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Sports
February 11, 2026
WrestleMania 42 Bans Las Vegas Establishments from Airing Event Following Low Ticket Sales
Lower than expected ticket sales for WrestleMania 42 have convinced the WWE to block bars and sports books in the vicinity of Allegiant Stadium, where it will be held for the second year in a row. The Patreon account Fightful Select shared that tourist spots within 50 miles of the stadium will be banned from […]
Sports
February 10, 2026
PGA Tour Sees Surge in Sports Bets Related to Its Events
The PGA Tour has made a gamble, and it has paid off. The competition has joined other major sports leagues in pursuit of establishing a rapport with sports fans, particularly among those who enjoy placing wagers on the outcome of events. Betting on Golf Surges with the PGA Tour Planning on More Related Content Nothing […]
Sports
February 10, 2026
Drake’s $1M Superbowl Bet Blamed for Patriots Loss
Drake’s most recently publicized bet has come up short, prompting ribbing from netizens and further proof that the Drake curse exists. This time betting on the Super Bowl LX matchup, the Canadian musician lost $1 million he had wagered on the New England Patriots to win against the Seattle Seahawks. This marks the rapper’s second-biggest […]
Sports
February 10, 2026
Connecticut Pair Charged with Using Stolen IDs in $3M Betting Fraud
Federal prosecutors in Connecticut have charged two Glastonbury residents with running a long-term scam that stole millions from major online gambling sites by misusing stolen personal information. Federal Case Targets Alleged Multi-Year Betting Bonus Scam Using Stolen IDs Court documents show that Amitoj Kapoor and Siddharth Lillaney, both 29, face a broad 45-count federal indictment […]
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 […]
Prediction Markets
February 9, 2026
ACMA Hounds Prediction Markets, Says They Are Illegal Gambling
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is now set to treat prediction markets as illegal gambling, following in the footsteps of multiple jurisdictions around the globe. The information, obtained by media outlet Crikey, indicates that ACMA investigated Polymarket, one of the world’s best-known and most prominent such marketplaces. ACMA Confirms Polymarket Is a Form […]
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
February 9, 2026
Vegas Gambler Locks $8.1M Profit on Super Bowl 60
A bettor in Las Vegas engineered a situation that allowed him to come away with a large profit from Super Bowl 60, no matter which team would have come out with flying colors on Sunday. Covering All Risks The gambler placed big preseason wagers on the Seattle Seahawks and then hedged with bets on the […]
Prediction Markets
February 9, 2026
Kalshi App Gains Ground on Sportsbooks Before Super Bowl
A newcomer to the sports betting scene has jumped into the limelight right before the year’s biggest game. Kalshi, a small-time player next to big-name sportsbooks, saw a big jump in people downloading its mobile app in January. It was ahead of well-known brands like DraftKings and FanDuel as the Super Bowl got closer. Kalshi […]
Casino
February 6, 2026
Virginia Council on Problem Gambling Warns Super Bowl Fans about Sunday
A record-setting $1.76 billion is estimated to be gambled on Super Bowl 60, and now the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling (VCPG) is issuing a word of caution to caught-in-the-moment sports gamblers. VCPG Issues Word of Warning to Super Bowl Fans in Virginia As the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks are gearing up […]