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China and Vietnam intensify World Cup betting crackdown as arrests mount

Authorities in both countries have targeted account networks, payment services and overseas connections used to facilitate illegal football betting during the tournament's closing stages.

2 min read • Jul 20 • By Shaan Khan

Council of Europe urges FIFA to tighten integrity rules after World Cup controversies

Secretary General Alain Berset has called for a formal integrity dialogue ahead of the 2030 World Cup, citing political interference and the expansion of betting markets during the 2026 tournament.

2 min read • Jul 20 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Arizona Cardinals executive Ryan Gold suspended for violating NFL’s gambling policy

Gold is currently in his 13th season with the Cardinals and was promoted to Director of College Scouting in June 2025 but has been suspended indefinitely for providing inside information.

2 min read • Jul 17 • By Kirk Geller

Land Based Marketing + 3 more

Meridianbet to serve as official partner of UFC Fight Night Serbia on 1 August

The 1 August event will represent UFC’s first-ever show in Serbia, while Meridianbet will also serve as the mixed martial arts organisation’s exclusive sports betting sponsor in the country.

1 min read • Jul 17 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 3 more

ADG reports 4.3% decrease in total wagering handle to $676.7m for May

FanDuel led all event wagering operators with just over $17.8m of revenue during May, equating to a decrease of 14.7%, while DraftKings’ revenue totaled $15.4m and fell 10.8%.

2 min read • Jul 17 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 8 more

Pennsylvania eclipses $7bn in FY gaming revenue, decreases 1.7% for June

The $7bn in fiscal year 2025-2026 gaming revenue represents an increase of 9.6%, while retail slots generated the most revenue during June despite witnessing a fall of 1.3% to $196.6m.

3 min read • Jul 17 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Online + 2 more

Dutch regulator orders TonyBet to pull World Cup ad over role model ban

The Kansspelautoriteit found that a TonyBet advertisement indirectly referenced well-known footballers during its World Cup advertising oversight

2 min read • Jul 17 • By Milagros del Priore

CSR Marketing + 2 more

Tipico funds 62 elite athletes through new Champion Fund

Tipico and Germany's Sporthilfe have announced the first group of athletes to receive funding through the new Tipico Champion Fund across more than 30 sports.

2 min read • Jul 17 • By Layla Victoria

Online Results + 1 more

58% of Brazilians associate sports betting with match-fixing, survey finds

Extrapolated data from a new survey has found that most Brazilians believe betting increases the risk of match-fixing and support banning betting sponsorships in football.

1 min read • Jul 17 • By Layla Victoria