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June 5, 2023
Gaming Analyst Predicts MGM to Benefit from Las Vegas Baseball Stadium
Earlier this year, Oakland Athletics, the famous American professional baseball team based in Oakland, California, unveiled an ambitious plan to bring Major League Baseball (MLB) action to Las Vegas via a new stadium. The stadium, which is expected to offer 30,000 seats and has a price tag of some $1.5 billion is planned to be […]
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June 5, 2023
FTF Combats Online Hate against Athletes with Bodyguard.ai Software
In a groundbreaking move to address the growing issue of social media abuse and hate directed towards tennis players, the French Tennis Federation (FTF) has partnered with Bodyguard.ai to provide players with an artificial intelligence (AI) software solution. The software aims to block negative comments and protect athletes from death threats and other forms of […]
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June 5, 2023
Churchill Downs Suspends Racing Operations and Relocates Spring Meet
The renowned racetrack and home of the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, has made the difficult decision to suspend racing operations following a distressing series of horse fatalities. Churchill Downs Takes Precautionary Measures Following Horse Fatalities In response to the tragic incidents, Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced on June 2 that it would be suspending racing […]
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June 2, 2023
Gambling Problems and Harassment Endanger Student Athletes, UCLA Says
Dr Timothy Fong, a member of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program, spoke about the impact of problem gambling on student-athletes during the UNLV Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking. As reported by SBCAmericas, he also talked about how the harassment players receive from bettors can undermine their performance. Students are considered to be high-risk gamblers. […]
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June 2, 2023
Sports Betting Drives Maryland’s Problem Gambling Up
This is the assessment of the center’s director, Mary Drexler, who cautioned that the expansion of sports betting in Maryland should go hand-in-hand with an emphasis on protecting consumers and making sure they are better educated about the potential dangers that stem from the activity. Maryland Problem Gambling Center Outlines Numbers and Current Status Quo […]
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June 2, 2023
Fanatics Goes Live in Maryland as Sportsbooks Gains Momentum
Owing to licensure approval from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission, Fanatics Sportsbook is now available across the State of Maryland, as the brand is undertaking its beta testing. Previously, Fanatics launched a pilot in Massachusetts. All Systems Go in Maryland as US-Wide Expansion Commences The company can offer mobile sports betting across the entirety […]
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June 1, 2023
SportsGrid Vows Support for AGA’s Responsible Marketing Code for Betting
The multimedia content and technology company, SportsGrid, confirmed support for the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering. Vowing to support the code, the company revealed that its multimedia content platform will align with the requirements that ensure a responsibility standard for the marketing and advertising of sports betting activities. Joining the […]
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June 1, 2023
Inter Miami vs DC United 2023 MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
Inter Miami’s coach Phil Neville and DC United’s boss Wayne Rooney used to be teammates in Man United in the early 2000s. Now, they’re coaching rival teams in the MLS, and Rooney’s boys are doing much better. Still, oddsmakers do think Neville’s team might grab a win on June 3. Inter Miami vs DC United […]
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June 1, 2023
ANJ in France Calls for Strict Rules for Gambling Sponsorships
The independent gambling Authority in France, Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), published a new set of guidelines and recommendations involving sports partnerships in the country. Details about the new guidelines emerged Thursday and the Authority explained that they come at a pivotal moment, given the drastic increase in sports gambling partnerships in France over the […]
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June 1, 2023
Manchester City vs Manchester United 2023 FA Cup Odds, Time, and Prediction
Oddsmakers see Manchester City as a -200 favorite in the 2023 FA Cup Final. However, Manchester United mustn’t be underestimated as the Red Devils are incredibly hungry for trophies. It’s been six years since they won silverware the last time. Maybe their trophy drought ends on Saturday? Manchester City vs Manchester United Odds Moneyline Odds […]