Sports
June 1, 2026
Brendan Sorsby Placed as Much as $90K in Bets; His Fate Hangs in the Balance
Brendan Sorsby will have his fate decided – or nearly so – in a Monday appearance before Judge Ken Curry at the 99th District Court of Lubbock County, Texas. The player, who is currently suspended from the upcoming NCAA football season, is seeking an injunction against the association’s decision, essentially allowing him to re-enter the […]
Sports
May 29, 2026
SEC Becomes First Conference to Mandate Sports Betting Training
In the wake of the Texas Tech player, Brendan Sorsby’s controversy, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has become the first to announce that it will now make it compulsory for student-athletes to take sports betting-related training, which will focus on responsible gambling and problem gambling. College Students Need to Be Educated Better on Gambling Risks Sorsby […]
Sports
May 28, 2026
NCAA Leaves Sorsby Out of the Game Despite the Player’s Legal Actions
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has denied Brendan Sorsby’s request to regain eligibility for the 2026 college football season following his suspension for sports betting, which reportedly included wagering on a game he played in. NCAA Upheld Its Previous Decision about Sorsby Under NCAA sports wagering rules, student-athletes are not allowed to place bets […]
Sports
May 28, 2026
Southeastern Conference Requires Education on Gambling for Athletes
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced a new mandate to combat the rise of sports wagering, saying that all student-athletes will be required to take gambling education before the start of the 2026-27 season. SEC Rolls Out Compulsory Gambling Awareness Program for Players The decision was announced at the league’s spring meetings in Florida, where officials […]
Sports
May 20, 2026
NCAA Eligibility Dispute Spurs Quarterback to Legal Action
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby sued the NCAA, asking the organization to quickly clarify his ability to play in the 2026 college football season. The move comes as the athlete is under investigation for gambling that could end his collegiate career. Legal Fight Puts Sorsby’s 2026 Season in Doubt The case was filed in a […]
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 […]
Sports
April 17, 2026
HBCU Athlete Julius Reese Denies Involvement in NCAA Betting Scandal
Julius Reese, one of the basketball players mentioned in an NCAA gambling scandal, has issued a statement in which he denied any involvement in gambling. Reese Cooperated with the NCAA and Has Been Cleared Reese, who is a former North Carolina A&T guard, posted the statement on his social media accounts amid an ongoing scandal […]
Sports
March 30, 2026
Judge Denies NCAA’s Request to Block DraftKings’ Use of March Madness Trademarks
Federal Judge Tanya Walton Pratt rejected the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) request for a temporary restraining order aimed at preventing DraftKings from using trademarks tied to the former’s basketball tournaments. Judge Sides with DraftKings Last week, the NCAA filed a complaint that asked a federal court to make DraftKings stop using March Madness, Final Four, […]
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 23, 2026
NCAA Says DraftKings Must Stop Using the March Madness Branding
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) filed an official complaint with a federal court on Friday, March 20, asking for the suspension of the use of the “March Madness” branding by DraftKings. The complaint argues that the sportsbook ought to stop using registered trademarks that are part of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. […]