Taiwan’s $313M World Cup Betting Bust Exposes Macau Junket Diaspora
Tainan police arrested eight people including a former Tak Chun director over a NT$10bn World Cup betting ring, raising fears of junket network rebuilding.
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MGCB Cuts NCPG Ties as Kalshi TRO Tightens Michigan’s Grip
Michigan's gaming board exits the NCPG over Kalshi's partnership as a court TRO and AG lawsuit intensify the state's crackdown on unlicensed sports contracts.
Caesars Sportsbook Faces Federal Suit Over Unauthorized Tribal Land Wagers
The Cayuga Nation's federal lawsuit against Caesars Sportsbook challenges whether mobile bets placed on tribal land violate IGRA sovereign gaming rights.
Novig Secures CFTC Approval to Launch US Prediction Market
Novig Secures CFTC Approval for US Prediction Market
Nevada Gaming Control Board Makes Arrest in Fresno State Point-Shaving Scandal
Nevada Gaming Control Board Arrests in Fresno State Scandal
Kyler Murray Next Team Odds: Raiders Lead The Way
The marriage between the Arizona Cardinals and Kyler Murray is expected to end this offseason, when the veteran quarterback is either traded or released. There could be a competitive market for the two-time Pro Bowler, as several NFL teams currently find themselves in quarterback purgatory. Where is Murray most likely to land? Here is a […]
Guardians Duo Luis Ortiz, Emmanuel Clase Indicted In MLB Gambling Probe
Cleveland Guardians duo Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase have been indicted in connection to a sports gambling investigation. Prosecutors allege that Ortiz was paid $5,000 for throwing an intentional ball during a game on June 15 against the Seattle Mariners. Additionally, Clase is alleged to have been given $5,000 for facilitating the rigged pitch and […]
ESPN Terminates Penn Partnership As DraftKings Takes Charge
ESPN has terminated its sports betting partnership with Penn Entertainment, paving the way for DraftKings to take charge. The multiplatform sports media firm, owned by the Walt Disney Company, ended its agreement with Penn not long after agreeing a ten-year, $2 billion deal back in 2023. In July, analyst Jeffrey Stantail revealed it was increasingly […]
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NBA Officials Discuss Gambling Probes With Congress Following Stunning Indictments
NBA officials met with a United States congressional committee to discuss the gambling probes that resulted in stunning indictments. According to ESPN, the meeting was considered an informational sit-down for members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce – including conversations about the league’s partnerships with sportsbooks and measures to prevent illegal use of […]
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NHL Star Arthur Kaliyev ‘Stole $50,000 To Fuel Gambling Addiction’
NHL star Arthur Kaliyev has been accused of stealing $50,000 from his ex-girlfriend to fuel a gambling addiction. Kaliyev’s former partner, adult-content model Lauren Mochen, claimed the Belleville Senators forward borrowed large sums of money from her, asked for access to her PayPal account and used her to cash fraudulent checks. In a series of […]
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Isaac Dulgarian Axed By UFC Amid Allegations Of Fight Fixing
Isaac Dulgarian has been axed by the UFC amid allegations of fight fixing. The featherweight was cut from Dana White’s roster just one day after falling to defeat at UFC Vegas 110 on Saturday, where he submitted to a rear-naked choke three minutes and 41 seconds into the bout. Suspicious betting patterns emerged in the […]
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USA Legal Sportsbetting Apps
State-by-state information on legal, regulated and safe sportsbetting apps in applicable states in the United States.
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FBI Gambling Probe Target Damon Jones ‘Used NBA Championship Ring As Collateral’
Former NBA player Damon Jones, currently at the centre of an FBI gambling probe, allegedly used his championship ring as collateral. Jones was arrested last month amid charges that he disclosed privileged injury information about a ‘prominent’ basketball player to facilitate illegal sports betting. That player, according to ESPN, is Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron […]
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Rachel Reeves’ Proposed Gambling Tax Rise Will Not Include Horse Racing
Horse racing will not be included in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ proposed gambling tax rises. First reported by the Telegraph, Reeves is set to focus on gaming machines and online casinos to raise around £1 billion in extra funds for the Treasury. As it stands, Machine Games Duty (MGD) and Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) is taxed […]
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SEC Urges NCAA To Reconsider Decision Allowing Athletes To Bet On Pro Sports
The SEC has urged the NCAA to reconsider its decision to allow athletes to bet on professional sports. In a memo sent to the NCAA, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey described the move as a ‘major step in the wrong direction’ and called for plans to be withdrawn. Following a discussion on the topic during in-person […]
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BGC Head Tells MPs Gambling Does Not Cause Any ‘Social Ills’ Ahead Of Autumn Budget
The head of the UK’s main betting and gaming lobby group told MPs that gambling does not cause any social ills. Grainne Hurst, chief executive the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), made the statement to parliament’s Treasury select committee on Tuesday. “I would disagree that there are social ills as a result of it. I […]
FAQ
In Which Countries is Sports-Betting Legal?
Betting on sports is legal and regulated in The United Kingdom, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, South Africa, Japan, Singapore. The Philippines. Europe: Sweden, Denmark, France and more...
Which US States have legal sports-betting?
The state of legal sports-betting is in constant flux in the US. Currently 39 states offer state-regulated legal and safe commercial or/and online sports-betting.