World Cup
23 articles tagged "World Cup".
Kalshi Adds 3 Million Users as World Cup Fuels Record Trading Volume
Kalshi gained 3 million new users during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with over $1.2 billion traded on its winner market. The platform used broad partnerships—from soccer stars to a singer and an actor—to drive sign-ups, while facing ongoing regulatory pushback over whether sports-event contracts constitute gambling.
Drake's $1.5m World Cup Bet on Argentina Falls Short as Spain Triumphs
Drake lost a $1.5m bet on Argentina to beat Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, adding to the 'Drake Curse' lore after Spain won 1-0 in extra time.
Council of Europe presses FIFA to rebuild integrity framework after 2026 World Cup controversies
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset urged FIFA to strengthen World Cup integrity for 2030, citing the politically influenced lifting of Folarin Balogun's ban and a controversial $150 million prediction market sponsorship as key concerns from the 2026 tournament.
Kambi surpasses 100 million World Cup bets as AI-driven Bet Builder and player props reshape player behaviour
Kambi's Turnkey Sportsbook partners placed over 100 million bets during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, driven by a sharp rise in AI-powered Bet Builder and player props betting. Pre-match Bet Builder turnover tripled and live Bet Builder turnover increased tenfold compared to 2022.
Svenska Spel Achieves Best-Ever Q2 as World Cup Drives Sports Betting Surge
Svenska Spel reported record Q2 2026 net gaming revenue of SEK1.96bn, driven by a 135% surge in sports betting during the World Cup, with lottery and online segments also showing strong growth. Operating profit rose 13% to SEK617m as the operator maintained its focus on sustainable growth and customer engagement.
Betano Data Reveals Overwhelming Punters' Support for Messi and Argentina in World Cup Final
Betano data shows 82% of users back Lionel Messi to lift his second straight World Cup as Argentina face Spain in the 2026 final, with Messi also leading scorer bets and Yamal dominating the young player market.
KSA orders TonyBet to scrap World Cup ad over indirect use of athlete imagery
The Dutch KSA ordered TonyBet to pull a World Cup ad that implicitly used recognisable footballers, violating the role-model ban. The operator complied, while the regulator continues intensified World Cup surveillance and previously warned VBet over banned live betting markets.
Betsson's Latin American Revenue Surges to 36% of Group Total in Q2, Fueling M&A Ambitions
Betsson reported that Latin America became its largest market in Q2, contributing 36% of group revenue, as the operator uses a new €75 million credit facility to fund further M&A in the region while scaling back in the competitive Nordics.
Betsson CEO Pontus Lindwall on B2B recovery, Latin American momentum, and future M&A
Betsson AB CEO Pontus Lindwall discusses the Q2 2026 results, noting record revenue but a drop in profitability due to B2B challenges, while highlighting strong growth in Latin America and a positive outlook for M&A and customer acquisition from the FIFA World Cup.
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.
GR8_TECH Rebrand Emphasises Retention Over Acquisition During Major Tournaments
GR8_TECH has rebranded to signal a commitment to agility, while its CRO argues that during World Cup events, operators should prioritise retaining existing players over costly acquisition, using personalisation and efficiency to extend lifetime value.
Betsson Posts Record Q2 Revenue but Profits Slide Amid World Cup Boost and B2B Headwinds
Betsson reported record Q2 2026 revenue of €310.2m, up 2% year-on-year, but net income fell 38% to €30.4m, as B2B weakness and higher taxes offset strong B2C growth driven by the FIFA World Cup and Latin America expansion.