Sports
November 14, 2025
75% of Connecticut Gamblers Think Sports Corruption More Common Than Thought
In the immediate aftermath of the NBA and MLB scandals that have brought to light collision between professional athletes and sports gamblers to influence the outcomes of betting markets, Connecticut gamblers are increasingly mistrustful of the integrity of professional sports. Connecticut Gamblers Skeptical about Integrity of Pro Sports A new poll by Sacred Heart University, […]
Sports
November 14, 2025
Two Guardians Players Part of Huge Scandal Released on Half-Mil+ Bonds
One of the two Cleveland Guardians in the current MLB scandal was detained after arriving from the Dominican Republic. Emmanuel Clase was taken into custody right after he arrived at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York from the Dominican Republic. Clase promised to surrender himself after charges of conspiracy were brought against […]
Sports
November 13, 2025
FanDuel and DraftKings Leave Nevada Amid Clash Over Prediction Markets
FanDuel and DraftKings, the top two US online sports betting companies, have chosen to exit Nevada due to growing friction with state regulators about prediction markets’ legal status. This move signals a change in strategy towards a new regulated field that could transform how Americans bet on sports and other events. NGCB Confirms FanDuel’s License […]
Sports
November 12, 2025
Good to Go: Kalshi Can Keep Offering Contracts on Tribal Lands
Kalshi can continue offering its prediction market contracts in any of the self-governing Native American or American Indian communities throughout the United States (Indian Country). Sympathy for the Tribes The decision comes amid a federal judge’s denial of a request from three California tribes for an injunction. The tribes, Blue Lake Rancheria, the Chicken Ranch […]
Sports
November 12, 2025
PrizePicks Partners with Polymarket for Licensed Event Trading
PrizePicks, a leading fantasy sports operator in North America, has joined forces with Polymarket, a prediction market platform that is growing fast. PrizePicks Users Gain Access to Federally Regulated Prediction Markets Through Polymarket Deal This team-up is a big move toward regulated prediction trading in the US. People who use the PrizePicks app will now […]
Sports
November 12, 2025
Arrests by FBI Lead to Survey Showing How Often Americans Suspect Foul Play From Players
Following the FBI’s arrest of NBA player Terry Rozier and NBA coach Chauncey Phillips for alleged involvement in a match-rigging scheme, the UK-based research agency YouGov conducted a survey. The survey asked several questions, the main one being: “How frequently do Americans believe that Professional athletes perform differently for sports bettors to profit?” Out of […]
Sports
November 11, 2025
Turkey Goes After Match-Fixers and Corrupt Soccer Insiders
In the latest move against corruption in sports, Turkey has arrested eight people, including a top-flight club chairman, alleging betting violations. More Individuals Arrested amid Sprawling Betting Scandal This is the latest enforcement move against black market betting operations, authorities have said, with the country previously targeting influencers, social media accounts, and other individuals. Authorities […]
Sports
November 11, 2025
California Tribes Fail in Attempt to Stop Kalshi’s Sports Event Contracts
A federal judge has turned down three California tribes’ effort to prevent prediction market operator Kalshi from offering sports-related event contracts on tribal lands. This decision is an early blow to the tribes in their ongoing legal battle over whether such markets are allowed under federal and tribal law. Kalshi Cleared to Continue Sports Contracts […]
Sports
November 11, 2025
MLB Partners with Major Sportsbooks to Enforce $200 Cap on Pitch-Level Bets
Major League Baseball (MLB) has put new limits on micro-betting, setting a $200 cap on bets for single pitches and taking them out of parlay options. They shared this news on Monday, just a day after two Cleveland Guardians pitchers faced federal charges for changing pitch results to make money from gambling. Rob Manfred Announces […]
Sports
November 11, 2025
Cleveland Pitcher Luis Ortiz Released on $500,000 Bail
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz walked free on $500,000 bail on Monday after showing up in a Boston federal courtroom. He faces claims of taking bribes linked to illegal sports betting. Prosecutors say Ortiz and teammate Emmanuel Clase took money from gamblers in the Dominican Republic. In return, they tried to sway the outcome of […]
