World Cup
23 articles tagged "World Cup".
PandaScore Supplies Esports Odds and Data to Thrillzz US Social Sportsbook
PandaScore has partnered with Thrillzz to supply esports odds and data across multiple titles, expanding the US social sportsbook's offering as it surpasses one million installs in over 40 states. The deal adds eBasketball, Counter-Strike, League of Legends and Dota 2 to an existing esports soccer product.
World Cup Powers Svenska Spel to Best Q2 Since 2019 Re-regulation
Svenska Spel posted its best Q2 since Sweden's 2019 re-regulation, with net gaming revenue up 7% to SEK 1.96bn, driven by a 135% surge in June sports betting revenue during the World Cup and strong lottery growth; the state-owned operator also saw its online revenue share rise to 67%.
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.
Virtual Sports Step Up as World Cup Void Looms, Says Kiron Consultant
Eliane Nunes of Kiron Interactive explains how virtual sports can maintain player engagement after the World Cup ends, filling the gap between live events and offering a behavioral continuity for bettors through sportsbook integration and instant replay dynamics.
World Cup Drives Surge in Problem Gambling Cases, Warns Austrian Institute
Austria's Anton Proksch Institute reports 300,000 problem gamblers and a surge in World Cup-related sports betting cases, with young men aged 25-28 most affected and average debts of €35,000-€50,000. Expert Oliver Scheibenbogen criticizes the legal loophole excluding sports betting from gambling regulations and calls for a unified blocking network and advertising restrictions.
Mindway AI and Better Collective Shift Focus to Player Protection During World Cup
Mindway AI CEO Rasmus Kjaergaard and Better Collective’s Guy Harding discuss how the Gamalyze Sports gamified risk-assessment tool can proactively protect recreational bettors during the World Cup, moving beyond traditional questionnaires by embedding engaging player protection into the sports-betting experience.
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.
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.
1spin4win’s Fedasenka: Classic slots, retention and the World Cup lead iGB L!VE talks
1spin4win Business Account Manager Ulyana Fedasenka shares insights from iGB L!VE, highlighting strong demand for classic slots, the impact of the World Cup on game launches, and the effectiveness of Cash & Drops campaigns in boosting player retention and engagement.
Brazilian Fans Shift Allegiance to Argentina After World Cup Exit, Survey Shows
A Superbet-commissioned survey by QualiBest shows 17% of Brazilian fans now support Argentina after Brazil's World Cup exit, with Messi and Haaland tied as the most desired champion among respondents.
Galaxsys Match Day Delivers Automated Prediction Promotions During World Cup
Galaxsys' Match Day promotion provides operators with an automated, flexible platform for real-match prediction campaigns during the FIFA World Cup, featuring configurable rewards and partial win mechanics to maintain player engagement.