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Prediction Markets Top $50bn in June, Out-Trading US Sportsbooks on the World Cup 10 to 1 - Prediction Markets news
Prediction Markets

Prediction Markets Top $50bn in June, Out-Trading US Sportsbooks on the World Cup 10 to 1

3 min read•Jul 16
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    Britain's Gambling Commission to Introduce Financial Risk Assessments in Staged Rollout

    3 min read•Jul 8
    Bally's Intralot Agrees £243m All-Share Takeover of Evoke, Owner of William Hill and 888 - M&A news
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    Bally's Intralot Agrees £243m All-Share Takeover of Evoke, Owner of William Hill and 888

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    Tipsterizer Secures £50,000 Marketing Package in Digital Footprints Accelerator Fund Win
    Press ReleaseFeb 10

    Tipsterizer Secures £50,000 Marketing Package in Digital Footprints Accelerator Fund Win

    Digital Footprints has announced the results of the inaugural Accelerator Fund, with Tipsterizer, a SaaS white-label platform that powers community-led and social sports betting experiences, named as the winner.

    LOLiam O'Brien
    •1 min read
    Sweden Tightens the Purse Strings: New Regulatory Fees Hit Operators Amidst Credit Ban Preparations
    RegulatoryFeb 9

    Sweden Tightens the Purse Strings: New Regulatory Fees Hit Operators Amidst Credit Ban Preparations

    The Swedish Gambling Authority has confirmed that new supervision fees will impact all licensed operators from 1 March 2026. This financial update arrives just weeks before a strict ban on credit gambling takes effect, creating a challenging environment for the industry as it battles to retain players against a growing black market.

    LOLiam O'Brien
    •3 min read
    Cairo Cracks Down: Parliament Moves to Crush Offshore Betting App Loophole
    RegulatoryFeb 9

    Cairo Cracks Down: Parliament Moves to Crush Offshore Betting App Loophole

    Egypt initiates a legislative crackdown on unlicensed online betting apps, targeting major offshore operators like 1xBet to curb addiction and financial loss. The new draft law promises strict penalties for users and seeks to close the digital loopholes that have allowed the shadow gambling market to grow into a billion dollar industry.

    LOLiam O'Brien
    •3 min read
    Prediction Markets Face Regulatory Reality Check as UKGC Draws Line in the Sand
    Prediction MarketsFeb 9

    Prediction Markets Face Regulatory Reality Check as UKGC Draws Line in the Sand

    The UK Gambling Commission has officially categorised prediction markets as gambling, requiring operators to secure a Betting Intermediary licence and warning that unlicensed firms targeting British punters face criminal prosecution.

    LOLiam O'Brien
    •2 min read
    Karolina Pelc Joins iGaming Real Talk for a Candid Conversation on AI, Authenticity, and Building a B2B iGaming Startup That Exits
    Press ReleaseFeb 4

    Karolina Pelc Joins iGaming Real Talk for a Candid Conversation on AI, Authenticity, and Building a B2B iGaming Startup That Exits

    This episode of iGaming Real Talk offers practical insight without hype. It is a grounded conversation for founders, operators, and industry leaders navigating growth, visibility, and leadership in a rapidly changing landscape.

    LOLiam O'Brien
    •1 min read
    Entain Owned Baltic Bet Hit with Substantial Fine as Lithuanian Watchdog Bites
    CorporateFeb 4

    Entain Owned Baltic Bet Hit with Substantial Fine as Lithuanian Watchdog Bites

    Lithuania’s gambling regulator has handed a €330,600 fine to Baltic Bet for systemic failures in money laundering prevention, marking another blow for the Entain owned operator as the country continues its aggressive compliance crackdown.

    LOLiam O'Brien
    •2 min read
    "Partners Judge by Swag": Sandra Bondare on Why the Cheap Hoodie is Costing You Deals
    InterviewsFeb 4

    "Partners Judge by Swag": Sandra Bondare on Why the Cheap Hoodie is Costing You Deals

    If you walk the floor of any major iGaming conference, you are usually drowning in a sea of cheap black polyester. Sandra Bondare, Co-Founder of Swag42, argues that this isn't just a fashion crime; it is a strategic business error.

    LOLiam O'Brien
    •3 min read
    Finland’s Black Market Nightmare: Operators Warn New Loss Limits Will Spark Exodus to Offshore Sites
    RegulatoryFeb 3

    Finland’s Black Market Nightmare: Operators Warn New Loss Limits Will Spark Exodus to Offshore Sites

    Leading gambling operators SkillOnNet and Wildz Group have rejected Finland's proposed universal loss limits, warning that overly strict rules will drive players to the black market. Citing the failures of the German regulatory model, the companies argue that the new legal framework must remain competitive to ensure high channelisation rates when the market opens in 2027.

    LOLiam O'Brien
    •2 min read
    Swedish Gambling Giant Challenges Veikkaus Monopoly over Fairness Concerns
    RegulatoryFeb 3

    Swedish Gambling Giant Challenges Veikkaus Monopoly over Fairness Concerns

    The conflict highlights the immense tension within the Nordic gambling sector as Finland prepares to dismantle its state monopoly. While Veikkaus maintains its actions are lawful, the investigation by the FCCA will determine whether an incumbent can legally fortify its position against future rivals before the market even opens.

    LOLiam O'Brien
    •2 min read
    Final call for nominations: less than two weeks left to shape the Casino Guru Awards 2026
    Press ReleaseFeb 3

    Final call for nominations: less than two weeks left to shape the Casino Guru Awards 2026

    Nominations close on February 15, 2026, marking the final opportunity to put forward organizations and individuals whose work goes beyond commercial success and actively contributes to fairness, responsibility, innovation, and a healthier industry culture.

    LOLiam O'Brien
    •2 min read

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    Kambi Returns to Growth on Record World Cup Quarter and Raises Full-Year Guidance

    Kambi Returns to Growth on Record World Cup Quarter and Raises Full-Year Guidance

    ATAntonina Tupikova•2 min read
    Playtech Raises FY2026 Guidance to at Least €270m as US Growth Drives H1 Beat

    Playtech Raises FY2026 Guidance to at Least €270m as US Growth Drives H1 Beat

    ATAntonina Tupikova•2 min read

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    Flutter Entertainment to Delist From London Stock Exchange in Full Pivot to New York

    Flutter Entertainment to Delist From London Stock Exchange in Full Pivot to New York

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    Flutter Confirms August 2026 London Delisting as FanDuel Drives 41% of Group Revenue

    Flutter Confirms August 2026 London Delisting as FanDuel Drives 41% of Group Revenue

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    SPRIBE Secures Procedural UK Court Victory in Global Aviator IP Dispute

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    Crypto-Gaming Giant Yolo Group to Exit Grey Markets in Major Strategic Pivot to Regulation

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    The Crypto Conundrum: How Outdated Gambling Laws are Fuelling a Risky New 'Grey Market'

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    Crypto Payments Gaining Significant Traction in European iGaming, Data Reveals

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    Trump Media and Crypto.com to Launch Publicly Traded CRO Treasury via SPAC Deal

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    Adam Back to Launch Major Bitcoin Treasury Firm on Nasdaq via SPAC Deal

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    NHS Wales brings gambling harm care into mainstream health system with new helpline and treatment pathway

    NHS Wales brings gambling harm care into mainstream health system with new helpline and treatment pathway

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    MGA report flags self exclusion gaps as mystery shopping exposes cross brand weaknesses

    MGA report flags self exclusion gaps as mystery shopping exposes cross brand weaknesses

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    Nevada Gaming Win Hits $1.35bn in November Despite Strip Decline

    Nevada Gaming Win Hits $1.35bn in November Despite Strip Decline

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    Philippines Court Sentences Former Mayor Alice Guo to Life for POGO-Linked Trafficking

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    New Jersey Sets $260 Million iGaming Record in October

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    Inside The Playa's VIP Intelligence Bet: A Conversation With Gali and Viktoriia

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    "Partners Judge by Swag": Sandra Bondare on Why the Cheap Hoodie is Costing You Deals

    "Partners Judge by Swag": Sandra Bondare on Why the Cheap Hoodie is Costing You Deals

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    "Authenticity Trumps Impersonation": Simon Westbury on 1xBet’s Shift to Proactive Maturity

    "Authenticity Trumps Impersonation": Simon Westbury on 1xBet’s Shift to Proactive Maturity

    ITiGaming Times•5 min read
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    "A Lot of Business is Done When There’s a Good Vibe": Eddie Bonello on the ROI of Event Mixology

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