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Brazil’s betting ban: what the reversal means for the iGaming industry
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State of the Game: 94% of English football run on losses amid sustainability concerns
The Independent Football Regulator’s (IFR) first report on the state of English football has highlighted increasing losses, reliance on ownership funding and how to fix these issues English football is standing on the edge of financial disaster as 94% of clubs are operating on losses creating unsustainability across t…
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LeBron James receberá US$ 15 mi de plataforma de apostas, mais que salário nos 76ers
Astro da NBA, que ganha US$ 4 mi anuais no time da Filadélfia, fechou contrato milionário com a Polymarket para promover o futebol The post LeBron James receberá US$ 15 mi de plataforma de apostas, mais que salário nos 76ers appeared first on BNLData.
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FIRST.bet makes debut in “hard to impress” Sweden market
FIRST.bet has unblocked another market, taking its platform into Sweden for the first time. The Bulgarian sportsbook technology company has made its SportOS betting operating system available to Swedish companies. Services provided include pricing, trading, risk, bet acceptance and settlement services. Under FIRST.bet…
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7% of Gambling Coloradans Show Signs of Problem Gambling, Study Says
According to the initial findings of a new study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), a portion of sports bettors in the state of Colorado, US, experience serious gambling problems. This led researchers to raise the usual questions regarding the risks associated with the expanding market. Concerning Figure…
Read summary →Champions League Sponsor bet365 Stumbles on Another Champions League Night
The timing was awkward. bet365 has been an official global sponsor of the Champions League since 2024, the first sports… The post Champions League Sponsor bet365 Stumbles on Another Champions League Night appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Matchbook builds on prediction markets momentum with Betdaq takeover
Matchbook has followed last year’s expansion into prediction markets with a significant scaling of its global reach via a takeover of rival exchange Betdaq. In Matchbook’s home market of the UK, the acquisition brings the number of major betting exchanges down to four, with one big fish engulfing another. The other th…
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bet365 launches new and improved Bet Track
Bet Track transforms the betting experience by allowing users to monitor their wagers in real-time directly from their phone’s Lock Screen or Dynamic Island bet365 has launched Bet Track, a cutting-edge Live Activity feature designed to keep customers closer to the action than ever before. Bet Track transforms the bet…
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NBA and WNBA target sports betting and prediction markets with new RG campaign
The campaign will target fans across both the NBA and WNBA, with a particular focus on young adults The post NBA and WNBA target sports betting and prediction markets with new RG campaign appeared first on NEXT.io.
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FIRST.bet takes its Sportsbook Engine to Sweden
The FIRST.bet sportsbook engine is now available to Swedish operators, as the company expands across Europe FIRST.bet, the Tier-1 sportsbook technology provider, has made Sweden the first market in the next phase of its European growth. Operators there can keep their own brand and frontend, with the FIRST.bet engine r…
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AFL Tells Sportsbet to Remove AI-Generated Player Content
The Australian Football League (AFL) has stepped in after its betting partner Sportsbet used artificial intelligence to create social media videos featuring professional players without their permission. The league directed the gambling operator to take down the content and cease producing any similar content without …
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Esports Charts maps 10 shifts in a decade of esports viewership
Mobile titles now account for over a quarter of esports watch time and Asian-language streams have overtaken English,… The post Esports Charts maps 10 shifts in a decade of esports viewership appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Kambi: Is the traditional sportsbook about to disappear?
As AI expands the capabilities of all industries, sports betting is still learning how to use it and improve the gaming journey. Kambi is no exception, as it looks to move beyond the traditional sportsbook catalogue towards a more dynamic, personalised experience, with AI enabling operators to offer propositions tailo…
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ANJ data links niche football leagues to excessive bettors in France
A bigger football calendar and steady tennis growth lifted French stakes in 2025, while excessive players accounted for… The post ANJ data links niche football leagues to excessive bettors in France appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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BETBY acelera expansão na Polônia com importante parceria com a Lebull
A colaboração representa um passo importante na expansão da BETBY na Polônia e destaca a flexibilidade de sua tecnologia de sportsbook The post BETBY acelera expansão na Polônia com importante parceria com a Lebull appeared first on BNLData.
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Prediction Markets Under Scrutiny for Murder Trial Bets
Prediction markets are facing fresh criticism over wagers on criminal trials, with bets on the case of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy raising concerns about jury impartiality, confidential court information, and the risk that financial incentives could influence justice. Courts now face a dilemma about how to pro…
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NYSGC moves to restrict AI use in sports betting promotions and wagering recommendations
Revised proposal heads to public comment
Read summary →Poll: Most Americans Oppose Betting On Elections Through Prediction Markets
Most Americans oppose using prediction markets to bet on U.S. elections, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released weeks before the midterms. The poll, conducted Sept. 30 through Oct. 5, found...
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Will SCOTUS take up prediction markets case after CFTC issues proposed rules on swaps?
After an appellate court classified sports event contracts as wagers on sports, the CFTC aims to broaden swaps to encompass the derivatives.
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Hard Rock enters online betting market in the Netherlands
Hard Rock Casino Netherlands has been in operation for two years Hard Rock Casino is entering the Netherlands’ sports betting sector following regulatory approval from the Dutch gambling regulator KSA. Spincore Group has operated a Hard Rock Digital online casino in the Netherlands since July 2024. A spokesperson at S…
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Missouri Man Robbed Woman at Gunpoint After Following Her Across State Border
Ronnell L. Williams, 36, from St. Louis, Missouri, is accused of robbing a woman after watching her win $3,200 at DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois, and then following her and threatening her at gunpoint. Williams is Accused of Robbing the Casino Winner After Stalking Her According to the St. Loui…
Read summary →Report: FTC Reviewing Online Sports Betting Industry
The Federal Trade Commission has started a review of online sportsbooks, including U.S. sports betting leaders DraftKings and FanDuel, according to The Washington Sun. The Sun reported Tuesday that...
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PointsBet Expects Decrease in Revenue Due to Compliance Initiatives & Averse Betting Results
Australian sports betting operator PointsBet Holdings Limited has published a new trading update forecasting a double-digit decrease in revenue for the first half of 2027. The company attributed the expected decline to its stronger compliance measures and its sportsbook strategy, which led to some short-term volatilit…
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Resorts World Las Vegas pitches North Strip for potential NBA arena
42 acres available for potential arena
Read summary →Playson expande sua presença na África do Sul com nova parceria
A Playson, renomada fornecedora de entretenimento digital, expandiu ainda mais sua presença na África do Sul ao firmar uma parceria com a World Sports Betting para entregar uma seleção de […] O post Playson expande sua presença na África do Sul com nova parceria apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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DATA.BET signs full iFrame sportsbook deal with SportsDey for the African market
Coverage spans 100,000 monthly events
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Netflix secures Spanish rights to the 2030 World Cup
Netflix has acquired the exclusive rights in Spain and Andorra to all 104 matches of the 2030 Men’s World Cup. A free-to-air national broadcaster will broadcast Spain’s matches Netflix will broadcast all 104 matches of the 2030 men’s FIFA World Cup live in Spain and Andorra after acquiring exclusive rights in both ter…
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Brazil betting demand returns to 2022 levels as shutdown deepens decline
Brazil’s betting demand index fell 35 percent from its May peak as restrictions deepened an existing decline. The post Brazil betting demand returns to 2022 levels as shutdown deepens decline first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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BetMGM up seven per cent in its third quarter following a successful World Cup
“Product is stronger than it’s ever been, with significant improvements to speed, stability, and responsiveness” BetMGM has said that its strong Q3 performance reflects disciplined execution supported by new exclusive gaming content and enhanced sportsbook offering with net revenue of $710m, up seven per cent year-on-…
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NFL asks Supreme Court to resolve appeals court split over sports prediction market oversight
39 states, DC file supporting brief
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CFTC proposes classifying event contracts as swaps, excluding gambling
NFL pushes for state oversight
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More Than 36,000 Betting Shop Jobs At Risk, Says BGC In Pre-Budget Warning
BGC Budget warning: the Betting and Gaming Council says 36,000 betting shop jobs are at risk if the Chancellor raises Machine Games Duty in the UK Budget.... Read More...
Read summary →The NBA and NFL Agree on What is Wrong with Prediction Markets, Not on Who Should Fix It
“We want access to that data. We also want control of the market,” Silver said on CNBC’s Squawk Box on… The post The NBA and NFL Agree on What is Wrong with Prediction Markets, Not on Who Should Fix It appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →French Sports Bets Hit €11.5bn
French Sports Betting Growth Brings New Scrutiny French sports betting stakes rose 12% to €11.5bn in 2025, according to the… The post French Sports Bets Hit €11.5bn appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Novig’s New Sydney Sweeney Ad Takes Aim at Non-Sports Prediction Markets
Novig’s new Sydney Sweeney ad targets non-sports markets. Earlier growth figures do not isolate ad effects, and current access excludes three states. The post Novig’s New Sydney Sweeney Ad Takes Aim at Non-Sports Prediction Markets appeared first on iGaming Express.
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ANJ flags excessive risks of French sportsbooks as wagers hit €11.5bn
The expansion of football and tennis betting products has driven huge growth in French betting. Sports betting stakes grew 12% to €11.5bn (£9.7bn) in 2025, according to the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s national gambling regulator. GGR also increased 10.4% to €1.7bn during the same period. ANJ noted that…
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What is xG in football betting? Expected goals explained
A football game’s full-time result doesn’t always reflect the number and quality of chances created throughout the 90… The post What is xG in football betting? Expected goals explained appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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“We are preparing something very big” – Novibet sportsbook lead hints at big ambitions
Novibet’s Executive Director of Sportsbook, Giannos Grivas, spoke to SBC News about the company’s plans to launch two major products, the secrets behind a 180% year-on-year increase in player props betting post World Cup, and the key role data will play in the future of betting. So much of operators’ focus has been on…
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UK Budget must protect 36,000 betting shop jobs
More than eight in ten betting shop jobs are outside London and over half of employees are under 35 Britain’s betting shops support more than 36,000 jobs, with young people, women and communities outside London among those most exposed to further tax rises, the Betting and Gaming Council has warned ahead of the Budget…
Read summary →Brazilian Betting Industry Seeks Extension Until Year-End
Petition Seeks Interim Suspension ANJL and IBJR have asked Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court to suspend the country’s betting prohibition until… The post Brazilian Betting Industry Seeks Extension Until Year-End appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →BGC Budget Warning: 36,000 Betting Shop Jobs at Risk
BGC Budget warning: the Betting and Gaming Council says 36,000 betting shop jobs are at risk if the Chancellor raises Machine Games Duty in the UK Budget.... Read More...
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Maarten Haijer joins World Gaming and Betting Alliance as director general
The Geneva-based alliance plans to launch formally later this year, alongside its first flagship report. Maarten Haijer, the… The post Maarten Haijer joins World Gaming and Betting Alliance as director general appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Reino Unido: más de 36.000 empleos en casas de apuestas están en riesgo por posibles aumentos de impuestos
El Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), organismo que representa a la industria británica de apuestas y juegos de azar, advirtió que más... Leer más... La entrada Reino Unido: más de 36.000 empleos en casas de apuestas están en riesgo por posibles aumentos de impuestos se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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MPF investiga Davi Brito e influenciadores por divulgação de cassinos ilegais
Influenciadores teriam usado tática de camuflar links em posts de rotina para burlar MP que proibiu o setor. Suspeitas surgiram após. Medida Provisória proibir atuação de casas de apostas online no Brasil The post MPF investiga Davi Brito e influenciadores por divulgação de cassinos ilegais appeared first on BNLData.
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Brazilian Banks Begin Returning R$1.325 Billion in Betting Balances to Customers
Banks and financial institutions in Brazil are starting to refund about R$1.325 billion of money deposited in the online betting platforms that were impacted by PM No. 1,394/2026. Banks and financial institutions in Brazil have started to return R$1.325 billion of funds left in bettors’ accounts after the shutdown of …
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Lil Wayne Joins FanDuel to Promote the Operator’s Boost Mechanic
Gambling giant FanDuel has launched a new ad to promote its Boost feature. The new commercial is part of FanDuel’s “Most Rewarding Season Ever” and features a cameo by the popular rapper Lil Wayne. FanDuel Boosts in Everyday Life – a Dream Come True FanDuel’s latest TV commercial was launched on October 8 and is […]
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Flamengo Supporters’ Groups Formally Oppose Brazil’s Betting Ban
Eight large Flamengo football club supporters’ groups have formally opposed the government’s moves to ban sports betting in the country, and want to see a wider discussion of the possible implications of the ban on Brazil’s football. The statement, released on social media after protests during the Fla-Flu derby, voic…
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Thousands of Employees Lose Jobs as Brazil Bans Online Gambling
With President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signing Provisional Measure 1.394, which prohibits fixed-odds betting throughout Brazil, the country’s gambling sector has been seeing a real shakeup as multiple gambling companies have been closing their doors. As a result, thousands of employees have lost their jobs. Accordin…
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Las Vegas Sands Has No Intention to Explore Prediction Markets
Patrick Dumont, the recently appointed CEO of casino giant Las Vegas Sands (LVS), shared his vision of the company’s future. He stressed that while international growth remained a priority, the operator would not expand into the prediction market space. Instead, Las Vegas Sands will prioritize promising jurisdictions …
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Colorado: UNLV study finds high problem gambling rate among sports bettors
Early data released by researchers from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) found that a “high number” of sports bettors in Colorado exhibited signs of serious gambling problems. Shane Kraus, a UNLV psychology professor and lead researcher on the project, said the study used 500 random Coloradans, including gamb…
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Confira a programação do Concurso 1275 da Loteca com prêmio de R$ 1,5 milhão
O período de captação de apostas do concurso termina às 15h do sábado (17.10), com jogos do Campeonato Brasileiro das Séries A e B, Campeonatos Espanhol (La Liga), Inglês (Premier League), Italiano (Série A) The post Confira a programação do Concurso 1275 da Loteca com prêmio de R$ 1,5 milhão appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →Confira a programação do Concurso 1275 da Loteca
O período de captação de apostas do concurso termina às 15h do sábado (17.10), com jogos do Campeonato Brasileiro das Séries A e B, Campeonatos Espanhol (La Liga), Inglês (Premier League), Italiano (Série A) The post Confira a programação do Concurso 1275 da Loteca appeared first on BNLData.
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Confira o resultado dos jogos do concurso 1274 da Loteca com prêmio de R$ 600 mil
O concurso teve jogos do Campeonato Brasileiro das Séries A e B, La Liga, Premier League, Campeonato Italiano The post Confira o resultado dos jogos do concurso 1274 da Loteca com prêmio de R$ 600 mil appeared first on BNLData.
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Government plans AI monitoring of sports betting in Ecuador
Ecuador’s financial intelligence unit is expected to begin using a Palantir platform in January 2027 to help identify suspected money laundering linked to sports betting, according to secretary of public administration José Julio Neira. Neira outlined the plans during an interview with Teleamazonas’s De Lunes a Lunes …
Read summary →Hard Rock Casino makes Dutch online betting debut
Seemingly undeterred by regulatory and taxation headwinds in the Netherlands, Hard Rock Casino has announced its expansion into sports betting. SpinCore Group, the Malta-headquartered business that operates the Hard Rock Casino brand, announced on LinkedIn today that it has received regulatory approval to launch a spo…
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Wall Street Bets: Third-quarter prospects, digital, Churchill Downs
Macquarie’s Chad Beynon on October 7 looked at third-quarter prospects: “Despite macro concerns (inflation/gas prices) as well as prediction market impacts, we remain positive heading into 3Q prints, particularly with gaming stocks down 12/22% in the last month/quarter as median ’26/27 revisions were flat while multip…
Read summary →BGC goes for the jugular in stark warning to government over mass job cuts
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has made a direct warning to the UK government about the loss of thousands of jobs, should Machine Games Duty (MGD) rise to 40%. In the BGC’s latest statement, the wording is cutthroat from the off, stating that “thousands of casino workers face losing their jobs and venues across …
Read summary →EGBA’s ex-boss to coordinate brand new gambling trade body
Maarten Haijer, former Secretary General of the European Betting and Gaming Association (EGBA), has become the first Director General of the Geneva-based World Gaming and Betting Alliance (WGBA). The WGBA was formed in July 2026, with bet365, FDJ United, Flutter and Entain listed as its current members. Its core missi…
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Brazil betting ban puts 3,500 out of work
More than 3,500 workers have lost their jobs in Brazil’s betting industry since President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Provisional Measure (MP) 1,394 on 25 September, prohibiting fixed-odds betting, including sports betting and online casino games. According to a preliminary survey by the National Association of G…
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Is Čeferin’s fourth-term bid following Infantino’s FIFA playbook?
Aleksander Čeferin has confirmed he will run again for UEFA President next year, but will his recent criticisms of Gianni Infantino come back to haunt him? UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has confirmed he will stand for a fourth and final term as President at the election in April 2027. Čeferin announced during a UE…
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