US Senators introduce bipartisan bill to ban sports betting on prediction markets
The bill would amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ban prediction contracts related to sports events or casino-style games. A bill introduced in the Senate few days ago would ban prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket from accepting or listing transactions related to sports events and casino-style games. The bill, co-sponsored by Sens. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and John Curtis, R-Utah, is the first bipartisan legislation...
Over 1.5 Goals – Perhaps the Best Bet of All
A bet so simple that many of us underestimate it. Because it has a high probability of success, but low odds. And the visual influence of odds is undeniable. It’s very easy to overlook odds of @1.24, especially when we’re looking for big wins. Over 1.5 goals This refers to a type of bet that wins when at least 2 goals are scored (in a football match). Only 3 correct scores (as the final result) do not fall under over 1.5...
Legendary Manager Diego Simeone Joins Soft2Bet’s Betinia and CampoBet Brands as Ambassador
One of Football’s Most Decorated Managers Brings His Passion and Authenticity to Leading Online Sportsbook and Casino Betinia and CampoBet, Soft2Bet’s premier sportsbook and online casino brands, announced that Diego Simeone, Atlético de Madrid’s legendary coach, has been named an official ambassador of both brands. The partnership brings together Simeone’s winning mentality and authenticity with Betinia’s commitment to...
The European Casino Association releases a Yield Sec report on illegal online gambling, uncovering annual loss of €20 billion of EU tax money
A new study commissioned by the European Casino Association (ECA) and conducted by Yield Sec, a global intelligence platform monitoring the total online gambling marketplace, reveals alarming figures about the scale and growth of illegal online gambling in Europe in 2024. The recent analysis shows that illegal online gambling operators now account for 71% of the European Union’s online gambling market, representing an estimated €80.6...
Argentina’s gambling law sparks Church and AFA conflict
A dispute has arisen in Argentina between the Catholic Church and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) over a proposed law to regulate online gambling. The Church supports a potential ban on gambling advertising in sports, while football authorities warn it could harm the industry financially. Reflecting the teachings of the late Pope Francis, himself Argentinian, the Church has expressed concern about the growth of online...
