Esports Betting
44 articles tagged "Esports Betting".
England-Argentina Semi-Final: Betting Markets Brace for High-Stakes Showdown
Betting markets highlight a 20% chance of a red card and 21% chance of penalties in the England-Argentina World Cup semi-final, with Sky Bet and Paddy Power offering England at 13/8 and Argentina at 2/1.
LSports and gripAI Launch AI-Powered Play Insurance to Turn Near-Misses into Retention Revenue
LSports and gripAI have launched Play Insurance, an AI-powered bet insurance product that refunds near-misses to boost player retention and create a new premium-based revenue stream for operators, with 37% uptake and full integration through LSports' global network.
ADI Predictstreet secures LatAm distribution and data partnerships ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
ADI Predictstreet has secured two key partnerships ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, with FIRST.bet for Latin American distribution and LSports for real-time data, building its prediction market platform for the tournament and beyond.
Arizona to Open Limited Event Wagering License Applications in August 2026
Arizona will accept applications for up to ten limited event wagering licenses from 13-27 August 2026, enabling retail sports betting at racetracks and off-track facilities, with 8% of adjusted revenue going to the state.
Urban Institute Report Finds Online Sports Bettors Face Greater Financial Hardship
An Urban Institute study of 320 sports bettors finds that online gamblers are 15 times more likely to miss a bill payment and twice as likely to save less money than in-person-only bettors, with the financial strain concentrated among low-income and young adults.
Underdog launches wholly owned CFTC-licensed prediction market exchange amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty
Underdog has launched its own CFTC-licensed prediction market exchange, becoming the first sports company to hold the full regulatory license stack, as the industry faces ongoing legal disputes between federal commodities law and state gambling regulations.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Reshapes LATAM iGaming: Key Lessons for Operators and Affiliates
The 2026 World Cup exposed critical gaps in mobile readiness, payment infrastructure, and creative strategy across Latin America's iGaming market, with live betting surges and regulatory shifts demanding faster, more reliable platforms.
Alberta iGaming Market Launches as bet365, BetRivers, and theScore Bet Go Live; Prediction Markets and Pennsylvania Revenue Set Records
Alberta's regulated iGaming market launched on July 13, 2026, with bet365, BetRivers, theScore Bet, and over 15 other operators going live, while Pennsylvania posted record gaming revenue of $7.01 billion and prediction markets captured 27% of U.S. World Cup betting volume.
Abdourahmane Baldé Appointed Director General of Senegal's National Lottery LONASE
Abdourahmane Baldé has been appointed Director General of Senegal's National Lottery (LONASE), replacing Toussaint Manga. Baldé, a tax lawyer, pledges to consolidate LONASE's achievements and enhance its performance, while the lottery recently launched LPbet, an online sports betting platform to compete with international operators.
Boomerang Partners Highlights Sports Affiliate Strategy at iGB L!VE London 2026
Boomerang Partners showcased its sports affiliate expertise at iGB L!VE London 2026, was shortlisted for Best Affiliate Programme, and confirmed plans to host the Golden Boomerang Awards during SBC Summit Lisbon later in the year.
Mississippi Mobile Sports Betting Stalemate Intensifies as Hosemann Urges Senate Rejection
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has urged the Senate to continue blocking mobile sports betting, citing addiction and economic risks, while House leaders argue illegal betting is already rampant and legalization would bring revenue under regulated oversight. The stalemate is expected to resume when the legislative session begins in January 2027.
Galaxsys Match Day Drives Operator Engagement as FIFA Club World Cup Nears Final
Galaxsys promotes its Match Day tool as the FIFA Club World Cup concludes, offering operators an automated prediction campaign with configurable rewards and partial win mechanics to maintain player engagement.