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November 19, 2025
Wisconsin Lawmaker Wants Sports Betting to Stem Prediction Markets Tide
Rep. Tyler August believes that if Wisconsin continues to drag its feet on sports gambling, the state will create a vacuum that would be filled by companies that are not necessarily regulated, such as prediction markets apps. Prediction Markets Could Be Gunning for Wisconsin’s Online Sports Betting Vacuum AB 601 seeks to expand the existing […]
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November 19, 2025
Man Who Stabbed Casino Winner 88 Times Sentenced to Life in Prison
A senior man, Reginald Lively, 68, has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the murder of John Hall III, another 68-year-old man, whom he brutally killed over what is believed to be a $1,000 casino win. Lively has already served sentences for murder after he pleaded guilty to the murder of […]
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November 18, 2025
US Senate Launches Probe into MLB’s Fraud Monitoring Processes Following Scandal
The Major League Baseball ecosystem was shaken by news of a high-profile corruption scandal involving two Cleveland Guardians pitchers who are said to have rigged games for years. In light of this shocking revelation, the US Senate has launched a probe into the broader league to determine how the corruption went unnoticed for two years. […]
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November 18, 2025
Sports Bettors Blast NBA’s Jimmy Butler for “Costing” Him $3K Parlay
It takes little to trigger sports bettors these days. Sometimes, even a good performance may be too good for a gambler’s liking. Jimmy Butler, the Golden State Warriors forward, became the latest pro athlete to be on the receiving end of a gambler’s frustration this way. Heckler Publishes Video of Himself Complaining to Butler Over […]
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November 18, 2025
NCAA Player Banned over Sports Gambling Involvement, Opens Up
The NCAA has banned former University of New Orleans guard Dae Dae Hunter over his intentional refusal to play to the fullest of his ability to help secure betting outcomes. While the NCAA has announced the ban itself, Hunter has made full breast of his own guilt in the matter during a media appearance. Commenting […]
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November 18, 2025
Fanatics Eyes Early-Stage Talks on Prediction Market Expansion
Fanatics is thinking about getting more involved in digital betting. They are in early talks with Crypto.com to create a joint platform for betting on future events. From Jerseys to Events Contracts: Fanatics Eyes Crypto.com Collaboration People who know about these discussions say they are still in the initial stage, but the idea shows that […]
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November 18, 2025
FanDuel and DraftKings Exit AGA as Talks Expose Rift Over Event Contracts
FanDuel and DraftKings have ended their ties with the American Gaming Association (AGA). This split shows a big change in the evolving link between old-school gambling groups and firms moving into prediction markets overseen by federal rules. Departure of FanDuel and DraftKings Signals a Power Shift in the Betting Industry FanDuel and DraftKings left after […]
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November 17, 2025
NBA Widens Gambling Probe, Teams Asked for Phones
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is still working to untangle one of the most serious gambling scandals in its history, but the fallout appears to be spreading. According to multiple reports, the league has requested that several teams turn over their phones and other devices as investigators attempt to determine who knew what and when. […]
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November 17, 2025
Pragmatic Play Adds Super Bike Racing to Virtual Sports Library
Pragmatic Play has added Super Bike Racing to its portfolio of Virtual Sports, with the company continually extending its offer to partner operators and bringing new experiences to their players. Latest VR Sports Experience Enriches Pragmatic Play’s Portfolio The new product features 20 bikes and 10 teams, with various betting markets now lined up, among […]
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November 17, 2025
Dominican Gambling Under Fire After Charges Against Two MLB Pitchers
A wave of worry is spreading across the Dominican Republic as the country faces up to how big its hidden gambling networks are. This issue came to light after two Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers were charged in the United States. Charges Against Clase and Ortiz Reignite Debate on the Reach of Underground Gambling in […]