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Gambling (UK)
UKGC License Fees to Rise 25% From October as Costs Mount for Operators
Thursday July 2, 2026 (11:36 am am EDT)
Britain’s gambling operators will pay 25% more for most U.K. Gambling Commission (UKGC) licenses from Oct. 1 after the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) confirmed the increase. The government said higher fees are needed to help fund the regulator’s expanding responsibilities and address a structural funding shortfall. But operators will be feeling it. Remote operators and larger gambling businesses, particularly online casinos and sportsbooks, will see the largest increases. That’s because license fees are calculated using gross gambling yield (GGY) bands. DCMS figures suggest fees for the very largest operators, with GGY above £100 million, will increase from around 0.1% to 0.15%. For an operator generating £100 million in annual GGY, license fees would increase from roughly £100,000 to £150,000. Licensed operators argue that offshore operators pay nothing while avoiding the same regulatory costs. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) claims that continually rising costs risk pushing customers toward the black market. (source: GamblingInsider)
UKGC License Fees to Rise 25% From October as Costs Mount for Operators
World Cup
USA vs. Belgium World Cup Match Betting Odds: USMNT Hit Historic WC Odds Mark
Thursday July 2, 2026 (9:19 am am EDT)
With a victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina Thursday night, the United States Men's National Team has reached an unprecedented level of respect at the sportsbook. USMNT currently has 25/1 odds to win the 2026 World Cup at BetOnline.ag. This is the lowest odds they've ever had in eight World Cups during the past 25 years (according to BetOnline's historical odds database).
World Cup
Today's World Cup Matches
Thursday July 2, 2026 (9:19 am am EDT)
Spain vs. Austria (3 pm EDT)
Spain is a big -1100 favorite in this match against Austria (payout US$660 for every US$100 bet with an upset). Spain won Group H and enters the Round of 32 unbeaten and one of the favorites to win it all. Lamine Yamal, Álex Baena, Mikel Oyarzabal, Pedri and Dani Olmo have each scored a goal this World Cup. Spain conceding no goals during the group stage. They enter today's match on a 34-match unbeaten run. Austria scored 6 goals in the group stage, one more than Spain, although the goals were spread throughout the squad rather than relying on one prolific scorer. They had two wins and lost to Argentina.
Portugal vs. Croatia (7 pm EDT)
Portugal is a -300 favorite vs. Croatia, which will pay out US$225 for every US$100 bet with an upset. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan and became Portugal’s all-time leading World Cup scorer. Portugal scored 6 total group-stage goals. Historically, Portugal’s best World Cup finish is 3rd place in 1966. This is their 9th World Cup appearance. While Croatia lost to England, they did have wins against Panama and Ghana. Historically, Croatia has been excellent for a relatively young World Cup nation: runner-up in 2018 and 3rd place in 1998 and 2022. UEFA lists this as Croatia’s 6th World Cup appearance.
Switzerland vs. Algeria (10 pm EDT)
Switzerland is a -210 favorite vs. Algeria (who pay out US$176 for every US$100 bet with a win). Switzerland won Group B and reached the knockouts as group winners. Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored in that win. In modern tournaments, they are usually a consistent knockout-stage team but have struggled to go deep. Algeria got crushed by Argentina but managed a win against Jordan and drew with Austria 3-3. Algeria has been dangerous going forward but shaky defensively. Historically, Algeria’s best World Cup run came in 2014, when they reached the Round of 16 before losing to Germany in extra time. This matchup marks only their second trip to the World Cup knockout rounds.
Gambling Crime
Former NBA star Malik Beasley Pleads Not Guilty in Gambling Scandal
Wednesday July 1, 2026 (8:16 pm am EDT)
Former NBA player, Malik Beasley, has entered a not guilty plea to charges alleging he deliberately manipulated his on-court performance in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and settle his own financial obligations. His lawyer, Jason Goldman, formally entered the plea on his behalf and stated that his client "wants to move on with his life" following the arraignment. Beasley was charged on Monday and remained largely silent during his arraignment in Brooklyn federal court. He responded to the judge's inquiries with a simple "yes, your honor".
World Cup
Bosnia vs. USA Betting Action
Wednesday July 1, 2026 (8:16 pm am EDT)
USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
cash 82% USA -276
4% B&H +845
14% Draw +425
99% ML parlays USA
70% USA -1.5
90% O 2.5
To Advance
USA -565 B&H +452
92% straights and 98% parlays USA
Big Fellas (high stakes and sharp action)
$50,000 USA To Advance -500
$25,000 USA To Advance -560
$22,800 O 2.5
$22,000 USA -272
$21,600 B&H +1.5 -108
$21,000 USA -1.5 -105
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