JugaMax has partnered with Oddin.gg to introduce a comprehensive esports betting product in Paraguay. This collaboration will allow JugaMax to offer betting on major competitive esports titles, including 24/7 eSims content, as it expands its offerings in the region.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver indicated ongoing, advanced discussions with the CFTC regarding an integrity framework for prediction markets. This initiative aims to establish a similar protective structure to those the NBA has with other sports governing bodies, ensuring the integrity of sports amidst evolving betting landscapes.
This article highlights that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a critical test for Latin American sportsbooks, evaluating their performance, regulatory compliance, and platform stability due to anticipated surges in betting activity. The event is presented as a crucial benchmark for operators, not just a temporary increase in demand.
FanDuel has become an Official Betting Operator of Formula 1, marking Formula 1's first betting operator partnership in the United States. This significant deal pairs the popular sport with a major US betting platform.
BETBY has secured a partnership with QTech Games, becoming the exclusive sportsbook provider for their aggregator network. This deal will integrate BETBY's complete sportsbook solution, offering over 500,000 monthly events and AI trading tools, to QTech's operator partners, significantly expanding BETBY's reach in the Asian market.
Betano, owned by Kaizen Gaming, has become an Official Regional Sponsor of the Argentina national football team. This sponsorship aims to expand Betano's presence in Latin America, strategically timed ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Hard Rock Digital has secured a long-term licensing agreement with MLB Players, Inc. and OneTeam Partners. This deal allows Hard Rock Bet to integrate official MLB player imagery, including headshots for profiles and prop betting, into its platform starting from the 2026 season.
DATA.BET's annual Sportsbook Report indicates that low-tier sports events are becoming a significant and overlooked source of betting revenue, suggesting a missed opportunity for many operators. The report analyzes market growth drivers and challenges for 2025 and 2026, advising operators to adjust their strategies to capitalize on this trend.
Kambi reported a five percent revenue increase in Q1, reaching €43.5 million, with adjusted EBITA rising by 64 percent to €5.7 million. This growth is bolstered by new agreements with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation and British Columbia Lottery Corporation to provide online and retail sportsbooks across seven Canadian provinces.
FanDuel has secured a multi-year partnership as the inaugural sportsbook partner for Toronto Tempo, a professional women's sports team. This collaboration aims to bolster the growth of women's sports in the Canadian market through increased exposure and support.
Brazilian state-owned bank Caixa Econômica Federal has indefinitely delayed, and possibly abandoned, the 2026 launch of its planned sports betting platform, BetCaixa. Despite its lottery subsidiary having obtained authorization, the launch, initially anticipated before the 2026 World Cup, is now pushed to 2027 at the earliest.
Caesars Sportsbook has opened a new retail sports betting location at Northfield Park Racino in Ohio. The facility offers a large LED video wall, five staffed betting windows, and self-service betting kiosks available 24/7.
3et, a sportsbook brand from Eurasia Sports, has obtained a bookmaker's license from the Irish Revenue Commissioners, allowing it to enter the Irish market. The company aims to attract value-focused bettors with sharper odds, rather than competing on mainstream promotions.
Boutique sportsbook 3et has launched in the regulated Irish market after securing its Irish betting license. This move precedes a planned expansion into additional regulated markets in 2027.
Sportradar has expanded its partnership with Hard Rock Bet, adding official data, odds, and in-play betting capabilities for PGA TOUR and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events in the U.S. This enhancement builds upon their existing services, providing Hard Rock Bet users with more comprehensive sports betting options.
A new report from Oddin.gg indicates that esports betting reached a turning point in 2025, driven by factors like team loyalty, player behavior, and regional game dynamics. iGamingBusiness discusses these trends with Marek Suchar, Oddin.gg's co-founder. The report highlights the evolving landscape and continued growth of the esports betting market.
Wind Creek Chicago Southland has officially opened its new 4,200 square foot sportsbook in Illinois. The facility features two large LED TV walls capable of displaying up to 16 games simultaneously, along with a full bar for patrons.