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Winpot extends Miroslava Montemayor brand ambassador deal for another year
Mexican operator keeps one of the country’s most recognisable sports broadcasters on board for a second year of campaigns Winpot, the leading online casino for players and sports bettors in Mexico, has extended its brand ambassador agreement with sports broadcaster Miroslava Montemayor for a further year. The renewal …
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Brazilian Senator Seeks €30 Monthly Betting Deposit Cap
A Brazilian bill would set a default monthly betting deposit ceiling of R$80, roughly €30, across all licensed betting operators in the country. The proposal, filed by Senator Camilo Santana of the Workers Party, would change Brazil’s 2023 betting law and introduce a national spending threshold for fixed-odds wagering…
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Media Troopers heads into NFL Season with expected growth from prediction markets and sports betting
Media Troopers has announced it expects substantial year-over-year growth in the upcoming NFL season, driven by the continued expansion of the US sportsbook industry and the increasing popularity of prediction market platforms. The previous NFL season showed just how important prediction markets are, as it was the fir…
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Brazil Betting Deposit Cap Proposed
Proposed Monthly Deposit Limit The proposal would create a default monthly limit of €30 (R$80) for deposits used for fixed-odds betting… The post Brazil Betting Deposit Cap Proposed appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Citi: Macau premium mass players in fewer numbers but betting bigger in August
The latest Macau table survey by investment bank Citigroup has found fewer players at the premium mass tables observed but […]
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1 in 4 Morgan Stanley Interns Used Betting or Prediction Markets, Survey Says
More than a quarter of Morgan Stanley’s summer interns in North America used a betting or prediction market mobile application in the past year, once again proving, if necessary, the interest that young adults express in the ever-growing event-based wagering. 500 Interns, Surveyed The finding comes from Morgan Stanley…
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Macau premium mass again GGR ‘savior’ with average wagers up 27%: Citigroup
Macau premium mass wagers rose 7% in August despite a 16% drop in players, with average spending up 27%, according to Citigroup. The post Macau premium mass again GGR ‘savior’ with average wagers up 27%: Citigroup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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CFTC Committee meeting highlights divisions over prediction markets
CME Group CEO Terry Duffy warned that some event contracts could be vulnerable to manipulation, while Kalshi defended the speed of self-certification. US.- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) first Innovation Advisory Committee meeting has highlighted divisions over how prediction markets should be regul…
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Confira o resultado dos jogos do concurso 1267 da Loteca
A estimativa de prêmios para a extração é de R$ 1,2 milhão e o concurso teve jogos do Campeonato Brasileiro da Série A, Premier League e Campeonatos Italiano e Espanhol The post Confira o resultado dos jogos do concurso 1267 da Loteca appeared first on BNLData.
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Brazilian senator proposes €30-a-month betting deposit limit
Bettors would need to demonstrate financial capacity to increase the limit. Brazil.- A bill presented by Senator Camilo Santana (PT-CE) proposes establishing a default monthly limit of just R$ 80, just over €30, for deposits intended for fixed-odds betting in Brazil. The proposal would amend Law No. 14,790/2023, which…
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New York Expands Support Against Mobile Sports Betting Harm
New York’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports is expanding efforts to address problem gambling as mobile sports betting apps become more accessible. Legal mobile sports betting began in the state in 2022, bringing wagering into phones and other digital platforms while raising concerns about how easily people ca…
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Premier League começa sem patrocínio máster de casas de apostas em uniformes
Medida inédita no futebol europeu entra em vigor e pode gerar perdas de £80 mi, equivalentes a R$ 544,8 mi, para os clubes da elite na temporada 2026/27 da Premier League que começa neste sábado (22) The post Premier League começa sem patrocínio máster de casas de apostas em uniformes appeared first on BNLData.
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US Rep. Paul Tonko Slams FanDuel’s Response to Questions about Its VIP Program
US Rep. Paul Tonko criticized FanDuel’s response after the company recently defended its VIP program in response to an inquiry from government officials stemming from a recent scandal involving MLB star Bryce Harper and a user experiencing problem gambling. These invite-only programs are typically aimed at high-value …
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CME’s Duffy and Selig exchange fireworks at CFTC committee hearing
A hearing meant to assist the CFTC in formulating a prediction market roadmap was marred by several tense encounters.
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CFTC Chair Michael Selig defends agency’s oversight of prediction markets
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig continues his aggressive defense of federal oversight of prediction markets targeting opponents who question their legality and the limits of self-certification. On Thursday, at the CFTC’s first Innovation Advisory Committee meeting, Selig proposed new rules for…
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Jets vs. Steelers Odds, Picks & Predictions for Friday, August 21
The Steelers host the Jets tonight in NFL preseason action, and we’ve got you covered with odds, picks, and predictions. Former Jets QB Aaron Rodgers will not play for Pittsburgh tonight. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network. Jets vs. Steelers Odds on Kalshi Check out Jets vs. Steelers odds at Kalshi: […] The p…
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Prediction Market Manipulation A Major Focus At CFTC Meeting
Risk of manipulation in the fast-growing prediction markets industry emerged as a central discussion point at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission‘s first Innovation Advisory Committee... The post Prediction Market Manipulation A Major Focus At CFTC Meeting appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Duffy Riles Kalshi, Novig Starts Fast, Horse Racing Hit with Another Scandal in This Week’s Bingos & Busts
A spat at a CFTC meeting, an insider trading controversy bubbling up around horse racing, and a sports betting editor setting a fine example make headlines. When we’re talking next month about football driving billions of dollars through prediction markets during the exchange’s first real season in business, Novig wil…
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BOYLE Sports launches Squad Builder feature in time for 2026/27 football season
Customers can select two to five players
Read summary →Understanding the Horse Racing Integrity Charges Against Marshall Gramm
Noted owner, handicapper faces lifetime ban, possible criminal charges. When the news first broke Monday regarding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s charges against Marshall Gramm, the question surrounding the case became: Was it insider trading or inadvertent access? A college professor, Gramm develope…
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The Premier League teams, players and managers traders should watch out for this season
The big day has finally arrived. After a long six weeks since a dramatic World Cup final sent us into the football doldrums, the wind is firmly back in the sport’s sails as the Premier League kicks off this weekend. But who should trading teams keep an eye on? Will Arsenal repeat their 2025/26 success, […]
Read summary →Premier League inicia temporada com veto ao patrocínio de bets nos espaços principais das camisas
A Premier League retorna nesta sexta-feira (21), às 16h, com o duelo entre Arsenal e Coventry City, trazendo uma mudança histórica no regulamento. Pela primeira vez em 20 anos, as […] O post Premier League inicia temporada com veto ao patrocínio de bets nos espaços principais das camisas apareceu primeiro em iGaming B…
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Hot Copy: A game as old as time
Kaizen owner eyes The Robins Football club ownership is becoming an increasingly popular side hustle for gambling executives, and the latest name to enter the game is a rather familiar one. According to a report from Sky News this week, George Daskalakis, co-founder and CEO of Kaizen Gaming, is reportedly in advanced …
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Kansas' Boot Hill Casino extends DraftKings sports betting partnership through 2030
Deal with Kansas Lottery also extended
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US representative renews call for SAFE Bet Act approval after FanDuel response to inducement controversy
New York congressman Paul Tonko has criticised FanDuel for leaving several questions about its VIP programme unanswered. US.- New York Democrat representative Paul Tonko has criticised FanDuel’s response to congressional questions about its VIP programme and responsible gambling practices. He said the operator’s answe…
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Blask found out how World Cup-themed games competed for players’ attention
Blask and BGaming have analysed the reach of football-themed titles across global casino lobbies during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Press release.- With football commanding global attention during the expanded 2026 tournament, casino operators faced their own competition for visibility: turning the event into lobby conte…
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From global spectacle to weekly action: how is the new football season reshaping sportsbook strategy?
The return of domestic football marks one of the busiest periods of the year for sportsbooks, but this season arrives with fresh insight following a landmark World Cup. From changing betting behaviours and heightened customer expectations to the growing importance of personalisation, in-play betting and operational re…
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Facções criminosas usam 31 influenciadores para lavar R$ 7 bi em 5 estados
PCC e CV recrutam perfis em redes sociais para apostas online ilegais e empresas de fachada, segundo levantamento da revista Veja The post Facções criminosas usam 31 influenciadores para lavar R$ 7 bi em 5 estados appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →Prediction Markets Weekly Roundup: Appeals Build as CFTC Debates Market Oversight
Federal appeals are taking on a larger role in the prediction market fight, while the CFTC is moving toward new rules for the sector. Prediction market disputes continued to shift toward federal appeals courts this week, as Kalshi sought relief from state enforcement and Crypto.com agreed to await a Ninth Circuit ruli…
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How Houston built a World Cup neighbourhood from scratch
Chris Canetti offers a glimpse into Houston’s 39-day World Cup operation, which managed huge crowds and extreme heat to transform EaDo and target future events When FIFA announced the 2026 World Cup would be staged across North America, there was plenty of apprehension that football’s biggest tournament would be ‘Amer…
Read summary →Weekend Conversation Corner – August, 21
Welcome to the most recent instalment of our Focus Gaming News Weekend Conversation Corner, where we provide a brief overview of the week’s top headlines that have captured global interest. We will summarise the key stories that have influenced discussions, policies, and narratives, cutting through the chaos to bring …
Read summary →Finland football game sparks match-fixing concerns
A third-division football game in Finland has caused match-fixing suspicions, and for a country in the midst of overhauling its gambling system this may lead to further concern. HIFK welcomed Atlantis to their Töölö home arena last week. The match produced a total of eight goals, with HIFK losing a 3-1 division in the…
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How is football betting evolving ahead of the new season?
Genius Sports, LeoVegas and the European Leagues tell iGB why micro-betting and the rising importance of data are behind the next evolution of football betting.
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Blask x NEXT.io: The Premier League effect – who wins the August fantasy rush?
Blask's full Fantasy Sports 2026 report covers country and US state seasonality, tournament effects, and two years of monthly data The post Blask x NEXT.io: The Premier League effect – who wins the August fantasy rush? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Match-fixing alerts in Helsinki derby sparks investigation in Finland
Veikkaus announced last year that it would halt bets on elite men's football following discovery of betting rule violations.
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TrafficGuard: The World Cup exposed the hidden cost of player acquisition
Matt, TrafficGuard estimates that more than $100m of betting advertising spend delivered no new player value during the World Cup. Was that higher than you expected? It was probably in line with what we would expect. Based on our market data, we estimate that the online gaming industry spends somewhere between $4bn an…
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US Military May Be Caught Off-Guard by Geopolitical Adversaries Because of Prediction Market Trades
The debate around prediction markets has often surrounded issues such as whether they constitute gambling, and whether they are fair, i.e., whether insiders are abusing their knowledge to “fade the crowd” and secure a financial outcome by abusing their privileged information. ACDC Report Warns about Dangers of Militar…
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Albania puts tax at heart of sports betting re-regulation
Ending seven years of prohibition, Albania is ready to bring online sports betting from the shadows and back into the national economy. Prime Minister Edi Rama has acknowledged that prohibition failed to eliminate demand, with betting instead moving offshore and underground. A new regime seeks to reverse that dynamic,…
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Beyond betting: Prediction markets’ next frontier
Pierre, you’ve described this as the first-ever use of a prediction market to hedge a conference. Where did the idea come from, and how much was about reducing risk as opposed to demonstrating a real-world commercial application for prediction markets? As an events business, we’re constantly exposed to risks in the re…
Read summary →Bet442: Why the Premier League acquisition battle will be won beyond bonuses
The return of the Premier League traditionally triggers one of the most intense customer acquisition periods on the sportsbook calendar. Operators compete across paid media, affiliates, sponsorship, CRM and promotions to capture the surge in betting interest surrounding the opening fixtures. Yet rising acquisition cos…
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Trump’s Prediction-Market Push Collides With the Sports Betting Fight
Donald Trump has put prediction markets alongside artificial intelligence and crypto as technologies in which he wants the United States to lead. The timing is significant. The biggest U.S. prediction-market platforms are increasingly dominated by contracts tied to sporting events. That has put them directly into a fi…
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Virginia’s Casino Industry Skyrockets as Two Massive Resorts Take Shape
Virginia’s casino industry is bracing itself for yet another record year as gaming revenue keeps climbing and construction advances on two major casino resorts. 21% YoY Increase The Virginia Lottery, responsible for regulating casino gaming and online sports betting in the commonwealth, shared that the state’s five br…
Read summary →BETBY Launches “Watch & Bet”, Turning Live Sports Viewing Into an Interactive Betting Experience
Live Streaming and Betting in One Experience BETBY, the leading Tier 1 sportsbook provider, has announced the launch of “Watch… The post BETBY Launches “Watch & Bet”, Turning Live Sports Viewing Into an Interactive Betting Experience appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Kansas Lottery extends Boot Hill Casino’s sports betting licence by three years
Boot Hill Casino and DraftKings have agreed to amend and extend their sports wagering arrangement for ten years The Boot Hill Casino & Resort, managed by Butler National, has received a three-year extension of its lottery sports wagering management contract with the Kansas Lottery. In 2022, the State of Kansas authori…
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Cantor Fitzgerald launches institutional prediction market trading
The investment bank will facilitate institutional-size block trades on Kalshi and work with Susquehanna Predictions to provide pricing and liquidity. US.- Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. has launched institutional trading for prediction markets, giving clients access to block trading in event contracts on Kalshi. The investme…
Read summary →Sportsbook Bonus Abuse, Account Theft, Suspected Money Laundering Amount to ‘World Cup of Fraud’, per SEON Report
The 2026 World Cup was ripe for fraudsters looking to take advantage of dormant sports betting accounts and retention bonuses offered by sportsbooks, the report finds. The 104-match, 48-team, five-week, three-host country tournament that concluded with Spain as global soccer champions in July was, George Pace declares…
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Boomer’s Sportsbook exceeds expectations with move into downtown Las Vegas
When Joe Asher launched Boomer’s Sportsbook last year, his initial goal was to be operating in 10 locations in Nevada, but the veteran bookmaker was confident they were going to be close to doubling that number by the end of their first year in business. By September 8, Boomer’s will have 18 locations with the... Read…
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Arsenal vs. Coventry City Odds, Picks & Predictions for Friday’s Premier League Opener
The new Premier League season kicks off Friday when Arsenal hosts Coventry City at Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal is the defending Premier League champion, and Coventry City FC is back at the top level for the first time in 25 years. The Gunners and Sky Blues, respectively, enter the match at different ends of [……
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BetConstruct AI llega a SiGMA North America 2026 con nuevas soluciones de sportsbook, casino e inteligencia artificial
La compañía presentará en Ciudad de México su plataforma de Sportsbook, nuevos productos de betting, soluciones de IA, Virtual Sports y una nueva oferta comercial dirigida a mercados internacionales. BetConstruct AI participará en SiGMA North America 2026, que se celebrará los días 2 y 3 de septiembre en Ciudad de Méx…
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Raiders vs. Texans Odds, Picks & Predictions for Thursday, August 20
How much will No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza play for the Raiders when they face the Texans in Houston tonight? That’s the key question as we examine Raiders vs. Texans odds, picks, and predictions. Mendoza handled four series in his preseason debut, completing 10-of-16 pass attempts for 97 yards and a short TD pas…
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Trump pushes crypto agenda at White House, prediction markets shut out of meeting
Calls on Congress to advance Clarity Act US President Donald Trump
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TNT Sports puts first 30 minutes of Premier League matches on YouTube free
TNT Sports will stream the opening 30 minutes of its Premier League Early Kick-Off (EKO) build-up show free on YouTube this season, starting with Hull City v Manchester United on Saturday TNT Sports will stream the opening 30 minutes of its Premier League build-up show free on YouTube this season, starting with Hull C…
Read summary →Nebraska online sports betting measures could reach November ballot
The measures would allow voters to decide whether to legalise online sports betting in the state. US.- A group campaigning for the legalisation of sports betting in Nebraska expects to have enough valid signatures to place two related petitions on the November 3 ballot. One would establish an online gambling law, whil…
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BETBY launches Watch & Bet to unite live streaming and betting within a single interactive experience
Players can follow the action and place bets without losing their attention from the event they are watching BETBY has announced the launch of Watch & Bet, a new engagement feature that combines live streaming and betting within a single interactive experience, allowing players to follow the action and place bets with…
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Premier League Shirts Enter a New Sponsorship Era as Gambling Logos Disappear
The betting logo that became almost routine on Premier League shirts is disappearing. The change is striking because gambling companies were not a fringe presence in English football. In the past two seasons alone, 11 of the 20 clubs carried betting or casino branding on the front of their shirts. Now the clubs have a…
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Should Prediction Market Traders Sell Before the Event?
Take the available price now, or wait for the result and pursue the remaining upside?
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Sports Betting Advocates Splash Cash on Georgia Elections
Sports betting advocates have accounted for nearly half of the $25 million spent by independent political committees on this year’s elections in Georgia, United States—a number that has already surpassed the total spent on the 2022 U.S. midterms. Win for America, funded by betting giants like DraftKings and FanDuel, h…
Read summary →BETBY launches integrated video-betting experience
BETBY has launched its latest all-in-one sports betting and live streaming experience, called ‘Watch & Bet’. The new engagement feature can be found directly on BETBY’s sportsbook event page, incorporating selected live markets, odds, and key betting actions directly into the video format when a supported official str…
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Brazil betting operators face scrutiny over mandatory data reporting
Licensed betting operators in Brazil are required to provide the Ministry of Finance with detailed information on bettors, financial transactions and activity on their platforms as part of the government’s supervision of the regulated market. The requirements have come into focus following the Ministry’s suspension of…
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