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Sports
November 20, 2024
Australian Gambling Groups Pay AU$400 for IDs, Raising Concerns
It is not uncommon for bookmakers to restrict the accounts of bettors who are constantly winning. At the same time, some betting companies provide major incentives until a certain timeframe in order to engage with new customers. However, a practice that is picking up speed in Australia is raising concerns among bookmakers and regulators alike, […]
Sports
November 19, 2024
Tyson-Paul Was a Huge Hit with Bettors
The highly publicized fight between YouTube sensation-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul and legendary heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has smashed betting records, becoming the most heavily wagered combat sports event in recent memory. The fight, held in Arlington, Texas, highlighted boxing’s generational appeal and Tyson’s enduring popularity. The Match Transcended Generations The fight brought in four times […]
Sports
November 19, 2024
Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders Week 12 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Dallas Cowboys are 3-7 in the 2024 NFL, with five losses in a row. Their under-pressure coach Mike McCarthy could lose his job if they lose again. In fact, there are reports that he’s preparing for that scenario – he’s already put his Texas mansion up for sale. Although their future looks grim, not […]
Sports
November 19, 2024
Manchester City vs. Tottenham 2024-25 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Manchester City vs. Tottenham is guaranteed to be a real banger as both teams are looking to end their losing run. The Cityzens lost their last four games in all competitions, while the Spurs are hoping to end their two-game losing run. Winning Saturday’s games is of special importance for Man City if they want […]
Sports
November 19, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns Week 12 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns Week 12 game is on the program on Thursday, November 21, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH. That’s where the Browns are 4-1 in the last five duels with the Steelers. However, in 2024, the Steelers look way, way stronger than the Browns. They’re 8-2 while their AFC […]
Sports
November 19, 2024
Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo UFC Macau Odds, Time, and Prediction
Both Petr Yan (17-5) and Deiveson Figueiredo (24-3-1) are ex-UFC champions but in different weight classes. Yan used to be the UFC Bantamweight champ, while Figgy is a former 2-time champ in the division below. Since moving to the 135-pound class, he’s 3-0, but UFC Macau odds suggest he’s going to lose to Yan. Should […]
Legal
November 18, 2024
MLBPA and FanDuel Agree to Dismiss Image Rights Violations Lawsuit
In September, DraftKings and FanDuel, among other betting companies, were named defendants in lawsuits filed by the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). In the legal claims, the Association alleged image rights violations, accusing the betting companies of using player images and names without permission. Now, at least one of the lawsuits was resolved Friday. […]
Sports
November 16, 2024
Snooker Legend Mark King Banned for 5 Years for Match-Fixing
Mark King, an English snooker pro, has been banned from competing professionally for five years. The player, who insists on his innocence, has been found guilty of match-fixing and forced to pay a fine. The King Has Been Banned The 50-year-old Brit has competed professionally since 1991 and, between 1996 and 2015, ranked within the […]
Sports
November 15, 2024
NJ Could Be the 14th State to Ban Prop Bets On College Athletes
New Jersey, the state that paved the way for legal sports gambling when Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill 4111 in June 2018, is now considering a ban on prop bets related to college athletes’ performances. This comes following a series of incidents where college athletes faced harassment from angry bettors when their performances did […]
Industry
November 15, 2024
Netflix’s Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Betting Banned in Some States
A stroke of genius for Netflix and a way to get a big fat paycheck for both Jake Paul, an influencer-cum-boxer and Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, who is well past his fighting prime, the upcoming fight due in several hours has caused quite a stir already. Either way, the bout is happening, offering outstanding […]