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Massachusetts Schools to Conduct Lessons on the Harms of Underage Betting
Youth Sports Betting Safety Coalition pilots curriculum in Massachusetts schools addressing rising underage betting participation among teens.
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2026 US Open: Back These Top-4 Prop Bet Picks
A sportsbook analysis recommends four prop bet selections for the 2026 US Open golf tournament, with odds sourced from DraftKings Sportsbook.
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Brazino777 lança campanha ‘Jogo da Galera’ no Brasil e México durante a Copa do Mundo
Brazino777 has launched the "Jogo da Galera" campaign across Brazil and Mexico during the World Cup, utilizing out-of-home media, radio, digital platforms, and influencer partnerships.
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Sportradar: Haaland, Mbappe or Messi – who’s most popular?
Sportradar's review of hundreds of thousands of betting tickets shows Kylian Mbappe was the most popular player-to-score selection across recent international fixtures.
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World Cup 2026: England vs. Croatia Odds, Picks & Best Bets
England faces Croatia in 2026 World Cup play at AT&T Stadium in Dallas with kickoff at 4 p.m. ET on FOX.
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Esportes da Sorte Brings Brazilian World Cup Spirit to Times Square
Brazilian operator Esportes da Sorte ran evening advertising across Times Square screens, promoting Brazilian pride and cultural messaging to Manhattan audiences.
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Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 sets opening-weekend record for cricket
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 achieved record attendance, broadcast, and digital viewership in its opening weekend, demonstrating women's sport's commercial viability.
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Betsson presenta un programa de debate futbolístico con figuras legendarias de Racing y Atlético Nacional
Betsson Group debuted an in-depth football discussion program featuring players from major sponsored clubs including Inter, Racing, and Atlético Nacional.
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Turkey vs Paraguay Odds, Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage
Turkey faces Paraguay in a 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match after opening with a loss to Australia.
Read summary →Brazil vs Haiti Odds, Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage
Brazil faces Haiti in the 2026 World Cup Group Stage after Morocco held Brazil to a draw in their opening match.
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The Esports Foundation Launches the Largest Esports Co-creator Program ahead of the EWC 2026 and ENC 2026.
The Esports Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 Creator Program, the largest co-streaming initiative in esports, to support the upcoming Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup.
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GR8_TECH brings 11 Winning Strategies at iGB L!VE 2026
GR8_TECH unveils TEAM OF CHAMPIONS jersey collection at iGB L!VE 2026, drawing inspiration from 11 FIFA World Cup-winning teams and their strategic frameworks.
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Slotegrator bringing prediction market engine to iGB L!VE
Slotegrator will demonstrate Predictor, its prediction market engine for iGaming platforms, at iGB L!VE 2026 (July 1–2) at stand S44.
Read summary →World Cup 2026: Results and Schedule
Coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup results and schedule as the tournament progresses.
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Cape Verde’s World Cup Shock Earns Polymarket Trader $4.7 Million
A prediction market trader on Polymarket profited $4.7 million from Cape Verde's unexpected 0-0 draw against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Messi and Modrić promote Kalshi as Instagram posts highlight scale of prediction markets
Kalshi secured major celebrity endorsements via Argentina's Football Association partnership, with Lionel Messi and Luka Modrić promoting the prediction market platform on Instagram.
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Sportradar Reviews Latin American Betting Outlook
Sportradar examines Latin American betting market dynamics ahead of the 2026 World Cup, analyzing commercial impact and new bettor acquisition.
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GR8_TECH brings 11 winning strategies to iGB L!VE 2026
GR8_TECH created an exhibition installation at iGB L!VE 2026 transforming iconic football victories into business strategies for iGaming operators.
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Galaxsys releases Instawin, a new social media-inspired instant game
Galaxsys launches Instawin, a swipe-based instant game with 98% RTP and social media-style mechanics.
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Ad fraud rears ugly face to iGaming at World Cup 2026
Ad fraud emerges as a critical vulnerability for iGaming operators during major sporting events like World Cup 2026.
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Play971 talks up competitive advantage as betting launch marks new chapter for UAE
Momentum's Play971 platform launches as the UAE's first licensed online operator, leveraging horse racing heritage to drive engagement in the newly regulated market.
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Meridianbet Goes Live with Fast Track
Meridianbet, a Golden Matrix Group subsidiary, has selected Fast Track as its platform provider and gone live with the service.
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Esportes da Sorte Brings the Voice of Brazilian Fans to Times Square
Esportes da Sorte, Brazil's largest fully national sports betting platform, activated a Times Square campaign to amplify Brazilian football fan engagement.
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Register Now! Gaming in Spain Webinar “Licensed Prediction Betting in Spain?” + World Cup Betting Analysis
An industry webinar scheduled for June 30 at 15:30 CET will examine licensed prediction betting regulation in Spain alongside World Cup betting analysis.
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Kalshi Hits $100B As World Cup Sparks Trading Boom
Kalshi, a US-based prediction market platform, has reached $100 billion in cumulative notional trading volume, driven by surge in activity around global sporting events including the World Cup.
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US gaming coalition urges Senate to bar prediction markets from sports betting
A US gaming industry coalition is pressing lawmakers to prohibit prediction markets from offering sports wagering products.
Read summary →SBC Americas: Experts warn public-health systems were not built for today’s gambling environment
Experts at SBC Summit Americas warned that public health systems are ill-equipped to handle the modern gambling environment, citing early exposure of young people to gambling mechanics.
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TxODDS releases TxLINE ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026
TxODDS has launched TxLINE, a new Solana-based data platform, to deliver modular, consumption-based odds and scores feeds ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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RedNote removes 65,000 gambling posts amid World Cup enforcement push
Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu (RedNote) has suspended over 40,000 accounts and removed 65,000 posts as part of a crackdown on illegal sports betting promotions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Polymarket User Wins $4.7M on Spain’s Scoreless Draw, Another Loses $8.6M on Belgium
A Polymarket user profited significantly from Spain's unexpected draw, while another user faced a substantial loss on a different outcome.
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Novig Lands CTFC Approval as Prediction Market Competition Thickens
Novig has secured approval from the CFTC as a Designated Contract Market, positioning itself more strongly in the competitive prediction market landscape.
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Playtech Launches Online Poker Network in North America with FanDuel’s Help
Playtech has successfully launched its online poker network across three US states and Ontario, Canada, in collaboration with FanDuel.
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NCPG Responds to Kalshi Membership Scrutiny, Says Consumer Protections Must Evolve
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is responding to scrutiny regarding its partnership with prediction market platform Kalshi, stating that consumer protections must adapt to new technologies.
Read summary →World Cup, Prediction Markets and AI… Reflections from SBC Americas 2026
Recent discussions at SBC Americas 2026, held in Florida, focused on key industry themes including the World Cup, the rise of prediction markets, and the impact of artificial intelligence.
Read summary →VSiN launches Best Bets TV to extend sports betting programming
Sports betting network VSiN has launched Best Bets TV, a new free, ad-supported streaming TV channel designed to reach a wider audience with its sports betting content.
Read summary →Midnite secures runtime on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast
Online gambling operator Midnite has secured a sponsorship deal with the UK sports podcast 'The Good, The Bad and The Football,' timed to coincide with the World Cup.
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Fake Eric Trump texts reveal UFC AI integrity gaps
Allegations involving fake AI-generated texts linked to Eric Trump during a UFC event have highlighted potential vulnerabilities in sports integrity monitoring.
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Fox escapes FIFA sanction over World Cup ad-break overrun
Broadcaster Fox has avoided FIFA penalties for exceeding advertising time during the World Cup opener, with the governing body accepting the network's explanation for the overrun.
Read summary →Sportradar report: World Cup 2026, opportunities for the Latin American sports betting market
A new Sportradar report details how sportsbooks can leverage the expanded 2026 World Cup to drive customer growth and capitalize on betting opportunities in Latin America.
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World Cup Day 6 Tips & Predictions: AI & Human Make Their Picks
With the World Cup underway and upsets occurring, AI and human analysts are providing betting tips and predictions for Day 6, including France's match against Senegal.
Read summary →Messi Gives Kalshi Biggest World Cup Marketing Win Yet
Lionel Messi's paid Instagram promotion for Kalshi, tied to its Argentina Football Association sponsorship, provides the prediction market operator with significant marketing reach.
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Sportradar lança relatório sobre mercado de sportsbooks na LatAm e projeta volume global de apostas de US$ 50 bilhões
Estudo explora como os operadores podem aproveitar o aumento de atividade no período para um crescimento de longo prazo com conteúdo personalizado, ferramentas de engajamento de fãs, tecnologia impulsionada por IA e integridade de mercado.
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Lionel Messi Promotes Kalshi Ahead of Argentina’s World Cup Opener Despite FIFA Ban
Lionel Messi promoted prediction market Kalshi on Instagram, potentially contravening FIFA's rules against players having financial interests in betting during the World Cup.
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Alt rushing yards: how alternate player props work in sports betting
Alternate rushing yards offer bettors flexibility by allowing them to select different yardage lines than those initially set by sportsbooks, adjusting risk and reward.
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Elections, Bitcoin, and the Australian Open: Slotegrator breaks down prediction markets in new ebook
Slotegrator's new ebook explores the rapid rise of prediction markets, detailing their appeal to players and key considerations for operators looking to enter the vertical.
Read summary →Sporting Risk Partners With BoyleSports to Boost Player Props Offering
Expanded Player Markets in the UK and Ireland Sporting Risk has entered a partnership with BOYLE Sports to supply advanced player-focused… The post Sporting Risk Partners With BoyleSports to Boost Player Props Offering appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →bet365 comparte sus hitos clave en mercados como Brasil y España
El gigante multinacional de las apuestas bet365 ha consolidado su liderazgo en los mercados brasileño y español, al tiempo que impulsa su estrategia de marketing en su mercado de origen, […]
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France urged to ban athletes from betting promos in 15-measure push
As the 2026 World Cup kicks off, France’s leading addiction network wants athletes, advertising and sponsorship out of… The post France urged to ban athletes from betting promos in 15-measure push appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Are prediction markets the perfect vertical for the attention economy?
Slotegrator COO Olga Ivanchik suggests prediction markets are ideally suited for the attention economy due to cultural, regulatory, and technological factors.
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Booming Games and World Sports Betting forge strategic partnership
Booming Games partners with World Sports Betting, boosting its African market presence and expanding access to its premium gaming content.
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England World Cup optimism cools ahead of Croatia opener
Analysis of global betting activity suggests waning optimism for England's World Cup chances before their opening match against Croatia.
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Blask launches new World Cup Index
Blask introduces a World Cup Index, a dynamic map visualizing global interest trends for the major football tournament, updating daily.
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Australian Gambler-Turned-Sportsbook-Mogul Under Fire for Restrictive Practices
Australian betting site owner Winton Veall, once a complainant about responsible gambling, now faces criticism for his own restrictive practices.
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Robinhood Ends Higher on World Cup Boost to Prediction Trading
Robinhood's prediction market is expected to see a significant boost in trading activity driven by the upcoming FIFA World Cup, according to Bernstein.
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TCU’s Public Prosecutor’s Office wants to know the names of the owners of Brazilian betting companies
The Brazil Deputy Attorney General has filed a complaint with the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) to mandate that the Ministry of Finance ensures full transparency in the authorisation processes for betting establishments, prohibiting the secrecy and redaction of the names of partners and ultimate beneficiaries.
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MAGLA Opens 2026 Applications for Sports Betting and Land-Based Casino Licences
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) is now accepting applications for sports betting and land-based casino licenses under the new Gaming and Lotteries Act of 2022.
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Shoot-out At The Fantasy Factory, Who’ll Win The Betting World Cup Sportsbooks Or Prediction Markets?
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup potentially generating up to $85 billion in wagers, a debate is emerging over whether traditional sportsbooks or prediction markets will dominate betting.
Read summary →France Targets Athlete Betting Promotions
Fédération Addiction in France is advocating for a complete ban on athletes and sports personalities appearing in betting advertisements.
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