Sports
November 25, 2025
Ohio’s Governor Regrets Ever Signing Sports Betting into Law
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has generally been an outspoken critic of gambling activities in the state, often positioning himself with the hawks who have called for tougher regulation. Now, the governor has expressed regret over allowing sports betting to take off in the first place. Ohio’s Sports Gambling Business Is Rotten, Thinks Governor In December […]
Sports
November 24, 2025
NCAA Forbids Players and Department Staff to Bet on Pro Sports
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has forbidden athletes and athletic department staff from betting on professional sports. The news comes after the NCAA voted on Friday to overturn a rule change that would have allowed those bets. NCAA Implements New Rules The rule change permitting gambling on professional sports was scheduled to take effect Nov. […]
Sports
November 24, 2025
NCAA Athlete Gets Permanently Banned After Evidence of Betting Against Team Surfaces
Hysier Miller, an ex-Temple University basketball player, has been banned by the NCAA after evidence surfaced that he had wagered against his own team to lose on several occasions. While most athletes have been accused of simply placing a bet on prohibited events, there have been few to go so far as to gamble against […]
Sports
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 […]
Sports
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 […]
Sports
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 […]
Sports
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, […]
Sports
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 […]
Sports
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 […]
Sports
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 […]
