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Evolution Lambasts Brazil’s Betting Ban, Calls It “Populist” Move
Martin Carlesund, chief executive officer of gaming supplier Evolution, didn’t mince words when talking about Brazil’s betting ban, calling it a highly unfortunate result of a populist agenda. Despite closing its local live casino studio, Evolution noted that it could easily return to the market if it reopens. Brazil …
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FanDuel and DraftKings Hit With Class Action Lawsuit in Louisiana
A class action lawsuit was filed in Louisiana against online sports betting companies FanDuel and DraftKings, accusing them of designing and marketing their apps to encourage and exploit addictive gambling behaviors. Lawsuit Filed Against FanDuel and DraftKings According to the lawsuit, the companies use a predatory d…
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4C Games brings player competition to the spotlight at SiGMA World
4C Games is a B2B studio developing sports prediction, arcade, crash and slot games for sportsbooks, casinos and aggregators. Operators attending SiGMA World in Rome can meet CEO Brad Knowles and try the studio’s games. In their games, Loco Loco and The Edge, players make football predictions and decide how to back th…
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La NBA establece un marco de integridad para los mercados de predicción y se asocia con Kalshi y Polymarket
La NBA anunció una serie de acuerdos con el objetivo de “establecer reglas de integridad y supervisión para los mercados de predicción vinculados con la liga”. El paquete incluye un […]
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NBA moves into predictions space with CFTC, Kalshi and Polymarket agreements
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has agreed deals with Kalshi and Polymarket, firmly making the jump into the prediction markets scene. A set of agreements were announced yesterday, forming a comprehensive framework for NBA-related prediction markets. The deal also includes an extension to its relationship wi…
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Giving Racing Customers a Better Price
Ben, you’ve spent 20 years at Entain and its predecessor businesses. What kept you there, and why was this the right time to move? I joined Coral straight out of university, initially taking calls from the shops and dealing with queries, before progressing into the racing team. It was a very different job then. There …
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NBA signs prediction market deals with Kalshi and Polymarket
The league has also signed an information-sharing agreement with the CFTC and extended its DraftKings deal to cover prediction markets across the US. The National Basketball Association (NBA) has named Kalshi and Polymarket as its ‘Preferred Prediction Market Exchanges’. It has also become the third league, after the …
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ANJL calls for renewed dialogue with re-elected Lula on betting ban in Brazil
The ANJL acknowledged the victory of the Workers' Party candidate and said it was preparing to discuss the future of betting in Brazil.
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SBC First Pitch winner Gmonitor to take the stage at SiGMA World Rome
Gmonitor won the First Pitch competition at SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon Competitive intelligence for online gaming and wagering, now tracking operators across Europe, LatAmand North America, pitches to the SiGMA World startup jury on 4 November. Gmonitor, the AI-powered competitive and market intelligence company for on…
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Rossi McKee wins two titles at Malta’s Best Businesswoman Awards 2026
The ceremony took place on October 21 2026 at The Xara Lodge in Malta Rossi McKee, Co-Founder and Vice President of Telematic Interactive Bulgaria and CT Interactive, has received two prestigious titles at the 2026 Malta’s Best Businesswoman Awards: “Most Influential Businesswoman in iGaming” and “Best iGaming Busines…
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Altenar to showcase its flexible sportsbook solutions at SiGMA World Summit 2026 in Rome
Altenar will highlight how flexible sportsbook technology can help operators respond to local requirements, changing player expectations and commercial priorities. Sportsbook provider Altenar will attend SiGMA World Summit 2026, taking place in Rome from November 2 to 5 at Fiera Roma. The event will bring together the…
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Turkish Betting Delay Allegedly Costs €216,000
Seven-Second Data Delay Alleged The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office disclosed the investigation on 23 October through its Illegal Betting… The post Turkish Betting Delay Allegedly Costs €216,000 appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Four Leagues Have Signed With Prediction Markets. The NFL Has Gone to the Supreme Court Instead
The NBA signed agreements with Kalshi, Polymarket and DraftKings on October 26, making it the fourth North American league with… The post Four Leagues Have Signed With Prediction Markets. The NFL Has Gone to the Supreme Court Instead appeared first on iGaming Express.
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‘Kane You Believe it?’: Sky Bet celebrates after England captain’s Ballon d’Or win
Sky Bet has embarked on a celebratory campaign in light of England striker Harry Kane winning the Ballon d’Or last night. The Flutter Entertainment-owned bookmaker revealed its digital-out-of-home (DOOH) campaign across Leicester Square and Oxford Street after the Englishman was announced as the winner in London. Titl…
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Superbet Sets New Record in Polish Sports Betting History
A 17-Selection Accumulator Worth Over €400,000 The winning ticket contained 17 football selections covering competitions across Europe and South America. Among… The post Superbet Sets New Record in Polish Sports Betting History appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Former NBA Star Malik Beasley to Reveal New Plea in Gambling Case
Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been involved in a gambling case for months now, but his attorney, Steve Haney, said his client is negotiating a plea deal with Department of Justice prosecutors, and a decision is expected in the next few days. Beasley’s Legal Team to Announce a New Plea Soon Earlier this year, 29-…
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Colombia Ranks Among the World’s Top 30 Countries for Online Gambling Participation
Colombia ranks among the 30 countries with the highest online gambling participation, with 13.8% of internet users aged 16 and older engaging in the activity, according to DataReportal. The country ranks third in South America, behind Brazil and Chile, reflecting the growing importance of digital betting across the re…
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NBA signs MOU with CFTC and partners with prediction markets
A week into the 2026-27 season, the NBA is getting off the sidelines with regard to prediction markets.
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Surprise win by Lula in Brazil not indicative of larger prediction market flaws, experts say
As the US midterms near, the Brazil results show that prediction market odds are fluid and susceptible to rapid fluctuations, according to election betting experts.
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CFTC warns insider trading in prediction markets is an enforcement priority
David Miller, director of enforcement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has made it clear that insider trading in prediction markets is an enforcement priority at the agency. “I’ve said publicly that our priority at the Division of Enforcement is policing fraud, abuse, and manipulation,” said Mille…
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NBA takes sides in prediction market fight with Kalshi and Polymarket deals
The National Basketball Association (NBA) on Monday announced a series of agreements to establish a comprehensive framework for NBA-related prediction markets, including a memorandum of understanding with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Under the agreements, the NBA has also designated Kalshi and Poly…
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Brazil’s betting ban remained a flashpoint in final days of presidential runoff
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reaffirmed his opposition to reopening Brazil’s betting market ahead of the 25 October presidential runoff on Sunday, while challenger Flávio Bolsonaro faced questions over what alternative he would offer companies and football clubs affected by the prohibition. Speaking during a li…
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Argentina’s securities chief says prediction market approach remains undecided
Argentina has not decided how to approach prediction markets, and authorities must first establish whether the National Securities Commission (CNV) has jurisdiction, its president Roberto Silva said, according to news agency Nuevas Palabras. In a report published on 22 October, the agency quoted Silva as saying that, …
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Ex-jogador da NBA Malik Beasley se declarará culpado em caso de manipulação de resultados
O ex-jogador da National Basketball Association (NBA) Malik Beasley, de 29 anos, avisou à Justiça dos Estados Unidos que pretende se declarar culpado por envolvimento em um esquema de manipulação […] O post Ex-jogador da NBA Malik Beasley se declarará culpado em caso de manipulação de resultados apareceu primeiro em i…
Read summary →NBA Dives Into Sports Predictions, Partners With Kalshi, Polymarket, DraftKings
The NBA announced partnerships with Kalshi, Polymarket and DraftKings Predictions while signing a memorandum of understanding with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission covering integrity in...
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NBA Names Kalshi and Polymarket Preferred Exchanges, Wins Right to Approve Their NBA Markets
Commissioner Adam Silver said on CNBC on October 9 that the league wanted access to data and “control of the… The post NBA Names Kalshi and Polymarket Preferred Exchanges, Wins Right to Approve Their NBA Markets appeared first on iGaming Express.
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NBA names Kalshi and Polymarket as preferred prediction market partners
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced a series of agreements designed to establish a comprehensive framework for NBA-related prediction markets, including partnerships with Kalshi and Polymarket and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)…
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Digitain, finalista en dos categorías de los SiGMA Awards 2026
La compañía ha sido nominada en las categorías de Mejor proveedor de aplicaciones móviles nativas B2B y Mejor plataforma de sportsbook. Digitain ha sido seleccionada como finalista en dos categorías de los SiGMA Awards 2026, en reconocimiento a su trabajo en el desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles nativas y tecnología p…
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Three Conservative Party figures receive suspended sentences for betting on 2024 UK general election date
15 charged with trials set for 2027 and 2028
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Bet It Drives with Fabrizio Romano: What happens before “Here We Go”
Fabrizio Romano built his reputation by breaking football’s biggest stories before almost anyone else. Bet It Drives is back for Season 5, and Episode 1 puts one of football’s most recognizable journalists in the passenger seat. Romano joins Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8_TECH and host of Bet It Drives, for a ride through…
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N1 Partners to host football legend Gianluigi Buffon at SiGMA World 2026
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European club revenues rise by 146% as Premier League increases share
Research by Football Benchmark and World Football Summit reveals that revenues for top-tier clubs have grown from €11.6bn to €28.6bn over 15 years, with the Premier League’s share increasing. The combined revenue of the 700 clubs in Europe’s top divisions rose from €11.6bn ($12.9bn) in 2008–09 to €28.6bn in 2023–24 – …
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Premier League hires ‘Treasury Devil’ in Man City battle
The Premier League hires ‘Treasury Devil’ to rival Manchester City’s star-studded legal team. The Premier League has hired one of the UK’s most renowned barristers to help with its legal battle against Manchester City. Known as the “Treasury Devil”, Sir James Eadie KC is working with the league as it looks to close th…
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Kalshi lança futuros de CPI em dezembro e desafia gigantes do mercado financeiro
Startup americana entra em rota de colisão com CME e ICE ao oferecer contratos atrelados à inflação, único no mercado dos EUA The post Kalshi lança futuros de CPI em dezembro e desafia gigantes do mercado financeiro appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →UK racing calls for final feedback on Levy auditing rules
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) is seeking feedback on its fiscal plans to lower operating and auditing costs on smaller and mid-sized bookmakers. The body launched a consultation on 25 August, to review the profit threshold at which betting operators must provide a full independent accountant’s report verifyi…
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APPG backs fresh push to kick gambling ads out of football
The group joined the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA) in endorsing a petition for 10 Downing Street to end gambling ads in football.
Read summary →Is Lula’s re-election the final nail in Brazil’s betting industry’s coffin?
Lula da Silva has made Brazilian political history by becoming the first presidential election candidate to win the second round of voting after losing the first, the only time this has happened since the country became a democracy once again in 1985. The left-wing President has been re-elected for a fourth term, prov…
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SOFTSWISS: prediction markets vs sportsbook – a match made in heaven or intense competition?
Prediction markets have undoubtedly attracted a much wider audience and expanded the boundaries of how players can forecast future events. Despite this, intense scrutiny continues to be placed on the sector. As Kalshi and Polymarket continue to lead the way, obstacles persist in the form of regulators and authorities …
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US Defense Secretary Warns Pentagon Staff Against Insider Trading
The US Defense Secretary has issued an unusual warning aimed at military personnel and Department of Defense employees. Namely, Pete Hegseth has urged against the use of confidential information for trading on prediction markets, saying these types of activities could expose sensitive military plans to foreign adversa…
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Canada Advances Sports Betting Advertising Framework
Bill Moves Through House Committee Independent Senator Marty Deacon introduced Bill S-211, formally titled An Act respecting a national framework on… The post Canada Advances Sports Betting Advertising Framework appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Are You Watching This?! returns with Interactive Game Tracker to help fans make the most of 2026 Sports Equinox
Sports Equinox, a special day when all four major North American sports leagues – MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL – are in action simultaneously Clear your schedules, grab your remotes and settle in. Are You Watching This?!, the world’s leading sports engagement platform, is celebrating today’s Sports Equinox, a special day whe…
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Who Is Challenging Brazil’s Betting Ban, and What Each One Wants
Nineteen injunction requests against the ban have reached Brazil’s federal courts, 14 in the 3rd Region and five in the… The post Who Is Challenging Brazil’s Betting Ban, and What Each One Wants appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Former Conservative Party staff avoid jail over UK election betting
Anthony Lee, Laura Lee and Amy Hind were handed suspended sentences and ordered to complete unpaid work The post Former Conservative Party staff avoid jail over UK election betting appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Gamblers Connect and PlayNewswire Agree Media Collaboration
Gamblers Connect and PlayNewswire, a press release distribution platform for the iGaming, betting and casino industry, have announced a media collaboration to... Read More...
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Are You Watching This?! Brings Back Next Sports Equinox for Major Sports Night
Sports engagement platform Are You Watching This?! has relaunched its Next Sports Equinox website to help fans follow a busy night of action across North America’s four major professional sports leagues. The Sports Equinox takes place when Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Nat…
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Next Sports Equinox Guide Returns for Four-League Monday
Are You Watching This?! has brought back its Next Sports Equinox guide for the night when MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL teams all play. The post Next Sports Equinox Guide Returns for Four-League Monday appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil re-elects Lula, extending negative outlook for betting sector
Lula becomes the first Brazilian presidential candidate since the return of democracy in 1989 to finish second in the first round of the election and go on to win the presidency The post Brazil re-elects Lula, extending negative outlook for betting sector appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Tabcorp well positioned to boost margins and reduce debt, says Fitch
Australian racing and wagering giant Tabcorp Holdings Ltd is well positioned to improve its operating margins and reduce leverage over […]
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Jogo online recebe quatro vezes mais críticas que apostas esportivas nas redes, aponta pesquisa da FGV
Estudo conduzido por Lilian Carvalho analisou cerca de 30 mil menções e identificou diferenças na percepção dos brasileiros sobre as modalidades; resultados serão apresentados no 1º Observatório de Estudos Betting Brasil, em 26 de outubro The post Jogo online recebe quatro vezes mais críticas que apostas esportivas na…
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Anton Backman, Play Ventures, on free-to-play in gambling: ‘Players are buying an experience, not just odds’
In an interview with European Gaming, Anton Backman, general partner at Play Ventures, explains why a games fund… The post Anton Backman, Play Ventures, on free-to-play in gambling: ‘Players are buying an experience, not just odds’ appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Anti-Betting Campaigns Fail to Deliver Electoral Gains in Brazil’s First Round
The opponents of online betting in Brazil, who made it a major point on the campaign trail, were not successful in the first round of the elections in making this issue an electoral priority. Several politicians, who were supporters of betting restrictions, were defeated or came in last in the elections, from Rio de J…
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Prediction Market roundup: Robins pleased as DraftKings ascends to bronze in rankings
While DraftKings continues to lag behind Kalshi and Polymarket in notional volume, Robins appears delighted that trading levels have soared in recent weeks
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DraftKings CEO Robins says company in win-win position in prediction market legal battle
DraftKings has been offering sports event contracts through its app for almost a year now, but CEO Jason Robins has made it clear they will not offer prediction markets in states where they are licensed to offer sports betting. But was that decision the right move for the company to make? Robins explained that it... R…
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Quase 80% dos eleitores dizem que proibição das bets não influencia o voto no segundo turno, revela pesquisa
Levantamento feito pela Nexus a pedido da ANJL também mostra que apenas 9% dos brasileiros consideram as apostas o tema mais importante na decisão do voto para Presidente The post Quase 80% dos eleitores dizem que proibição das bets não influencia o voto no segundo turno, revela pesquisa appeared first on BNLData.
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Three sentenced over bets on 2024 General Election date
Election betting case: three people linked to the Conservative Party get suspended sentences for cheating over bets on the 2024 General Election date. The post Three sentenced over bets on 2024 General Election date appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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Lula or Bolsonaro? Brazil’s betting industry prepares for judgement day
Bolsonaro reportedly vows to end the country's sports betting ban while facing a police inquiry into alleged money laundering through bets – something he denies The post Lula or Bolsonaro? Brazil’s betting industry prepares for judgement day appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Three sentenced over 2024 UK general election betting scandal
Gambling Commission calls case 'first of its kind' as three figures receive sentences for election date betting fiasco that became a national scandal.
Read summary →DraftKings’ DKeX Platform May Be the Third-Largest in the US, Company in No Hurry, Though
DraftKings’ dedicated prediction market platform, DKeX, is doing well, the sportsbook company’s boss has recently commented. In fact, it is doing so well, argues CEO and co-founder Jason Robins, that it may be the third-largest in the United States, speaking at the NEXTPredict Summit in New York City. DKeX Solidifies …
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Oddschecker makes OC+ tools free, closing subscription service
Oddschecker will end its paid subscription service, making its premium OC+ tools suite free to access from 27 October 2026. The announcement was made today in a notice to subscribers of the heritage bookmaker and odds comparison portal. The flagship brand of FairPlay Sports Media (FPSM) has offered paid subscriptions …
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