Gambling News - 'Sports'
Industry
November 19, 2025
Arizona’s September Betting Report Outlines Mixed Results
The Arizona Department of Gaming has published its latest monthly sports wagering report, highlighting a decrease in revenue despite a double-digit increase in sports betting handle. The department added that, in September, the market continued to be dominated by FanDuel. Arizona’s Recorded Strong Handle, Weaker Revenue According to the Department of Gaming, sports betting […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
ComeOn’s Operator in the Netherlands Targeted over AML Shortcomings
The Dutch Gambling Authority has targeted Tulipa, the company that operates the ComeOn Group and GetLucky brands, citing issues with anti-money laundering and social responsibility commitments. Tulipa Under Scrutiny in the Netherlands, AML Failures Cited Tulipa has failed to carry out sufficient due diligence on customers and has thus breached the established licensee prerequisites to […]
Sports
November 19, 2025
Wisconsin Lawmaker Wants Sports Betting to Stem Prediction Markets Tide
Rep. Tyler August believes that if Wisconsin continues to drag its feet on sports gambling, the state will create a vacuum that would be filled by companies that are not necessarily regulated, such as prediction markets apps. Prediction Markets Could Be Gunning for Wisconsin’s Online Sports Betting Vacuum AB 601 seeks to expand the existing […]
Sports
November 19, 2025
Man Who Stabbed Casino Winner 88 Times Sentenced to Life in Prison
A senior man, Reginald Lively, 68, has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the murder of John Hall III, another 68-year-old man, whom he brutally killed over what is believed to be a $1,000 casino win. Lively has already served sentences for murder after he pleaded guilty to the murder of […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
Bid to Restore Full Betting Deductions Nears Year-End Deadline
Politicians got back to DC this week with many unsettled issues, and a bill about how to tax gambling losses is still at the bottom of the list. The plan, which would bring back full tax write-offs for gambling losses, has support from both parties in the House and Senate. However, it is not moving […]
Sports
November 18, 2025
US Senate Launches Probe into MLB’s Fraud Monitoring Processes Following Scandal
The Major League Baseball ecosystem was shaken by news of a high-profile corruption scandal involving two Cleveland Guardians pitchers who are said to have rigged games for years. In light of this shocking revelation, the US Senate has launched a probe into the broader league to determine how the corruption went unnoticed for two years. […]
Industry
November 18, 2025
Florida to Debate New Gambling Bill, Outlawing Sports Bribes, Legalizing DFS
A new bill, HB 189, is due to be debated today, focusing on potentially creating a legal framework for daily fantasy sports and also criminalizing match-fixing in sports. Spearheaded by Rep. Dana Trabulsy, the bill sets out specific language on potential bribery involving sports and athletes and comes in the wake of major scandals that […]
Sports
November 18, 2025
Sports Bettors Blast NBA’s Jimmy Butler for “Costing” Him $3K Parlay
It takes little to trigger sports bettors these days. Sometimes, even a good performance may be too good for a gambler’s liking. Jimmy Butler, the Golden State Warriors forward, became the latest pro athlete to be on the receiving end of a gambler’s frustration this way. Heckler Publishes Video of Himself Complaining to Butler Over […]
Sports
November 18, 2025
NCAA Player Banned over Sports Gambling Involvement, Opens Up
The NCAA has banned former University of New Orleans guard Dae Dae Hunter over his intentional refusal to play to the fullest of his ability to help secure betting outcomes. While the NCAA has announced the ban itself, Hunter has made full breast of his own guilt in the matter during a media appearance. Commenting […]
Sports
November 18, 2025
Fanatics Eyes Early-Stage Talks on Prediction Market Expansion
Fanatics is thinking about getting more involved in digital betting. They are in early talks with Crypto.com to create a joint platform for betting on future events. From Jerseys to Events Contracts: Fanatics Eyes Crypto.com Collaboration People who know about these discussions say they are still in the initial stage, but the idea shows that […]