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Real Madrid seek Super League set-up costs from Premier League’s six founding clubs
Madrid believe Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur remain liable for a share of the abandoned competition’s initial costs, which one source puts at up to €80m. Real Madrid wants the six Premier League clubs that joined the European Super League (ESL) in April 2021 to c…
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Massachusetts Historical Horse Racing Expansion Sparks Backlash
The gradual expansion of Massachusetts gambling is causing rising discontent. As the state plans to introduce historical horse racing devices at several eligible racetracks, casino representatives argue the measure may undermine their business and introduce unfair competition. Opponents also note that these machines c…
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UK bookie opens market on betting tax rise as industry nears potential breaking point
A UK and Ireland bookmaker has opened up a market on its platform on what the rate of Machine Games Duty (MGD) will be after next week’s Autumn Budget. AK Bets, which is prominent in the UK and Ireland horse racing scene, revealed this on its X page on Sunday night, initially pricing the rate […]
Read summary →Analysts Update DraftKings, FanDuel Expectations Ahead Of Earnings
Two gaming analysts tweaked expectations for DraftKings and FanDuel parent Flutter ahead of third quarter earnings reports. Barry Jonas of Truist and Julie Hoover of Bank of America both noted that...
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Fanatics expands NFL and NBA player injury protection to full games at no additional cost
Compensation issued in FanCash
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GR8_TECH combines speed and flexibility with revamped sportsbook
Sportsbook tech provider GR8_TECH has expanded the capabilities of its sportsbook solution with three major upgrades that significantly boosts the player experience. Taking full advantage of its upgraded Qwik-based architecture, the new additions give operators an increased level of freedom to build their sportsbooks …
Read summary →Infingame analisa a ligação entre a velocidade da sessão e o engajamento do jogador
A Infingame, uma agregadora líder na indústria de iGaming, tem explorado como a capacidade de resposta da jogabilidade, a consistência e o desempenho da infraestrutura influenciam o comportamento do jogador […] O post Infingame analisa a ligação entre a velocidade da sessão e o engajamento do jogador apareceu primeiro…
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Up to 1,400 Jobs in Peril as Flutter Mulls Layoffs
Flutter Entertainment, a leading iGaming and online sports betting operator, is reportedly considering a double-digit reduction of its workforce. As it turns out, the layoffs might impact workers across several countries supporting the company’s UK & Ireland business. Flutter to Reduce Its UK & Ireland Workforce Flutt…
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NBA inicia temporada com novas regras para apostas e combate à manipulação de resultados
A NBA inicia nesta terça-feira (20), a nova temporada com mudanças nas regras do draft e nas apostas esportivas. As medidas incluem alterações no sorteio das primeiras escolhas e restrições […] O post NBA inicia temporada com novas regras para apostas e combate à manipulação de resultados apareceu primeiro em iGaming …
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UEFA calls on FIFA to answer FFE project and Balogun red card
FIFA’s governance continues to be called into question by UEFA after a letter was sent to the global football governing body over its failed private equity proposal and Florian Balogun’s red card reversal. Both involve links to President Donlad Trump. UEFA is calling on FIFA to release documents relating to its govern…
Read summary →Built for Speed: 3 New Sportsbook Features, Exclusively on the Fastest Frontend in iGaming
More Control Over the Sportsbook Experience The new upgraded frontend, also known as Fastbook, has already achieved a 1.72-second Speed Index… The post Built for Speed: 3 New Sportsbook Features, Exclusively on the Fastest Frontend in iGaming appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Hippos ATG latest to confirm Finnish gambling licence
The new licence will enable Hippos ATG to offer wagering on horses, sports betting and online casino from July 2027 The post Hippos ATG latest to confirm Finnish gambling licence appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Wynn CEO warns Massachusetts state officials of the impact of embracing new gaming technology
Historical horse racing machines will change the dynamics of the limited market Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts, has warned the Massachusetts government that if it continues to expand gaming, it risks destroying the private investment made in bringing destination resort casinos to the state. In an opinion piece wr…
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Hippos ATG secures access to Finland in 2027
Swedish gambling firm Hippos ATG has secured a licence to go live in Finland once the licensed market opens up on 1 July 2027. The company, co-owned by AB Trav och Galopp and Suomen Hippos ry, will be able to offer horse racing and sports betting services to Finnish customers, alongside its full suite of […]
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Italian retail operators call for bridging measures as land-based reform stalls
With retail concessions due to expire in ten weeks and the reorganisation decree shelved, AGSI says gaming machines, horse racing and sports betting cannot wait for new tenders.
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Making a Plaee in powering the prediction economy
Plaee was at SBC Summit explaining how established operators can offer prediction markets without having to build their own techstack Prediction has been the defining buzzword of the betting and gaming sector over the past year — viewed by some as a threat, and by others as a major opportunity. Plaee is one of the […]
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Every millisecond matters: Infingame examines the link between session speed and player engagement
Infingame, a leading aggregator in the iGaming industry, explores how gameplay responsiveness, consistency and infrastructure performance influence player behaviour and why operators should start treating session speed as an engagement metric. In online casino, player engagement is usually discussed in terms of conten…
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Norsk Tipping & Sportradar: player betting took over in World Cup ‘26
Once the dust had settled and Spain had strode off with their second World Cup trophy back in July, a lot of fans and pundits began putting the tournament behind them and looking ahead to the domestic seasons. So too did betting companies, like Norsk Tipping, and sportstech firms like Sportradar. But for these compani…
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Better Collective debuts Prediction Pro ahead of US midterms
Better Collective A/S has unveiled ‘Prediction Pro’, its new subscription product designed to provide forecasting tools and analysis for prediction market audiences. The launch builds on the group’s expansion into prediction markets, announced in March 2026, as Better Collective seeks to deepen its presence in the cat…
Read summary →Hippos ATG Receives Finnish Gambling Licence
Hippos ATG Announces Finnish Licence Hippos ATG, the joint venture between Swedish horse-racing operator ATG and Finnish racing association Suomen… The post Hippos ATG Receives Finnish Gambling Licence appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazilian Minister Says Betting Ban Left Clubs With a Funding Problem
Brazil’s government recognises that the ban on fixed-odds betting created a problem for the financing of football clubs, Guilherme Boulos, minister… The post Brazilian Minister Says Betting Ban Left Clubs With a Funding Problem appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Sunbet Italia Goes Live with Fast Track
The Italian operator chooses Fast Track CRM to centralise player relationship management across sports betting, casino, poker and bingo, making use of... Read More...
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Australia sets out influencer advertising rules
Being well known in a small circle can still count. Australia’s new wagering advertising guidance extends the notable-person test beyond household names, with niche influencers potentially covered even when their following is below 10,000. For operators preparing for January’s restrictions, community recognition and c…
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Taiwan Blocks Kalshi and Coinbase Over Election Betting Concerns: Report
Taiwan’s communications regulator has blocked the websites of prediction market exchange Kalshi and cryptocurrency platform Coinbase following an order from a New Taipei court, according to a Bloomberg report cited by Inside Asian Gaming. The restrictions are linked to suspected violations of Taiwan’s election law. Co…
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FanDuel Responds to Rising Criticism Surrounding Its VIP Program
Gambling giant FanDuel is defending its responsible gambling practices as US lawmakers pressure the sportsbook for details about its VIP program. The company recently launched a webpage called Fast Facts. It provides information on customer spending, betting habits, account security, economic contributions, and proced…
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Back to Bucharest: 1xBet and The MongolZ ready to take on PGL Masters 2026
From 24 to 31 October, the entire esports community will be watching Bucharest as the Romanian capital hosts the PGL […]
Read summary →FIFA Prediction Market Partner Tied To $108M In Circular Trades: WSJ
Nearly two-thirds of the trading volume on FIFA’s official prediction market partner came from a small network of cryptocurrency accounts apparently linked to the company, according to a Wall...
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Bet365 parent Hillside loses Swedish appeal over duty of care breaches and “no limit” deposits
Penalties ruled proportionate
Read summary →LOUD conquista bicampeonato inédito no Valorant Champions 2026
A campanha vitoriosa da LOUD no Valorant Champions 2026 recolocou o Brasil no topo do cenário competitivo internacional de eSports. Neste domingo (18), em Xangai, na China, a equipe superou […] O post LOUD conquista bicampeonato inédito no Valorant Champions 2026 apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Lula uses betting ban in appeal to evangelical voters in Brazil
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has presented Brazil’s prohibition of fixed-odds betting as a defence of families and Christian values as he attempts to reduce Flávio Bolsonaro’s advantage among evangelical voters before the 25 October presidential run-off. In a letter to Brazilian evangelical families published o…
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Chile betting operators challenge website blocks
Two online betting operators have challenged Chile’s website blocking regime in court, alleging that gambling and telecommunications authorities exceeded the scope of the judicial orders underpinning the restrictions. W&C N.V., operator of Latamwin and WinChile, and the operator of Epicbet filed separate constitutiona…
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From niche to new vertical: The evolution of prediction markets
Yurii Berest, CEO of sportsbook solution supplier DATA.BET, offers his perspective on the growth of prediction markets, why the segment deserves to be treated as a standalone vertical, and where it is heading next.
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NBA bans certain player prop bets and parlays following gambling scandals
Informes authorized sportsbook partners
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MLB regional broadcast rights hold firm at $1.6bn
Major League Baseball’s (MLB) regional broadcast rights are worth $1.6bn in 2026, despite the collapse of the traditional cable model, according to Ampere Analysis. The figures will likely provide relief to the baseball league and its teams, highlighting the resilience of the league’s broadcast business as US sports r…
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Nigerian Court Orders Bettor to Repay ₦4.5m Withdrawn During Platform Glitch, Rejects ₦180m Claim
A Nigerian court has ruled in favour of a betting operator in a dispute over funds generated by a system error, dismissing a bettor’s attempt to recover more than ₦180m in alleged winnings. The judgment also requires the claimant, Isah Alih, to repay approximately ₦4.5m that was withdrawn from his betting account duri…
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Manchester City’s ‘irrefutable evidence’ to be revealed in appeal
Manchester City’s case against the Premier League will extend to an appeal process as the club will contest the ‘sham’ contracts verdict with attempted proof that this was from government grants. Manchester City will use its “irrefutable evidence” of bank statements, emails and letters in its appeal against the indepe…
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French gambling growth slows to 0.5% in H1 2026, carried by online
Sports betting growth was concentrated in June, when the World Cup began, and acquisition bonuses nearly quadrupled, while… The post French gambling growth slows to 0.5% in H1 2026, carried by online appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Local Indian merchants brace for UPI charge with influx of cash
UPI is India’s most popular method to pay merchants, but its new merchant discount rate, which is set to take effect soon, has businesses and customers holding onto cash. Cash handling could experience a resurgence in India as the country’s leading digital payment service is set to bring in a new merchant fee charge. …
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Underdog Sues Tennessee Over Gaming Laws Targeting Prediction Market Business
Sports betting and prediction market company Underdog has filed a complaint against the state of Tennessee, arguing that the state has overreached in how it treats prediction markets, subjecting them to state gaming laws, instead of recognizing federal preeminence in the matter. Underdog Won’t Back Down from Predictio…
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The PA targets global betting growth with RAS Technology acquisition
Subject to various closing conditions, the acquisition is expected to complete in February 2027 The post The PA targets global betting growth with RAS Technology acquisition appeared first on NEXT.io.
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French National Gaming Authority publishes online gaming and sports betting report
The online market’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached €1.45bn in the first half of 2026, an 11 per cent increase The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) published its semi-annual report analyzing gambling and games of chance in France on October 15. While this report does not include the activity of casinos and ga…
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BGC lambasts calls by 90 MPs to raise UK betting tax as “deeply misguided”
The Chief Executive Officer of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has told UK MPs backing a Machine Games Duty (MGD) increase that their views are “deeply misguided”. Grainne Hurst, who heads up the UK’s gambling trade body, was quick to respond after news from the Labour Party camp emerged on Friday. Labour MP, Ale…
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NBA Wants Sportsbooks to Stop Accepting Certain Bets and Limit Parlays
The NBA continues to try to influence sportsbooks and prediction markets, as the association is concerned about the integrity of its sport and has called on betting companies to take action against certain markets. Certain Types of Bets Must Go, NBA Says After Adam Silver, the association’s commissioner, called on pre…
Read summary →“A historic moment” – Norsk Tipping & Sportradar on a World Cup to remember
This year was a big one for Norwegian football. With Erling Haaland up front, the national team not only marked its return to the grand stage of the World Cup, they cemented their position as one of its biggest challengers. With widely publicised clashes against the likes of Brazil and England, this unsurprisingly led…
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Women Are Winning Seats at the Table. Now Comes the Fight for Influence
At iGF East Africa in Nairobi, women in gaming discussed career progression, mentorship, and why representation must translate into real decision-making power.... Read More...
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The PA agrees takeover of Racing and Sports owner RAS Technology
UK news group to combine the ASX-listed racing data supplier with its Podium betting data business, expanding into Australian wagering.
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The Press Association is buying RAS Technology to support the global racing and sports data betting industry
Transaction will see the racing and sports data and technology business complement The PA’s existing sports data arm, Podium The Press Association (PA) is buying Australia’s RAS Technology Holdings, enabling them to draw on their respective expertise in global racing and sports data, technology and wagering services, …
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Las mujeres están ganando asientos en la mesa. Ahora viene la lucha por la influencia
En iGF East Africa 2026 (iGFEA26), celebrado en Nairobi, mujeres de la industria del gaming debatieron sobre desarrollo profesional, mentoría y por... Leer más... La entrada Las mujeres están ganando asientos en la mesa. Ahora viene la lucha por la influencia se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
Read summary →DraftKings Tells Louisiana It Has No Reason to Hunt for Losing Bettors: Most of Them Lose Anyway
DraftKings will keep taking bets in Louisiana, but on probation. On 15 October the Louisiana Gaming Control Board voted unanimously… The post DraftKings Tells Louisiana It Has No Reason to Hunt for Losing Bettors: Most of Them Lose Anyway appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Kambi Group agrees multi-year sportsbook partnership with QuinnBet
UK and Irish operator selects Kambi’s Turnkey Sportsbook to power its next phase of growth Kambi Group, a leading provider of cutting-edge sports betting services, has signed a multi-year online sportsbook partnership with established UK and Irish operator QuinnBet. Under the agreement, QuinnBet will migrate to Kambi’…
Read summary →Lula and Flávio Skip the Betting Ban in First Debate
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro did not mention the ban on fixed-odds betting in their first… The post Lula and Flávio Skip the Betting Ban in First Debate appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Kambi Group plc Agrees Multi-Year Sportsbook Partnership with QuinnBet
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), a leading provider of cutting-edge sports betting services, has signed a multi-year online sportsbook partnership with established UK... Read More...
Read summary →Flávio Told Globo Congress Has a Deal to Bring Betting Back
Flávio Bolsonaro told the leadership of Grupo Globo that there is already an agreement in Congress to bring online betting… The post Flávio Told Globo Congress Has a Deal to Bring Betting Back appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Sportsbook-Backed PACs Restart Ad Effort for Midterm Elections
Political action committees backed by big US sportsbook operators are back on the air with ads as the November 3 midterm elections draw closer. The groups are targeting state-level contests as lawmakers prepare to make choices that could shape the future of the gambling industry. Betting Firms Pour Millions into Polit…
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Report claims Kalshi, Coinbase now blocked in Taiwan amid concerns over election betting
Taiwan’s communications regulator has blocked the websites of prediction market exchange Kalshi and cryptocurrency platform Coinbase following an order from […]
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Corinthians negocia quitação de dívida de R$ 640 mi com Caixa e gera polêmica
Influenciadores veem motivação eleitoral em proposta para ceder naming rights da Neo Química Arena ao banco público por 15 anos The post Corinthians negocia quitação de dívida de R$ 640 mi com Caixa e gera polêmica appeared first on BNLData.
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Massachusetts Questions AI-Driven Sportsbook Promotions
Massachusetts is asking seven mobile sportsbooks how sportsbook AI shapes promotions, targeting and responsible-gaming safeguards by Nov. 3. The post Massachusetts Questions AI-Driven Sportsbook Promotions appeared first on CasinoBeats.
Read summary →Fanatics CEO Expects $7B Sports Betting Marketing War Next Year
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin expects an increasingly expensive fight for sports betting customers, estimating that industry marketing spending could more than double next year as sportsbooks and...
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CDC Gaming: Inside the latest prediction market news
Google has blocked prediction market operators from advertising in five states, as legal cases over the regulation of event contracts, specifically on sporting events, proceed across the country. Under Google’s updated advertising policy, Kalshi and other prediction market operators cannot run ads targeting residents …
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