Prediction Markets
February 16, 2026
MLB Commissioner Suggests League Should Work with Prediction Markets
During meetings with team owners in Palm Beach, Florida, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has announced that the league is considering a new partnership with prediction market platforms as part of its efforts to strengthen integrity safeguards. Commissioner Manfred Wants to Work With Prediction Markets According to the announcement, the organization hopes that partnering […]
Sports
February 9, 2026
Former MLB Star Yasiel Puig Convicted in Federal Sports Gambling Case
The legal drama surrounding former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig took a decisive turn on Friday, when a federal jury found the MLB star guilty in relation to an illegal sports gambling case. While the court did not provide information on the expected sentence, Puig could be facing years behind bars. Puig Reportedly Attempted […]
Sports
February 9, 2026
Clase Allegedly Threw 250+ Suspicious Pitches to Influence Bets
Emmanuel Clase’s alleged pitch manipulation for betting purposes may prove to be far more extensive than it was initially reported. According to a recent court filing highlighted by ESPN’s David Purdum, the three-time All-Star and two-time American League Reliever of the Year threw over 250 suspicious pitches across at least 48 games from 2023 to […]
Sports
January 27, 2026
Circa Sports Becomes the Kansas City Royals’ New Partner
Circa Sports, a Las Vegas-based sports betting company, has penned a new partnership with the Kansas City Royals, a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. The agreement will see the two parties join forces to unleash a plethora of engaging experiences for fans of the MLB team. A Royal Partnership According to the announcement, the partnership […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
MLB Teams Cut Ties with FanDuel Sports Network as Financial Uncertainty Mounts
All nine teams that have previously had an agreement with the FanDuel Sports Network have withdrawn from the arrangement, The Athletic originally reported. The teams have sounded a tactical retreat over financial concerns that continue to plague the parent company, Main Street Sports, which already went belly up in March 2023, but has since recovered […]
Sports
December 8, 2025
MLB Memo Prohibits Players From Using Prediction Markets
Prediction-market companies insist they are not gambling platforms, a distinction federal regulators have accepted, allowing them to offer sports-related contracts even in states where sports betting is restricted. However, not everyone in professional sports is convinced. Late in the 2025 season, Major League Baseball sent a memo to all players prohibiting participation in baseball-related prediction […]
Sports
December 3, 2025
Guardians Pitchers Face 2026 Trial as Betting Scandal Grows
A legal mess has cast a shadow over Cleveland’s offseason, and it is not going away anytime soon. Guardians relief pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz now have a set date for their federal trial: May 4, 2026. The court expects the case to run for about two weeks. This trial will push MLB’s measures […]
Sports
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. […]
Sports
November 14, 2025
Two Guardians Players Part of Huge Scandal Released on Half-Mil+ Bonds
One of the two Cleveland Guardians in the current MLB scandal was detained after arriving from the Dominican Republic. Emmanuel Clase was taken into custody right after he arrived at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York from the Dominican Republic. Clase promised to surrender himself after charges of conspiracy were brought against […]
Casino
November 13, 2025
Gov. Mike DeWine Embraces MLB’s Stance on Prop Bets
Ohio’s governor, Mike DeWine, has once again taken a position on prop bets, following up on an MLB proposal to have certain types of performance wagers restricted or set caps on, with sportsbooks embracing this proposal. Prop bets have already been targeted by the MLB in Ohio before. Gov. DeWine All For Regulating Prop Bets […]
