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February 6, 2025
Dallas Mavericks Shut Down Las Vegas Relocation Gossip
Despite recent speculation, the Dallas Mavericks have no intention of relocating to Las Vegas following their high-profile trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. The blockbuster deal, which traded the 25-year-old from Slovenia to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis and additional assets, implied the trade was part of a larger […]
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February 6, 2025
Accused Illegal Bookie Alleges Widespread Gambling in Pro Sports
Facing allegations of operating an illegal gambling business, money laundering and filing false tax returns, Mathew Bowyer, a prominent California bookmaker has been in hot water for a while now. Amid the allegations, the 49-year-old man pleaded guilty back in August. Bowyer is expected to be sentenced in April. Ahead of his sentencing, the bookmaker, […]
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February 6, 2025
Manchester City vs. Real Madrid 2025 Champions League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Manchester City vs. Real Madrid is a clash between two former champions. The Cityzens won the UCL two years ago; Los Blancos did it last year. Unfortunately for soccer fans, one of these two heavyweights will exit the 2025 Champions League after the first round of the knockout phase. Who will it be? It’s early […]
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February 6, 2025
Maryland Bill Wants to Stop Sweepstakes Casinos, Brings Tough Punishments
A new law proposal in Maryland tries to ban online sweepstakes casinos and set harsh punishments for providers and partners who help run them. Senator Paul Corderman put forward Senate Bill 860 (SB 860) on January 28. Now, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee is looking it over. Maryland’s Crackdown on Sweepstakes Casinos Sparks Industry […]
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February 6, 2025
Super Bowl Attracts Visitors to Las Vegas, Hotel Rooms Rates Dip
This year’s Super Bowl is expected to attract sports fans from across the country to Louisiana. Super Bowl LIX is scheduled to be played on February 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, and will feature a rematch of Super Bowl LVII that will see the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles. Viewing […]
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February 5, 2025
Texans Plumping for Online Sports Betting with 60% in Favor
After Gov. Greg Abbott said that he would not seek to block a sports gambling bill should it hit its desk, Texans are hoping that things may finally be changing. Lacking destination resorts (read Las Vegas-style casinos) and sports betting, the Lone Star is pushing for both. Local business gurus, outside forces such as Las […]
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February 5, 2025
Justin Tafa vs. Tallison Teixeira UFC 312 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Justin Tafa is seen as the underdog in the fight against Tallison Teixeira, which may seem surprising given that the Brazilian fighter is making his UFC debut on February 8. But then again, Teixeira is 7-0, while the New Zealander is 7-4-1. Let’s see if the oddsmakers have done a good job with the Tafa […]
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February 5, 2025
New Report Estimates $1.7B to Be Wagered Legally on Super Bowl 2025
Trying to pinpoint the exact sports wagering handle generated from the biggest event of the year – the Super Bowl – is often a thankless task. Yet, most analysts eventually arrive at the roughly same conclusion, give or take several hundred million dollars. Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon is among the latest people to offer insight […]
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February 5, 2025
NYX Teams Up with DraftKings in Historic Super Bowl Campaign
Ahead of the upcoming Super Bowl in February, NYX Professional Makeup, the famous makeup company whose parent is the globally recognizable brand, L’Oreal, announced the launch of a new social media campaign and joined forces with one of the top betting and gaming companies in the United States. The Collaboration Will Bring Exciting Free-to-Play Betting […]
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February 5, 2025
Texas Gov Supports Legalization of Sports Gambling in Lone Star State
Governors can make or break legislation, using the power to veto draft laws passed by both chambers and send them back for reconsideration or doggedly refusing to let them come into force. Sports betting advocates in Texas will have one thing fewer to worry about as Gov. Greg Abbott told the Houston Chronicle, a respected […]