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Hong Kong police warn of offshore betting during World Cup

8 June 2026 at 7:17am UTC-4
Hong Kong police have warned that football fans who use overseas betting sites could be in violation of local gambling laws, even if the platforms are legally registered in other ...

UAE’s first licensed sportsbook launches ahead of World Cup

8 June 2026 at 7:10am UTC-4
Residents of the United Arab Emirates can place legal wagers on the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament through the country’s only licensed sports betting platform, Play971. The ...

New York online sports betting revenue plummets in May

6 June 2026 at 11:29am UTC-4
Winnings for New York State’s online sports books plunged 18% in May, as hold slipped to 9.6%. Books won $204.2 million on handle of $2.1 billion, down 8% from 2025. FanDuel ...

Robinhood diversifies prediction market offering ahead of World Cup

5 June 2026 at 8:26am UTC-4
Trading platform Robinhood has expanded its 2026 World Cup prediction market offering by featuring additional event contracts on the tournament through its derivatives exchange ...
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World Lottery Association urges regulators to treat prediction markets as sports betting

5 June 2026 at 8:21am UTC-4
The World Lottery Association has intensified its criticism of prediction markets, calling for regulators to subject the rapidly growing sector to the same rules and safeguards ...

New Mexico attorney general files Kalshi lawsuit

5 June 2026 at 8:16am UTC-4
New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez has filed a lawsuit against prediction market Kalshi, alleging it offered illegal online sports betting in the state without approval from ...
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BetMGM links World Cup promotion to US goals scored

5 June 2026 at 8:05am UTC-4
BetMGM has set a US$500,000 bonus-bet pool for each goal scored by the US men's national team during the 2026 World Cup. Eligible customers must place a pre-match wager of at ...

Bet365 unveils free-to-play fantasy sports app in US and Canada

5 June 2026 at 8:00am UTC-4
Bet365 has launched free-to-play app Bet365 Fantasy Sports in partnership with sports betting and gamification provider LOW6. Bet365 Fantasy Sports is available for those aged ...
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George Santos under investigation for alleged insider trading on Kalshi

4 June 2026 at 7:13am UTC-4
US federal authorities are investigating controversial former congressman George Santos after prediction market Kalshi reported suspicious trading activity on his account to the ...

Flutter’s rewards club faces scrutiny over regulatory oversight

4 June 2026 at 7:05am UTC-4
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of Australian operator Sportsbet, has launched a subscription-based rewards club that charges members AU$19 per month to access prize ...

Rhode Island lawmakers look to expand sports betting market

4 June 2026 at 5:31am UTC-4
Rhode Island lawmakers are debating a bill that would expand the state's sports betting market by granting between four and six new sportsbook licenses. Supporters say the ...

Caesars Entertainment extends partnership with GeoComply

4 June 2026 at 5:26am UTC-4
Caesars Entertainment has renewed its partnership with data compliance firm GeoComply, with the latter supplying its digital identity platform under a new multi-year deal ...

Nevada judge blocks Polymarket from operating in state

3 June 2026 at 7:42am UTC-4
A Carson City judge has granted a preliminary injunction barring the prediction market platform Polymarket from operating in the state. This is another victory for the state ...

BetMGM and Marriott Bonvoy launch World Cup sweepstakes event

3 June 2026 at 5:34am UTC-4
BetMGM and hotel loyalty program Marriott Bonvoy have launched a sweepstakes game that gives players the chance to win trips to New York City for a World Cup event in July. The ...

Bragg Gaming Group to raise US$1.3 million in private placement

2 June 2026 at 8:12am UTC-4
Bragg Gaming Group has revealed plans to raise up to US$1.3 million through a non-brokered private placement of up to 751,445 subscription receipts priced at US$1.73 each. The ...