Esports Betting
53 articles tagged "Esports Betting".
Virtual Sports Step Up as World Cup Void Looms, Says Kiron Consultant
Eliane Nunes of Kiron Interactive explains how virtual sports can maintain player engagement after the World Cup ends, filling the gap between live events and offering a behavioral continuity for bettors through sportsbook integration and instant replay dynamics.
KSA issues formal warning to VBet over live betting on micro-events
The KSA has formally warned VBet operator Scgo Limited for offering live bets on prohibited in-play events like throw-ins and corners, citing match manipulation risks, and stressed that further violations could lead to enforcement action. The regulator also recently ordered Kevenga Limitada to stop unlicensed operations and warned Smart Gaming over technical failures.
World Cup Drives Surge in Problem Gambling Cases, Warns Austrian Institute
Austria's Anton Proksch Institute reports 300,000 problem gamblers and a surge in World Cup-related sports betting cases, with young men aged 25-28 most affected and average debts of €35,000-€50,000. Expert Oliver Scheibenbogen criticizes the legal loophole excluding sports betting from gambling regulations and calls for a unified blocking network and advertising restrictions.
Underage betting checks find Swiss operators failing nearly half the time
Swiss sports betting regulators found that underage mystery shoppers placed bets in nearly half of 200 checks, with self-service terminals performing worst. The report's publication was delayed by a legal challenge from the operators.
Mindway AI and Better Collective Shift Focus to Player Protection During World Cup
Mindway AI CEO Rasmus Kjaergaard and Better Collective’s Guy Harding discuss how the Gamalyze Sports gamified risk-assessment tool can proactively protect recreational bettors during the World Cup, moving beyond traditional questionnaires by embedding engaging player protection into the sports-betting experience.
Virginia commercial casinos report $92.1m in June revenue, up 17.3% year-on-year
Virginia's five commercial casinos generated $92.1m in June 2026 revenue, up 17.3% year-on-year, driven by two new venues. Sports betting AGR for May 2026 fell 6.8% to $63.3m.
Ex-NBA Player Ed Davis Pleads Not Guilty in Prop Betting Case as Silver Backs Sports Betting Czar
Retired NBA player Ed Davis has pleaded not guilty to federal charges for allegedly facilitating a loan used to influence Malik Beasley's performance, as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver endorses a federal sports betting czar to address widespread integrity concerns across major leagues.
New York Judge Allows FanDuel Founder’s Valuation Lawsuit Against Private Equity Backers to Proceed
A New York judge has allowed FanDuel co-founder Nigel Eccles and over 100 former shareholders to proceed with their lawsuit alleging that the company's board deliberately undervalued FanDuel during its 2018 merger, enriching private equity backers while wiping out common shareholders.
England-Argentina Semi-Final: Betting Markets Brace for High-Stakes Showdown
Betting markets highlight a 20% chance of a red card and 21% chance of penalties in the England-Argentina World Cup semi-final, with Sky Bet and Paddy Power offering England at 13/8 and Argentina at 2/1.
LSports and gripAI Launch AI-Powered Play Insurance to Turn Near-Misses into Retention Revenue
LSports and gripAI have launched Play Insurance, an AI-powered bet insurance product that refunds near-misses to boost player retention and create a new premium-based revenue stream for operators, with 37% uptake and full integration through LSports' global network.
FIRST.bet Broadens Sportsbook Ecosystem with Dual Partnerships in LatAm and Platform Integration
FIRST.bet has announced two strategic expansions: a partnership with ADI Predictstreet to launch prediction markets across Latin America via a FIFA World Cup 2026 hub, and an integration with Pragmatic Solutions' PAM platform that makes its sportsbook engine available to operators in regulated markets.
June 2026 iGaming Roundup: World Cup Sets US Betting Records, NJ Online Casinos Extend Lead, Brazil Prepares for GAT Conference
June 2026 saw the 2026 FIFA World Cup become the biggest US betting event ever, New Jersey online casinos outpace Atlantic City for the 10th straight month, and Brazil prepare for a major regulatory conference on land-based casinos and market oversight.