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Tonybet player in Canada claims $20,000 CAD golden World Cup card prize
Tonybet says a player in Laurier-Station, Canada has claimed the “golden card” prize worth $20,000 CAD in the… The post Tonybet player in Canada claims $20,000 CAD golden World Cup card prize appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Fast Track powers bet-at-home’s sportsbook and casino operations
Fast Track gives bet-at-home’s team a single real-time customer model across CRM, Rewards and Greco, enabling the operator to scale player engagement, gamification and loyalty strategies, and build a gameplay intelligent bonus strategy from one connected platform. The post Fast Track powers bet-at-home’s sportsbook an…
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FeedConstruct adds elite football from Nicaragua to global offer
FeedConstruct will bring Nicaraguan top-tier football to its global network thanks to an exclusive deal that secures the streaming and data rights for Liga Primera and Copa Primera. The deal includes whistle-to-whistle live broadcasts of every game across the tournaments, significantly expanding FeedConstruct’s offeri…
Read summary →GR8_TECH: Industry pros backed Spain from World Cup day one
The betting industry knows its football according to gaming technology firm GR8_TECH The Cyprus company has released the data from its Team of Champions activation, an industry-focused initiative which invited industry figures to bet on the tournament. Out of the 48 answers, the four most-backed picks were Argentina, …
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SCCG Management and Trivver Partner to Transform Gaming with AI-Powered Interactive Commerce
SCCG Management has entered a strategic partnership with Trivver, Inc., a spatial AI technology company holding more than… The post SCCG Management and Trivver Partner to Transform Gaming with AI-Powered Interactive Commerce appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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The Rest is Football: From the World Cup to the Premier League
The Rest is Football podcast and show will return to Netflix for the next two years as the popularity of its World Cup coverage will be available to Premier League fans. Gary Linekar’s The Rest is Football podcast and show will remain on Netflix covering the 2026/27 Premier League season. Goalhanger, the parent compan…
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Kalshi Sees 3M New Users Join During FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup has brought losses to some and wins to others. This is the case of Drake, who lost at least $1.5 million on the tournament final game, and Kalshi – which has, just the opposite, gained 3 million fresh subscriptions during the several-week event. World Cup Brings in Benefits for the Prediction […]
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Spain’s 16-year-old strategy won the World Cup again: GR8_TECH
GR8_TECH’s TEAM OF CHAMPIONS activation successfully predicted Spain as the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner, despite sportsbook betting volume placing the team last among the four semifinalists. Press release.- Spain entered the World Cup semifinals as the least-backed of the four teams on GR8_TECH‘s sportsbook, accounting…
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FIRST.bet sportsbook enters Pragmatic PAM ecosystem
FIRST.bet has executed a key technology and commercial agreement by integrating its sportsbook platform with Pragmatic Solutions PAM systems. Announced this morning, Pragmatic Solutions has integrated the full-services sportsbook solutions offered by FIRST.bet, that will be made available to new and upcoming customers…
Read summary →Kambi Group signs Odds Feed+ agreement with RETABET Group
Multi-year partnership provides RETABET Group with access to Kambi’s library of traded odds through a single API integration. Press release.- Kambi Group has agreed a multi-year partnership with RETABET Group, a leading sports betting operator with an established online and retail presence in the Spanish and Peruvian …
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Drake’s Cruse Strikes Again, as Rapper Loses Money on Bets He Placed
Drake’s sports bets have been the butt of Internet humor, and he has just fueled more oil into the fire. The rapper, known for his beef with Kendrick Lamar, and his proclivity for six-figure wagers, has lost a bunch of those over the past several days. Drake Does It Again – Losses a Bunch of […]
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One prediction, endless debate: How Conor McGregor could have won $3.6 million on the Globe Cup 2026 final
The World Cup 2026 crowned a new champion. Conor McGregor once again proved that one social media post is enough to put him at the center of the global conversation. The post One prediction, endless debate: How Conor McGregor could have won $3.6 million on the Globe Cup 2026 final first appeared on Asia Gaming News | …
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bet-at-home goes live across sportsbook and casino with Fast Track
Bet-at-home has integrated Fast Track’s platform to manage and scale player engagement across its sportsbook and casino in regulated European markets. Press release.- bet-at-home, the European online sports betting and gaming operator, is live with Fast Track, using the platform to manage player engagement across its …
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Council of Europe Invites FIFA to Boost Integrity Protection for Next World Cup
The much-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina had not kicked off yet on Sunday, July 19, when Europe’s leading human rights organization decided to deliver an unusual message to the world football’s governing body. In an open letter sent to FIFA by Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Co…
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Altenar powers Gran Fondo Isle of Man in 2026
Altenar, a global leader in sportsbook technology is sponsoring Gran Fondo Isle of Man as title sponsor for… The post Altenar powers Gran Fondo Isle of Man in 2026 appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) Welcomes Dr. Matt Gaskell, MBE, as PHAI’s First International Consultant on Gambling Policy
The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) has announced the appointment of Dr. Matt Gaskell, MBE, as the… The post Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) Welcomes Dr. Matt Gaskell, MBE, as PHAI’s First International Consultant on Gambling Policy appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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QCI Resorts Unveils Agentic Resort Operations Powered by Unified Real-Time Intelligence
Quick Custom Intelligence Inc. (QCI), creator of QCI Resorts, announced the next evolution of its Unified Intelligence Platform… The post QCI Resorts Unveils Agentic Resort Operations Powered by Unified Real-Time Intelligence appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →House Agriculture Subcommittee to Hold Prediction Markets Hearing
Hearing Title: Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Markets Date: July 21, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m.… The post House Agriculture Subcommittee to Hold Prediction Markets Hearing appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Hunch reports 78% matchday retention for Brazil World Cup free-to-play push
Hunch, the free-to-play games unit within the Super Technologies (Super) ecosystem, said on July 21, 2026 that its… The post Hunch reports 78% matchday retention for Brazil World Cup free-to-play push appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Underdog reveals new in-house prediction market
Daily fantasy sports operator Underdog has announced the launch of its new in-house prediction market platform following its acquisition of CFTC-regulated Aristotle Exchange in early 2026. The exchange is fully owned and operated by Underdog and will be available directly in its existing application. With the new pred…
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Council of Europe urges FIFA dialogue on betting integrity
The call follows a suspended match sanction and FIFA’s first-ever prediction market partnership during the 2026 tournament. Prediction… The post Council of Europe urges FIFA dialogue on betting integrity appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Rapper Drake loses $1.5M after failed World Cup bet
Canadian rapper Drake has lost $1.5 million after placing a bet on Argentina defeating Spain during the FIFA World Cup final on July 19, 2026. According to a publication made on July 18, one day before the FIFA final, Drake had placed a $1.5 million bet on Argentina winning the tournament under a regulation-time condi…
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Kalshi Expands Into Drug Trial Betting With New FDA and Clinical Research Markets
Prediction market platform Kalshi is moving into pharmaceutical research, giving users the chance to wager on whether experimental medicines will clear clinical trials and secure approval from the US Food and Drug Administration. The company unveiled a new category of markets covering both clinical trial outcomes and …
Read summary →Spain’s 16-Year-Old Strategy Won the World Cup Again
Spain entered the World Cup semifinals as the least-backed of the four teams on GR8_TECH’s sportsbook, accounting for just 11.61% of semifinal... Read More...
Read summary →Kambi Group plc Signs Odds Feed+ Agreement with RETABET Group
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the home of premium sports betting solutions, has agreed a multi-year partnership with RETABET Group, a leading sports... Read More...
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FIRST.bet se integra con la plataforma de iGaming de Pragmatic Solutions para impulsar el crecimiento estratégico del sportsbook
La integración incorpora el motor de apuestas deportivas totalmente gestionado de FIRST.bet al ecosistema de PAM de Pragmatic Solutions, brindando a los... Leer más... La entrada FIRST.bet se integra con la plataforma de iGaming de Pragmatic Solutions para impulsar el crecimiento estratégico del sportsbook se publicó …
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Kambi Group plc firma un acuerdo de Odds Feed+ con el Grupo RETABET
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), proveedor líder de soluciones premium para apuestas deportivas, ha firmado una asociación por varios años con el Grupo... Leer más... La entrada Kambi Group plc firma un acuerdo de Odds Feed+ con el Grupo RETABET se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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World Cup integrity questioned by rights body urging FIFA to protect 2030 tournament
GENEVA (AP) — Europe’s top human rights body questioned the integrity of the World Cup and urged FIFA on Sunday to help build a stronger framework for the 2030 edition being played mostly in Spain and Portugal. “The next crisis has already begun. It has two names: money and power,” the head of the 46-nation... Read mo…
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Macau Daily GGR Rises as World Cup Distraction Fades, Citi Keeps July View
Macau’s daily gross gaming revenue rose about 9% in the past week from the week of July 6, as distractions from the global soccer tournament continued to fade, according to Citi. The bank said the latest reading supports its view that July gaming revenue is still set to come in lower year on year, but […] The post Mac…
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NFL Futures at Kalshi: Rams Top Odds Board as Betting Favorite to Win Super Bowl 61
The Los Angeles Rams are a solid betting favorite to win Super Bowl 61, with +488 odds and a 17% implied probability at Kalshi. If the Rams lift the Lombardi Trophy at season’s end, it would be the third Super Bowl title in franchise history. NFL futures are available at any time of the year. […] The post NFL Futures …
Read summary →Jay Cohen’s ‘Odds Man Out’ Details Rise and Fall of World Sports Exchange, the Template for Modern Day Sportsbooks
The co-founder of an Antigua-based sportsbook laments in his autobiography what he believes was a miscarriage of justice, spearheaded by pro sports leagues, that led to his prosecution. Odds Man Out is a one-sided airing of grievances. And Jay Cohen has a lot of them. The just-released memoir exists because Cohen stil…
Read summary →World Cup Heats Up Prediction Market Vibes On Wall Street
The World Cup gave Wall Street its clearest evidence yet of prediction markets as a vital component in the US sports betting landscape as record trading, better pricing and growing investment... The post World Cup Heats Up Prediction Market Vibes On Wall Street appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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NFL Bans Cardinals Executive Ryan Gold Indefinitely Over Gambling Policy Breach
The NFL announced Friday that Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold has been suspended without a set end date after violating the league’s gambling rules. Investigators found that Gold shared confidential draft information before the Cardinals’ 2026 selections were made public and also placed parlay bets on …
Read summary →Arizona Department of Gaming to open application window for limited sports betting licences
There are 10 licences available to offer retail sports betting at racetrack enclosures and associated off-track betting locations. US.- The Arizona Department of Gaming has announced that it will open an application window for limited event wagering operator licences beginning on August 13. Up to ten licences will be …
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PGA Tour 3M Open Odds, Picks & Predictions
With golf’s major season officially concluded, the PGA Tour moves on to the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota. Scottie Scheffler is playing in the event for the first time, and he’s the betting favorite to win. Defending champion Kurt Kitayama is also in the field again this year. There are only three […] The po…
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Sportsbooks Lose Ground as Prediction Markets Secure 27% of World Cup Action
Prediction markets grew sharply during the World Cup, taking a big share of betting that once belonged to sportsbooks. Kalshi, the largest exchange, saw trading volumes hit new highs, breaking records week after week. Activity doubled the peak reached during the Knicks’ playoff run and climbed to nearly ten times high…
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FanDuel Injects $7.5M into the Win for America Super PAC
Irish-owned US gambling company FanDuel has contributed millions of additional dollars to a lobbying group seeking to influence the outcome of America’s upcoming midterm elections, injecting a further $7.5 million into the Super PAC (political action committee) Win for America. FanDuel Donates $7.5M to Win for America…
Read summary →Cardinals Executive Suspended By NFL For Alleged Betting Violations
The NFL suspended an Arizona Cardinals executive last week for violating the league’s sports betting policy. Following an investigation, the NFL announced an indefinite suspension of Arizona’s D... The post Cardinals Executive Suspended By NFL For Alleged Betting Violations appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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World Cup’s most forgettable final saves bookies from bloodbath
Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Lionel Messi’s Argentina brought the curtain down on a difficult World Cup for British bookmakers. The post World Cup’s most forgettable final saves bookies from bloodbath appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Prediction markets capture 27% of U.S. sports betting during World Cup
Kalshi hits record volume
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Arizona Cardinals Exec Appeals Ban for Leaking NFL Draft Selections & Gambling on Games
Arizona Cardinals executive Ryan Gold is appealing his NFL suspension after an investigation alleged he violated the league’s gambling policies. Gold is accused of leaking information about the Cardinals’ draft selections this year, with the implication that it was then used to place bets. The league said Friday that …
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FIFA World Cup drives 3 million new users to Kalshi, with more than $1.2B traded on the final winner market
Tournament ended on Sunday
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El juego online en Chile habría generado ingresos por 431.489 millones de pesos en 2025
El mercado chileno del juego se encuentra en un punto de inflexión dada la irrupción de la expansión digital que alteró las condiciones bajo las cuales los juegos de azar […]
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Drake Loses Another $1.5M in World Cup Final Bet
The “Drake Curse” struck again in the World Cup final as the rapper lost another $1.5 million wagering on soccer’s showpiece event. Drake bet $1.5 million that Argentina would beat Spain over 90 minutes. The match ended in a 0-0 draw before Spain won in extra time. The Canadian posted the losing bet slip on […] The po…
Read summary →Underdog Brings Prediction Markets In House
Underdog launched its own prediction markets exchange Saturday, ending its reliance on third-party exchanges. The launch comes four months after buying Aristotle Exchange DCM and Aristotle Exchange... The post Underdog Brings Prediction Markets In House appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Prediction markets seize 27% of World Cup share from sportsbooks
Prediction markets represented about 27% of US legal sports betting activity on the World Cup, according to H2 Gambling Capital. The post Prediction markets seize 27% of World Cup share from sportsbooks appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Why ESPN, FOX, and Netflix, will battle for 2030 World Cup rights
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is over. But US broadcasters ESPN, FOX, and even streaming giant Netflix are seeking to seize the momentum from the last competition to secure the rights for the 2030 World Cup. ESPN is expected to challenge FOX for broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which are expected to […]
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Chinese World Cup Online Streaming Platforms a Front for $296M Gambling Network
Chinese police say they dismantled a major cross-border sports gambling network that posed as a World Cup online streaming network ahead of the tournament’s final. Officers in Panzhihua, Sichuan Province, said the network attracted millions of online viewers and generated over 2 billion yuan (about $296 million), the …
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Sponsored PR: LSports Becomes Official Data Partner to ADI PredictStreet During FIFA World Cup 2026 – and Beyond
Partnership delivers full-sport, pre-match and in-play data, including the complete StatScore suite, powering ADI PredictStreet's global prediction markets platform throughout the FIFA World Cup, and into its next phase of growth.
Read summary →LSports becomes official data partner to ADI PredictStreet during FIFA World Cup 2026 – and beyond
Partnership delivers full-sport, pre-match and in-play data, including the complete StatScore suite, powering ADI PredictStreet’s global prediction markets platform throughout the FIFA World Cup and into its next phase of growth. Press release.- LSports announced a partnership with ADI PredictStreet, the prediction ma…
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Kalshi Says World Cup Surge Brought 3 Million New Users as Prediction Markets Hit Record Trading Volumes
The FIFA World Cup has become a defining moment for prediction markets, driving unprecedented activity on Kalshi and helping the platform attract 3 million new users during the tournament. Trading tied to the tournament has reached a level the company says it has never seen before. More than $1.2 billion changed hands…
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Kalshi and AppliedXL launch prediction markets on clinical trials
Contracts price FDA decisions
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Betsson monitors prediction markets but sees limited crossover beyond US
Betsson is keeping one eye on the growth of prediction markets but does not see the US event-contract model working in its main markets. The post Betsson monitors prediction markets but sees limited crossover beyond US appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Drake’s Reported $1.5M World Cup Bet Falls Short as Final Goes Beyond 90 Minutes
Drake’s reported $1.5 million bet on Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final lost before extra time even began. The wager, promoted publicly by Stake ahead of the final, was tied to one specific outcome: Argentina had to beat Spain within 90 minutes. That never happened. The match remained level at the end of […] T…
Read summary →Another Macolin Convention? Council of Europe plans post-World Cup betting and predictions moves
European authorities are planning to tighten the screws on betting activity on international sport following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Concluding yesterday (19 July) with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 to claim their second World Cup trophy, the four-week-long tournament was, as always, a huge engagement driver for the in…
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1win expands its prediction markets with crypto forecasts
Cryptocurrency has become one of the fastest-growing categories within prediction markets, as traders and investors increasingly look beyond price charts to speculate on major industry milestones. Reflecting this trend, international betting brand 1win has expanded its Markets product with a series of new cryptocurren…
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Council of Europe targets FIFA over prediction market deal
The Council of Europe has targeted FIFA over its partnership with prediction market platforms, accusing the association of risking the World Cup’s integrity framework and opening the door to fraud. In an open letter published on July 19, 2026, coinciding with the World Cup final, the Council of Europe urged FIFA to st…
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LA Therapists Report More Young Adults Seeking Gambling Treatment as Kalshi’s Prediction Markets Expand
As prediction markets surged in popularity during the recently concluded World Cup, addiction specialists across Los Angeles say they have seen a noticeable rise in young people seeking help for gambling-related problems. Many point to Kalshi, the country’s largest federally regulated prediction market, as a growing e…
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Morocco iGaming market overview by Blask: a monopoly that is gaining share
Morocco has only one legal sportsbook, which is gaining its BAP, while offshore demand shows a decline. Nearly 39M people, high internet penetration, and a football calendar that runs from European leagues to a home AFCON 2025, later capped when Morocco was awarded the title after CAF stripped Senegal. These facts kee…
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