Prediction Markets Site Polymarket Partners With X
Polymarket, self-described as the world's largest prediction market, has announced a partnership with Elon Musk's X.
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MLB Players Suspended Over Gambling Return To Baseball After A Year Out
Major League Baseball (MLB) has reinstated four players who served a one-year suspension for betting on baseball games. Andrew Saalfrank (Arizona Diamondbacks), Michael Kelly (Oakland Athletics), Jay Groome (San Diego Padres), and José Rodríguez (Philadelphia Phillies) were all served with the suspensions in June last year and are now eligible to play again.
Kalshi Secures Another Court Win In Nevada, As Crypto.com Also Sues
Kalshi secured another victory in federal court in Nevada over its sports prediction markets, as a judge dismissed Nevada's motion to dismiss its lawsuit. Following Kalshi's lead, Crypto.com also filed a lawsuit against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) in response to a cease-and-desist letter sent to the company.
Rhode Island Senate Passes Bill To Expand Sports Betting
The Rhode Island Senate voted in favor of a bill that proposes opening up the state's sports betting to more licensed operators.
NFL Donates $600,000 To Research College Athlete Gambling
The NFL has partnered with the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) to research gambling behavior among college students and athletes.
FanDuel Bans Bettor Who Heckled Gabby Thomas At Track Event
FanDuel has banned a bettor who declared on X that heckling Gabby Thomas at a track event had led to his bet winning.
Intoxicated Gambler Sent Death Threats To MLB Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr
A drunk gambler living overseas was behind death threats sent to the family of Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. The Houston Police Department would not identify the suspect or his location but added no charges had been filed. ESPN reported the man in question admitted he had been using sports betting apps to wager […]
Fanatics Launches Operations In Philippines For Gaming Support Services
Fantics Betting & Gaming has launched a partnership with Claymore Solutions to outsource gaming support services to the Philippines.
BetMGM Warned Over Using FC Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal In Gambling Ad
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has issued an official warning to BetMGM over an ad featuring 17-year-old FC Barcelona player Lamine Yamal.
Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike Discriminatory, Say Sportsbooks
Illinois sports betting is set for a big tax hike, and leading sportsbooks called the plan “discriminatory, punitive and constitutionally suspect.”
Greyhound Racing At Wolverhampton Racecourse Edges Closer Ahead Of Autumn Opening
Greyhound racing at Wolverhampton Racecourse is edging ever closer following the local council’s announcement of the project’s latest development. Wolverhampton Council revealed it had made the application to vary a premises license under the Gambling Act 2005, adding a greyhound track to the venue. The application, submitted recently to the Licensing Authority, will see the […]
Sports Gambling Hall Of Famer Gives Betting Advice
Jeff Whitelaw, a professional gambler set to be inducted into the sports gambling hall of fame, has given advice to bettors to go against the public.