Live & Microbetting’s Impact on Sportsbooks and Users
Remember when pre-flop bets were the only options in sports betting? That’s a rather quaint notion given the rapid rise of live betting and microbets.
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Remember when pre-flop bets were the only options in sports betting? That’s a rather quaint notion given the rapid rise of live betting and microbets.
After outperforming the S&P 500 Index for two consecutive weeks, the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF underperformed last week, falling 3.8% versus the 1.4% rise in the broad-based index.
Gaming stocks had a stellar week, and the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF soared over 7%, bridging its year-to-date (YTD) losses to just about 4%.
LIGA MX has announced a new agreement that will see prediction market Polymarket become an official sponsor of LIGA MX in the US territory.
On the day that the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in Mexico City, Mexico’s top soccer league has become the latest major sports league partner of Polymarket.
After underperforming the broader markets consistently over the last month, gaming stocks saw some recovery last week.
Genius Sports has published its Q1 report, highlighting double-digit growth across both of its divisions.
Genius Sports’ Q1 earnings call outlined a broader strategic shift, positioning prediction markets and the recently closed Legend acquisition as key drivers of future growth.
Genius Sports has declared a hefty net loss for the first quarter of the year, but this has not deterred group leadership from its lofty expectations for the end of the year.
Genius Sports has successfully concluded the $1.2bn acquisition of Legend, despite challenges affecting its stock performance. The acquisition was finalized in February 2026, allowing Genius Sports to enhance its worldwide footprint.