Sports
January 26, 2026
Once Again: UFC 324 Cancels Fight Over Suspicious Betting
UFC 324 saw a last-minute fight cancellation on Saturday, January 24, with president Dana White now confirming the reason behind the controversial decision. The lightweight bout between Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson was pulled after the Gaming Integrity Service, responsible for closely monitoring wagering patterns for irregularities, alerted the UFC regarding unusual betting activity. “It […]
Sports
January 23, 2026
Missouri Won’t Ban Player Props on College Sports
Missouri has become the latest state to deny an NCAA request to ban college prop bets, specifically those on individual players and their performances. Heightened calls for banning this particular market have been heard in recent months, in light of many high-profile scandals that have rocked pro sports as well as college athletics. Missouri Hesitant […]
Sports
January 23, 2026
Jeff Stelling Joins OLBG to Launch No-Limit Podcast
Jeff Stelling, a legendary name in the world of sports broadcasting, has joined forces with OLBG, the UK’s trusted guide to sports betting. As part of one of the biggest betting communities in Great Britain, Stelling will be named ambassador and get his own broadcast series where he will discuss some of the hottest topics […]
Sports
January 23, 2026
Study Shows Stars Do Not Convince US Residents to Gamble
Celebrities still show up a lot in US gambling ads, but new findings hint their pull might not be as strong as companies wish. New survey results from YouGov point out that while well-known faces can make active betters notice more, they shift overall views on gambling brands and might even make some folks question […]
Sports
January 23, 2026
Bettable Hot Dog Eating Competition Host Nathan’s Famous is Being Bought Out
Coney Island’s iconic Nathan’s Famous, well known for its yearly eating contest, is being fully bought out for $450 million. Nathan’s Famous hosts a yearly July 4 hot dog eating competition, an event that can be legally bet on, thanks to a permission obtained by the New Jersey gaming regulator. Initial attempts to legalize betting […]
Sports
January 22, 2026
Man Related to Porter and Rozier NBA Gambling Scheme Gets 2-Year Sentence
Timothy McCormack, who has described himself as a gambling addict, was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison, becoming the first defendant punished for his involvement in a wide-ranging gambling conspiracy tied to NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter. Judge Sentences McCormack Interestingly, Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall imposed a sentence quite shorter than the […]
Sports
January 22, 2026
Former DOJ Prosecutor Argues Leagues Out to Fund Sports Integrity Body
According to Carolyn Pokorny, a former federal corruption prosecutor, the only way to properly address the ongoing drama in professional sports is to create a new independent governing body that would regulate integrity. New Integrity Body Could Help Uproot Match-Fixing in Sports Pokorny’s remarks come at a time when major leagues in America have been […]
Sports
January 22, 2026
Loophole Lets Offshore Operators Push AO Bets
Offshore gambling operators are taking advantage of the Australian Open to promote their illegal services, raising concerns among regulators and industry groups about how easy it is for unlicensed platforms to reach Australian players. These sites operate outside Australian law, meaning players have no consumer protections and no guarantee they can withdraw winnings. The Loophole […]
Sports
January 22, 2026
Mike Tyson to Host Three-Day Boxing Fest Aimed at Amateurs in Las Vegas
On Wednesday, Mike Tyson revealed new plans that he will continue boxing, hosting the namesake Mike Tyson Invitational, a three-day boxing fest designed to elevate, as Kid Dynamite puts it, the next generation of boxers. Three Days of Mindful Reflection, Workouts, and Boxing Showdown Due to take place on March 12-14 at the Radiant Brand […]
Sports
January 22, 2026
Betting Markets Rattle Sportsbook Stocks During NFL Playoffs
Stock prices of big US sports betting firms took a nosedive in mid-January. New data showed rising competition from prediction market platforms during the NFL season’s busiest weeks. Traditional Sportsbooks Stumble as Kalshi, Polymarket Gain Ground DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment, which owns FanDuel, saw their shares drop. Investors reacted to hints that old-school sportsbooks might […]
