Gambling News - 'March madness'
Sports
May 7, 2026
NCAA Wants to Expedite March Madness Case Against DraftKings
The legal battle between the NCAA and DraftKings regarding the use of March Madness branding has moved forward in federal court, with both sides now clashing over how quickly the case should reach trial. The dispute began on March 20, 2026, when the NCAA filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern […]
Prediction Markets
March 27, 2026
Kalshi Receives $800M in Trades on March Madness in First Week
March Madness is bringing in a record betting handle from legal and regulated operators, the American Gaming Association recently said, but prediction markets are also taking a huge chunk of the pie. Kalshi Picks Up Steam During College Season According to reports by Bloomberg, Kalshi, arguably the leader in the space, managed to bring in […]
Sports
March 18, 2026
No Clear Favorite Emerges as March Madness Begins
This year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament could be one of the most intense in recent years. Duke received the top overall seed for March Madness, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida following close behind. Despite the handful of teams occupying the top positions, most fans and experts agree that this year’s showdown could be anybody’s game. […]
Prediction Markets
March 18, 2026
Kalshi Invites Players to Join Its $1B March Madness Challenge
Kalshi is bracing for March Madness, once again launching its $1 billion bracket challenge. The 2026 edition of the challenge will provide fans with a shot at earning a life-changing prize of a billion dollars if they can correctly predict all 63 NCAA Tournament games. A Perfect Bracket Would Earn Its Owner $1B Predicting 63 […]
Sports
April 1, 2025
Dez Bryant Brings in $62,675 Payout on $4K Wager
Dez Bryant, a former NFL wide receiver who played for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, has been happy with the mass legalization of sports betting, so much so that he has made quick use of the availability of betting apps. Bryant Turns $4K into $62K on March Madness Parlay His latest gambling escapades were registered with […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
NPR Says More Needs to Be Done to Address Problem Gambling
The nation has headed into uncharted waters with this year’s March Madness expected to generate $3.1 billion in total sports betting handle placed with regulated sportsbooks in the United States. NPR Argues the Case for More Support for Problem Gamblers This has prompted National Public Radio (NPR) to question whether initiatives supporting and aiding problem […]
Industry
March 19, 2025
NCAA Prez Warns of Player Abuse as March Madness Kicks off
The NCAA expects cases of athlete abuse to skyrocket with March Madness. The organization’s president, Charlie Baker, highlighted this as a major problem and urged regulators to outlaw player prop bets. The Growth of Betting Has Had a Few Adverse Effects Since the PASPA was repealed in 2018, America’s attitude toward sports betting has quickly […]
Business
March 18, 2025
Robinhood Unveils Prediction Markets Hub in Time for March Madness
Trading platform Robinhood is seeking to capitalize on the March Madness hype with markets for this year’s edition of the tournament. Customers can expect to find offerings involving their favorite basketball teams and players. The offerings are notably a part of Robinhood’s new prediction markets hub located in the trading platform’s app. The March Madness […]
Sports
March 18, 2025
NCAA Prepares to Tackle Insider Betting as March Madness Begins
With the Selection Sunday out of the way, basketball fans in America and beyond are gearing up for March Madness, one of the most highly-anticipated events in the sports calendar. This year’s edition is expected to be the most bet-on yet, sparking enthusiasm and problem gambling concerns alike. The March Madness Betting Temptations Are Too […]
Sports
March 18, 2025
More than Half of Americans Say No to College Betting, Says Poll
The recent start of March Madness is the primary focus of new research that probed the motivations of bettors to fill brackets, along with their support for legal betting in their state on college and professional sports. The new study from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research uncovered interesting trends when it comes […]