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Prediction Markets Are Coming for World Cup Betting, But Liquidity Is the Catch

Betting Strategy, News, Soccer, United StatesJune 4, 2026

Prediction markets are no longer just for elections, crypto traders and politics junkies. The 2026 World Cup is turning them into a live rival for sportsbooks. A June 2026 SEON survey found that prediction markets were the second most popular betting channel among U.S. adults planning to bet on the World Cup. Licensed betting apps…

Royal Ascot 2026 Betting Angles: Five Stats to Check Before You Bet

News, Sport, United KingdomMay 31, 2026

Royal Ascot 2026 runs from Tuesday 16 June to Saturday 20 June, giving us five straight days of Group races, big-field handicaps, sprint puzzles and each-way traps. The useful point is simple: don’t bet the whole meeting in the same way. A short-priced favourite in a Group 1 is not the same betting proposition as…

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Polymarket Launches Multi-Leg Contracts to Rival Sportsbook Parlays

Betting Strategy, News, Sport, United StatesMay 28, 2026

Polymarket has self-certified multi-leg sports contracts with the CFTC. The new products bundle two or more event outcomes into single trades that pay out only when every leg wins. This brings traditional parlay mechanics to the regulated prediction market platform. What Happened On 20 May 2026, Polymarket’s US entity QCX LLC filed a self-certification notice…

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UK Operators Cut Bonuses After 40% Duty Hike

Casino, News, Sport, United KingdomMay 24, 2026

UK-licensed operators have started reducing bonus offers following the jump in Remote Gaming Duty to 40% on 1 April. The effects are now visible several weeks into the new tax regime. What Happened Remote Gaming Duty on online casino and slots profits rose from 21% to 40%. The change formed part of the government’s wider…

World Cup 2026 betting angles for goals, corners, cards and live markets

World Cup 2026 Betting Angles: Goals, Corners, Cards & Live Markets

Betting Strategy, News, SoccerMay 21, 2026

The 2026 World Cup gives bettors more than a bigger fixture list. The expanded format, extra knockout round, North American venues and fresh qualification data all create market angles worth tracking before the first ball is kicked. This is not about picking the winner. The better route is to look at how the tournament might…

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Unregulated Online Gambling Hits $5.9 Trillion, But the Real Story Is Player Demand

Casino, News, United StatesMay 17, 2026

Unregulated online gambling reached an estimated $5.9 trillion in global wagering value in 2025, according to a new Gaming Compliance International report. That is a huge number, but the betting angle is not just “illegal gambling is big.” The more useful question is why so much betting and casino activity still happens outside regulated markets,…

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DraftKings’ Prediction Market Push Shows Where Sports Betting Is Heading Next

Betting Strategy, News, Sport, United StatesMay 9, 2026

DraftKings has made its next big target clear: sports prediction markets. The company reported $1.646 billion in Q1 2026 revenue, up 17% year-on-year, and said stronger US sportsbook margins helped drive the quarter. CEO Jason Robins also said DraftKings now has the “firepower” to push harder into Predictions, with its Super App, market-making tools, proprietary…

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Esports Betting Is Growing — But Not Where Most People Expected

Esports, NewsMay 4, 2026

The big esports tournaments still get the headlines. But the real money in 2026 is coming from somewhere else. Low-tier events — regional leagues, weekly matches, smaller competitions — now account for up to 30% of total esports betting profit, according to DATA.BET’s latest Sportsbook Report released April 29. That’s a meaningful shift. For years,…

Prediction markets crackdown 2026 – candlestick chart showing volatile price action in sports event contracts

Prediction Markets Face Multi-State Crackdown

Betting Strategy, News, Sport, United StatesApril 29, 2026

States are trying to shut down prediction markets. These are platforms where you bet on real-world events — like which team wins the NBA title, how many points a player scores, or even election results. Now, Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio, and Nevada have all issued cease-and-desist orders or fines. They say these bets are…

Oklahoma Senate kills sports betting bill HB 1047 – state capitol building

Oklahoma Senate Rejects Sports Betting Bill – Legalization Stalls Again

News, Sport, United StatesApril 25, 2026

Oklahoma remains one of the last states without legal sports betting. On April 22, the Senate killed House Bill 1047 by a 21-27 vote. The bill would have allowed tribal casinos to offer both in-person and mobile wagering through an updated gaming compact. Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, carried the legislation after two years of…