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March 4, 2024
West Virginia Seeks to Protect Sports Athletes from Harassment
The statewide expansion of sports betting allowed bettors across the country to gain access to a legal form of wagering on sports. While sports aficionados and gamblers alike enjoy a legal market, states that have legalized the activity benefit from tax revenue that helps fund different educational programs and statewide initiatives. Yet, amid the expansion, […]
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March 4, 2024
Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou Boxing Odds, Time, and Prediction
Anthony Joshua is a -450 favorite to beat Francis Ngannou on March 8, but we mustn’t forget that he was an even bigger favorite against Andy Ruiz Jr. who ended up knocking him out a few years ago. Is there a chance another major surprise can happen? Let’s find out! Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou […]
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March 4, 2024
2024 Qatar MotoGP Odds, Time, and Prediction
With the official name Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar, the 2024 MotoGP season-opener brings the who’s who of motorcycle racing to Lusail International Circuit. The defending champion Francesco Bagnaia will be there, and so will his main rivals, Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin, as well as many other elite riders. They’ve all set their […]
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March 1, 2024
Sports Betting Companies Drift Apart in Australia as Rules Tightening Looms
Ladbrokes and Neds, Entain companies, are said to be leaving the Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) group in the coming months, as the parent company prefers to operate alone. RWA a United Front or Frenemies Lobbying efforts to stall or placate gung-ho lawmakers have fallen flat with Australia seeking to introduce a blanket ban on gambling […]
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March 1, 2024
North Carolina’s Sports Betting in Time for March Madness
Backed by the North Carolina government and the North Carolina Lottery Commission, which oversees the industry and laid the groundwork for the launch of sports gambling as early as 2023, sports gambling will arrive in The Tarheel State in time for March Madness, the colloquial name for NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, America’s single-most […]
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February 29, 2024
KSA Shows Concerns Over 85% Drop in 2023 Match-Fixing Reports
The 2012-established independent administrative body that supervises and regulates gambling services in the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Netherlands Gaming Authority (KSA), has released the 2023 match-fixing report. The report speaks of a concerning 85% decrease in the number of reports related to suspicious match-fixing activities in sports competitions. The Sharp […]
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February 29, 2024
BHA Joins Ongoing Discussions on Affordability Checks
Amid plans for major changes to the gambling industry in the UK, the implementation of affordability checks remains one of the most controversial topics. On one side, the government seeks to overhaul the gambling regulations in the country, making them suitable for the digital age and ensuring the protection of the players in light of […]
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February 29, 2024
PGA Becomes Latest to Join Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising
The PGA Tour became the latest to join the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising earlier this week, a newly formed body that seeks to set robust standards in the industry and ensure that sports organizations move forward ethically with the blending of sports broadcasts with betting. Working on Building Robust Advertisement Standards in Gambling […]
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February 29, 2024
Vitor Petrino vs. Tyson Pedro UFC on ESPN+ 96 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Vitor Petrino vs. Tyson Pedro light heavyweight fight is going to be a real banger, we’re sure of that! The reasons are numerous, starting with the fact that both fighters have impressive records, with Petrino being an undefeated 10-0 fighter and Pedro having a 10-4 record. Another reason is that both are great finishers. […]
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February 29, 2024
Underdog Fantasy Trims Offering in Multiple US States
There’s a range of daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators that are offering their services across the United States. But while some states permit the activity, in others, a regulatory framework is missing, which otherwise means that those companies operate in a grey area. With more states anticipating legislation and regulation of DFS, some companies are […]