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December 29, 2025
Crosby’s Absence Shakes Up Raiders-Giants Betting Scene
The Las Vegas Raiders‘ choice to bench top defensive end Maxx Crosby for Sunday’s clash with the New York Giants has turned into a hot topic on the NFL betting front this week. What started as a simple injury report has changed how people bet on a game that matters a lot for draft picks […]
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December 24, 2025
Terry Rozier Seeks Dismissal of Federal Betting Case
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier wants a federal judge to throw out the sports betting case against him. The 31-year-old argues that prosecutors have been stretching the law and solely leaning on thin evidence in their attempt to turn a state-level matter into a federal crime. Rozier Addresses the Supreme Court’s Decisions In a motion […]
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December 24, 2025
Florida Bill Rekindles Fight Over Live Horse Racing
Florida legislators filed House Bill 881 as a new attempt to rekindle the long-running fight regarding the future of live horse racing in the Sunshine State, as well as the industry that heavily depends on it. The Liberating “Decoupling” Measure The bill, introduced Tuesday by Rep. Adam Anderson, a Republican from Pinellas County, would enable […]
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December 24, 2025
Kalshi Starts Research Group to Push Prediction Market Science Forward
Kalshi has made a big move beyond running prediction markets by setting up a new research team. This team aims to improve our understanding of forecasting through market data, both in theory and practice. The New York company announced Kalshi Research on December 22, setting up this new group to connect live prediction markets with […]
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December 24, 2025
Nine Policemen in Japan Have Been Accused of Illegal Gambling
The Hyogo Prefectural Police in Japan have forwarded cases involving nine male officers, who are mainly in their 20s and 30s, to prosecutors over suspected illegal online casino gambling conducted outside working hours. Officers Found to Have Gambled According to the police department’s inspection office, six of the nine were assigned to the same police […]
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December 23, 2025
FanDuel Launches Predicts App in Five US States
“America’s premier mobile gaming company, FanDuel, is rolling out a new product, Predicts, that blends elements of finance, sports, and current events for a limited group of states. First Phase of the Launch On December 22, 2025, the New York-based company announced that the app would be available in Alabama, Alaska, South Carolina, North Dakota, […]
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December 23, 2025
NJ Gives Nod to Boosting Problem Gambling Awareness in College and University
The New Jersey Senate voted with full majority on Assembly Bill A1715, meant to strengthen problem gambling and addiction awareness and support on state college and university campuses. New Jersey Stepping Efforts to Raise Awareness for Problem Gambling The measure comes at a time of increased scrutiny on college-level sports, as well as new research […]
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December 22, 2025
Rank Group Suffers $8.33M Payment Fraud in Spain
Rank Group’s shares have slid on the news that its Spanish operations and business unit have suffered a EUR 7.1 million ($8.33 million) payment fraud incident. Rank Group Suffers from a Payment Accident – Investigations Ongoing Presently, local police authorities are involved and investigating the accident with the company operating nine venues under the Enracha […]
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December 22, 2025
NBA Tightens Betting Rules, Updates Injury Reporting
On Friday, the NBA informed its teams of its plans to place a tighter grip on the type of bets that it can offer on its games, sending a clear message: the league wants to remain deeply involved in talks with sportsbooks and regulators. The reminder comes just two months after separate gambling-related arrests involving […]
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December 22, 2025
Investors Wary as FanDuel and DraftKings Step into Prediction Markets
Investors are watching FanDuel and DraftKings delve into prediction markets with a mix of curiosity and apprehension, unsure if the potential profits are worth the legal and regulatory risks. Although both companies are proceeding confidently with this new endeavor, the market response has been noticeably restrained. Recent regulatory crackdowns against prediction markets in several states […]