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TxODDS and Solana introduce World Cup Hackathon to reshape sports data ecosystems
TxODDS partners with Solana to launch a World Cup-themed hackathon featuring a $50,000 prize pool, promoting innovation in sports data infrastructure.
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Betnacional realiza o maior São João brasileiro fora do Brasil em Miami
Betnacional hosts a large-scale Brazilian São João festival celebration in Miami, drawing over a thousand guests including athletes, influencers, and artists.
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Betano Strengthens its Commitment to Inclusive Sports in Argentina with a New Adapted Football Program
Betano partners with Fundación Empate to support athletes with Down Syndrome through a new adapted football development program in Argentina.
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Report: Meta Working On Social Prediction Markets App
Facebook parent company Meta is reportedly exploring its own prediction markets product, with The New York Times reporting that CEO Mark Zuckerberg has directed a small team to build a mobile app... The post Report: Meta Working On Social Prediction Markets App appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Alberta Issues Tough Rules on Sports Betting Ads Ahead of Summer Market Launch
Alberta's gaming regulator tightened advertising and promotional standards for online gambling ahead of the province's July 13 competitive iGaming market launch.
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ChatGPT Picks 6 Consecutive World Cup Winning Bets: Can Bot Make it 7?
ChatGPT has correctly predicted six consecutive World Cup match winners, generating modest profits despite short odds; experiment tests AI predictive capabilities.
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World Cup fever expected to lift UK sports by £3.1bn
UK sports and recreation sector forecasts £3.1bn additional revenue during the 2026 FIFA World Cup period, representing a major economic opportunity.
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Prediction markets have become de facto sportsbooks, but oversight has not caught up: research
Sports betting now comprises 85 percent of Kalshi's volume, revealing prediction markets function as betting venues despite regulatory frameworks designed for other purposes.
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Meta Working on Prediction Market App That Could Rival Kalshi & Polymarket
Meta is developing a prediction market application codenamed Arena, commissioned by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, potentially competing with established platforms Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Survey shows Americans more open to sports prediction markets than political betting
Public polling reveals Americans support sports and entertainment prediction markets while strongly opposing election-related wagering contracts.
Read summary →BOYLE Sports se convierte en Title Partner de la Northern Ireland Football League en un acuerdo histórico de tres años
BOYLE Sports has secured a comprehensive title partnership with the Northern Ireland Football League, spanning the Premiership, Championship, and Women's Premiership.
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NFL Declines Supplemental Draft, Rejects Brendan Sorsby’s Petition
The NFL rejected a supplemental draft for 2026, declining Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's petition to enter through that route.
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World Cup hydration breaks are the one essential FIFA rule this summer
Hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup, while controversial among some fans, provide critical health protections for players.
Read summary →New Spanish betting deposit limits approved as gov’t keeps up pace of changes
Spain's government has approved new deposit limits for betting operators and customers, continuing its regulatory tightening of the betting sector.
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Bullet-proof Polymarket Marches On
Polymarket expands beyond sports prediction markets to offer trading on private company performance, cementing its dominance in event-based wagering.
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Zuckerberg Bets on “Arena” as Meta Explores Prediction Markets
Meta is developing a standalone prediction market app called Arena, potentially leveraging its massive user base to compete with established platforms.
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BetMGM y MGM Resorts International renuevan los acuerdos de la MLB
BetMGM and MGM Resorts International have renewed their multi-year partnership agreements with Major League Baseball, reinforcing their sports betting and gaming presence.
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MPDFT abre inquérito contra Blaze por bloqueio de contas e publicidade enganosa
Brazil's Federal District Public Ministry investigates Blaze for account freezes, R$200,000 consumer fund retention, and deceptive influencer marketing campaigns.
Read summary →Join N1 Sport Promo: Every FTD boosts your CPA!
N1 Partners has introduced N1 Sport Promo through July 20, offering affiliates enhanced cost-per-acquisition incentives tied to first-time deposits during the FIFA World Cup 2026 period.
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FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026: how this exciting format is cementing its place in global basketball — analysis by 1xBet
1xBet analysis highlights how FIBA 3×3 Basketball World Cup demonstrates the format's evolution from street sport to mainstream global competition, attracting significant fan engagement and betting interest.
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Nego Di e esposa são condenados à prisão: influenciador recebe mais de 14 anos por estelionato e lavagem de dinheiro
Brazilian influencer Nego Di and his wife Gabriela Vicente de Sousa have been convicted and sentenced to prison for fraud and money laundering, affecting thousands of victims.
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Heart vs head: Altenar’s World Cup betting data reveals surprising trends
Altenar analysis shows World Cup bettors exhibit emotional bias toward home nations in smaller wagers but apply rational strategy to larger stakes.
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Public Health Resources in the US Sound Alarm over Prediction Markets
Survey shows 45% of Americans view prediction markets as gambling; health advocates challenge industry's non-gambling classification.
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Apostas online: especialistas alertam para disparidade entre crescimento e recursos de saúde nos EUA
US psychiatrists warn that prediction market expansion endorsed by Trump is outpacing public health funding, with gambling addiction spiraling.
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Meta Reportedly Exploring Prediction Markets With ‘Arena’
Meta is developing an internal project called Arena, a standalone app exploring prediction markets as the tech giant diversifies beyond AI and hardware.
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MGC Fines MGM Springfield Over College Sports Bets
Massachusetts Gaming Commission fined MGM Springfield $25,000 for accepting wagers on a Northeastern University college baseball game in April 2025.
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Fans back Messi for goals on record breaking appearance: Sportradar
Sportradar reported high betting engagement following Lionel Messi's record-breaking appearance for Argentina against Austria, processing over four million tickets.
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bet365’s ‘Sub On Play On’ feature leads to £30m pay out in first 11 days of 2026 World Cup
bet365 paid out £30m through its 'Sub On Play On' promotion during the opening 11 days of the 2026 World Cup, as substitute players triggered winning bets.
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While everyone watches the football, the smart money is watching the data
TrafficStars shares real-time performance data during the FIFA World Cup for the first time, providing affiliates and operators with unprecedented visibility into betting traffic patterns.
Read summary →Data.Bet Reports First-Year Betting Growth
Data.Bet achieved 30.7% quarter-on-quarter turnover growth during its inaugural year of operations.
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SCCG Management Partners with BTA Sports to Position AI-Powered Betting Analytics Across the Global Gambling Industry
SCCG Management has established a strategic market representation partnership with BTA Sports to distribute AI-driven betting analytics solutions globally.
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) Welcomes CVC Strategic Opportunities as its First External Investor
Gaming Laboratories International has accepted CVC as its first external strategic investor, marking a significant capital infusion and governance shift for the testing and certification firm.
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BOYLE Sports becomes Title Partner of the Northern Ireland Football League in landmark three-year deal
BOYLE Sports extends its relationship with the Northern Ireland Football League as Title Partner across Premiership, Championship and Women's Premiership divisions.
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Tonybet launches World Cup Card Collection campaign with $150k up for grabs for Canadian customers
Tonybet introduces World Cup Card Collection promotion for Canadian players ahead of 2026 World Cup with $150,000 CAD prize pool.
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Iconic horse racing game Sigma Derby finds new home at Golden Gate Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
Las Vegas's last remaining Sigma Derby mechanical horse racing machine relocates to Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, preserving gaming history.
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Stake Takes Football Into the Sky With 10,000-Foot Balloon Match as Tournament Marketing Intensifies
Stake stages unprecedented 10,000-foot hot air balloon football match featuring content creators as part of intensified tournament-season marketing campaign.
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Meta Once Again Eyes Prediction Markets in Expansion Move
Meta Platforms is reportedly developing a prediction market application to compete with established players like Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Poll: Americans Prefer Sports Over Political Betting Markets
POLITICO and Public First survey reveals Americans far more comfortable with sports prediction markets than political ones, signaling public appetite divide as industry expands.
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Polymarket becomes Bundesliga’s US prediction partner
Polymarket secured official US prediction market partnership with Bundesliga, launching event contracts for German football league matches on August 28, 2026.
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Betano Partners with Fundación Empate on Adapted Football in Argentina
Betano has partnered with Fundación Empate to support an adapted football programme for athletes with Down syndrome in Argentina. The initiative includes... Read More...
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Fast Withdrawals Top Sportsbook Priority, OLBG Survey Finds
OLBG research identifies withdrawal speed as the primary payment factor influencing bettor choice of sportsbook operator.
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Sport, Community, and 1xBet: The partnership model that goes beyond visibility
1xBet's multi-level engagement across international sports, esports, and grassroots initiatives creates interconnected partnership touchpoints beyond traditional sponsorship visibility.
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Will Warsh utilise prediction markets as research tool in Fed data overhaul?
Kevin Warsh's vow to modernise the Fed could result in the adoption of new cutting-edge data sources like prediction markets.
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Decimal Data brings in Andrew Ashenden as CEO to power next stage of growth
Decimal Data appoints Andrew Ashenden as CEO amid six consecutive years of growth, capitalizing on rising demand for advanced cricket data and odds solutions.
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DATA.BET reflects on first year of sports betting vertical
Sportsbook solution provider DATA.BET has marked one year since the official launch of its sports betting vertical.
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Buscando a primeira colocação do grupo C, Brasil enfrenta Escócia na Copa do Mundo; quem é o favorito?
Brazil and Scotland meet Wednesday in Miami after 15 years; Brazilian victory odds stand at 1.36 versus Scotland's 7.8.
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Las Vegas: Golden Gate Hotel & Casino becomes home to Sigma Derby mechanical horse racing game
The last remaining Sigma Derby mechanical horse racing game in Las Vegas has relocated to the Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, offering guests a nostalgic coin-operated gaming experience.
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MGM Resorts and BetMGM renew MLB partnership
MGM Resorts and BetMGM extend their Major League Baseball partnerships, maintaining exclusive integrated resort and casino rights.
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Stake takes football to new heights with balloon-borne match
Stake launches audacious 'It's All At Stake' marketing stunt featuring a football match played on a floating pitch suspended by hot air balloon with extreme sports creators.
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Betfred deploys T5C’s full Acca and Bet Builder suite across SSBT estate
Betfred rolls out T5C's accumulator and bet builder products across approximately 1,250 self-service betting terminals ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Sponsored PR: DATA.BET reflects on the first year of sports betting vertical
DATA.BET reports 39.7% GGR growth and 147.6% active user expansion
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Beyond the Final Whistle: How Digitain is Building the Next Generation Sportsbook Experience
Digitain discusses developing next-generation sportsbook features, leveraging major football tournaments as testing grounds for engagement innovations.
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Registration open for G2E 2026
Global Gaming Expo 2026 registration launches for the industry's flagship conference, returning to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas September 28–October 1.
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How operators compete when the top three own 74 per cent of visibility
GR8_TECH's Argentina iGaming Report examines competitive dynamics in a concentrated market where three operators dominate search visibility.
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Messi dominates betting markets during record-breaking World Cup appearance
Lionel Messi's World Cup performance generated significant betting activity, with Sportradar processing over four million tickets during Argentina's match against Austria.
Read summary →Digitain incorpora a Dario Jurčić como Chief Commercial Officer para Europa y África para impulsar su crecimiento en mercados estratégicos
Digitain appoints Dario Jurčić as chief commercial officer for Europe and Africa to drive growth in strategic regulated and emerging markets.
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North Carolina Increases Online Sportsbook Tax Rate to 23%
North Carolina lawmakers raise online sportsbook tax rate from 18% to 23%, reflecting strong wagering performance exceeding expectations.
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