Industry News
- Polymarket swoops for prediction markets API startup Dome
New York-based exchange snaps up Y Combinator graduate to boost data and insights The post Polymarket swoops for prediction markets API startup Dome first appeared on EGR Intel.
- FDJ United sets sights on lottery M&A for US market entry
CEO Stéphane Pallez says the operator has no desire to engage with sports betting in North America due to “potential disruption from other types of activities” The post FDJ United sets sights on lottery M&A for US market entry first appeared on EGR Intel.
- Optimove: Retention rates converge across key European markets in January
Data shows Italy is the “undisputed leader” in sports betting spend, while Greece consistently tops engagement metrics, frequently exceeding 12 active days per month The post Optimove: Retention rates converge across key European markets in January first appeared on EGR Intel.
- DGA director says regulator is powerless to stop prediction markets
Anders Dorph tells EGR Danish players are using Kalshi and Polymarket but until the pair specifically target Danes, they cannot be blocked The post DGA director says regulator is powerless to stop prediction markets first appeared on EGR Intel.
- This week in B2B news: In-play horseracing and an iGaming Metaverse
All the latest developments from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from RMG, Aviatrix and SPRIBE The post This week in B2B news: In-play horseracing and an iGaming Metaverse first appeared on EGR Intel.
- Indiana vs. No. 7 Purdue CBB Odds, Predictions, Picks for Friday, February 20
The Indiana Hoosiers (17-9 SU, 13-13 ATS) meet the Purdue Boilermakers (21-5 SU, 12-14 ATS) tonight in Big Ten college basketball action at Mackey Arena. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET on FOX. DraftKings is dealing Purdue as an 11.5-point home favorite with a total of 150.5 as of publication. 63% of spread handle The post Indiana vs. No. 7 Purdue CBB Odds, Predictions, Picks for Friday, February 20 appeared first on CasinoBeats.
- Indonesian Police Arrest Suspected Illegal Lottery Operator Selling Tickets in Cafe
Indonesian police have arrested a suspected illegal lottery operator after a tip-off from a member of the public. An unnamed person said they saw the man (aged 40), placing bets on an illegal gambling site via his mobile phone in a public space, said a police spokesperson, the Indonesian media outlet Klik Positif reported. Police The post Indonesian Police Arrest Suspected Illegal Lottery Operator Selling Tickets in Cafe appeared first on CasinoBeats.
- Rush Hour CCTV: New Game Allows Users to Gamble on Traffic Around the World
Rush Hour CCTV is a new gambling game that uses CCTV footage to let users bet on the number of vehicles that pass in front of the camera. The game’s official site declares, “Real CCTV footage from around the world. AI counts vehicles and other things crossing detection zones in real-time. Players predict the outcome.” The post Rush Hour CCTV: New Game Allows Users to Gamble on Traffic Around the World appeared first on CasinoBeats.
- Polymarket Acquires Dome to Expand Developer Tools for Prediction Markets
On-chain prediction market giant Polymarket announced yesterday that it had acquired Dome, a Y Combinator–backed startup that specializes in developer infrastructure for prediction markets. Dome co-founder Kurush Dubash confirmed the acquisition in a LinkedIn post. Polymarket made a separate announcement on X, welcoming Dome’s team and technology. The deal is the second major acquisition for The post Polymarket Acquires Dome to Expand Developer Tools for Prediction Markets appeared first on CasinoBeats.
- Prediction Markets See Huge Trading Volume on Aliens Existing, as Trump Will Release Files
Markets on the existence of aliens on prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket saw a surge in trading volume after President Donald Trump said he is preparing to release files. Ten days ago, CasinoBeats highlighted unusually large trades on the market: “Will the U.S. confirm that aliens exist before 2027?” at Kalshi. At that time, The post Prediction Markets See Huge Trading Volume on Aliens Existing, as Trump Will Release Files appeared first on CasinoBeats.
