s Liga Básquet Pro to its global basketball rights portfolio
FeedConstruct acquires exclusive worldwide streaming and data rights for Ecuador's Liga Básquet Pro, strengthening its Latin American sports content position.
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Schwab Set to Enter Prediction Markets With New Trading Product
Charles Schwab prepares to launch binary options trading linked to prediction markets in collaboration with Cboe Global Markets.
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FeedConstruct secures Romanian football exclusive data and streaming rights
FeedConstruct has secured exclusive data and video streaming rights to Romanian football competitions, strengthening its European sports portfolio.
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Pascal Gaming teams up with Ronaldinho for a new global game portfolio ahead of the World Cup
Pascal Gaming has launched a football-themed game portfolio with Ronaldinho, featuring crash games, slots, and additional titles timed for World Cup interest.
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Soft2Bet releases MEGA Shoot for World Cup player retention
Soft2Bet launched MEGA Shoot, a football-themed gamification engine designed to maintain player engagement during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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International Gaming Standards Association Welcomes Several New Members
IGSA has admitted new members including NTS Network S.p.A. and TopRoot Technology, expanding its standards-setting footprint.
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ICONIC21 brings the Football Cup to life with limited-edition branded games and its first network tournament
ICONIC21 launched Football Cup-themed games including roulette and blackjack variants, plus its inaugural network tournament, leveraging branded content customization.
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Sports Giant DAZN Launches ADI Predictstreet Free-to-Play Prediction Market Experience for FIFA World Cup 2026
DAZN partners with ADI Predictstreet to offer free-to-play prediction markets tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Wealthsimple and Kalshi Partner to Bring Prediction Markets to Canada
Wealthsimple launches Wealthsimple Predict in partnership with Kalshi, enabling Canadian retail investors to trade event contracts.
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Ditching The Compromise, Operators Can Have It All With LSports
LSports positions its technology as enabling sportsbooks to deliver ultra-low-latency odds in live environments without operational compromise.
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Gaming Groups Ask Congress To Keep Sports Out Of Prediction Markets
American gambling associations are pushing for Congress to take action against sports event contracts on prediction markets through existing cryptocurrency legislation. A group including the American... The post Gaming Groups Ask Congress To Keep Sports Out Of Prediction Markets appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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North Carolina debate grows over sports betting tax increase
North Carolina lawmakers are debating a potential doubling of the state's 18% online sports betting tax as part of budget discussions.
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7Games, Betão & R7 Launch FIRST.bet Sportsbook in Brazil
7Games deploys FIRST.bet sportsbook technology in partnership with major Brazilian casino operators Betão and R7.
Read summary →BC.GAME ranks second in sportsbook volume as football tournament betting traffic rises
BC.GAME captured second place in crypto sportsbook volume with $12.51m during a major football tournament following targeted event campaigns.
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Michigan Trio Arrested in Las Vegas Kidnapping Over Bet Dispute
Three Michigan men face criminal charges after allegedly kidnapping and extorting a Las Vegas victim over a disputed gambling debt.
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US Prediction Markets Surge as Gambling Support Lags Behind
Public health advocates warn that support resources for gambling addiction are not scaling with rapid growth of US prediction markets and online betting.
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Citi: Macau’s premium mass volume way down in June on World Cup impact and tough concert comp
Citigroup data shows Macau premium mass gaming wagers fell 38% year-on-year in June, citing World Cup distraction and difficult comparables.
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Brazil Expands Financial Enforcement Against Illegal Betting Operators
Brazil's Ministry of Finance issued Ordinance No. 17.66 establishing procedures for joint tax liability of financial institutions facilitating unauthorised sports betting transactions.
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World Cup weighs on Macau premium mass as Citigroup survey shows wagers down 38% to post-pandemic low
Citigroup's table survey recorded premium mass wagers at $1.25 million, down 38 percent and marking a post-pandemic low amid World Cup competition.
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Portugal vs Uzbekistan Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage
Portugal seeks redemption against Uzbekistan after a sluggish Group Stage opener, aiming to improve standings and avoid early elimination.
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Brazil’s Finance Minister Defends Tax Reform and Sports Betting Taxation
Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan defended recent tax measures, characterizing them as correcting longstanding inequities in the national tax system.
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Prediction market roundup: Kalshi lands Canadian deal, Polymarket trader loses millions on World Cup
Kalshi expands into Canada while a Polymarket trader suffers significant losses on a World Cup outcome.
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Governo endurece combate a bets ilegais e mira fintechs e influenciadores
Brazilian government decree and treasury order enable blocking of up to R$50 billion and hold companies liable for illegal betting fund flows.
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Esportes da Sorte terá time de influenciadores nos EUA para cobertura especial da Copa
Brazilian betting operator Esportes da Sorte will station content creators including Carlinhos Maia and Bruno Formiga in the USA for tournament coverage.
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NBA Wants to Keep Terry Rozier Off the Basketball Court as Game-Fixing Case Continues
The NBA and Charlotte Hornets are avoiding contact with former guard Terry Rozier as his federal trial on game-fixing charges approaches in February.
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Influenciadores que divulgarem bets ilegais serão alvos de tributação do governo
Brazil's Federal Government announced Friday a crackdown package targeting unlicensed betting operators, with content creators promoting illegal platforms now subject to taxation.
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Tennessee sports betting handle rises year-over-year in May
Tennessee's May sports betting handle reached $443m, up 1.2% annually but down from April's $480.8m.
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Brasil busca primeira vitória na Copa: odds e projeções apontam amplo favoritismo diante do Haiti
Brazil faces Haiti on Friday seeking its opening victory in World Cup 2026 qualifying, with betting odds and projections heavily favoring the Brazilian squad.
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Hot Copy: UFC brings betting sponsors to the White House
Betting industry sponsors activated at a White House event, amid broader discussions about prediction markets and operator compliance measures.
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Brazil’s Sports Minister Raises Concerns Over Betting Impact While Promoting New Sports Initiatives
Brazil's Sports Minister Paulo Henrique Cordeiro has warned of growing socio-economic consequences from sports betting expansion.
Read summary →Eduardo Lobato, Sportradar: “The industry will increasingly focus on three priorities: personalisation, operational efficiency and integrity”
Sportradar executive identifies personalisation, efficiency, and integrity as the three core priorities shaping the next phase of iGaming growth.
Read summary →New Players Enter Prediction Markets, Kalshi Eyes IPO, Knicks Ding Sportsbooks in This Week’s Bingos & Busts
Prediction market competition intensifies with new entrants, Kalshi pursues public listing, and New York sportsbooks face losses.
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123 Soccer Link&Merge by Microgaming
Microgaming releases 123 Soccer Link&Merge, a cluster-win slot with Wild Meter mechanics and Free Spins featuring stacking multipliers.
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Tanzania Plans 5% Betting Stake Tax to Raise TZS74.5bn in Additional Revenue
Tanzania's Finance Minister announced a 5% excise duty on betting stakes in the 2026/27 budget, projected to generate TZS74.5 billion.
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Aposta de US$ 1 milhão rende US$ 1,38 milhão a influenciador colombiano
Yeferson Cossío wagered $1 million on Colombia's victory, netting $380,000 profit; charitable donation contingent on social media engagement.
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Illegal Soccer Gambling Soars as World Cup Betting Fever Sweeps Indonesia
Indonesian authorities report surge in illegal soccer betting, particularly during World Cup period, as unregulated markets proliferate.
Read summary →Report: AI Personas, Football Fan Accounts Fuel Unregulated Gambling Promotions in UK
Research from a major UK betting operator reveals sophisticated illegal gambling promotion networks using AI personas and sports fan accounts across social media.
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Brasil enfrenta Haiti em busca de reação na Copa do Mundo; Seleção é favorita nas odds?
Brazil takes on Haiti Friday evening in Philadelphia as the squad looks to bounce back in World Cup competition.
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World Cup Day 9 Predictions & Betting Tips: How Does AI Fare Against a Human?
As World Cup progresses with Mexico advancing and US-Brazil matchups looming, AI systems compete with human analysts on betting predictions.
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Mississippi sports betting handle decreases in May
Mississippi's May sports betting handle fell to $17.3m, down 23.5% year-over-year from prior-year levels.
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Letter From America 58
The World Cup is driving record-breaking betting activity in the United States, positioning the country at the centre of unprecedented wagering expansion.
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Logifuture brings Zoom virtual football to Betika, Kenya’s leading operator
Logifuture has launched its Zoom virtual football product with Kenyan operator Betika, marking the platform's entry into the market.
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Americans’ Trading Jones is What’s Driving Prediction Markets, Adam Bjorn Says in Gambling Insider Q&A
Plannatech CEO attributes prediction market growth to American appetite for trading; sees room for multiple operators if federally-regulated exchanges prevail.
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Uncover hidden diamonds with Metaspins’ Exclusive Mines
Metaspins launches Exclusive Mines, a crypto-integrated mines game, expanding its library across 40+ betting markets.
Read summary →New networking formats and prediction market debates stole the spotlight at SBC Summit Americas 2026
SBC Summit Americas 2026 convened industry professionals and regulators in Florida to discuss prediction markets and debut new networking initiatives.
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Online Casinos, Sports Betting, and Faith: What Religion Really Says About Gambling
Article examines the intersection of modern online gambling—including casino games, sports betting, and cryptocurrency transactions—with religious perspectives on wagering.
Read summary →Shane Collins vs Otari Tanzilovi UFC Vegas 119 Odds, Preview, Where To Watch
American fighter Shane Collins faces Georgian opponent Otari Tanzilovi at UFC Vegas 119 in a matchup of undefeated prospects.
Read summary →Christian Rodriguez vs Hyder Amil UFC Vegas 119 Odds, Preview, Where To Watch
Christian Rodriguez faces Hyder Amil at UFC Vegas 119, part of a card featuring competitive matchups with potential for upsets.
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Record Attendance, Exciting New Releases, and a Resounding Success: This was Zitro Experience Peru
Zitro Experience Peru drew record attendance on June 15, featuring new product releases and marking another successful edition of the event.
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Wind Creek Hospitality Celebrates “Winner Takes All” Champion After $1 Million Win, Chance at Up to $11.8 Million
Wind Creek Hospitality has announced the winner of its cross-property "Winner Takes All" promotion, which awarded $1 million with potential additional winnings up to $11.8 million.
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How Kambi is raising the bar for live betting at the World Cup
Kambi's Head of Soccer examines how the unpredictable 2026 World Cup group stage is reshaping live betting trends and opportunities for operators.
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World Cup Betting Tour: betr and Australia looking to build on Turkey win against USA tonight
Australian bookmaker betr discusses its World Cup strategy as the tournament's second group-stage round begins following an eventful opening week.
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Betfair Exchange hits record £1.9M on Makerfield by-election
Betfair Exchange has recorded £1.9M in trading volume on the Makerfield by-election, marking its largest by-election betting market ever.
Read summary →Mitch Raposo vs Allan Nascimento UFC Vegas 119 Odds, Preview, Where To Watch
Mitch Raposo faces Allan Nascimento at UFC Vegas 119, with Kape vs Horiguchi headlining the card at the Meta APEX.
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Aristocrat Gaming launches NFL Super Grand Champions
Aristocrat Gaming has released NFL Super Grand Champions, an NFL-licensed slot title, across North American casinos ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
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Prediction markets proposal boosts outlook for Flutter and DraftKings
CFTC proposals for federally regulated prediction markets tied to sports outcomes have improved prospects for Flutter and DraftKings.
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Macau Slot’s sports betting concession renewed for one year
Macau's government renewed Macau Slot Co. Ltd.'s sports betting and instant lottery concession for one year through June 5, 2027.
Read summary →Germany Reviews Predictstreet World Cup Ads
German gambling regulator GGL is examining ADI Predictstreet's advertising presence during FIFA World Cup coverage.
Read summary →Kape vs Horiguchi UFC Vegas 119 Odds, Preview, Where To Watch
Manel Kape faces Kyoji Horiguchi in UFC Vegas 119's main card, with Kape favored despite Horiguchi's extensive MMA experience.
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