Gambling News - 'Sports'
Business
April 2, 2024
DraftKings Triumphs as “Clear Winner” among Competitors, Says New Survey
Amid the expansion of sports betting across the United States, competition in the sector remains fierce. Currently, close to 40 states offer some form of legal wagering on sports, with most providing options for both retail and online/mobile betting services. With that in mind, each state represents a competition for sports betting operators, despite the […]
Insider
April 2, 2024
GameChanger 360’s Moses Swaibu on Influencing the Future of Sports Integrity
GameChanger360 CEO Moses Swaibu is setting out to become one of the most influential figures in the ongoing dialogue about sports integrity. Coming from a place of lived experience, Swaibu launched GameChanger360 as an opportunity to drive a meaningful impact on athletes and organizations who are increasingly aware of the values of fairness, and how a more […]
Sports
April 2, 2024
Prop Bet Ban Proposal Gets into the Spotlight amid Harassment toward Athletes
The legalization of sports betting in North Carolina has attracted millions of dollars in bets and, by the end of the first week of legal wagering, almost $200 million was bet on sports. While many local fans were excited to support their local teams, some were not too happy when they lost their bets. While […]
Industry
April 1, 2024
Problem Gambling Contacts on the Rise in Florida
Legal wagering on sports has been expanding from one state to another ever since 2018 when the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA. Legalization of the activity was left in the hands of lawmakers in each state which paved the way for legal wagering in nearly 40 US states by now. Yet, amid the expansion […]
Industry
April 1, 2024
West Flagler Points Out Florida Supreme Court’s Decision to SCOTUS
The gaming compact inked between Florida and the Seminole Tribe has been at the center of what appeared to be a never-ending legal dispute in the last few years. Currently, West Flagler wants to ensure that the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is familiar with the Florida Supreme Court’s fresh response to the […]
Sports
April 1, 2024
Brendan Allen vs. Chris Curtis 2 Odds, Time, and Prediction
In the first Brendan Allen vs. Chris Curtis fight – back in 2021 – Curtis upset the odds by beating Allen by a second-round TKO. Since then, Allen has been undefeated, with six wins in row. You can be certain that he is determined to add another one to the list. Will he pull it […]
Sports
April 1, 2024
Self-Regulation of Gambling Ads Falters during AFL Game
In Australia, gambling is identified as a public health issue. The country is known to have the highest losses per capita out of any other in the world, but it is not only pokies that result in losses in millions every month. Sports betting is just as popular and continues to attract many young sports […]
Sports
April 1, 2024
Valentin Moldavsky vs. Ante Delija 2024 PFL 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Valentin Moldavsky vs. Ante Delija is a fight of the 2024 PFL Heavyweight tournament, the winner of which will get $1,000,000. To fight for the seven-figure prize, one must qualify for the knockout phase by doing well in the regular season. A win in the regular season is worth 3 points, with extra points awarded […]
Industry
April 1, 2024
Divided Lawmakers in Georgia Put Halt on Betting Legalization
Georgia was among a handful of states that were trying to legalize sports betting. Sadly, the efforts toward legal betting died recently, at least for the current legislative season, after lawmakers didn’t agree on how the money collected from the activity would be spent. Two proposals called for the legalization of betting on sports in […]
Sports
March 29, 2024
WWE’s NXT Battleground Reportedly Heading to Las Vegas
In a groundbreaking move that underscores the evolving landscape of sports entertainment, WWE will reportedly bring its NXT Battleground event to The UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Sunday, 9 June. The move signals a potential integration of events between the two powerhouse organizations, with plans to explore synergies and capitalize on shared fanbases. The […]