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Sports
April 14, 2025
Conor McGregor Loses $500K Bet on Michael Chandler After Brutal TKO
Conor McGregor’s newest venture into the gambling scene came to a disastrous conclusion on Saturday night when the former UFC champ lost a whopping $500,000 wagering on Michael Chandler to knock out Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314. While this result prompted some to question whether McGregor would return to The Octagon, such a development remains […]
Business
April 14, 2025
Penn Entertainment Doubles Down on Product with New CPO Hire
Penn Entertainment has picked a former FanDuel veteran to lead its product division, with Billy Turchin stepping in as the company’s new CPO. This will allow the company to spearhead its efforts in bringing around a more worthwhile end product to players across its brands, to name ESPN Bet, Hollywood Casino, and theScore. Penn Entertainment […]
Sports
April 14, 2025
Kansas Sportsbook Could Go Offline When Licenses Expire
Kansas gave the green light to its regulated sports betting market in 2022. At the moment, there are six available sportsbooks in the Sunflower State. However, domestic bettors may face a shake-up in the coming years after state lawmakers voted to block the renewal of existing sportsbook licenses. While sports betting remains legal in the […]
Legal
April 14, 2025
MGCB Announces Unlicensed Sports Prediction Market Crackdown
At the end of March, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) made another effort to put an end to unlicensed operators in the state by targeting five additional offenders. Now, the same board responsible for guaranteeing “the conduct of fair and honest gaming to protect the interests of the citizens of the state of Michigan” […]
Sports
April 14, 2025
2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Formula 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Two McLaren-Mercedes drivers – Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri – are currently occupying the top two spots in the 2025 F1 World Drivers’ Championship. Piastri, who won two of this season’s four races, is second with just three points fewer than his teammate. The reason why the British driver is sitting at the top of […]
Legal
April 14, 2025
New Jersey Councilman Among Dozens Charged in Major Gambling Scheme
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin announced on April 11 that authorities have broken up a large-scale illegal gambling network with alleged connections to the Lucchese organized crime family. Two-Year Investigation Uncovers Massive Gambling Operation This development comes after a two-year investigation. The charges involve 39 individuals, including Anand Shah, a local council member from […]
Sports
April 11, 2025
BetMGM and Caesars See Rise in March Madness Bets
BetMGM Sportsbook and Caesars Sportsbook recorded high betting activity in the men’s NCAA Tournament and the women’s field, despite various upsets during the season. The Two Operators Recorded Increase in Betting Activity BetMGM saw an 18% boost on the men’s side, driven by a rare scenario where all four No. 1 seeds reached the Final […]
Business
April 9, 2025
Coolbet Becomes National Partner of the PGA of Canada Despite Its Exit from the Country
A recent partnership between sports betting operator Coolbet and the PGA of Canada raised eyebrows among gaming industry stakeholders. While gaming sponsorships are nothing new, Coolbet exited Ontario a while ago and is no longer available in the country. Coolbet to Sponsor PGA of Canada, RBC PGA Scramble In a rather unexpected development, the PGA […]
Legal
April 8, 2025
Colorado Seeks to Dismiss Tribal Sports Betting Lawsuit in Federal Court
Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Division of Gaming Director Christopher Schroder have filed a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit brought by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, potentially bringing an end to a high-stakes court battle over tribal sportsbook rights in the state. The outcome of this case […]
Sports
April 8, 2025
Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga Odds, Time, and Prediction
Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund is the biggest game in German sport and one of the biggest soccer rivalries in the entire world. Even though Bayern Munich have 27 points more than Borussia Dortmund, the April 12 game does come with plenty of jeopardy for both sides. Bayern need a win to consolidate themselves in […]