Sports
July 12, 2024
Sports Betting Goes Through the Roof, Athletes Face Consequences
The undeniable rise of sports betting from an underground industry run by shady sportsbooks a few years ago to a mainstream enterprise with online wagering supported by omnipresent TV commercials has brought its fair share of problems at all levels, athletes included. In 2024, baseball took some of the biggest hits with several gambling scandals […]
Industry
July 12, 2024
Operators Expect Spike in Activity during the Summer Olympics
As the Summer Olympics in Paris loom, operators are preparing for a spike in betting activity. Set to be the first Summer Olympics since the pandemic, the event will be seen by millions of bettors. As many new states launched legal betting since the previous edition of the games, operators are expecting record-breaking activity. Max […]
Industry
July 12, 2024
Fanatics Fined $15K in Massachusetts over In-State College Wager
The leading betting operator that continues to expand its presence across the United States, Fanatics, received a new fine in Massachusetts. Currently, the state doesn’t permit wagering on in-state college games. Massachusetts is among a list of states that banned such wagers in a move that seeks to protect young athletes and ensure the integrity […]
Sports
July 12, 2024
Barbora Krejcikova vs. Jasmine Paolini 2024 Wimbledon Odds, Time, and Prediction
Neither Barbora Krejcikova nor Jasmine Paolini were seen as serious candidates for the trophy at 2024 Wimbledon, but one of them will get ahold of it. Judging by the Krejcikova vs. Paolini odds, the Czech player is more likely to do so, even though she’s 25 places below her Italian rival in the WTA Rankings. […]
Sports
July 12, 2024
Wyoming Gaming Commission Mulls Over College Prop Bet Ban
Wyoming acknowledged the importance of cracking down on gambling-motivated harassment against young athletes but might seek other solutions than banning college prop bets. Prop betting in college sports has been one of the hot topics of US betting as experts argue that banning the vertical could solve the matter. The NCAA has been one of […]
Legal
July 11, 2024
Jontay Porter Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud
Jontay Porter, former center for the Toronto Raptors, pled guilty on Wednesday in federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a high-profile betting scandal that led to his lifetime ban from the NBA. Porter, released on a $250,000 bond guaranteed by his mother and wife, will face sentencing on 18 December. The Betting […]
Business
July 11, 2024
Sportradar Extends UEFA Data Rights Deal by Three Years
Sportradar unveiled a multi-year extension of its exclusive betting data rights partnership with the European soccer governing body UEFA. In addition to that, the sports data specialist also extended its integrity partnership with the association. The expanded rights agreement now includes the non-exclusive right to distribute data to non-betting media, Sportradar announced. In addition, it […]
Business
July 11, 2024
Apax Partners Fully Exits Equity Position in Genius Sports
Apax Partners LLP’ Funds (Apax Funds) have fully monetized their equity interest in the official data, technology, and commercial partner powering the global ecosystem that ties sports, betting, and media, Genius Sports Limited. Apax no longer holds any shares in the company that allows its technology to be used in more than 150 countries. Apax […]
Sports
July 11, 2024
Canada vs. Uruguay 2024 Copa America Odds, Time, and Prediction
Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay is an odds-on favorite to win the 3rd spot at the 2024 Copa America, even though this team could be without its most dangerous player Darwin Nunez. Bookies think that even without him, Uruguay can beat Canada. What do we think? Keep reading this Canada vs. Uruguay preview to find out. Canada […]
Sports
July 11, 2024
Spain vs. England 2024 Euro Final Odds, Time, and Prediction
Our Spain vs. England prediction is that the July 14 game is going to be worthy of a Euro final. With Lamine Jamal, Rodri, and Dani Olmo on one side, and Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, and Jude Bellingham on the other, the Euro 2024 final is bound to be a real barn burner. But who’s […]
