WORLD NEWS. WEEK 38

🚫 Stake restricted access for players in Ireland – the decision followed consultations with the local regulator. Read more

📈 Polymarket and Kalshi surpassed sportsbooks in app downloads at the start of the NFL season – prediction markets recorded over 1.35 million installs and more than $1 billion in NFL contract trading volume, intensifying competition with traditional bookmakers. Read more

🎬 DraftKings released a parody of an ad by prediction market platform Novig – the operator used the satirical video to compete with the emerging prediction markets segment in the US. Read more

🤝 Tottenham signed a three-year partnership with VSbet – the operator became the club’s official regional betting partner in Asia, focusing on marketing and fan activations. Read more

⭐️ Stake showcased a star-studded party featuring Drake, Central Cee, and Kevin Durant – the crypto casino continues to strengthen its brand through collaborations with global celebrities. Read more

🎤 DraftKings launched an advertising campaign featuring Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas – the new brand spot, “Take Your Game Anywhere,” promotes the service’s availability across all 50 US states. Read more