Sports
March 11, 2024
NBA Athlete Fined for Suggesting Referee Was Motivated by Betting
A professional NBA athlete has been sanctioned after suggesting that a referee might be biased because of gambling. Rudy Gobert, a French basketball center, will have to pay a fine of $100,000 for this implication. Gobert’s team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, was playing against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday when Gobert was called for a […]
Sports
March 11, 2024
Maryland: Gambling-Related Probes Revealed by Temple, Loyola
The expansion of sports betting across the United States enabled bettors and sports fans alike to wager legally on professional sports, as well as collegiate games, where permitted. But the growth of the legal betting sector continues to raise concerns about the impact on professional and college games with several scandals emerging in the last […]
Sports
March 11, 2024
Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura UFC Fight Night 239 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Tai Tuivasa lost his last three fights but is now favored to get himself back into the winning column. Marcin Tybura, however, has no intention of letting it happen. He’s going to go to war on March 16 with Bam Bam, so we’re in for a real thriller at UFC Apex. Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin […]
Sports
March 8, 2024
Former Jaguars Employee Faces Sentencing After $22 Million Embezzlement Scandal
The sentencing of Amit Patel, former financial planning and analysis manager for the Jacksonville Jaguars, looms large as the details of his embezzlement saga continue to unfold. Patel, who pleaded guilty to federal charges of wire fraud and illegal monetary transactions, faces a maximum sentence of 30 years. However, a plea deal may significantly reduce […]
Industry
March 8, 2024
Problem Gambling Program in NC Ready for Mobile Betting Debut
North Carolina was among the states that legalized retail sports betting a few years ago. But it wasn’t until last summer when the state legalized mobile wagering as well, paving the way for the statewide expansion of the activity. Despite legalizing the activity in June, mobile betting is yet to launch, but that will happen […]
Business
March 8, 2024
Caesars Extends Its Long-Term Deal with the NHL
American gaming and betting veteran Caesars Entertainment announced the renewal of its US-facing partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL). As a result, the operator will continue serving as the league’s official sports betting and gaming partner. The extended partnership will also, for the first time, provide Caesars Digital with access to NHL-owned intellectual property, […]
Industry
March 8, 2024
Bill in Missouri Proposes Sports Betting and Slots Legalization
Missouri is among the handful of states that are currently trying to legalize sports betting. The activity is already available in its neighboring states, including Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. The only state that doesn’t allow some form of betting on sports and borders Missouri is Oklahoma. While lawmakers continue to make […]
Business
March 8, 2024
Betr Raises $15M to Drive Expansion in Sports Gaming and Media
Betr Holdings, Inc., a prominent player in the sports gaming and media industry, has recently secured $15 million in strategic equity financing, marking a significant milestone in its journey to accelerate growth across various divisions. Betr Holdings Raises $100M in total, Valued at $375M This financing, obtained from a premier group of investors, brings Betr’s […]
Sports
March 8, 2024
Gilbert Burns vs. Jack Della Maddalena UFC 299 Odds, Time, and Prediction
After losing his first two professional fights, Jack Della Maddalena went on to win the next 16. This includes six fights in the UFC, three of which saw him win the Performance of the Night Bonus. All of those were finishes, but finishing Gilbert Burns won’t be easy as he’s as hard as they come. […]
Sports
March 8, 2024
Liverpool vs. Manchester City 2024 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Liverpool and Manchester City are the only two teams to win the Premier League in the last six years. Five of those were won by Man City, but Liverpool now has a good chance to win it again in what’s going to be the final season with Jurgen Clopp as the manager of the Reds. […]
