FIFA has significantly expanded its commercial relationship with the betting industry by signing a multi-year agreement with sports data specialist Stats Perform. The partnership grants exclusive betting data and streaming rights across FIFA's major competitions, including the upcoming World Cup tournaments.
The landmark deal allows licensed gambling operators to access official data feeds and, notably, to livestream select FIFA events—including World Cup matches—directly to account holders in approved territories.
From the Cleveland Guardians pitch-fixing scandal to the rise of prediction markets, ESPN's leading gambling reporter shares insights on the industry's turbulent year and what lies ahead
Caesars Palace Las Vegas and its affiliated properties have agreed to pay a substantial $7.8 million penalty after Nevada gaming authorities documented persistent anti-money laundering violations involving California bookmaker Mathew Bowyer. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) filed a comprehensive five-count complaint detailing how Caesars continued accommodating Bowyer despite numerous internal red flags regarding unverifiable income sources and significant risk indicators.
