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March 20, 2026
LeBron James Reversed His Decision to Own an NBA Team in Las Vegas
Nearly four years ago, on The Shop, four-time NBA MVP and champion LeBron James expressed his desire to own an NBA team in Las Vegas. However, based on a recent interview, it appears he may have changed his stance. LeBron James Denies Plans to Own an NBA Team With team governors expected to vote next […]
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March 20, 2026
Alberta Sets New Rules for Licensed Gambling Market
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC), the body responsible for licensing and regulating Alberta’s upcoming online gaming and betting market, has updated its Standards and Requirements for Internet Gaming to explicitly prohibit wagering on political events. The change comes through the addition of Subsection 4.6.5 (p), which states: “4.6.5 p) has been added to prohibit […]
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March 18, 2026
No Clear Favorite Emerges as March Madness Begins
This year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament could be one of the most intense in recent years. Duke received the top overall seed for March Madness, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida following close behind. Despite the handful of teams occupying the top positions, most fans and experts agree that this year’s showdown could be anybody’s game. […]
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March 18, 2026
DraftKings Leads as Bettors Favor Sportsbooks Over Markets
A fresh industry survey suggests that traditional online sportsbooks continue to have a stronger appeal than prediction market platforms in regions where both options are available to consumers. Kalshi Gains Ground in States Without Legal Sportsbooks According to research conducted by Truist Securities, users tend to gravitate toward DraftKings when given a choice between conventional […]
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March 17, 2026
Betting Syndicate Crumbles After Kidnapping Scandal
Worldwide Sporting Investments (WSI), an Australian sports betting syndicate run by 28-year-old Tyler Roberts, came crashing after taking a particularly dark turn last spring. $1.5M Debt, Kidnapping, and Crime Networks Currently, WSI is in court-ordered liquidation, and creditors claim the company owes them roughly $1.5 million. Court filings say the business now has less than […]
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March 16, 2026
Eden Hazard’s Tie-up with Stake.com Could Lead to Sanctions in Belgium
Soccer legend Eden Hazard recently became a brand ambassador for the online gambling giant Stake.com and expressed excitement about backing the operator ahead of the World Cup. However, he has now found himself in potential trouble due to the fact that Stake.com is a banned brand in his home country. Hazard Joined Stake as a […]
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March 16, 2026
Nebraska Pushes Mobile Sports Betting Vote for 2026 Ballot
As we previously reported in September 2025, Nebraska-based casino operators and lobbyists are determined to shift the focus from statehouse representatives to the voters. Their plan is to start a petition drive that would include mobile sports betting on the 2026 ballot. They Need Signatures from 5% of Previous Voters In a First Alert 6 […]
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March 16, 2026
DraftKings Insider Explains How Company Sets Oscar Odds, Rise of Prediction Markets
The 98th Academy Awards are now down in history, with the ceremony having to navigate choppy industry seas, from fewer people turning up to watch premieres to emerging entertainment verticals, down to the fact that people are now increasingly flocking to prediction markets to make trades about the outcomes of the Oscars. Avello, A Sworn […]
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March 13, 2026
FanDuel Launches Docuseries Starring Vegas Matt and Family
FanDuel has decided to take a deeper dive into influencer marketing with the release of a new six-part docuseries centered on one of its most recognizable brand ambassadors, gambling YouTuber Vegas Matt. All-In: Vegas Matt The series, called “All In: Vegas Matt,” follows the life of Matt Morrow, the 62-year-old content creator better known as […]
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March 12, 2026
Stake.com Adds Soccer Legend Eden Hazard as Brand Ambassador
Online gaming and sports betting giant Stake.com has onboarded soccer powerhouse Eden Hazard as a brand ambassador ahead of this summer’s World Cup. In this role, Hazard will help Stake promote its brand to the wider soccer community. Hazard Becomes Stake.com’s Latest Brand Ambassador Hazard, who is a former winger known for his time at […]