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July 28, 2026
Birmingham City Welcomes Entain’s Coral as Front-of-Shirt Sponsor in 2026/27
Front-of-shirt sponsorship deals between gambling companies and sports clubs continue in the United Kingdom, with Coral, a licensed local operator, teaming up with Championship club Birmingham City for the 2026-27 season. This comes in the fraught context of more industry giants calling for an end of a loophole that allows offshore gambling companies to have their […]
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July 27, 2026
UFC Contender Arman Tsarukyan Signs as jack.com Brand Ambassador
jack.com, a Curaçao-licensed crypto sportsbook and casino formerly known as Jackbit, has signed UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan as its first UFC athlete brand ambassador, on a multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal. Tsarukyan will front jack.com’s marketing and content, with campaigns tied to his fight schedule and the platform’s UFC betting markets. About Arman Tsarukyan Tsarukyan is […]
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July 24, 2026
Poll Shows New York Split on Effects of Sports Betting
A new statewide survey shows New Yorkers are still deeply split on whether online sports betting is a good thing, even as participation keeps growing and the market is bringing in substantial tax revenue. Poll Finds More New Yorkers View Sports Betting as a Negative In early July, a survey of more than 800 residents […]
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July 23, 2026
Miami Heat Video Error Fuels LeBron Signing Speculation
LeBron James’ name is once again swirling around with speculation heating up this week after a quick social media misfire from the Miami Heat sent shockwaves through the basketball world and betting markets. Betting and Prediction Markets React Fast to LeBron Uncertainty The Miami Heat had accidentally posted a scheduled YouTube livestream that announced an […]
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July 21, 2026
Drake’s Cruse Strikes Again, as Rapper Loses Money on Bets He Placed
Drake’s sports bets have been the butt of Internet humor, and he has just fueled more oil into the fire. The rapper, known for his beef with Kendrick Lamar, and his proclivity for six-figure wagers, has lost a bunch of those over the past several days. Drake Does It Again – Losses a Bunch of […]
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July 21, 2026
Council of Europe Invites FIFA to Boost Integrity Protection for Next World Cup
The much-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina had not kicked off yet on Sunday, July 19, when Europe’s leading human rights organization decided to deliver an unusual message to the world football’s governing body. In an open letter sent to FIFA by Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, […]
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July 21, 2026
Again: “Mouth of the Midwest” Convicted in $1.5M Ticket Fraud Scam
A former Iowa sports radio personality once known as “The Mouth of the Midwest” has been slapped with a second conviction in relation to a ticket investment scheme that defrauded millions of dollars from investors. High-Demand Event Tickets A federal jury in Des Moines, Iowa, US, found 65-year-old Marty Tirell guilty of 11 counts of […]
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July 20, 2026
NFL Bans Cardinals Scout Director Over Gambling Dispute
The NFL has suspended Arizona Cardinals executive Ryan Gold indefinitely after an investigation into alleged violations of the league’s strict gambling rules. The decision, announced late last week, involves accusations that Gold provided sensitive team information and engaged in prohibited betting activities. NFL Suspends Cardinals Exec over Draft Leak and Betting Claims The league found […]
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July 17, 2026
Spain vs Argentina Odds, Prediction, and Picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
The craziest celebrations erupted yesterday (July 15) at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, US, after Argentina produced a dramatic 2-1 comeback against England in extra time, keeping Messi’s hopes for another cup alive. With Spain dismantling France (2-0) in the other semifinal a day earlier, football fans all over the planet got just what they […]
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July 16, 2026
The MLB Doubles Down on Prediction Markets Despite Rising Threats to Athletes
In March, the MLB announced a milestone partnership with prediction platform Polymarket, opening the door for fans across the USA to wager on their favorite teams. However, many fear that this increased exposure to bettors may also fuel a spike in gambling-related threats. Recent reports indicate that once isolated outbursts have evolved into a constant, […]