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A coalition of prediction market operators, including Kalshi, Crypto.com and Polymarket, has sued Kentucky over a newly enacted tax on prediction market transactions, arguing that the levy is discriminatory and conflicts with federal law. The lawsuit, filed in Kentucky state court by the Coalition for Fair Markets, challenges a 14.25% excise tax on prediction market operators’ transaction fees that was approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in April. Prediction markets allow users to buy, sell, and trade event contracts tied to the outcomes of real-world events, ranging from elections and economic indicators to sports and weather forecasts. The plaintiffs contend…

California’s Jamul Casino Resort has appointed Marcus Lucero as Vice President of Casino Operations, adding an executive with more than 20 years of experience in the gaming sector. In the position, Lucero will oversee the property’s casino operations, including slots, table games, poker and player development. His responsibilities will include managing operational performance and revenue initiatives across those areas. “I’m honored to join the exceptional team at Jamul Casino Resort during such an exciting period of growth,” said Marcus. “The property has established itself as one of the premier gaming destinations in Southern California, and I look forward to working alongside…

In this article, 1xBet celebrates PSG’s historic 2025–26 campaign, highlighting the club’s five-title season, back-to-back Champions League triumphs, and the shared pursuit of excellence that underpins their longstanding partnership. The final whistle of the main Champions League match officially marked the end of the 2025–26 club football season. For PSG, this year will forever be etched in the history of world sports in golden letters: reaching the decisive stage of Europe’s most prestigious club competition and winning the coveted trophy for two seasons in a row is the natural outcome of hard work, a demonstration of the team’s high level…

Formula 1 will continue racing in Nevada until 2037 after a new ten year extension was signed by Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. The newly minted agreement between race organizers, Clark County officials, and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority ensures the long term placement of the global motorsport event on the official racing calendar. The event has built a massive footprint in Southern Nevada since its high profile debut in 2023. Drivers compete on a 6.2 kilometer street circuit along the famous Strip, reaching speeds that surpass 322 kilometers per hour while racing past iconic local landmarks. Over…

In this article, 1xPartners shares practical strategies to help affiliates capitalize on the world’s biggest football tournament, from building pre-event engagement and optimizing conversion funnels to maximizing player retention and long-term monetization throughout the competition. From June 11 to July 19, national teams from 48 countries will compete in the world’s most prestigious football tournament. This global sports festival has a powerful socio-cultural impact, extending its appeal far beyond the traditional football community. For affiliates, it is a unique opportunity to turn tournament excitement into real profit. The 1xPartners team has put together a comprehensive set of recommendations to help…

iGaming software provider SOFTSWISS received top industry honours for its Game Aggregator and Prediction Markets Platform at the SiGMA Europe Awards 2026 and SiGMA Asia Awards 2026, respectively. The company’s Game Aggregator was named Best Game Aggregator at the SiGMA Europe Awards, marking its fourth award of 2026 and its second major industry recognition within a month following its Game Aggregator of the Year win at the SBC Awards Europe 2026. The product currently offers more than 40,000 games from over 300 providers across 24 regulated jurisdictions and maintains 99.999% uptime to support uninterrupted gameplay during peak traffic periods. “One…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup could become the biggest betting event in history, with global wagering projected to exceed $50 billion as sportsbooks and prediction markets prepare for a surge in activity during the expanded tournament. The competition, which began yesterday in Mexico City and concludes six weeks later at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will feature 48 teams competing across 104 matches, 40 more than the 2022 edition. Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon estimates global wagers on the tournament could surpass $50 billion, up from more than $35 billion during the 2022 World Cup. The increase is expected…

Galaxsys is set to launch Instawin, a new fast-paced gaming product that combines social media-style scrolling with instant betting outcomes. The game, scheduled for release this month, introduces a swipe-based mechanic that presents players with a series of instantly resolved betting events. Each swipe reveals a new “postcard moment” containing a win-or-lose outcome without any waiting period or build-up. Galaxsys described Instawin as a departure from traditional fast games, designed to resemble the experience of browsing a social media feed while incorporating instant betting results. According to the company, the game features a visually simplified postcard-style reveal system and a…

Flutter Entertainment will delist its ordinary shares from the London Stock Exchange on August 3, with the final day of LSE trading scheduled for July 31, 2026. The FanDuel owner will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker FLUT. Flutter said it had applied to the Financial Conduct Authority to cancel its listing on the Official List and asked the LSE to remove its shares from the main market. Under current FCA rules, shareholder approval is not required if regulatory conditions are met, while at least 20 business days’ notice is required before delisting. Flutter…

1win is inviting users to compete for a total of 5,000,000 USDT in rewards during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The new Football World Cup tournament by 1win will run between June 11 and July 19, 2026, thus “allowing thousands of users to compete for prizes while enjoying the biggest football event of the year”, according to the company. In the Football World Cup tournament, registered users can participate in online games and place bets on their favorite teams to compete for rewards of up to 500,000 USDT for top-ranked players. With a total prize pool of 5,000,000 USDT, thousands of participants will…

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iGaming content provider 1spin4win has launched a charitable initiative aimed at supporting children with cancer and central nervous system (CNS)-related conditions in Kenya, while encouraging participation from the gambling industry in social causes. The initiative, called ‘United for Impact’, will support the Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, the charitable arm of one of Kenya’s leading pediatric healthcare institutions. The company is inviting partners and members of the wider iGaming community to contribute to the campaign. The move comes as 1spin4win expands its presence across African markets, where it has established partnerships with local gaming operators and recently participated in the iGaming…

Comtrade Gaming, an iGaming platform provider delivering enterprise‑level technology for operators worldwide, has announced a strategic partnership with 7bet to support the operator’s continued growth across Northern and Eastern Europe. Under the agreement, 7bet will deploy Comtrade Gaming’s iGaming platform to launch operations in Latvia and Estonia, as well as enter the newly regulated Finnish market upon its opening.  The partnership marks a milestone for both companies, combining 7bet’s regional presence with Comtrade Gaming’s platform capabilities, designed to deliver “flexibility, compliance, and high-performance” player experiences. Steven Valentine, Chief Commercial Officer at Comtrade Gaming, commented: “We are delighted to partner with 7bet…

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has begun discussions with leaders of the state’s 11 federally recognized tribes on implementing legal online sports betting, marking the next step toward launching statewide mobile wagering following the passage of enabling legislation. The talks come after Evers signed Assembly Bill 601 into law in April, allowing online sports betting in Wisconsin. However, statewide mobile wagering cannot begin until tribal gaming compacts are renegotiated and approved by both the tribes and the state, as well as the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs. Wisconsin’s gaming industry operates under agreements between the state and…

Kalshi has introduced a series of new market integrity measures aimed at preventing insider trading and market manipulation, as the prediction market sector faces growing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators. The measures, which take effect immediately, include employment disclosure requirements for traders participating in sensitive markets, a whistleblower portal, and tools that allow users to flag suspicious activity directly from market pages. The company stated the changes were based on recommendations from an independent Surveillance Audit Committee established to oversee the compliance program. Under the new framework, Kalshi will assign risk scores to markets based on factors including corporate performance…

As operators prepare for increased betting activity surrounding the upcoming international football tournament, FLEXIFAI has released a payment readiness guide outlining considerations for maintaining payment performance and user experience during periods of elevated transaction volume. The guide highlights several areas that operators may consider reviewing ahead of major sporting events, including payment behavior by region, transaction processing performance, routing capacity, fraud monitoring, and operational readiness. The tournament may be global, but payments are local According to FLEXIFAI, payment preferences can vary significantly across markets. In many European countries, card payments remain widely used. In parts of Africa, Mobile Money may account for…