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Prediction markets record USD8.5bn weekend volume during NFL Week 3
Sports and combo markets generated 86% of Sunday volume, highlighting their importance to prediction market operators.
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Play’n GO executive signals potential investment shift after Brazil betting ban
Investors could redirect betting investment towards other Latin American markets, with opportunity and trust influencing decisions.
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US appeals courts split over classification of sports event contracts
Conflicting appeals court positions leave prediction market operators facing disagreement over whether sports event contracts constitute bets.
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Prediction markets drive 28% rise in NFL betting app downloads
Prediction markets accounted for much of betting app download growth while traditional sportsbooks faced customer acquisition difficulties.
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Eilers & Krejcik Gaming forecasts $40bn in US NFL wagering for 2026
Investors assessing the forecast’s 21% prediction-market share face an unpublished method for converting exchange volume into comparable betting handle.
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NFL restricts sportsbook advertising to approved products during games
Sportsbook partners face advertising restrictions during NFL games without a published list of approved products.
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US sports leagues seek lifetime betting bans for harassment
State regulators have been asked to impose permanent betting bans for threats or harassment targeting sporting personnel and their families.
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NFL delays prediction market deals over integrity and regulatory concerns
Prediction market platforms face withheld NFL commercial agreements pending action on integrity and regulatory concerns.
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NFL confirms prediction market advertising ban and sportsbook branding restrictions
NFL restrictions exclude prediction market advertising and prohibit corporate branding by permitted sportsbook partners.
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Crypto.com seeks Supreme Court ruling on federal authority over sports contracts
Conflicting circuit decisions leave disputed whether federal law overrides state gambling rules for sports contracts.
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Prediction markets record around $6bn in trading over NFL weekend
Football helped prediction markets reach approximately $6bn in trading, with sports trading and parlays driving record activity across several platforms.
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NSW gambling regulator considers leaving ClubGRANTS scheme
The regulator is considering leaving ClubGRANTS amid political concerns over conflicts of interest involving tax rebates for gaming machine owners.
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Court orders Kroy Biermann to pay over $64,000 in Bahamas casino debt
The court order enforces repayment of casino credit handled by Sky Warrior at Baha Mar.
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NFL seeks stronger regulation for potential prediction market partners
The NFL wants stronger regulation of potential prediction market partners and will take its time over partnerships.
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DraftKings launches football-themed gambling self-assessment tool with Mindway AI in US
DraftKings’ tool gives players individual risk reports and behavioural feedback based on decisions during simulated American football play.
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Fondazione FAIR schedules discussion on responsible gambling communication under AGCOM guidelines
The forum will examine audience understanding and behavioural effects of responsible gambling messages following new AGCOM guidelines.
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Fondazione FAIR plans discussion on responsible gambling messaging under AGCOM guidelines
The forum will examine whether audiences understand responsible gambling messages and whether communications influence behaviour following new AGCOM guidelines.
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DraftKings could generate $57m in NFL prediction market exchange fees
Jefferies research estimates DraftKings could generate up to $57m in prediction market exchange fees during the NFL season.
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Jefferies estimates $42m contract volume across DKeX and Nadex
Investors have contract volume estimates and potential NFL season exchange fees to assess DraftKings’ prediction market activity.
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Prediction markets secure celebrity endorsements as NFL season begins
Prediction market operators have secured celebrity endorsements as the NFL season starts.
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Prediction markets influence Brazilian currency and equities
Investors face reported links between election prediction markets, Brazil’s dollar movements and closing stock market performance.
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Conar and ABRAJOGO agree cooperation on betting advertising oversight in Brazil
ABRAJOGO gains representation in Conar’s betting working group, with advertising education covering members, agencies, affiliates and influencers.
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Prediction markets constrain regulated NFL betting growth in United States
Regulated operators face reported constraints on United States NFL betting growth from prediction markets.
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Codere Online signs multiyear NFL sponsorship agreement in Mexico
Codere Online gains multiyear NFL sponsorship rights in Mexico, covering sports betting, Super Bowl LXI and the NFL Mexico Game.
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NFL reiterates objections to prediction market bets ahead of football season
The NFL’s objections put prediction market operators’ injury and officiating contracts under renewed scrutiny from the league.