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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...

Event News

SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meet-ups

SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meet-Ups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming...
Michael Jordan SBC Summit

Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, Jason Robins to open SBC Summit 2026

Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of...
SBC

Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch now open

Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to...
illegal gaming

How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...