Category
Sports Betting
1652 recent stories
Greentube strengthens Canadian presence with Alberta debut as market opens
Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, has gone live in Alberta as the Canadian province opens… The post Greentube strengthens Canadian presence with Alberta debut as market opens appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →
How World Championship changed football betting platforms
The World Championship became a milestone for global football. For the first time, the tournament was hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, while expanding to a record 48 national teams from six continents. With 104 matches played over 39 days, the tournament pushed betting platforms to adapt to a faste…
Read summary →
Citi: Macau’s daily GGR up 9% week-on-week as World Cup distractions fade
Macau’s gross gaming revenue is estimated to have averaged MOP$679 million (US$84.0 million) per day in the week from 13 […]
Read summary →
Drake’s Reported $1.5m Argentina Bet Fails After World Cup Final
A Reported $1.5 Million Stake Drake’s World Cup final wager was reported as a $1.5 million bet on Argentina to beat Spain.… The post Drake’s Reported $1.5m Argentina Bet Fails After World Cup Final appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →
FIFA Faces Integrity Call After Prediction Market Partnership
Council of Europe Raises a 2030 Challenge The intervention came in a statement by Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of… The post FIFA Faces Integrity Call After Prediction Market Partnership appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →
Teleprompter Aide Accused of Wagering on Trump Speeches
A veteran White House staffer has been suspended after he was accused of using advance notice of comments from the president to make lucrative bets on a prediction market. Teleprompter Operator Accused of Making $100K From Trump Speech Bets Gabriel Perez, who has been President Donald Trump’s teleprompter operator for…
Read summary →
Macau July GGR forecast to fall 5% despite post-World Cup recovery
Citigroup expects Macau’s July GGR to fall 5 percent year-on-year to $2.60 billion, despite a post-World Cup recovery. The post Macau July GGR forecast to fall 5% despite post-World Cup recovery first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →
NFL Bans Cardinals Scout Director Over Gambling Dispute
The NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals executive Ryan Gold indefinitely after an investigation into alleged violations of the league’s strict gambling rules. The decision, announced late last week, involves accusations that Gold provided sensitive team information and engaged in prohibited betting activities. NFL Sus…
Read summary →
Blask: LatAm iGaming Demand Rides the World Cup Wave
Blask data shows the tournament effect reaching far beyond the countries whose teams actually played. The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened on... Read More...
Read summary →
HKJC, Guangzhou target 2030 for cross-border equine industry zone
HKJC and Guangzhou aim to establish a cross-border equine industry zone by 2030, expanding cooperation across racing, tourism and breeding. The post HKJC, Guangzhou target 2030 for cross-border equine industry zone first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →
Galaxy Launches World Cup Responsible Gaming Drive for Staff and Community
Macau’s Galaxy Entertainment Group has rolled out a new in-house campaign tied to the football World Cup, with the company saying the initiative is designed to promote rational entertainment among team members and the wider community. The programme, titled “GEG Responsible Gaming Promotional Program: Football World Cu…
Read summary →
Betano Executive Defends Sports Betting Advertising and Praises Brazil’s Regulatory Approach
The Brazilian version of Betano’s Director of Institutional Relations, Guilherme Figueiredo, has expressed his support for the continuation of sports betting ads in Brazil, while highlighting the federal government’s sports gambling regulations. Speaking in an interview with Folha de São Paulo, he said a policy of reg…
Read summary →
Singapore Firms Used in Overseas Gambling Site’s World Cup Betting Flow
A gambling website based overseas has been taking illegal bets on the FIFA World Cup matches from punters in Singapore, with payments and payouts routed through local firms via PayNow. The site, GemBet, uses Singapore-specific URLs and appears to direct local users into a payment structure that relies on 3 companies r…
Read summary →
Singapore investigation links local firms to offshore World Cup betting platform
An investigation by The Straits Times has found that an offshore online gambling platform targeting Singaporean players has been using locally registered companies to process deposits and payouts via PayNow during the FIFA World Cup. The post Singapore investigation links local firms to offshore World Cup betting plat…
Read summary →
GEG strengthens responsible gaming push with World Cup-themed campaign
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has reinforced its commitment to responsible gaming through the launch of the “GEG Responsible Gaming Promotional Program: Football World Cup Series”, supporting the Macau SAR Government’s campaign theme, “Learn RG, Keep the Fun Alive.” The post GEG strengthens responsible gaming push …
Read summary →
How To Trade On The World Cup Final In Texas
Texas remains one of the largest states in the country without a legal, regulated sports betting market, and lawmakers have yet to advance a bill that would change that. In the absence of a... The post How To Trade On The World Cup Final In Texas appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →
Hong Kong season sees record overseas betting turnover of HK$34.4bn
Turnover growth was driven primarily by improved field sizes and the continued success of the Club’s globalisation strategy Crowned by a string of record-breaking highs and global accolades, a spectacular 2025/26 Hong Kong racing season drew to a close at Happy Valley on Wednesday (July 15). In total, racing fans enjo…
Read summary →
DraftKings aims to block Philadelphia consumer protection probe
DraftKings has sued the City of Philadelphia in federal court, seeking to halt an investigation under a 2024 municipal consumer protection ordinance. US. DraftKings, Crown PA Gaming, and Golden Nugget Online Gaming are named as plaintiffs in a complaint to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania…
Read summary →White House teleprompter investigated over alleged prediction market bets
A longtime aide allegedly placed bets on more than a dozen of Donald Trump’s speeches. US.- A technical assistant who has operated Donald Trump’s teleprompter since 2016 has been put on leave amid allegations that he used inside knowledge of the president’s speeches to win more than $100,000 on the prediction market K…
Read summary →
Hard Rock Bet: World Cup betting equivalent to 10 Super Bowls
Spain may lead the betting for Sunday’s World Cup final, but Hard Rock Bet has reported that more than 70 per cent of money wagered on the 90-minute result is backing Argentina. Spain are priced at +125 to win in regulation, with Argentina at +250 and the draw at +210. Despite those odds, Argentina have […]
Read summary →
Macau June visitor arrivals fall 3.1% YoY as overnight travel weakens
Macau's June visitor arrivals fell 3.1% year-on-year to 2.8 million, as overnight visits slid 9% amid the World Cup, though first-half arrivals rose 9%. The post Macau June visitor arrivals fall 3.1% YoY as overnight travel weakens first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →
NFL suspends Cardinals’ scouting exec over alleged draft leaks, betting
The NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating the league’s gambling policy. The league said Friday that its investigation determined that Gold provided confidential, non-public inside information regarding 2026 draft selections by the Cardinals before the picks were a…
Read summary →World Matchplay 2026: Complete Betting Guide for New Players
What is the World Matchplay? The World Matchplay is one of the biggest tournaments on the PDC calendar. Unlike the… The post World Matchplay 2026: Complete Betting Guide for New Players appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →NFL Suspends Cardinals Scouting Director for Gambling Policy Violations
League says Gold bet on games, provided inside information on draft picks The NFL on Friday issued an indefinite suspension to a member of the Arizona Cardinals’ front office after the league learned he violated its rules on sports betting. According to the Associated Press, Ryan Gold, the team’s director of college s…
Read summary →
The French Raccoon Smokey Returns in Hacksaw Gaming’s Le Prechaun
Hacksaw Gaming has released Le Prechaun, a game that’s all about embracing the luck of the Irish and discovering hidden pots of gold. The title introduces players to Smokey – a cunning French raccoon who’s starred in plenty of other games developed by the studio. Le Prechaun Metrics Smokey’s Smile Is Synonymous with T…
Read summary →
NBA’s Silver backs proposal for US sports betting czar as integrity cases take centre stage
Proactive measures such as a coalition between leagues and an independent commissioner could ameliorate the ills of sports betting, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver suggested this week.
Read summary →
‘Expert’ Kalshi Picks & Predictions on What FOX Announcers Will Say During World Cup Final
We appear to have reached the end stage of capitalism in prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket, where people can bet on just about anything under the sun. To wit: Who will People’s Sexiest Man Alive be come year’s end? That market generated more than $108K at Polymarket as of publication, and quite predicta…
Read summary →
Kamaru Usman to headline one of this summer’s biggest fights
On July 18, MMA fans’ attention will be focused on one of the most anticipated fights of the year. In the main event of UFC Fight Night 281, MelBet’s global ambassador and former welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, known as The Nigerian Nightmare, faces former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. Two champions, o…
Read summary →
MelBet highlights Kamaru Usman's comeback in UFC Fight Night 281 main event
Global ambassador for MelBet
Read summary →
World Cup Booms on Kalshi, Trump’s Teleprompter Operator Caught Insider Trading in This Week’s Bingos & Busts
Our weekly recap of gambling industry headlines includes massive World Cup trading volume on prediction markets, a Trump technical assistant and Bryce Harper missing the obvious, Nigel Eccles, and Seinfeld. As Spain and Argentina prepare to face off in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, trading volume keeps skyrocket…
Read summary →
EU iGaming weekly: Gibraltar’s prediction markets, Alberta’s launch, Entain’s job cuts
Gibraltar licenses prediction markets under a bespoke regime, and Entain trims its workforce as UK tax costs mount,… The post EU iGaming weekly: Gibraltar’s prediction markets, Alberta’s launch, Entain’s job cuts appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →
Kalshi Faces Trouble in Michigan After Conflicting Rulings
Prediction platform Kalshi’s troubles in Michigan appear far from over. A local court recently ordered the company to suspend all contracts on sports events and geofence state residents by August 12, 2026. While Kalshi has moved to comply with these requirements, a conflicting ruling by the Commodity Futures Trading C…
Read summary →
DraftKings Sues Philadelphia to Halt Ongoing Investigation Into Gambling Operations
DraftKings, joined by Crown PA Gaming LLC and Golden Nugget Online Gaming, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia, asking a federal court to block the city’s consumer protection ordinance from being used against its sportsbook and casino operations. The company argues that Philadelphia’s Consumer Protect…
Read summary →World Cup final: Lionel Messi backed by 82% of Betano users to lift consecutive World Cups
They think it’s all over… it is now. Well, kind of. England’s devastating semi final defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina means the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday will be contested between Argentina and Spain. And despite being the underdogs, it’s the South Americans who are clearly the punters’ favourites acco…
Read summary →
Hot Copy: Please show your working
Questions around affordability checks, how football and gambling became inextricably linked, and Trump’s teleprompter operator all hit headlines this week. The post Hot Copy: Please show your working appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →
New prediction market entrant Pascal closes $9 million Series A
NY startup targets professional traders
Read summary →
DraftKings sues Philadelphia to block consumer protection probe
DraftKings has sued Philadelphia, seeking to stop a city investigation into its sportsbook and online casino operations. The post DraftKings sues Philadelphia to block consumer protection probe appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →
Peru iGaming market 2026: betting demand rose 50% in June — and almost all of it stayed regulated
Peru missed the 2026 World Cup, but iGaming demand still posted its sharpest monthly increase on record, with almost all CEB staying in the regulated market. Сообщение Peru iGaming market 2026: betting demand rose 50% in June — and almost all of it stayed regulated появились сначала на Blask.
Read summary →
England vs. France World Cup Odds, Picks & Predictions
England and France meet in the third-place match at the World Cup on Saturday. Kickoff from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami is set for 5 p.m. ET with live coverage on FOX. Kalshi is offering France as the -178 favorite and England as the +170 underdog. The draw is priced at +285. England vs. France […] The post England vs.…
Read summary →
Bundesliga chases World Cup fans with US TV deals
The Bundesliga is the latest European league looking to convert a growing US football audience. The Bundesliga has played its cards in the fight to capture a US audience that has caught World Cup fever, having secured new broadcast partnerships with both USA Sports and Telemundo. From the 2026/27 season, USA Sports wi…
Read summary →
1win Expands Its Prediction Markets with Crypto Forecasts
Willemstad, Curaçao, July 17th, 2026, PlayNewswire Cryptocurrency has become one of the fastest-growing categories within prediction markets, as… The post 1win Expands Its Prediction Markets with Crypto Forecasts appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →
Justiça nega pedido para suspender imediatamente contratos de Virgínia Fonseca com a Blaze
Decisão rejeita pedidos urgentes do Ministério Público contra influenciadora e Blaze; mérito da ação ainda será analisado Este artigo Justiça nega pedido para suspender imediatamente contratos de Virgínia Fonseca com a Blaze, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, Seu guia de apo…
Read summary →
Why sportsbooks are rethinking the role of pre-match content
Vor Interactive analysis
Read summary →
Michigan Gaming Control Board authorises DraftKings multi-state poker launch
The company has begun operating its product in Michigan through the Bay Mills Indian Community as operator partner. US.- The Michigan Gaming Control Board has confirmed that it has authorised DraftKings to offer multi-state internet poker in the state alongside Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The company has begun operat…
Read summary →
Why Conor McGregor remains UFC's most influential figure — a 1xBet perspective
Operator shares its analysis
Read summary →
CopyBet signs official betting partnership with AFC Bournemouth
Club's first UEFA Europa League campaign
Read summary →
Five Tribes demand federal guardrails on prediction markets
In a bid to protect tribal sovereignty
Read summary →
Weekend Conversation Corner – July, 17
Welcome to the newest instalment of our Focus Gaming News Weekend Conversation Corner, a brief look at the top headlines of the week that have captured global interest. We will examine the key stories that have impacted the narrative, influenced decisions, and sparked conversations. Join us as we cut through the chaos…
Read summary →
GameChanger360 CEO Moses Swaibu on the Future of Sporting Integrity
In the UK, the House of Lords has heard testimony in the past few weeks of how match-fixing is increasing around the world. Major scandals have swept the NBA, MLB, and professional soccer, but even sports such as darts and chess are being targeted. Leagues have grappled with how to handle the fallout. Some have […] Th…
Read summary →EGBA welcomes Super on its Board of Directors
Romanian gambling international Super Technologies (Super) has taken a seat at the European Gaming and Betting Association’s (EGBA) Board of Directors. This comes as a natural progression for Super, since Super – operator of SuperBet – joined EGBA as a member back in October 2024, strengthening the association’s Europ…
Read summary →
Over $10M Traded on Trump Speech After Teleprompter Scandal
Donald Trump has put a teleprompter operator on unpaid administrative leave and said it is a “disgrace” that he wagered on what the President would say in his speeches. Gabriel Perez allegedly placed bets at Kalshi on at least 12 different Trump speeches over a three-month period, according to CFTC investigators. As t…
Read summary →DraftKings Sues Philadelphia Over Consumer Protection Investigation Into Sportsbook, Casino Operations
The operator says Philadelphia exceeded its authority by adopting the ordinance and that the measure conflicts with Pennsylvania’s consumer protection and gaming laws. DraftKings has sued the City of Philadelphia, seeking to block a city consumer protection ordinance and a related investigation into the operator’s gam…
Read summary →
Messi’s Argentina to Win World Cup in Extra Time According to International Betting Data from Betano
17 July 2026 — Kaizen Gaming has released exclusive proprietary data from its Betano platform ahead of the FIFA World Cup Final, revealing that the vast majority of users expect Argentina to successfully defend its title. According to Betano player predictions, 82% of users are backing Argentina to lift the World Cup …
Read summary →
Kamaru Usman Interview: “It Doesn’t Matter Where You Start. It Matters Where You Finish”
When it comes to the greatest fighters in UFC history, Kamaru Usman’s name is always near the top of that prestigious list. The former welterweight champion spent years establishing himself as one of the most dominant athletes in the promotion, and now he is ready to begin a new chapter. On July 18, Usman will […]
Read summary →
DAZN and ADI Predictstreet Announce an Exclusive Global Strategic Partnership
DAZN, the world’s leading global sports entertainment platform, and ADI Predictstreet, FIFA’s first-ever Official Prediction Market Partner,… The post DAZN and ADI Predictstreet Announce an Exclusive Global Strategic Partnership appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →
PENN Entertainment Launches theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino and theScore Casino and Hollywood Casino Standalone Apps in Alberta
PENN Entertainment has announced the launch of theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino in Alberta, as well as… The post PENN Entertainment Launches theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino and theScore Casino and Hollywood Casino Standalone Apps in Alberta appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →
Google bans prediction market ads in Michigan and New York
Effective from July 13, 2026, Google announced that it has banned the advertisement of prediction market platforms in Michigan and New York. The extension of the ban was announced through an update in the search engine’s Prediction Markets Policy, coming just a month after Google imposed a prediction market ads ban in…
Read summary →