FIFA World Cup 2026
8 articles tagged "FIFA World Cup 2026".
World Cup 2026 Drives LatAm iGaming Growth, Non-Participants Outpace Qualifiers
Blask data shows Latin American iGaming demand rose 7.2% in June 2026, driven by the World Cup, with non-participant countries like Bolivia and Costa Rica posting the strongest growth, while Brazil and Colombia saw declines.
Betsson records revenue growth but sees profits slide in first half of 2026
Betsson reported record H1 revenue of €595.5m but saw EBITDA fall 33% amid lower B2B income and higher costs, while the World Cup boosted Latin American and B2C performance.
Betsson Q2 Revenue Tops Consensus but Profit Slumps as Regulated Market Taxes and B2B Decline Bite
Betsson's Q2 2026 revenue of €310.2 million beat analyst expectations despite a 2.1% year-over-year increase and record contribution from Latin America, but profits fell sharply due to higher gaming taxes in regulated markets and a slump in B2B licence revenue.
Kambi's Turnkey Network Surpasses 100 Million Bets During 2026 World Cup as AI Drives Shift to Higher-Margin Products
Kambi's Turnkey Sportsbook partners exceeded 100 million bets during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, driven by an AI-powered shift toward player props and Bet Builder markets. Pre-match Bet Builder turnover rose 3.6x and live Bet Builder turnover increased 10x compared to 2022, helping Kambi sustain strong margins despite challenging tournament results.
ESIC issues provisional bans to PTime Dota 2 pair Vintage and DarkMago during integrity probe
ESIC has provisionally suspended PTime Dota 2 players Vintage and DarkMago while investigating alleged violations of its anti-corruption and conduct codes in relation to the Esports World Cup 2026, with no final finding of guilt yet determined.
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.
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.