Sports
January 14, 2025
Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions NFC Divisional Odds, Time, and Prediction
Coming into the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs, the Washington Commanders are the biggest underdogs of all the teams involved. They’re seen as 9.5-point underdogs against the Detroit Lions. Are oddsmakers right to think so? That’s what we’re here to find out. Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions NFC Divisional Odds Moneyline Odds Washington […]
Sports
January 14, 2025
ESPN Bet Readies to Launch Online in Washington, DC
PENN Entertainment and ESPN Bet have much to celebrate together, as the sportsbook will now be available in Washington, DC. The sportsbook has not yet launched, but it has become one of the six approved companies to offer their betting products locally. PENN Pushes into Washington, DC with ESPN Bet Brand To achieve this, PENN […]
Sports
January 14, 2025
Hong Kong Soccer Boss Mulls Legalizing Betting on Local Games
In an interview for the South China Morning Post, the Chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China, Eric Fok has said that the special administrative region (SAR) can benefit from rolling out an expanded regulated gambling framework that will allow residents and visitors to place a bet on the outcome of local soccer […]
Industry
January 14, 2025
Crypto.com’s Football Contracts Face CFTC Scrutiny
Amid the growing popularity of event trading contracts and the recent announcement that Crypto.com plans to offer options for wagering on important football games, including the upcoming Super Bowl, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reportedly looking into the legality of that offering. CFTC Anticipates Reviewing Crypto.com’s Futures Contracts on Football Games The CFTC […]
Business
January 14, 2025
Donald Trump Jr. Becomes Kalshi’s Strategic Adviser
Donald Trump Jr., the President-elect’s son, has taken on a role as a strategic adviser at Kalshi, a platform for prediction markets. This step highlights the increasing importance of political betting markets in the US following Kalshi’s legal victory that paved the way for betting on election outcomes. Kalshi Secures Trump Jr. Partnership Amid Legal […]
Blockchain
January 13, 2025
Singapore Claims Polymarket Is Illegal, Blocks Access to the Platform
Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority has forced the country’s ISPs to block Polymarket over unlicensed gambling concerns. Polymarket is a decentralized prediction market platform, and although it claims to be different from traditional gambling, it has ruffled regulatory feathers in the city-state, prompting a crackdown. Singapore’s GRA Blocks Polymarket On January 12, users in Singapore who […]
Sports
January 13, 2025
PENN Entertainment Continues with ESPN Sportsbooks Rebranding
PENN Entertainment has revealed that it has rebranded a total of ten retail sportsbooks in several major states. The rebranding affects 10 locations across Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio, and Michigan, with the retail sportsbooks now operating under the ESPN Bet name and visual identity. PENN Continues with ESPN Bet Rebranding across the US The company […]
Sports
January 13, 2025
Poker Pro-Led Consortium to Buy Dunfermline Athletic
A consortium of investors led by a poker professional is negotiating to acquire Dunfermline Athletic, a Scottish Championship soccer club. The deal is expected to be signed this week but will need approval from The Scottish Football Association (SFA). Bord Pursues DAFC Fussball’s 75% Stake in the Club The consortium interested in Dunfermline Athletic is […]
Sports
January 13, 2025
Sportsbooks Face Smarter Punters During the NFL Season
In a detailed report by the Associated Press, the publication delved into the results of the NFL season so far, and what this has meant for casual and more dedicated sports bettors. Although there have been several studies to bear out the claim that people who gamble tend to have a harder time managing their […]
Sports
January 13, 2025
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Odds, Time, and Prediction
No. 7 Notre Dame takes on No. 8 Ohio State in the battle for the 2025 NCAAF Championship. Both teams are hungry for success, with the Fighting Irish hoping to end their championship drought dating back to 1988. Meanwhile, the Buckeyes are looking to reclaim glory for the first time since 2014. Judging by the […]
