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Racing Risks Pricing out the Bookies
Greg, you’ve raised the issue of media rights as a major factor in the pressure faced by retail betting shops. How significant have increases in racing media rights become? The increases have been substantial. Five years ago, our media rights costs were approximately £40,000 per shop per year including VAT. Three year…
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Premier League CEO and Andy Burnham face 3pm blackout heat
Questions about football’s 3pm blackout are being asked of Richard Masters, CEO of the Premier League, and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Premier League CEO Richard Masters addressed the Premier League’s 3pm blackout in an interview with talkSPORT earlier this week, as pressure mounts on the league to reconsider the …
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Blask Discovers How Big Esports Betting Demand Actually Is
The third edition of the Esports World Cup (EWC) is under way from 6 July to 23 August 2026 in Paris, after... Read More...
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Internet Vikings bolsters leadership team with Nicklas Insulander as COO
Internet Vikings, a hosting provider for the European and North American iGaming and online sports betting industry, has announced the appointment of Nicklas Insulander as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The post Internet Vikings bolsters leadership team with Nicklas Insulander as COO first appeared on Asia Gam…
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Kingbet Tanzania Hands Over 400 Football Jerseys to 15 Universities, Academies and Community Teams Nationwide
Kingbet Tanzania has donated over 400 football jerseys to more than 15 universities, sports academies, and community teams across the country. The handover, which took place on Friday, August 14, 2026, marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. Through this sp…
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Finnish FA Probes Helsinki Derby Match Fixing Allegations
Integrity concerns surround Finnish lower-league football Finland’s Football Association and independent betting monitors suspect that the Helsinki derby between Atlantis… The post Finnish FA Probes Helsinki Derby Match Fixing Allegations appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Blask descubre cuán grande es la demanda de apuestas de Esports
La tercera edición de la Esports World Cup (EWC) se está llevando a cabo del 6 de julio al 23 de agosto... Leer más... La entrada Blask descubre cuán grande es la demanda de apuestas de Esports se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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DATA.BET enhances LatAm portfolio with bot-vs-bot virtual football
DATA.BET has expanded its virtual content offering with 24/7 bot-versus-bot matches, adapting a product originally developed for Europe to meet a Latin American client’s specific request before extending it across its wider partner network. The post DATA.BET enhances LatAm portfolio with bot-vs-bot virtual football fi…
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Bookies weigh in on who punters are backing as Premier League countdown continues
The Premier League returns tomorrow as reigning champions Arsenal take on newly-promoted Coventry City. It’s been a long old summer for football fans, though the 2026 World Cup probably helped to speed up the wait. But now it’s back to club football. The English Football League (EFL) kicked off last week and the Commu…
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President Lula steps up criticism of Brazil betting sector
The president of Brazil has stepped up his criticism of the industry to appeal to the more conservative segment of society, stating gambling is the “scourge of lies”.
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Michigan Sports Betting Revenue Surges 52.7% as World Cup Boosts July Results
Michigan’s online sports betting market posted a sharp jump in adjusted revenue in July, climbing 52.7% from the previous month to $30.8 million. The timing points to the World Cup as a likely factor. The Michigan Gaming Control Board does not break out revenue by individual sports, so the precise contribution from fo…
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EsportsBetting.com Group partners with GG.BET for data-led editorial coverage of The International 2026
The EsportsBetting.com Group has partnered with GG.BET to support its editorial coverage of The International 2026 (TI15), incorporating tournament data and performance insights throughout Dota 2’s biggest competition. The International 2026 began on August 13 in Shanghai, China, bringing together 16 of the world’s le…
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Satisfaction Rates Across Sportsbooks Drop – But Grumpy Bettors May Be to Blame
Sportsbooks in the United States are faced with a new challenge – keeping bettors happy at a time of declining customer satisfaction. This is the conclusion of the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Entertainment Study 2026, which has noted a shift in consumer satisfaction with iGaming and sports wagering pla…
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From Lakers to interest rates, numerous factors could impact Las Vegas’ NBA future
If Las Vegas could wish an NBA team into existence, it would. But it can't, thanks to multiple factors surrounding the league, the city and the economy.
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Fanatics Joins NFL as Official Sportsbook Partner, Reports Say
The NFL has reportedly welcomed Fanatics as an official sportsbook after its agreements with multiple partners expired earlier this year. Per the agreement, Fanatics will be allowed to brandish official NFL imagery, including the league’s logo. Fanatics Becomes the League’s First Operator Partner for the New Season Wh…
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Nebraska Could Put Online Sports Betting on the November Ballot
Nebraska could soon become the next state to legalize online sports betting, as Tax Relief Nebraska is confident it has secured enough valid signatures to place two petitions seeking to legalize online sports betting on the ballot on November 3. Some Oppose Legalizing Online Sports Betting The legalization of online s…
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Prediction markets called a violation of state, tribal sovereignty, policy analyst says
Amanda Fischer, former chief of staff to Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler during the Biden administration, has been a vocal critic of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s handling of prediction markets, calling them a violation of state and tribal sovereignty. “We have long-standing state…
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Fanatics Expands NFL Footprint With Sportsbook, Casino Deal
Fanatics is expanding its extensive relationship with the NFL into sports betting and online casino through a new multi-year partnership. Fanatics Sportsbook will become an official sports betting... The post Fanatics Expands NFL Footprint With Sportsbook, Casino Deal appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →Nebraska Sports Betting Backers Confident Despite Fraud Claims
Tax Relief Nebraska says it is confident its online sports betting petitions will reach the Nov. 3 ballot, even after Nebraska election officials flagged potentially fraudulent signatures collected... The post Nebraska Sports Betting Backers Confident Despite Fraud Claims appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Fanatics inks NFL official sports betting partnership ahead of new season
The NFL has not indicated if the league intends to add several other partners before the start of the new season.
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Gallup: Americans ‘Significantly Less Likely’ To Gamble Vs. 2016
Despite the rise in legal online sports betting and casino options over the past decade, a new Gallup Poll suggests Americans are “significantly less likely” to gamble than 10 years ago. According to... The post Gallup: Americans ‘Significantly Less Likely’ To Gamble Vs. 2016 appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →Polymarket Parlays In Beta Testing Before NFL Kickoff
Polymarket is ramping up parlay offerings in the U.S. ahead of a pivotal football season with high stakes for sports wagering operators. The exchange processed its first parlay trade on Aug. 5 and... The post Polymarket Parlays In Beta Testing Before NFL Kickoff appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Cantor brings institutional block trading to Kalshi prediction markets
Institutional block trading
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Vale vaga nas quartas de final da Conmebol Libertadores: quem é o favorito entre Cruzeiro e Flamengo?
As odds médias para uma vitória do Flamengo são de 1.63, enquanto o triunfo da Raposa retorna cerca de 5.45 e o empate 3.49 The post Vale vaga nas quartas de final da Conmebol Libertadores: quem é o favorito entre Cruzeiro e Flamengo? appeared first on BNLData.
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Winpot extiende por un año más su acuerdo con Miroslava Montemayor como embajadora de marca
El casino y sportsbook online mexicano mantiene por segundo año consecutivo a una de las figuras más reconocidas de la televisión deportiva del país. Winpot, casino online y sportsbook dirigido a jugadores y apostadores deportivos en México, ha extendido por un año más su acuerdo de embajadora de marca con la reconoci…
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The Strange Case of ADI Predictstreet, IHC and the Abu Dhabi Royal Family
Why is ADI Predictstreet so guarded about its connections to International Holding Company (IHC) and the Abu Dhabi royal family? That’s the question we have been seeking answers to over the past couple of weeks. Here’s what we found out. ADI Predictstreet was the official prediction markets partner to the FIFA World C…
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São Paulo Governor calls betting a public threat, urges Brazil to end gambling platforms
Calls for a national program to treat addiction São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas
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US midterm prediction markets already surpass 2024 election trading total
Midterm trading projected to reach $1.6B
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Down Over $4B On Flutter, Kenneth Dart Gambles on DraftKings By Taking Significant Stake in Company
Billionaire Kenneth Dart has taken a 5.8% stake in DraftKings through his investment group Candle Lake. Dart already owns almost 30% of rival FanDuel’s parent company Flutter. His investment in the Irish-based gambling group is down by over $4 billion, but he is betting that the gambling giants will make a strong reco…
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Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended over cocaine test
The ITIA provisionally suspended the former Wimbledon finalist from August 4 after a June sample tested positive for cocaine. He has not appealed Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on 19 August 2026. The 31…
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Fanatics Sportsbook secures NFL betting partnership ahead of season kickoff
NFL media and Super Bowl access
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Novig sues Wisconsin over sports prediction market regulations
The prediction market operator is seeking federal protection from potential enforcement of Wisconsin gambling laws. US.- Novig has filed a federal lawsuit against Wisconsin seeking to prevent the state from applying its sports betting and gambling laws to the company’s prediction market platform. Ludlow Exchange LLC, …
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President Trump To Meet With Execs of Prediction Markets & Crypto Companies
President Donald Trump is set to engage with executives from prediction markets and crypto companies in a White House meeting on Wednesday, August 19, Bloomberg reports. Executives from Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase, and Robinhood are to be in attendance. Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Michael Se…
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Ready Or Not, Africa Esports Betting Set To Scale
While football remains king of sports betting on the continent, Africa esports suppliers are betting that the next wave of bettors will... Read More...
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Fanatics scores exclusive NFL sponsorship deal
FanDuel and DraftKings allowed their deals to expire over a streaming cost dispute, giving Fanatics an opportunity to capitalise on the league's $30bn betting volume The post Fanatics scores exclusive NFL sponsorship deal appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Aristocrat's Awager launches live-streamed slots on BetMGM in New Jersey
50 cabinets and 30+ titles available
Read summary →Listo o no, las apuestas de Esports en África están listas para expandirse
Mientras que el fútbol sigue siendo el rey de las apuestas deportivas en el continente, los proveedores de esports en África apuestan... Leer más... La entrada Listo o no, las apuestas de Esports en África están listas para expandirse se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
Read summary →DraftKings becomes Kenneth Dart’s latest target as Candle Lake takes 5.8% stake
Kenneth Dart seems absolutely certain of an upturn in the fortunes of some of the world’s biggest gambling PLCs. This time, the Cayman Islands-based, US-born billionaire is placing his chips on DraftKings. DraftKings, the sixth-largest publicly-listed gambling firm by market cap, has seen its share price follow the tr…
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Altenar’s case study: Winpot’s sportsbook growth story – how a localised trading strategy helped scale revenue in Mexico
In the following case study by Altenar, the sportsbook provider examines how its partnership with Mexican operator Winpot helped drive significant growth in sportsbook users, betting activity and player engagement through a localised trading strategy. Press release.- Winpot was founded in 2022, with its commercial lau…
Read summary →ATG Profit Falls on Horse Racing Revenue Slump
Horse Betting Pressure Weighs On ATG’s Quarterly Results Sweden’s AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) recorded a 4% year-on-year decline in net… The post ATG Profit Falls on Horse Racing Revenue Slump appeared first on iGaming Express.
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SBC Summit deepens commitment to emerging businesses with BettingStartups partnership
SBC Summit is expanding its support for the next generation of betting and gaming innovators through an enhanced partnership with BettingStartups, which will oversee both the Startup Hub and the SBC First Pitch competition at SBC Summit 2026. The post SBC Summit deepens commitment to emerging businesses with BettingSt…
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DATA.BET: the state of the industry – esports betting
Bogdan Holovnov, Head of Esports at DATA.BET, talks about esports’ shift away from hype-driven growth toward sustainable business models, which titles and tournaments continue to lead the industry, what needs to change to bring more young players into the sport, how esports can better position itself with betting oper…
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GR8_TECH lists eight numbers for operators to bring to The Locker Room: World Cup Numbers
What happened in the World Cup in terms of margin, product tools, retention, and peak-load performance? This Thursday, GR8_TECH convenes a small group of operators for The Locker Room: World Cup Numbers, a closed-door benchmarking session built around a short working list—the eight numbers every participant is being a…
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1xBet congratulates Paris Saint-Germain on winning Super Cup
Big football is back, with the new season officially underway after the Super Cup clash at Red Bull Arena on August 12. Paris Saint-Germain, 1xBet’s official partner and Champions League holders, faced Europa League winners Aston Villa, with the Parisians securing their second consecutive Super Cup title. PSG took con…
Read summary →Media Troopers Expects NFL Season Growth
Media Troopers said it expects year-on-year growth during the upcoming NFL season, citing continued expansion in both the US sports betting market... Read More...
Read summary →Angstrom: Launching Entain’s Seven fantasy football app is “gold dust” opportunity
The kind of stats-led sports engagement that has flourished in the US has gradually made its way to British shores, and key players in the betting industry like Ladbrokes have taken note. Entain, the LSE firm behind Ladbrokes, has launched its own spin on the fantasy sports app, Seven, which has subsequently been part…
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In The US, World Cup Demand Fell As The Tournament Got Bigger
The World Cup Lifted US Betting Three countries shared 104 matches across 39 tournament days. The United States hosted 78… The post In The US, World Cup Demand Fell As The Tournament Got Bigger appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Esports Foundation postpones inaugural Esports Nations Cup to November 2027
The decision follows the same regional uncertainty that pushed the Esports World Cup from Riyadh to Paris earlier… The post Esports Foundation postpones inaugural Esports Nations Cup to November 2027 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Fanatics amplía su asociación con la NFL
Fanatics Betting and Gaming ha firmado una nueva alianza plurianual con la NFL que amplía la relación comercial existente entre ambas compañías... Leer más... La entrada Fanatics amplía su asociación con la NFL se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Media Troopers espera un crecimiento en la temporada de la NFL
Media Troopers afirmó que espera un crecimiento interanual durante la próxima temporada de la NFL, citando la continua expansión tanto del mercado... Leer más... La entrada Media Troopers espera un crecimiento en la temporada de la NFL se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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What is an accumulator bet? Legs, odds, and the maths behind Acca returns
Accumulator wagers combine two or more selections from different events in one bet. The odds of each leg… The post What is an accumulator bet? Legs, odds, and the maths behind Acca returns appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Australia Plans Opt-Out Register for Wagering Advertising
Australia is preparing to introduce a Wagering Advertising Opt-out Register that would allow individuals to stop receiving wagering advertisements from online sportsbooks. The new system is included in proposed changes to the country’s gambling advertising laws and would be funded through a levy imposed on wagering se…
Read summary →Tonko Unhappy With FanDuel’s Response, Calls For Passage Of SAFE Bet Act
U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY) is not satisfied with FanDuel‘s answers to Congress, and he’s using the response to renew his call for federal sports betting reform. Tonko, along with fellow... The post Tonko Unhappy With FanDuel’s Response, Calls For Passage Of SAFE Bet Act appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Alpaca Braces for Prediction Markets Foray
Alpaca, a provider of a developer-first API for stock, options, and crypto trading, is preparing to capitalize on emerging opportunities by entering the hot prediction markets sector. To that end, the company has submitted the necessary applications in a move that would broaden its business. Alpaca Secures the Necessa…
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Alpaca registers with CFTC to enter prediction market sector
Opens door to futures products
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Appuesta Launches Local Digital Sports Betting Platform in the Dominican Republic
On August 17, 2026, Appuesta has officially launched its digital sports betting platform in the Dominican Republic. The operator’s mobile-first offering will be a 100% local brand, introduced as such. It is a sports betting platform that provides pre-match and live sports betting, single, multiple, and system betting.…
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Metaspins expands its services with prediction markets – a new way to trade real-world outcomes
Metaspins, the crypto-based online gaming platform, has added prediction markets to its growing list of products. This new feature allows users to trade on the outcome of real-world events through simple, market-driven experiences. The launch marks another step in the company’s strategy to broaden its offerings while …
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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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8 Numbers to bring to The Locker Room
This Thursday, GR8_TECH convenes a small group of operators for The Locker Room: World Cup Numbers, a closed-door benchmarking session built around a short working list—the eight numbers every participant is being asked to bring. Announced two weeks ago, the format is deliberately closed, with no media and the Chatham…
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ParlayX Founder Andrew Gonzalez on the New Platform Set to Revolutionize Prediction Market Trading
ParlayX was originally going to be focused, as the name suggests, on parlays. Founder Andrew Gonzalez said the company was building its own prediction market platform, focusing on combos. Parlays have become an increasingly large driver of revenue at prediction markets. Kalshi first self-certified combo markets in Sep…
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