World News.
Week 7

16.02.2026
🥩 Drake lost $ 1M in BTC on Stake due to the Super Bowl

The rapper placed a bet on the "New England Patriots" in the crypto casino Stake (odds 2.95, potential payout $ 2.95M). But the "Seattle Seahawks" dominated 29−13 and claimed the NFL-2025 title. Drake ends up in the red — classic high-roller drama! 💸 Read more

🇪🇨 1xBet — sponsor of Ecuador’s champion until 2028

1xBet signed a deal with Independiente del Valle: logos on match and training kits, stadium LED boards, and the club’s digital platforms. Becoming the main sponsor of the reigning champions is a strong move in LatAm! Read more

🇹🇯 Parimatch — title sponsor of Tajikistan football for 3 years

Agreement for 2026−2028 covering the top league, Super Cup, and National Cup. Parimatch strengthens its presence in Central Asia — are we expecting traffic growth from the region? Read more

🦌🇺🇸 Giannis Antetokounmpo invested in prediction platform Kalshi

The Milwaukee Bucks NBA star became a shareholder in Kalshi — the first professional basketball player with a stake in such a platform. Prediction markets are gaining momentum in the U.S. 📈 Read more