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April 13, 2026
US Senator Wants Major Leagues to Provide Information about Gambling Partnerships
The US Senator behind some of the most ambitious legal frameworks, aimed at prediction markets and beyond, Richard Blumenthal, has now sent an official letter to all major sports leagues in the country, requesting a detailed breakdown of their current partnerships with gambling entities. Senator Asks Major Sports League to Provide Info on Gambling Partnerships […]
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April 10, 2026
Sportsbooks Channel Millions into Pro-Betting Political Push
Some of the largest names in the sports wagering industry are building political influence across the United States, directing tens of millions of dollars into a formed super PAC aimed at expanding legalized betting. Win for America PAC Gains $48M From Leading Sportsbooks Companies including DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Bet365 have supplied $48 million to […]
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April 9, 2026
PrizePicks Becomes NBA’s Official DFS Partner
PrizePicks, a daily fantasy sports (DFS) leader in North America, unveiled a major new partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA). This deal will position the DFS company as the Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the NBA, providing fan engagement opportunities to both parties. NBA & PrizePicks Join Forces The partnership with the famous […]
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April 9, 2026
Ohio’s Lawmakers Mull Restricting Sports Gambling in the State
If you have been a regular sports bettor in Ohio, you may have missed the news – your state needs saving. This is the argument put forward by a new bill fittingly called “Save Ohio Sports Act.” Ohio Needed Saving from Sports Betting – You Just Didn’t Know The idea is to further trim the […]
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April 9, 2026
Man Who Got into Gambling at 17 Lost More than $4.2M
A young man from the United Kingdom spiralled into gambling addiction after he first came into contact with the activity as a teenager. The then-17-year-old started by betting on match fixtures, with his habit escalating, and small wins in the dozens or thousands of dollars immediately fueling his behavior until it was too late. Sliding […]
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April 8, 2026
IBIA Q1 2026 Integrity Report Highlights 70 Suspicious Matches
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) published the latest edition of its Integrity Report, covering the first quarter of 2026. In its publication, the integrity body said that it has identified 70 suspicious games across 10 sports. The Report Highlights Soccer as the Sport with the Most Alerts The Q1 2026 Integrity Report shows that […]
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April 8, 2026
FIFA Erases Gambling Sponsors from Names of World Cup Host Stadiums
As the next FIFA World Cup approaches, the soccer governing organization has taken action to remove all sponsors, except existing FIFA sponsors, from the venues set to host the World Cup matches. With the tournament set to take place across North America, where naming sponsorships are commonplace, this means that several venues’ current names will […]
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April 8, 2026
Australia’s Gambling Ad Limits Seen to Have Modest Impact
Australia’s planned restrictions on gambling advertising are expected to deliver a slight reduction in betting activity, according to a new government assessment, even as officials defend the reforms as a necessary step to curb exposure, especially among younger audiences. Australia Rejects Full Gambling Ad Ban Despite Higher Savings An analysis prepared within the office of […]
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April 8, 2026
Mayweather-Pacquiao Rematch Faces Legal Turmoil
Plans for a long-awaited rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have been thrown into uncertainty as contractual disputes and conflicting statements cloud the future of the event. Multi-Million Stakes as Mayweather Questions Rematch Terms The bout was scheduled for September 19 at the high-tech Sphere venue in Las Vegas. Promoters marketed it as […]
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April 7, 2026
Jody Demling’s Kentucky Derby Picks – Backing a Long Shot
Every year, the world of horse racing fans patiently awaits crucial pieces of information to decide who has the best chances of securing the Triple Crown and the individual legs of the race. One of the key sources of such information is Jody Demling, a renowned handicapper who has been among the most searched-for names […]