Articles by Arijit Roul
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IBIA Identifies 70 Betting Alerts as Football Leads and eSports Expands
70 alerts appear across 10 sports in Q1 2026, rising from 63 last year. Football records 25 alerts, while eSports exceeds one-fifth…
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South Africa Launches Central Portal to Confront Illegal Betting Rise
National portal lists authorised gambling operators across South Africa. Unlicensed operators account for 62% of online gambling activity. Wagers reach 1.5 trillion…
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Betfair Predicts Launches in UK, Flutter Tests a New Phase Beyond Betting
Betfair starts Betfair Predicts in beta, users can trade yes or no outcomes across sports, politics, and entertainment. The platform runs on…
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Malta Regulator Pulls Winzon’s Licence, Orders Refunds and Flags €190K+ in Liabilities
Malta Gaming Authority removed the Winzon Group licence with effect from March 11, 2026 after repeated compliance failures raised pressure. Winzon must…
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Evolution vs Playtech: Explosive Legal Battle Deepens as Alleged Smear Campaign Unravels in U.S. Court
Evolution now moves to include Playtech and named individuals as defendants in a U.S. defamation case that carries major weight. Claims point…
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Genius Sports Faces Investor Backlash as $1.2bn Legend Deal Outpaces its Own Market Value
Genius Sports' market value falls to about $1.09bn, which sits below the $1.2bn cost for the Legend deal and creates unease. Even…
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FIFA Moves Into Prediction Markets With ADI Predictstreet Deal Before 2026 World Cup
Main Points FIFA signs its first prediction market deal with ADI Predictstreet in a multi-year agreement. The platform will launch before the…
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Playtika Considers Sale During Long Stock Drop and Internal Changes
Playtika starts a strategic review and looks at a possible sale to raise shareholder value. Shares fell nearly 90% since the January…
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Kalshi Court Win Reshapes Prediction Markets and Shows Legal Divide in the U.S.
A federal appeals court ruled 2–1 that Kalshi falls under federal rule, not state rule, and stops New Jersey from using gambling…
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Optimove Takes Smartico in Move to Change iGaming CRM and Gamification Space
Optimove signs a deal to take Smartico and grows a positionless marketing plan. Both firms stay independent and keep building in the…
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Altenar vs Sportradar, The Data Battle That Could Reshape US Sports Betting Access
Altenar says Sportradar stopped its US entry by blocking access to sports data. Cases filed in the US and UK ask for…
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River Tech Collapse Triggered by €51.2M Freeze Sparks Job Losses and Insolvency Push
Nearly 30 staff members lose work when the French court stops €51.2 million in funds; the situation feels sudden and heavy. The…
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Aristocrat Interactive Shuts Malta Office, 120 Jobs Cut as White-Label Strategy Ends
Around 120 employees face job loss by June 30, 2026, and there is a clear sense of tension around this change. The…
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SiGMA South America 2026 Shows Industry Shift as Awards Mark Change in Brazil Market
São Paulo hosts invitation-only SiGMA Awards across 29 categories. Brazil's gaming market moves toward discipline and stable operations. Alea's presence shows demand…
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Soft2Bet Introduces Betoro in Denmark, Focusing on Local Fit and Guided Passion for Player Experience
Betoro enters Denmark with a local sports betting and casino platform shaped by culture. Guided passion approach seeks to keep excitement with…
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BETBY Brings Fixed-Odds Prediction Markets to Grow Sportsbook Activity
BETBY brings BETBY Predictions and lets users feel the thrill when betting with fixed odds on crypto, finance, and entertainment events. The…
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Prediction Markets Start Driving Global Oil Trading, Raising Trust Concerns
Traders now lean on prediction market data from Polymarket as signals inside oil trades and algorithm systems with rising urgency. Institutions like…
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UKGC Removes Spribe Licence Suspension, Aviator Still Not Live
UK Gambling Commission brings back Spribe licence on 30 March 2026 after five months halt linked to hosting compliance gaps with clear…
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Gibraltar Gives First Prediction Markets Licence
Gibraltar gave its first prediction markets licence to Predict Street Ltd under the gambling law framework. The step comes as a response…
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Alberta Fixes July 13, 2026 for Regulated iGaming Market
Alberta will start regulated online gambling on July 13, 2026 and stop Play Alberta's monopoly control. Operators need registration, must pay fees,…