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Sports
July 16, 2024
Nebraska to Vote on Constitutional Amendment for Online Sports Betting
Nebraska lawmakers are considering the legalization of online sports betting in the state in order to alleviate the property tax burden. They will hold a special legislative session on July 25 to decide whether to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would allow mobile sports wagering, which could generate $30 million a year […]
Legal
July 15, 2024
Thailand Law Enforcement Takes Decisive Action against Illegal Gambling
In a major crackdown on illegal gambling operations, Thai law enforcement agents have successfully closed more than 200 websites catering to Euro 2024 soccer-related gambling. The operation, aiming to curb the surge in illegal betting activities associated with the wildly popular soccer tournament, uncovered an estimated 2.4 billion baht ($66.3 million) in circulation across black […]
Sports
July 15, 2024
Conor McGregor’s Euro 2024 Bet Turns Into $1.1M Birthday Gift
Irish MMA and boxing professional Conor McGregor has won a huge bet after successfully predicting that Spain will win the European Football Championship 2024. The wager was placed before the tournament had even started and netted the UFC star some EUR 1 million (approximately $1.1 million). Spain for context, just won the Euro 2024 final […]
Sports
July 15, 2024
Bettor Misses $1M Parlay Win after England’s Loss to Spain in Euro 2024
A bettor who had the option to cash out their three-legged wager for nearly $400,000 ahead of the final of the European Championship 2024 this Sunday turned down the offer. This resulted in the bettor’s loss who likely won’t ever forget how Spain won against England at the Euro 2024 final. The identity of the […]
Business
July 15, 2024
Rush Street Interactive Sale May Be Imminent, Suggests Report
Earlier this year, rumors emerged about the potential sale of Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the leading betting and gaming operator with a presence across the United States and owner of the popular brand BetRivers. Although the rumors emerged in March, details are scarce with only DraftKings being named as a potential buyer of RSI. Despite […]
Sports
July 15, 2024
Analyst Highlights the Growing Competition in US Sports Betting
Following the repeal of PASPA in 2018, sports betting expanded exponentially across the United States. To date, close to 40 states offer some form of sports betting and with the expansion of wagering, competition increased. Currently, an overwhelming majority of the market share is held by two leading betting operators, namely FanDuel and DraftKings. Combined, […]
Industry
July 15, 2024
Donald Trump’s Election Odds Surge After Assassination Attempt
The odds of Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election have significantly increased after him being the victim of an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. The former president was shot in his ear, making blood run down his face on the afternoon of July 13. However, he still managed to raise his fist […]
Sports
July 14, 2024
Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes UFC 304 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Tom Aspinall’s only loss in the UFC happened against Curtis Blaydes two years ago after the Englishman injured his knee after only 15 seconds from the first bell. He’s bounced back from the injury, even winning the UFC Interim Heavyweight title since. On July 27, he’s defending it against his old foe Blaydes. Tom Aspinall […]
Sports
July 14, 2024
Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad UFC 304 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The first Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad fight ended abruptly after Edwards poked Muhammad in the eye by accident, rendering him incapable of continuing. It happened in 2021, and since then, both fighters have won every single fight. Belal won five fights in a row, while Edwards won four, getting ahold of the UFC Welterweight […]
Sports
July 13, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic 2024 Wimbledon Odds, Time, and Prediction
The crowd at Centre Court doesn’t like him, but their boos seem to make Novak Djokovic thrive. The bad boy of tennis is determined to shush his critics with a win over Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the 2024 Wimbledon. Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic 2024 Wimbledon Odds Moneyline Odds Carlos Alcaraz -154 Novak […]