Sports Betting Industry News.
The regulated sports betting market moves quickly. New jurisdictions, operator shake-ups and compliance shifts covered for the businesses operating in this space.
World Cup Prediction Markets Pass $5bn, Expose Near-$9m Loss
Prediction markets around the 2026 World Cup have generated more than $5bn in trading across Polymarket and Kalshi, and public records show both multimillion-dollar wins and a near-$9m loss.
Altenar Takes Greentube Deeper Into Sports Betting in Europe
Greentube will integrate Altenar's sportsbook technology as NOVOMATIC's digital division extends its sports betting offer into regulated European markets.
Nine EU Regulators Warn Sports Bodies Over Prediction Market Deals
Nine European gambling regulators have urged sports federations and leagues to check prediction market partnerships before signing them. The joint statement also covers unlicensed products operating during the World Cup.
Three KOSDAQ Studios Bring Public Market Credibility to iGaming
South Korean developers Me2on, OneulENM and Neowiz are moving into regulated iGaming supply. That shift adds public market scrutiny to a sector still fighting for institutional trust.
World Cup Puts $10bn Prediction Markets Under Regulatory Fire
Kalshi, Polymarket and rival prediction markets could see a volume surge tied to the World Cup. The tournament is also forcing regulators to decide if sports event contracts are betting, derivatives or both.
Sportradar Says World Cup 2026 Will Stress-Test LatAm Operators
Growth in parlays and Bet Builders, 104 matches and Brazil's first full event cycle under a licensing framework will test payments, live trading and fraud detection across the region, the supplier warns.
Brazil’s Audit Court to Scrutinise Betting Licence Secrecy
Brazil's Federal Court of Accounts will examine whether the Ministry of Finance is approving betting operators with enough transparency, after prosecutors raised concerns over hidden ownership structures and confidential authorisation files.
PlayCity Blocks 4,100 Illegal Sites in Year One as Ukraine Tightens Enforcement
Ukraine's new gambling regulator closed its first year with 250 licences issued, a national monitoring system in test mode, and enforcement that now reaches domains, payments and every major advertising platform.
Bitbank Flags Polymarket Transfers as Japan Gambling Risk
Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank said accounts linked to prediction market deposits or withdrawals could face suspension across login, trading and crypto transfer functions.
Flutter Drops LSE Listing to Trade Solely on NYSE from August
Flutter will delist from the London Stock Exchange on August 3, closing its London chapter as the company consolidates its public market presence around FanDuel and U.S. growth.
Dominican Republic Eyes Casino Tax Hike in Fiscal Push
The Dominican Republic advances a fiscal package with planned casino tax hikes and a proposal to give the National Lottery supervisory control over the gambling sector.
Syria Blocks Gambling Sites as Digital Betting Spreads
Syrian authorities blocked online betting sites and pressured social media platforms to pull gambling ads, citing legal violations and rising financial harm among users.
Massachusetts Limit Rule Puts Sportsbooks under Pressure
Massachusetts became the first US state to force sportsbooks to disclose why player accounts are limited, and the early notices suggest operators comply with the rule while resisting its intent.
KSA Warns TOTO Over Role-Model Breach During World Cup
The Dutch regulator found that a €5 bet campaign run through eight professional club channels relied on signed player shirts, making it a de facto role-model promotion.
FanDuel Closes Fairmount Park Sportsbook as Online Bets Dominate
The operator shut down in-person betting on sports other than horse racing at the Illinois racetrack, where online handle topped $928M in Q1 against just over $1.3M at retail.