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September 11, 2024
Auburn Tigers Quarterback Says Angry Bettors Have Asked Him to Pay Them Back
Betting-prompted harassment of professional and college athletes remains a serious problem faced by the American sports sector. Payton Thorne, senior quarterback for the Auburn Tigers, weighed in on the matter, sharing his experience with online harassment. Bullies Have Multiple Ways to Harass Athletes Now Thorne appeared on The Next Round podcast, providing some insights into […]
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September 11, 2024
ROGA Launches Nationwide Program to Educate College Students on Safe Gaming
Virginia-based Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) is starting a nationwide effort to teach college students about safe gaming habits and money management. ROGA Teams Up with Industry Leaders to Address Gambling Risks The project, which will kick off at the start of 2025, is a team effort with EPIC Global Solutions, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, and […]
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September 11, 2024
Regulatory Delay Holds Up ESPN BET Launch in New York
ESPN BET’s New York launch faces a delay because of regulatory obstacles leaving PENN Entertainment to wait for the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) to give the green light. PENN’s Deal for Wynn License Delays ESPN BET’s New York Debut The sportsbook was set to go live in late August, but its entry into […]
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September 11, 2024
Tottenham vs. Arsenal 2024-25 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Even though Premier League odds suggest Arsenal are more likely to win on Sunday, we predict this is going to be a very close game. The Gunners have some serious injury problems, while the Spurs are hungry for success in the North London Derby. It’s because the last time they defeated Arsenal was more than […]
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September 11, 2024
Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 3 UFC 306 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Alexa Grasso is the defending UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion, who got ahold of the belt after beating Valentina Shevchenko last year in what was one of the greatest upsets in the history of UFC. She defended her title against the same opponent a few months later and is hoping to do the same at the […]
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September 11, 2024
Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili UFC 306 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The UFC Bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is famous for his striking ability, and many consider him to be the best boxer in the UFC. He is defending his title against Merab Dvalishvili, who’s one of the finest wrestlers in the division, and who’s famous for his incredible gas tank. Knowing all this, our prediction is […]
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September 10, 2024
Match-Fixing Investigation in China Leads to Ban of Soccer Players
Over the last few years, the efforts of China against gambling and match-fixing have intensified. This comes as no surprise, considering the growing popularity of legal wagering and the ease of access to unregulated iGaming outlets online. In one recent massive operation against match-fixing and gambling, China handed out dozens of lifetime, temporary bans and […]
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September 10, 2024
Drake’s Curse Is Back: Artist Loses $210K Backing US Open Underdog
Drake’s history of losing underdog bets with massive sums at stake is no stranger to most bettors. His long string of losing wagers has been recently expanded with the $210,000 that he lost via a Stake bet on Taylor Fritz to beat Jannik Sinner and take home the US Open title. Compared to the $565,000 […]
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September 10, 2024
Federal Judge Issues Stay on Election Contracts Amid Kalshi and CFTC Battle
A federal judge in Washington DC, Judge Jia Cobb, issued a three-day administrative stay in response to a motion from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which has been opposing Kalshi’s efforts to offer election-based event contracts. The delay will allow the court to hold a hearing on September 12, where both the CFTC and […]
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September 10, 2024
Betting Heats Up as Harris and Trump Gear Up for First Presidential Debate
The second presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle awaited by many, will pit Vice President Kamala Harris against former President Donald Trump on September 10. This marks their first face-off. Betting Markets Signal Harris as Favorite Despite Tight Trump Challenge The event follows Trump’s impressive showing against President Joe Biden in June, which sparked […]