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bet365: 89% of US fans ‘confident’ of World Cup win

US sportsbooks can perhaps look forward to an influx of patriotic punters when the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off this weekend, as the...
Sportradar is introducing ‘Sportradar Virtual Stadium’ to help sportsbooks connect with bettors and enhance UX for the FIFA World Cup.

Sportradar Virtual Stadium introduced for World Cup sportsbook connectivity

Sportradar is introducing a new artificial intelligence and machine learning-driven social engagement solution called ‘Sportradar Virtual Stadium’ to help sportsbooks connect with bettors and...
PointsBet's new World Cup show, ‘Stoppage Time with Ian Joy’, will offer insights and previews of every game at the soccer tournament.

PointsBet launches new World Cup insights show to assist bettors

PointsBet is debuting a new show for the FIFA World Cup called ‘Stoppage Time with Ian Joy’, offering insights and previews of every game...
Optimove has launched a new benchmark tool ahead of the World Cup called ‘World Cup Pulse’ to help operators compare data during the event.

Optimove launches World Cup Pulse to help operators compare data

Optimove, an igaming CRM marketing solution, has launched a new benchmark tool ahead of the World Cup called ‘World Cup Pulse’ to help operators...
Sportradar AG has celebrated the performance of its US operations, which turned profitable for the first time since its IPO during Q3 after securing a long-term extension to its deal with FanDuel

Sportradar turns profitable in the US during Q3 for the first time

Sportradar AG has celebrated the performance of its US operations, which turned profitable for the first time since its IPO during Q3 after securing...
Tim Howard has been announced as a celebrity brand ambassador for BetMGM ahead of the FIFA World Cup, marking the launch of a series of free-to-play games and promotions

Former USMNT GK Tim Howard joins BetMGM ahead of World Cup

Tim Howard has been announced as a celebrity brand ambassador for BetMGM ahead of the FIFA World Cup, marking the launch of a series...
PointsBet has debuted a new live betting product suite for soccer, Soccer OddsFactory, ahead of the FIFA World Cup which begins this weekend.

PointsBet to deliver 130+ live betting markets for World Cup

PointsBet has debuted a new live betting product suite for soccer, Soccer OddsFactory, ahead of the FIFA World Cup which begins this weekend.The new...
Wynn Las Vegas has partnered with Formula One (F1) to create a $1m all-access experience for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Wynn offering $1m all-access experience for F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Wynn Las Vegas has partnered with Formula One (F1) to create the “Official Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix Million Dollar All-Access...
GAN has expressed optimism for its Latin American operations ahead of the World Cup, but it has also pulled its 2022 guidance.

GAN: World Cup is a major LatAm customer acquisition opportunity

GAN has expressed optimism for its Latin American operations ahead of the World Cup, but it has also pulled its 2022 guidance after a...
Yasiel Puig Valdes, a former MLB player, has agreed to plead guilty to lying to federal law enforcement officials who were investigating him over allegations of placing bets on sports with an illegal gambling operation

Former MLB star pleads guilty to lying to officers after illegal gambling probe

Yasiel Puig, a former MLB player, has agreed to plead guilty to lying to federal law enforcement officials who were investigating him over allegations...

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PrizePicks

Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming

Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
SBC Summit

SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice

As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
SBC Summit Americas

SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections

SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...
SBC Awards Americas 2026

SBC Awards Americas 2026: BetMGM, FanDuel, Hard Rock, Sportradar win big

BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming, and Sportradar were the standout performers at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, each securing two awards at Wednesday night's ceremony at...