Industry
September 3, 2025
Illinois Bettors See New Fees as Sportsbooks React to Tax Law
Sports gamblers in Illinois are noticing extra charges and bet minimums this month. Changes that betting companies are making because of the state’s debated per-bet tax are taking effect. The rule was introduced on July 1. It makes sportsbooks pay $0.25s for each of their first 20 million bets every year. After that, they pay […]
Sports
September 2, 2025
Venmo and NCAA Strengthen Guards Against Harassment of College Athletes
Venmo, the popular payment gateway that allows users to interact through social feeds, and the NCAA, the college-level governing body in the United States, have announced the launch of a new hotline meant to strengthen safeguards against harassment. NCAA and Venmo have opened a new hotline that athletes can now reach out to and report […]
Sports
September 2, 2025
Manchester City vs. Manchester United 2025-26 EPL Odds, Time, and Prediction
Our prediction is that the 2025 Manchester Derby is going to be a real banger. The thing is that neither team has started the new campaign in top gear, so they’re both desperate for points. This goes especially for the Sky Blues, who lost their last two Premier League games. Manchester City vs. Manchester United […]
Sports
September 2, 2025
Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva Noche UFC 3 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Jean Silva is looking for his 14th straight win, which could propel him near the top of the UFC Featherweight Rankings. If he beats the former title challenger in the 145-lb division, we could see him fight for the belt next year. Oddsmakers think he’s going to pull it off, but let’s see if Diego […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
Norsk Tipping Faces Penalty Due to Long-Running Lottery Mistake
Norway’s government-owned lottery company, Norsk Tipping, must pay a NOK 46 million ($4.5 million) fine after the nation’s gambling watchdog discovered a major ongoing error in its Eurojackpot and Lotto “super draws.” Lottery Bug Impacts Millions, Gives Group Entries Upper Hand The Norwegian Lottery and Foundations Authority reports that the bug gave players who joined […]
Sports
September 2, 2025
Baseball Athletes Remain Suspended as MLB Gambling Probe Deepens
Major League Baseball (MLB) has confirmed that Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will remain on nondisciplinary paid suspension until further notice as the league progresses with its investigation into their suspected gambling rule violations. This development extends one of MLB’s most public integrity controversies in recent years and could lead to substantial […]
Sports
September 1, 2025
Bookmaker in Ohtani Gambling Scandal Sentenced to One Year in Prison
Mathew Bowyer, a Southern California bookmaker who accepted thousands of sports bets from Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, was sentenced on Friday to just over a year in prison after extensively cooperating with authorities. Bowyer Sentenced to Prison Time for Involvement in Ohtani Case The case involving Bowyer, a father of five from San Juan Capistrano, […]
Industry
September 1, 2025
Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills 2025 NFL Odds, Time, and Prediction
Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills is a clash between the two top favorites to win the American Football Conference this season. These two are also among the top three candidates to win Super Bowl 60 (along with the Philadelphia Eagles). The Ravens have slightly shorter SB odds than the Bills, but in their Week 1 […]
Sports
September 1, 2025
Benoit Saint Denis vs. Mauricio Ruffy UFC Paris Odds, Time, and Prediction
Last year was horrible for Benoit Saint Denis with two KO/TKO losses, but in 2025, he’s got a win over Kyle Prepolec (submission) and is hoping to get to 2-0 after UFC Paris. The bad news for the Frenchman is that, according to the odds, he’s likely to lose to Mauricio Ruffy on September 6. […]
Sports
August 29, 2025
Sports Betting Alliance Blasts Illinois’ Dysfunctional Tax
Now, the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a trade group, has openly and severely criticized the measure of imposing a mandatory $0.25 per bet on the first 20 million bets, and $0.50 on anything after that. This measure is set to prove not only highly unpopular, but also undermine the market’s competitiveness, the SBA has said […]
