Underdog launches in-house prediction markets exchange
The move gives Underdog direct control of its prediction-markets venue, reducing dependence on outside exchanges in a market operators are watching closely.
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Kalshi says World Cup brought 3 million new users and $1.2bn in trading
The figures indicate prediction markets are drawing large event-driven volumes that could compete with licensed sportsbooks for World Cup betting activity.
Sportradar shares fall 6.93% as gambling stocks end mixed week
Sportradar's decline shows litigation risk weighing on supplier valuations, while Entain and Rank gains signal investor tolerance of restructuring and settlement costs.
Prediction markets push sportsbooks towards faster withdrawals
Payout speed could become a competitive differentiator for sportsbooks, affecting retention, customer-service costs and payment infrastructure investment.
Betsson monitors prediction markets but sees limited fit outside US
Betsson's stance signals that US-style prediction markets are unlikely to be replicated in its European and Latin American licensed markets.
Analysts forecast mixed second-quarter results for US gaming companies
The analyst views provide operators and investors with expectations for gaming performance and related hotel demand.
1win expands Markets offering with cryptocurrency forecasts
The addition of cryptocurrency prediction markets expands 1win’s Markets product into digital assets.
Underdog launches CFTC-licensed prediction market exchange
The launch gives Underdog customers access to prediction markets through its own exchange.
Kalshi and AppliedXL launch clinical-trial prediction-market pilot
The pilot tests prediction markets on clinical-trial outcomes and FDA decisions, using specified public documents to resolve contracts.
Kambi highlights Alberta partnership as province opens betting market
Kambi’s comments connect its Alberta operator partnership with expectations for the province’s new regulated market.
Michael Burry increases DraftKings investment
Investors should note Michael Burry increased his recently established DraftKings holding, buying more shares around $25.
Prediction-market crypto turnover reaches estimated $218m a day
Daily crypto derivatives turnover near $218m signals rapid growth in prediction market activity.
Gamzix CCO sets out regulated market expansion plans
Suppliers weighing regulated-market entry face certification costs that do not by themselves secure operator uptake or revenue.
Kalshi launches drug trial and regulatory decision contracts
Kalshi's medicine-trial and regulatory-decision contracts, including Sanofi and Gilead approvals, expand event-contract offerings.
Entain to cut 500 roles worldwide and says UK tax rise is not the cause
The cuts show Entain reducing operational headcount across people, finance, product and technology while denying a link to UK tax changes.
Evolution retains UK strategy following regulatory settlement
Investors should note Evolution's CEO said the supplier would retain its UK strategy following the UKGC settlement.
1win adds cryptocurrency forecasts to prediction markets
The expansion adds cryptocurrency and industry-development outcomes to 1win's Markets product.
NEXT.io report sets out two five-year scenarios for Brazil betting market
Operators and investors weighing Brazil entry face two sharply different five-year paths shaped by post-election policy and consolidation.
Loterj allocates R$20m to Rio de Janeiro football
Loterj sponsorship funding is directed to Carioca, youth and women's football competitions.
Aristocrat chief Trevor Croker sells shares worth AUD7.5m
A company filing valued the sale of more than 120,000 shares at approximately AUD7.5m.
IGT plans to end electronic table games business in 2027
ETG customers and suppliers have a stated 2027 wind-down horizon and continuing support during the transition.
Aristocrat launches Monopoly Big Board Bucks at 14 Puerto Rico casinos
The launch brings Aristocrat’s first title under its Hasbro licensing partnership to 14 Puerto Rico casinos through a linked jackpot.
Bloomberry launches FUNaloMAX online gaming platform in the Philippines
The launch returns Bloomberry to online gaming with an in-house platform after its previous digital venture closed.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth anchors 394-unit housing plan approved by city council
The approval shows casino-adjacent residential investment expanding in Portsmouth, giving operators a gauge of local market growth around Rivers.
Zitro introduces Fantasy at Chamada Girne casino
Zitro's Fantasy installation at Chamada Girne Hotel & Casino marks its debut in Northern Cyprus.