Goodwood Shocker 97% Favorite Loses
Najidi Storm loses at 1-33 odds, becoming the shortest-priced loser in British racing history. Major sportsbooks report net losses due to unexpected winner Wreck It Ronnie. #Update #Sports
Sports Bets
Prediction Markets Blamed for NFL Betting Slump
The American Gaming Association estimates $29.5B in legal NFL wagering this season, citing prediction markets for stalling growth. $5.1B from underage users on Kalshi. #Update #Legal
Kalshi’s World Cup Campaign Faces EU Warning
Nine European regulators, including Belgium and France, vow joint action against unlicensed prediction markets during the World Cup. Kalshi and Polymarket face scrutiny. #Breaking #Legal
FIFA World Cup 2026: DAZN Launches Free Predictions
DAZN and ADI Predictstreet launched a free-to-play prediction game for the FIFA World Cup 2026, available outside the US, expanding DAZN’s sports lineup. #Update #Sports
FIFA Prediction Partner Launches US Trading
ADI Predictstreet launched on June 8, trading in 23 U.S. states via Fanatics Markets after Gibraltar’s swift licensing; CEO Psarrakis denies Qatargate links. #Update #Legal
FIFA World Cup Sparks $2B Polymarket Surge
Polymarket and Kalshi hit $2B in World Cup bets, facing regulatory scrutiny in Minnesota, New Mexico, and Nevada over gambling classification. #Update #Legal
Kick Bans Gambling Streams in Program
Kick co-founder Ed Craven confirmed the Kick Partner Program excludes gambling streams, urging streamer TheDoctor to focus on non-gambling categories. #Update #Streaming
Premier League Bans Gambling Wolves Relegated
@Midnite becomes Wolves’ front-of-shirt sponsor for 2026/27, replacing DEBET, as Premier League gambling ban looms. Relegation allowed the deal; ends if Wolves return to top flight. #Update #Sports
Polymarket Secures 2026 Germany Deal
Polymarket partners with OneFootball, excluding Germany due to licensing, marking its sixth football deal in five months. The partnership reaches 200M users globally. #Update #Crypto
Bribery Charges Hit Ex-Heat Guard Rozier
Ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier faces new federal bribery charges over a $100K kickback scheme linked to sports betting, adding to existing wire fraud allegations. #Breaking #Legal @TerryRozier
KSA Bans Dutch Ads Pre-World Cup
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) enforces a ban on first yellow card and corner bets for the 2026 World Cup, threatening immediate sanctions for violations. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Bans Premier League Sponsorships
Entain’s general counsel warns six Premier League clubs over unlicensed gambling sponsors, citing cryptocurrency reliance and regulatory concerns. #Update #Legal
FanDuel CEO Exits Flutter Restructures US
FanDuel CEO Amy Howe departs with $4.37M severance; Christian Genetski takes over as Dan Taylor becomes President of @FlutterPLC. #Breaking #Business
Panama World Cup Scandal: Fixing Accusation
Sporting San Miguelito accused goalkeeper Jose Calderón of match-fixing after an own goal, prompting a Liga Panamena de Futbol investigation amid World Cup integrity concerns. #Update #SportsIntegrity