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Harm Increases Five Years After Canada Legalized Single-Game Wagering
The legalization of single-event sports betting in Canada has dramatically altered the country’s gambling landscape, with Ontario being the most prominent example of both accelerated commercial growth and rising concerns about gambling-related harm. Private Gambling Expansion Fuels Ontario’s Online Market Boom In 2021…
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Massachusetts Youths Are OK with Sports Betting, But They Face Risks
The NORC at the University of Chicago has released a new study in which it looked into how young people between the ages of 18 and 25 feel about sports betting. Specifically, the study concluded that people in that cohort view sports betting as a “socially acceptable” activity and largely share a belief that they […]
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SBC announces five industry leaders for 2026 Hall of Fame
SBC has unveiled the five industry leaders selected for its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognising individuals whose achievements and influence have helped shape the global betting and gaming industry. The post SBC announces five industry leaders for 2026 Hall of Fame first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia G…
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CDC Gaming: Inside the latest prediction market developments
Kalshi has objected to claims that the sports event contracts the prediction market offers are equivalent to traditional sports betting as legal action by New York, Connecticut, and other states ramps up over the legality of their contracts. The company published a detailed response to an article in The New York Times…
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Virginia é alvo de notícia-crime no Paraná por suspeita de estelionato
Advogado acusa influenciadora de propaganda enganosa em plataformas de apostas e pede investigação à Justiça The post Virginia é alvo de notícia-crime no Paraná por suspeita de estelionato appeared first on BNLData.
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Prediction market roundup: Nevada’s Ninth Circuit win over Kalshi sets the stage for potential SCOTUS review
The stinging loss for Kalshi bolsters the chances that the Supreme Court will hear a case on event contracts, as the odds spiked above 60% on Friday.
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Derek Stevens, Circa Sports CEO, on Prediction Market ‘Thieves’ & Reviving Las Vegas
Derek Stevens, owner of three Las Vegas casinos including Circa Sports, has been described as the last casino mogul in town, taking a big gamble on remaking Downtown Vegas. He is also betting against prediction markets, which he describes as “thieves.” CasinoBeats spoke to Stevens over the phone on the eve of Circa’s …
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Young adults in Massachusetts view sports betting as socially acceptable, but with potential risks
A new study released by NORC at the University of Chicago revealed young adults hold ambivalent attitudes towards sports betting, viewing it as a socially acceptable activity with potential risk. While young adults, between the ages of 18 and 25, acknowledged the risks of sports betting, they commonly viewed themselve…
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Conar vai credenciar e acompanhar influenciadores que divulgarem bets
Programa integra novas regras de autorregulamentação da publicidade de apostas e prevê acompanhamento das postagens Este artigo Conar vai credenciar e acompanhar influenciadores que divulgarem bets, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, Seu guia de apostas e igaming online
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Hedging risk via prediction market contracts
Prediction markets have made a growing range of events tradeable. Tom Waterhouse discusses the commercial opportunity to build the underwriting, distribution and capital required to turn those contracts into useful hedges.
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2026 NFL Season Win Total Odds & Best Bet: Back Dallas to Get Double-Digit Wins
We’re less than two weeks away from the 2026 NFL season kicking off, and it’s the perfect time to look at season win total odds and offer our best bet. NFL Season Win Total Odds at DraftKings Check out the season win total odds on all 32 teams at DraftKings: Team Win Total Over Under […] The post 2026 NFL Season Win T…
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Kalshi anuncia acordos com cinco times da Major League Baseball
A Kalshi confirmou acordos comerciais com cinco franquias da Major League Baseball (MLB). A lista inclui Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres e San Francisco […] O post Kalshi anuncia acordos com cinco times da Major League Baseball apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Kalshi Rockets Toward Football Season, Trump Jr. Stumps for Prediction Markets, Sharp Bettors Set for Huge Paydays in This Week’s Bingos & Busts
If you think prediction markets are big now, wait until the NFL kicks off its 2026 season. It’s late August, and the U.S. gambling industry is hyper-focused on football. While the NFL’s sponsorship renewals with DraftKings and FanDuel came with two weeks to spare before the regular season kicks off, the league remains…
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bet365 expands US footprint with online sportsbook and casino launch in West Virginia
Entry marks its 18th U.S. market
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SBC unveils 2026 Hall of Fame Class
SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the Hall of Fame class of 2026. The ceremony will be held on Monday, 28 September 2026, at 15:30 at Palácio Estoril Hotel in Lisbon, as part of the SBC Leaders Summit, an invite-only event for key industry C-levels, […]
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Is this the Future of Gaming in Emerging Markets?
Walk into any local community in Lagos, Nairobi or Accra and you will see betting shops at every corner. Every year, more of them open, each chasing the same customers walking past. This also translates to digital betting platforms. The platforms keep multiplying, but the crowd does not grow to match the operators. In…
Read summary →Opposition deputy proposes end of regulated sports betting in Brazil
The Partido Liberal deputy has presented a bill that would allow just 180 days to reverse last year’s regulation of fixed-odds betting. Brazil.- While President Lula da Silva’s Partido de los Trabajadores (PT) has increasingly taken a stance against the gambling sector with the government’s call to ban online casino g…
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FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026: The global rise from Sydney to Berlin
The 20th FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup will be held in Berlin from September 4 to 13, 2026. The milestone tournament is more than a major international sporting event – it will also reflect the broader economic shifts reshaping women's sports worldwide. The post FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026: The global r…
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Congressman calls for scrutiny of betting on Little League World Series games
Rep. Kevin Kiley said lawmakers could examine the role of gambling operators and potential measures to restrict betting on youth sports. US.- Rep. Kevin Kiley, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, says he plans to examine betting on youth competitions. He said he h…
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NFL Confirms Fanatics Deal, Renews DraftKings & FanDuel Agreements
A few days ago, GamblingNews announced that Fanatics had reportedly joined the National Football League (NFL) as an official sportsbook partner. Yesterday, the league confirmed that agreement and also announced renewed deals with DraftKings and FanDuel. NFL Unveils Three Official Sportsbook Partners for the New Season…
Read summary →SBC presenta a la Promoción 2026 del SBC Hall of Fame
SBC ha anunciado a las cinco personas cuyos logros e influencia les han valido un lugar en la clase 2026 del Salón de la Fama – SBC Hall of Fame. […]
Read summary →Nebraska Voters Will Consider Online Sports Betting After Petition Drives Succeed
Questions on constitutional amendment, regulations to appear on Nov. 3 ballot. Election Day is less than 10 weeks away, and when Nebraska voters go to the polls, they will be asked – twice – whether they want online sports betting in their state. The office of Nebraska Secretary of State Robert B. Evnen announced late…
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MLBPA backs ban on personalized sportsbook VIP marketing after Bryce Harper video controversy
Congress probes FanDuel VIP practices
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Ghana Football Association restricts betting odds on domestic football
To limit match-fixing risks GFA President Kurt Okraku
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Esportes Gaming Brasil outlines seven ways to check if an online betting platform is legal
For National Online Betting Day
Read summary →SBC reveals the 2026 SBC Hall of Fame Class
SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the Hall of Fame class of 2026. The ceremony will be held on Monday, 28 September 2026, at 15:30 at Palácio Estoril Hotel in Lisbon, as part of the SBC Leaders Summit, an invite-only event for key industry C-levels, […]
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Gambling Brands Appeared in Nearly One-Third of Premier League Highlights
Gambling brands were visible in nearly one in three YouTube highlight packages from the final games of the 2025/26 Premier League season. In official highlights from the 2026 World Cup, the figure was almost negligible. A University of Nottingham study found gambling branding in 32.6% of Premier League highlights, com…
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Matt Gogel Suspended Six Months by PGA Tour
Sports Betting Restrictions Extend to Golf Professionals The PGA Tour has suspended Matt Gogel for six months after finding that… The post Matt Gogel Suspended Six Months by PGA Tour appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Prediction Markets Weekly Roundup: Kalshi’s State Battles Grow as Industry Expands
Federal insider trading probes and fresh political pressure add more layers to an already contentious week for prediction markets. This week in prediction markets was highlighted by escalating litigation in Connecticut and Montana, while the industry continued to grow through new entry announcements, data partnerships…
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ToonieBet named official sportsbook partner of CFL's Ottawa Redblacks
Jerseys, signage, street parties included
Read summary →TaDa Gaming eleva o nível de seu jogo no Brasil com a bet365
A premiada provedora de conteúdo TaDa Gaming assinou um novo acordo com a bet365, expandindo o alcance de seu conteúdo de cassino de alto desempenho em todo o mercado regulamentado […] O post TaDa Gaming eleva o nível de seu jogo no Brasil com a bet365 apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
Read summary →Weekend Conversation Corner – August, 28
Welcome to the most recent instalment of our Focus Gaming News Weekend Conversation Corner, where we provide a brief overview of the week’s top headlines that have captivated the global audience. By distilling the array of events into a focused summary, we will discuss the key stories that have influenced discussions,…
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Games Global and DraftKings Strike Exclusive Partnership for CASHINGO Brand
Games Global and DraftKings have struck a fresh partnership focusing on the CASHINGO franchise in the regulated US iGaming market. CASHINGO Franchise Finds New Exclusive Home with DraftKings in the US As a result of the alliance, DraftKings will ensure exclusive access to the brand for the next few years and offer it …
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Blask x NEXT.io: World Cup 2026’s demand peak, cut three ways
Blask Index shows 24 of 43 tracked countries hitting their single highest day of World Cup 2026 demand during Group Matchday 1 The post Blask x NEXT.io: World Cup 2026’s demand peak, cut three ways appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Sideline Moves: NFL owners approve record $9.612bn Seahawks sale
Welcome to Sideline Moves, Insider Sport’s weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves that are shaping the business of sport. NFL owners approved a record $9.612bn sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family. MotoGP promoted Carlos Ezpeleta to deputy chief executive. LIV Golf laid off most of its staff as Saudi A…
Read summary →From Sydney to Berlin: The Rise of Women’s Basketball on the Global Stage
Press release.- The 20th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup will be held in Berlin from September 4 to 13, 2026. The milestone tournament is more than a major international sporting event – it will also reflect the broader economic shifts reshaping women’s sports worldwide. The move from Australia to Germany highlights…
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NFL revives DraftKings and FanDuel agreements after Fanatics deal
The new agreements come as the new 2026 NFL season is beginning, with billions of dollars in handle on the table The post NFL revives DraftKings and FanDuel agreements after Fanatics deal appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Novig Ends American-Style Odds, Shifts Toward Percentages
Novig, a fast-growing sports trading platform designed with the sports fan in mind, has announced a major change to its business, dropping American sportsbook-style odds in favor of a financial market model using percentage-based probabilities. The company’s leadership said that its team will do everything in its powe…
Read summary →Sponsor Spotlight: Surprise move in Italian football
Sports sponsorships in the global betting and gaming industry never sleep. This week alone has already produced some huge deals, which will be seen by millions of sports fans around the world. This edition of Sponsor Spotlight stretches all across from the European football stands to some of the biggest sporting stadi…
Read summary →Letter From America #61
Sports betting has made its way onto November’s ballot in Nebraska, while plans are underway to build a new casino just off... Read More...
Read summary →United for Impact: “We believe that the igaming community has a strong voice and real influence”
Valiantsina Dubavets, Head of Marketing at 1spin4win, and Anastasiya Baravaya, Chief Executive Officer at Affilka, explore the United for Impact charity campaign, supporting healthcare initiatives in Kenya. Interview.- Marking its fifth anniversary, 1spin4win is using the occasion to look beyond its own business with …
Read summary →Federal Authorities Prepare New Batch of Prediction Market Insider Trading Cases
The reported cases would broaden a federal crackdown that has so far produced just two criminal Polymarket prosecutions. Federal authorities are expanding their scrutiny of prediction-market trading, with new investigations spanning military-event contracts and corporate earnings bets. According to The Wall Street Jou…
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Beyond the big match: how 24/7 content is reshaping sports betting
Always-on betting has evolved from a nice-to-have into a core part of the modern sportsbook proposition. James McKiernan, Commercial Director at Genius Sports, Paul Witten, Managing Director (EMEA) at SIS, and Christian Erlandsson, Director of Sports at Coolbet, examine how operators are balancing scale, integrity and…
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When the Favourites Kept Scoring
Jeevan, the 2026 World Cup was the largest betting event the industry has ever experienced. From Abelson’s perspective, what did those seven weeks reveal about the industry’s readiness for events of this scale? I don’t think you can ever be quite ready for an event of this magnitude, there are always additional tweaks…
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Wazdan partners with Caliente Interactive to strengthen its North American presence
Wazdan continues reinforcing its presence in North America following the launch of its partnership with Caliente Interactive, a leader in Mexico’s online casino and sports betting market. The post Wazdan partners with Caliente Interactive to strengthen its North American presence first appeared on Asia Gaming News | A…
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Saga Continues: Connecticut Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Unlicensed Sports Betting
The state of Connecticut has sued prediction market platform Kalshi, in an attempt to prevent the company from offering what state officials call unlicensed sports betting. The lawsuit was announced officially by Connecticut attorney general William Tong, governor Ned Lamont, and Department of Consumer Protection comm…
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bet365 Sportsbook and Casino launches in West Virginia, advancing North America expansion
bet365 enters its 18th US state, bringing its sportsbook and casino offerings to customers across West Virginia bet365, a global leader in online sports betting and gaming, has announced its official launch in West Virginia. Now live in 18 states across the US, bet365 is continuing on a path of strategic growth across…
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Gambling Brands Popped Up in Roughly One Third of PL Highlights
According to new research from the University of Nottingham, football highlight viewers are significantly exposed to gambling branding, which appeared during nearly one third of Premier League highlight footage analyzed. The Most Prominent Unhealthy Commodity The pre-print study looked at the frequency at which unheal…
Read summary →EGBA closes Haijer era to welcome new Secretary General
Maarten Haijer has announced his resignation as Secretary General of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), the trade body promoting fair trade policies and responsible standards for iGaming in EU markets. Departing at the end of August, Haijer will hand over the reins of Pierre Tournier who will become t…
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Altenar’s World Cup Report: The Key Betting Insights
Altenar, a leading sportsbook provider, has released its latest industry report, World Cup 2026: How Bettors Really Bet, analysing betting activity across all 104 matches of football’s biggest global tournament. Rather than simply looking at which matches attracted the most bets, the report explores what bettors were …
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Grupo EGB lança playbook inédito para orientar publicidade responsável e Jogo Responsável no setor de apostas
Ação pioneira no mercado regulado traduz normas em guia prático para influenciadores e afiliados; estratégia inclui programa de formação e canal de revisão prévia de conteúdos The post Grupo EGB lança playbook inédito para orientar publicidade responsável e Jogo Responsável no setor de apostas appeared first on BNLDat…
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Esportes da Sorte lança guia inédito de jogo responsável para orientar afiliados e influenciadores
Playbook visa orientar a produção de conteúdos publicitários Este artigo Esportes da Sorte lança guia inédito de jogo responsável para orientar afiliados e influenciadores, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, Seu guia de apostas e igaming online
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Matt Bresler Went From Fossils to Parlays, Now Teams With Former DraftKings Data Chief to Lead Odditt
Matt Bresler was enjoying a family vacation when he discovered a giant shark tooth for sale in the historic Charleston City Market. Then in high school, Bresler’s subsequent fascination with fossils led to a 7-year career in the international industry. Bresler brokered the sale of full skeletons to collectors around t…
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European Gaming and Betting Association names Pierre Tournier as interim secretary general
Maarten Haijer to step down after 13 years at the helm of the online gambling trade association. Belgium.- The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has announced that Maarten Haijer is stepping down as Secretary General after 13 years in the position and nearly two decades with the online gaming trade associ…
Read summary →Trump Jr., White House Step Into Prediction Market’s Fight vs. States
The White House and Donald Trump Jr. both emerged in state-level prediction market battles, adding a political dimension to an already contentious regulatory fight. The Trump administration’s support for prediction markets appears to have extended beyond public statements and federal regulatory policy, with new report…
Read summary →Paucity of Bonuses Blamed for Declining Customer Satisfaction in Gambling Apps, Study Shows
With bonuses drying up and expectations rising, bettors are becoming less pleased with apps they play on. While DraftKings and FanDuel continue to harvest upwards of 80% of the legal sports betting market in the United States, and half of the online casino business, overall customer satisfaction in their products has …
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Grupo EGB lança playbook inédito para orientar publicidade ética e Jogo Responsável no setor de apostas
Ação pioneira no mercado regulado traduz normas em guia prático para influenciadores e afiliados; estratégia inclui programa de formação e canal de revisão prévia de conteúdos.
Read summary →PGA Tour suspends Matt Gogel for six months over golf betting
The Tour said the bets violated its integrity programme, although none involved tournaments in which Gogel participated. U.S.- The PGA Tour has suspended Matt Gogel from events for six months after determining that he placed multiple bets on golf competitions during 2024 and 2025. The wagers breached the Tour’s integr…
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