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Sports
March 9, 2026
Bettors Back Oliveira as He Dominates Holloway at UFC 326
Charles Oliveira won an impressive victory at UFC 326 in Las Vegas, controlling nearly every phase of his bout with Max Holloway to claim the symbolic BMF title by unanimous decision. During his post-fight interview, Oliveira even asked if there was room for him on the UFC’s proposed White House fight card, indicating that the […]
Sports
March 9, 2026
Georgia Won’t Have Sports Betting as Lawmakers Block Residents from Voting
That the 8th most populous state in the United States does not have a regulated sports betting framework feels not only counterintuitive – it is potentially harming millions of sports fans, the economy, and fueling a black market. Sports Betting Vote Is Non-Starter in Sports-Happy Georgia House Resolution 450 was ultimately stalled in the Georgia […]
Industry
March 6, 2026
Kentucky Could Become the Next State to Ban College Athlete Prop Bets
A new bill in Kentucky seeks to introduce stricter regulations on sports betting, including a ban on prop bets on college sports. The NCAA has long promoted a nationwide ban on such wagers, alleging that they lead to increased student-athlete harassment and pressure. Kentucky’s New Bill Seeks to Prohibit Prop Bets on Student Athletes Kentucky’s […]
Prediction Markets
March 6, 2026
Flutter Entertainment Says Prediction Markets Don’t Threaten Sports Betting
Flutter Entertainment’s boss, Peter Jackson, is not in the least concerned about the rumored juggernaut that is prediction markets. In fact, where others fear the undoing of the sports betting vertical, Jackson’s company sees an opportunity. Gambling Boss Says Prediction Market Fears Are Overblown To start with, Jackson took to the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media […]
Sports
March 6, 2026
PrizePicks Bids Canada Adieu, Doubles Down on US Push
PrizePicks has pulled the plug on its Ontario, Canada operations, with the company doubling down on the United States instead. The company, which is primarily known for its daily fantasy sports offering, has recently been expanding into prediction markets, an exciting new space bringing a ton of opportunity for mainstream and DFS platforms alike. PrizePicks […]
Sports
March 5, 2026
NNGE Boosts Awareness for Problem Gambling Month
March marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) is stepping up to educate and support communities across the Navajo Nation. “Problem Gaming Can Develop in Anyone” “For most individuals, gaming is a social or recreational activity that is fun and entertaining. For others, gaming can cause problems that adversely impact […]
Casino
March 5, 2026
Social Media Rumors: New Cyber Attack at Caesars?
Rumors of a new cyber threat at Caesars Entertainment are spreading fast on social media. Many are drawing parallels to 2023, when the company paid $30 million after hackers breached its defense systems and threatened to reveal confidential data to the public. What Happened in 2023 The attack was initiated on August 27, 2023, by […]
Prediction Markets
March 5, 2026
Police Probe $430,000 Polymarket Bet on Iran Strike Date
Israeli authorities have opened an investigation after a trader on Polymarket made hundreds of thousands of dollars by predicting the timing of last weekend’s joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Police Probe Polymarket User Over Precise War Bet The account using the alias “Magamyman,” secured $430,000 after predicting that military action would start on 28 February. […]
Sports
March 4, 2026
Most Americans Gamble Young, but Healthcare Screening Is Rare
Gambling in the US is on the rise, yet primary care doctors rarely ask patients about it during routine checkups. Health experts warn that gambling disorders can have both psychological and physiological consequences, yet only 15% of Americans report ever being asked about their gambling habits by a doctor. A “Legitimate Behavioral Health Issue” A […]
Sports
March 4, 2026
Colorado Seeks to Pass Restrictions on Sports Betting, Advertising
Lawmakers in Colorado are now looking to pass changes to the state’s existing regulatory gambling framework, hoping to limit the potential harms that are tied to the sports gambling sector specifically, as well as pass a broader regulation on gambling incentives and advertising. Colorado Seeks to Tighten Regulatory Screws on Gambling Senate Bill 26-131, co-sponsored […]