Sports
October 31, 2024
Charles Barkley Betting Parlay Odds Mistake Goes Viral
Calculating betting odds isn’t as difficult as some might consider. The process requires mathematical skills and knowledge but isn’t complex by all means. To make it even easier, some betting operators even offer odds calculators which the bettors can use. One gambler and NBA Hall of Famer recently argued that the profit on a particular […]
Sports
October 31, 2024
FDJ’s Exclusivity on Lottery, Betting Not Violation of EU Law
The European Union’s executive body, the European Commission, said on Thursday that it has concluded an investigation into Française des Jeux (FDJ), France’s largest gambling company, which recently grabbed headlines for its multi-billion acquisition of Kindred Group, another European sector giant. Four-Year Investigation Finds FDJ to Operate Within Legal Limits The commission was looking into […]
Legal
October 31, 2024
Gambler Pleads Guilty in Betting Scheme with Jontay Porter
Earlier this year, a betting scandal erupted with allegations against the Toronto Raptors center, Jontay Porter, who allegedly participated in betting activities, that shook the NBA. The scandal resulted in Porter’s ban from the NBA, while an investigation into the unlawful actions continued. Now, a second person involved in the betting scheme that included the […]
Sports
October 31, 2024
Real Madrid vs. AC Milan 2024-25 Champions League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Real Madrid’s game with Valencia ended up postponed due to floods in the south of Spain. This has given Los Blancos an extra couple of days to lick their wounds following the humiliating 4:0 home loss to Barcelona. They owe it to their fans at Santiago Bernabeu to do better this time around. They’re ready […]
Sports
October 31, 2024
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Week 9 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Coming into Week 9, the Kansas City Chiefs are the only NFL team with a 100% record in 2024. They’re 7-0, with a pretty good chance of making it 9-0 on Monday, November 4 when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arrowhead. If they pull it off, it’s going to be their best start […]
Sports
October 30, 2024
Valencia vs. Real Madrid 2024-25 La Liga Odds, Time, and Prediction
Last weekend, Real Madrid suffered a soul-crushing defeat at home to their arch-rivals Barcelona. It was one of the heaviest defeats they ever suffered in El Clasico, with Barsa winning 4:0. Not only did they get embarrassed in front of more than 70,000 of their fans, but the gap between them and the La Liga […]
Sports
October 30, 2024
Dallas Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons Week 9 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Dallas Cowboys are underperforming in the 2024 NFL with a 3-4 record, which has led to speculation about whether the franchise owner Jerry Jones will fire coach Mike McCarthy. The 82-year-old businessman still hasn’t done it, but he might axe the 60-year-old coach if the Cowboys lose to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9. […]
Sports
October 30, 2024
Short Seller Jim Chanos Raises Concerns Over Election Betting Markets
Jim Chanos, an expert in the financial world and a big name for his short-selling wins, called out the effect election betting markets could be having on the wider world of finance. Chanos Sounds the Alarm on Election Wagers Distorting Global Financial Markets Speaking up on X (formerly Twitter), Chanos expressed his concerns about how […]
Industry
October 29, 2024
BOS Approves Sweden’s Signing of the Macolin Convention, Requests Amendments
The Swedish government proposed joining the Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions, also known as the Macolin Convention. The ratification of the convention, which is the only rule of international law on the manipulation of sports competitions, will align Sweden with dozens of countries opposing match-fixing. The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) […]
Sports
October 29, 2024
Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 9 Odds, Time, and Prediction
After going 5-0 in their first five games, the Minnesota Vikings on to lose the following two games. Will they lose a third one in Week 9 when they welcome the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium? Based on the 2024 NFL odds, the answer is no. We completely agree with bookmakers on this, although […]
