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November 24, 2025
Preliminary Deal Discussions Surface Ahead of Key Hearings in NBA Cases
Federal prosecutors claim the wide-ranging gambling probes involving current and former NBA figures are gaining steam. New court papers reveal several defendants are thinking about plea deals that could prevent long trials. Prosecutors Signal Progress as Dual Gambling Cases Draw 31 Defendants The two cases, one looking into alleged rigging of high-stakes poker games and […]
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November 21, 2025
Entain Says Strong Interest in Darts Betting as Markets Grow
Much like table tennis during the pandemic, darts is now emerging as a go-to market for many operators, and Entain is no exception. Commenting on the vertical specifically, amid its broader results, Entain’s CEO, Stella David, noted that darts has indeed become one of the fastest-growing verticals for the company. Entain Optimistic about Darts’ Staying […]
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November 20, 2025
BET99 Teams with Ex-UFC Champion to Promote Responsible Gaming
BET99 is putting the spotlight back on responsible play, bringing back its partnership with UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre for its latest campaign. St-Pierre has been one of the faces of the company’s responsible gaming work since 2022, and the latest TV and digital spot leans into his martial arts roots. He appears in […]
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November 20, 2025
Seven Killed at Mexico Racetrack as Criminal Feud Erupts in Gunfire
A deadly shooting broke out at a horse race near Parral in southern Chihuahua, Mexico, over the weekend, killing seven men and raising concerns about organized crime’s growing presence in local racing events. Deadly Clash Outside Racetrack Highlights Intensifying Turf Battle Between Criminal Rivals The attack happened Saturday night at a racetrack outside the city, […]
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November 20, 2025
UFC Chief Eyes One-Night Vegas Face-Off With Million-Dollar Bets on Netflix
Dana White, the CEO of UFC, is pushing to create a new venture. This venture aims to combine high-stakes gambling with live entertainment. White wants to turn a multi-million dollar casino showdown into a Netflix spectacle. White Teases $30M Credit Line Pitch for Live Casino Duel White talked about his plans during a recent appearance […]
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November 20, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Makes a Joke About Prediction Markets During Speech
A black suit event was recently held at the White House. One of the attending guests was the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman. A prediction had been running on prediction markets platforms, where people were betting on whether the Crown would wear a black suit. Those who put their money on yes […]
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November 19, 2025
Wisconsin Lawmaker Wants Sports Betting to Stem Prediction Markets Tide
Rep. Tyler August believes that if Wisconsin continues to drag its feet on sports gambling, the state will create a vacuum that would be filled by companies that are not necessarily regulated, such as prediction markets apps. Prediction Markets Could Be Gunning for Wisconsin’s Online Sports Betting Vacuum AB 601 seeks to expand the existing […]
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November 19, 2025
Man Who Stabbed Casino Winner 88 Times Sentenced to Life in Prison
A senior man, Reginald Lively, 68, has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the murder of John Hall III, another 68-year-old man, whom he brutally killed over what is believed to be a $1,000 casino win. Lively has already served sentences for murder after he pleaded guilty to the murder of […]
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November 18, 2025
US Senate Launches Probe into MLB’s Fraud Monitoring Processes Following Scandal
The Major League Baseball ecosystem was shaken by news of a high-profile corruption scandal involving two Cleveland Guardians pitchers who are said to have rigged games for years. In light of this shocking revelation, the US Senate has launched a probe into the broader league to determine how the corruption went unnoticed for two years. […]
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November 18, 2025
Sports Bettors Blast NBA’s Jimmy Butler for “Costing” Him $3K Parlay
It takes little to trigger sports bettors these days. Sometimes, even a good performance may be too good for a gambler’s liking. Jimmy Butler, the Golden State Warriors forward, became the latest pro athlete to be on the receiving end of a gambler’s frustration this way. Heckler Publishes Video of Himself Complaining to Butler Over […]