Sports
April 10, 2024
Barstool’s Portnoy Bets on the Huskies, Wins $2.76M
Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports’ boss, has turned a $600,000 bet into a $2.76 million payday thanks to UConn’s victory over Purdue. The March Madness final went in favor of the Huskies, allowing Portnoy to cash in on the “greatest bet” of his life. In a post on X, the Barstool leader rejoiced, praising UConn for […]
Sports
April 3, 2024
LSU vs. Iowa Women’s Basketball Matchup Shatters Betting Records
The frenzy surrounding Monday night’s Elite Eight clash between Louisiana State University (LSU) and Iowa transcended beyond the basketball court—it became a monumental event in the realm of sports betting. According to reports, FanDuel revealed that the LSU versus Iowa game marked its most significant betting occasion ever for women’s sports. Record-Breaking Betting Reflects Women’s […]
Sports
April 2, 2024
Prop Bet Ban Proposal Gets into the Spotlight amid Harassment toward Athletes
The legalization of sports betting in North Carolina has attracted millions of dollars in bets and, by the end of the first week of legal wagering, almost $200 million was bet on sports. While many local fans were excited to support their local teams, some were not too happy when they lost their bets. While […]
Sports
March 29, 2024
Massachusetts Creates Youth Sports Betting Safety Coalition
Massachusetts was among the states that legalized sports betting in 2022. Despite the legalization, it has taken several months until the launch of retail wagering which was completed at the end of January 2023, followed by the online betting market launch in March of the same year. Just like in other states where betting is […]
Sports
March 28, 2024
Sports Betting Giants’ Stocks Tumble Amid NCAA Prop Bet Threat
Shares of prominent online sports betting companies DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment took a hit on March 27 as regulatory concerns and proposed NCAA actions rattled investor confidence. NCAA President’s Proposal Sparks Debate on Sports Betting Integrity The market jitters stemmed from multiple fronts. Firstly, NCAA President Charlie Baker ignited fears by suggesting a potential ban […]
Sports
February 2, 2024
Former Alabama Coach Violates NCAA Rules, Faces Penalty
In light of violations related to wagering and ethical conduct rules, Brad Bohannon, the former head coach for Alabama baseball, faced a penalty. The incident dates back to last year when the former head coach allegedly provided insider information to an individual who subsequently used it for sports wagering. This information becomes clear from a […]
Sports
January 12, 2024
NCAA Vows to Combat Athlete Harassment in 2024 and Beyond
The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) is concerned about the stress betting-related threats cause to young bettors. Athlete harassment by disgruntled punters continues to be a serious issue despite efforts to make a change. Evidently, the proliferation of sports wagering has only exacerbated this problem, causing more and more angry bettors to contact athletes online […]
Sports
December 13, 2023
NCAA Turns to AI to Tackle Gambling-Related Student Abuse
As gambling has become more prominent in the United States, the NCAA has been actively working on strengthening the safeguards for its student-athletes, officials, committee members, and staff. NCAA Addresses Abuse of Staff and Student-Athletes by Gamblers The bulk of these efforts has been laser-focused on protecting the aforementioned groups of individuals from falling prey […]
Sports
December 7, 2023
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns 2023 New Orleans Bowl Odds, Time, and Prediction
In their first FBS season, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks went 8-3, with a 6-21 record in Conference USA. Now, it’s time for Rich Rodriguez’s men to play their first college bowl. The game in question is the 2023 New Orleans Bowl, in which they’ll take on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Caesars Superdome in NOLA. […]
Sports
November 9, 2023
NCAA President Criticizes Prop Bets on College Sports
Over the last five years, the sports betting sector across the United States has grown exponentially. That became possible thanks to the repeal of PASPA by the US Supreme Court back in 2018. By now, there are nearly 40 states that offer some form of legal sports wagering. With billions wagered on sports annually, concerns […]
