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UNF poll shows Floridians like to wager on sports, but have concerns about integrity of games
Floridians are also hesitant to expand gambling further.
2026 World Cup Odds: From Which Group Will Winner Emerge?
You don't have to wager on the outright winner. You can actually wager on where the winner will come from.
Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's PGA Championship Picks, Predictions, Best Bets
Chris "The Bear" Fallica is back with his best bets for the PGA Championship. Find out how he's wagering on the big event.
Gilts Become ‘Half-Hour Trade’ on Politics, HSBC’s Kettner Says
(Bloomberg) -- The UK’s fractious politics is making investors wary of long-term wagers in the country’s gilt markets, according to HSBC Holdings Plc’s Max Kettner.Most Read from BloombergAmbani’s Cola War With Coke, Pepsi Spurs Fridge Bonanza in IndiaNvidia’s CEO Joins Trump in China With AI in the SpotlightInside a Year of Chaos and Conflict at Kevin Hart’s Media CompanyMamdani Scraps Property Tax Hike, Counts Second-Home Revenue“I’d love to buy them because obviously long-end yields are so en
Gilts Become ‘Half-Hour Trade’ on Politics, HSBC’s Kettner Says
The UK’s fractious politics is making investors wary of long-term wagers in the country’s gilt markets, according to HSBC Holdings Plc’s Max Kettner.
2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Back Thunder to Sweep Lakers
Find out how Will Hill is wagering on the NBA playoffs, including why he's backing Oklahoma City to sweep the Lakers.
Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs wraps 2026 thoroughbred season
The 2026 spring thoroughbred racing season has officially concluded at Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs after 28 days of live racing and more than $20 million in wagers, a significant
Sports wagering group weighs in on NYS Gaming Commission's new proposed measures
New Yorkers have until next Friday, May 15th, to weigh in on new guardrails and regulations regarding sports wagering.One of the draft regulations includes "Ru
Tennesseans bet billions on sports last year. See how much
Tennessee residents wagered more money than the GDP of three dozen countries last year.
Is it gambling? Massachusetts, Kalshi clash heads to Supreme Judicial Court
Is it gambling? Massachusetts’ highest court will hear arguments Monday in a fight over whether Kalshi can offer sports-related prediction contracts without a state sports wagering license.
2026-27 NFL Odds: Back Fernando Mendoza to win OROY
Find out why Geoff Schwartz is backing Fernando Mendoza to win Offensive Rookie of the Year and how he's wagering on Carolina's win total.
Tulane students are betting big as sports wagering becomes campus norm
With one parlay bet, you can turn the $20 your mom gave you for food into $200. Enticing, right? This mindset is common on college campuses across the country. 67% of students living on campus participate in sports betting, and Tulane University is no exception. “There’s no barrier to entry for these gambling sites. It’s...
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter gambling addiction program, away from team indefinitely
The Red Raiders' transfer QB is reportedly under NCAA investigation for wagering on college football
Trump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.
The White House has warned staff not to wager on government decisions, but his family’s involvement with these firms undermines the president’s message.
Prime Picks: UFC Vegas 116 ‘Sterling vs. Zalal’
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday takes a break from life on the road and settles in for some home cooking at the UFC Apex. Ready your wagers.
Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for betting on their own elections
Three congressional candidates wagered on the outcome of their own elections on Kalshi, according to the prediction market, which said Wednesday that it fined and suspended the men from their platform for five years.
Kalshi fines 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections
It is the latest high-profile case of alleged insider trading on prediction markets, including Kalshi and Polymarket.
A DFL senator is facing backlash after admitting betting on his own political race
A DFL senator is faced backlash Wednesday night after admitting he placed a bet in his own political race. All while pushing a bill to ban the very same platforms that took his wager.
Prime Picks: UFC Winnipeg ‘Burns vs. Malott’
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday will make the next stop on its 2026 world tour when it ventures into the Great White North. Ready your wagers.
Ohio bill would raise tax on sports betting wagers
An Ohio Republican is proposing raising the sports betting tax to fund public stadiums and K-12 education.
2026 NFL Draft Odds: Back Ty Simpson as 1st-Rounder, Over 4.5 Corners on Day 1
Find out how many QBs and cornerbacks Geoff Schwartz is wagering on to get called off board on Day 1 of the NFL Draft.
Gambling legislation proposed puts fee on sports wagers
A bill has been proposed by Republican State Senator Bill Blessing, based in the Cincinnati area, that would put a two percent fee on sports wagers.The bill is
Gambling legislation proposed puts fee on sports wagers
A bill has been proposed by Republican State Senator Bill Blessing, based in the Cincinnati area, that would put a two percent fee on sports wagers.The bill is
2026-27 NFL Odds: 'It's a Good Time to Buy Low on Detroit'
Sammy P did some digging to figure out where some of the sharpest minds are putting their money in NFL futures.
Ohio Republican lawmakers proposed major new sports betting restrictions
Three Ohio Republican lawmakers are introducing legislation to place “guardrails” on the state’s sports betting system, including stopping online/phone gambling, limits on wagers, banning the use of credit for betting, and limiting advertisement.
New report shows another jump in NC sports betting
North Carolina recorded its third month with more than $700 million in paid sports wagers during a March dominated by tournament betting.
Ohio legislation would require in-person sports betting, ban parlays and prop bets
Republicans in the Ohio Statehouse have proposed a pair of bills that would limit which kinds of sports bets could be placed and would eliminate mobile betting, requiring all wagers to be placed in…
Wisconsin Governor Faces Thursday Deadline on Online Sports Betting Bill
Gov. Tony Evers has until Thursday to mull a bill that would expand Wisconsin’s retail-only sports betting to also allow online wagers on tribal land.
When legal sports betting surges, so do Americans' financial problems
As online betting has grown in popularity, a new report from the New York Federal Reserve builds on the troubling link between legal sports wagering and financial health.
Robinhood distances sports sponsorships strategy from prediction markets
As Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing drives Robinhood-sponsored cars to the top of the NASCAR standings, fans can also use Robinhood's app to wager on race outcomes and other sporting events.
How polling failures, gambling legalization and political gridlock paved the way for the explosive rise of prediction markets
While media outlets are signing deals with Polymarket and Kalshi for their insights into the wisdom of crowds, gamblers are pouncing on opportunities to wager on geopolitics and celebrity weddings.
Online sports bettors may risk more than just their wagers. Here's what's at stake.
‘Bet on the most wild things’: After sports gambling, prediction markets open door for all wagers
You can bet on climate disasters. Business is booming.
Traders are placing wagers on the likelihood of disasters, activists being jailed and oil depots exploding.
Wagering on women. Sports betting industry looks to unlock a new market
Sports betting marketers are wooing females, pitching their gambling as inclusive, empowering and a way to connect with friends.
How the NFL is betting big on gambling
More than $3 billion will be wagered on March Madness this year. Around $30 billion was bet on the last NFL season. All evidence of an explosion in sports gambling across this country.
Trading or gambling? How a new way to wager on sports is evading Nebraska’s betting ban
Prediction markets have allowed Nebraskans to put money on everything from Husker basketball to Omaha's mayoral election. The markets say their users aren’t "betting" — they’re "trading."
Wagering on women. Sports betting industry looks to unlock a new market.
Sports betting marketers are wooing females, pitching their gambling as inclusive, empowering and a way to connect with friends.
Should Congress Increase Taxes on Sports Betting?
Introduction Sports betting has skyrocketed in the United States since a 2018 Supreme Court ruling nullified a 1992 federal law that had prohibited sports gambling in all but a few states. Americans wagered $7 billion on sports in 2018 and a staggering $167 billion in 2025—a nearly 24-fold increase. The rise of sports-betting apps has … Continued
Wisconsin lawmakers approve measure to allow tribes to offer online sports betting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — As sports fans wager billions of dollars on the NCAA basketball tournaments, Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at an expanded sports betting plan that could ...
Wisconsin lawmakers take a shot at joining the ranks of states allowing online sports betting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — As sports fans wager billions of dollars on the NCAA basketball tournaments, Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at an expanded sports betting plan that could bank big bucks for…
Wisconsin Senate passes online sports betting bill
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites are one step closer to being able to place sports wagers online.
WA residents may soon be able to bet on UW, WSU, Gonzaga sports
Under the measure, bettors would be allowed to wager on the outcome of games or matches featuring schools from Washington.
Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades
As the United States and Israel prepared for war and later launched strikes against Iran, traders on online prediction markets wagered over $1 billion on every aspect of the conflict, drawing a wave of scrutiny.
Two years into legal sports betting, North Carolina reaches $13B in paid bets
North Carolina bettors wagered more than $581 million in February up more than 10% from February 2025.
Sports Betting Alliance continues push against Wisconsin sports wagering bill
(The Center Square) - As the Wisconsin Senate prepares to act on a sports betting bill that passed the Assembly, the Sports Betting Alliance is continuing its push to have the legislation changed to i...
MGM Resorts Highlights Responsible Gaming Push And Sports Ties For Investors
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) and BetMGM announced a $1 million commitment to responsible gaming, including a three year research project into sports wagering impacts and expanded safeguards across their platforms. The initiative was launched during Problem Gambling Awareness Month, aligning product changes and research funding with a period of heightened focus on gambling related risks. MGM Resorts is also set to co host "She Got Game" in Las Vegas, an event honoring U.S. women’s...
Flutter Entertainment Reassesses Growth As FanDuel Predicts Faces Regulatory Tests
Flutter Entertainment, NYSE:FLUT, missed recent revenue expectations and issued guidance for 2026 that some investors view as cautious. The company has launched FanDuel Predicts, expanding into prediction markets at a time when regulators are paying closer attention to the sector. These moves come as competition in online wagering and prediction products intensifies, raising questions about Flutter Entertainment's next phase of growth. For shareholders, the backdrop is already challenging...
What it means if Iran’s supreme leader is dead
President Donald Trump placed a huge wager by launching a massive air assault on Iran despite having done little to prepare Americans for a new Middle East war with immense risks and years of future consequences.
FanDuel, DraftKings take Missouri profits nearly triple their cost for sports wagering campaign
Sports wagering launched in Missouri on Dec. 1, and bettors placed $543 million in bets
2026 College Basketball Odds: Best Bets for Michigan-Illinois, Bama-Tennessee
Sammy P is back with his best bets for this weekend's thrilling slate of men's college hoops. Find out how he's wagering on the action.
Florida’s gambling helpline sees surge in calls since online sports betting’s launch in 2023
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling says calls to the state’s gambling helpline tied to online wagering have skyrocketed since legalized sports betting launched in 2023.
Missouri has embraced sports betting. So why isn’t the state raking in tax revenue?
Missourians bet more than half a billion dollars in the first month of legal sports wagering, but just over $500,000 came back to the state as tax revenue.
August 'still confident' Wisconsin sports wagering bill will pass Assembly
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin sports wagering bill sponsor Rep. Tyler August said Wednesday afternoon that he was “still confident” that he could get a bill passed in the state Assembly this session...
FanDuel promo code: Get $100 in bonus bets for 2026 NBA All-Star Game, Daytona 500 on Sunday
Get $100 in bonus bets with a winning $5 wager for college basketball betting and NBA betting
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Betonline.ag: Super Bowl musical artists Bad Bunny, Green Day attracting a lot of betting
The website betonline.ag is reporting wagering is hot around Bad Bunny attire, songs and other elements during the big game.
Super Bowl Sunday drives record sports betting, sparks concerns among lawmakers
Experts project more than $1.7 billion in legal wagers as lawmakers push for stronger regulations.
As sports betting explodes in North Carolina, does legalization stop cheating or fuel it?
In North Carolina, Super Bowl-related wagers are expected to top $76 million based on a report from the Sports Betting Alliance. As betting grows, so does concern about its impact, from addiction to integrity in sports.
Seahawks vs. Patriots Super Bowl 60 odds, betting: A $100,000 wager ... on the coin toss!?
Wanna bet? Super Bowl gamblers find a way around bans thanks to prediction markets
Though California residents have emphatically said no pro and college wagers, Kalshi and Polymarket see opportunity.
2026 Super Bowl Odds: Brief History of the Novel Octopus Prop Bet
If your "Yes Octopus" wager hits, then eight might be your lucky number. Patrick Everson has the scoop on this novelty prop bet.
2026 CBK, Heisman, Tennis Odds: Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s Expert Picks, Best Bets
“The Bear" is back with a few futures best, as well as a wager on one of his favorite sporting events, the Australian Open.
Missouri sports betting tops $540 million in first month
Bettors in Missouri wagered more than half a billion dollars in December during the state’s first month of legalized sports betting, according to a new state report.
Congestion Ahead! Super Bowl Prop Wagers Driving Major Traffic at Books
Bettors are already whetting their appetites with Super Bowl prop wagers. Find out where they're putting their money well before kick off.
2026 Super Bowl Odds: Back Seattle Defense to Stymie Drake Maye, Patriots
Geoff Schwartz is filling his Super Bowl betslip with a couple of prop wagers, including one on Patriots' QB Drake Maye.
‘Out of Bounds: The Sports Betting Boom’ Review: Gambling on Every Game
A documentary on Vice highlights the serious risks and potential for scandal that have come with the rise of the sports-wagering industry.
Big Bets Report: Seahawks' Win Equals $1.4 Million for Bettor
Seattle helped one bettor pocket $1.4 million — and that laddered wager isn't done just yet. Here's Patrick Everson's recap of the weekend's biggest bets.
Trump’s Exit From the World Health Organization Is Dangerous
Withdrawing the United States from the WHO is "is a dangerous wager that puts American lives at risk."
Will PENN Entertainment's (PENN) Leadership and Tech Shake-Up Redefine Its Integrated Gaming Narrative?
PENN Entertainment recently announced an overhaul of its corporate leadership and technology structure, aiming to cut overheads, streamline decision-making, and more tightly integrate its digital wagering and brick‑and‑mortar casino operations. The company’s focus on eliminating duplicative executive roles and tightening cost controls highlights management’s attempt to address efficiency concerns amid mixed earnings expectations and industry views. Next, we’ll examine how PENN...
Letters to the editors: ‘Trump’s Wager’ and politics out of line with faith | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Pascal's Wager coaxed non-believers to accept Christianity on the basis of what they had to lose by not doing so, i.e., eternal damnation versus eternal bliss.
2025 NFL Divisional Round Odds: Back Broncos' Rushing Attack, Texans' Defense
Find out how Geoff Schwartz is wagering on the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.
Illinois sports betting plummets after tax implementation
Between September 2024 and September 2025, there were five million fewer wagers placed in Illinois, which is a 15% decrease in sports betting statewide.
2025 NFL Divisional Round Picks: Best Bet for Every Game
Will Hill delivers his best bet for ever NFL Divisional Round game. Dive in.
Illinois nets millions of dollars in taxes from sports wagering
As gamblers may be rejoicing at the opportunity to bet on sports in Illinois, the state likely is as its collecting millions in taxes.
America’s strongman places a huge Venezuela wager but evokes nightmares of regime change disasters
Millions of Americans woke up with the same question on the first Saturday of a new year: Are we at war with Venezuela?
2025 NFL Week 18 Picks: Best Bets for Every Game
Will Hill delivers his best bet for EVERY NFL Week 18 game, the final week before the postseason begins.
2025 NFL, CFB Odds: Best Bets for Seahawks-Panthers, Indiana-Alabama
Sammy P has his eyes on one CFP contest, a few bowl games and a pair of NFL Week 17 showdowns. See how he's wagering.
2025 NFL Odds: Expect Ugly Offense in Giants-Raiders
The No. 1 pick in next year's NFL Draft is up for grabs as the Giants and Raiders face off in a battle of two-win teams. Here's how Will Hill is wagering that "showdown."
Proposal would end in-play sports bets in New York
Yet another piece of legislation has been introduced seeking further limits on sports betting in New York state. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, D-New York City, recently introduced legislation (A.9343) that would no longer allow casinos and mobile sports betting platforms to accept in-play wagers. In-play sports betting, also known as live betting or in-game betting, is…
Proposal Would End In-Play Sports Bets In N.Y.
Yet another piece of legislation has been introduced seeking further limits on sports betting in New York state. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, D-New York City, recently introduced legislation (A.9343) that would no longer allow casinos and mobile sports betting platforms to accept in-play wagers. In-play sports betting, also known as live betting or in-game betting, is […]
2025 NFL Week 17 Picks: Best Bets for Every Game
Will Hill delivers his best bet for EVERY NFL Week 17 game, beginning with Christmas Day.
DraftKings promo code: Get $200 in bonus bets for Hawaii vs. Cal, 2025 Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve
DraftKings offers new users $200 in bonus bets for Hawaii vs. California in the 2025 Hawaii Bowl if their first $5 wager wins
DraftKings promo code: Get $200 in bonus bets for 2025 Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve
DraftKings offers new users $200 in bonus bets for Hawaii vs. California in the 2025 Hawaii Bowl if their first $5 wager wins
New poll shows 70 percent of Americans are concerned sports betting will impact game integrity
As sports betting continues to spread in America, concerns continue to grow regarding the potential, if not inevitable, impact of wagering on the integrity of the games.
Most fear sports betting damaging games’ integrity: Poll
A growing number of U.S. adults are losing trust in pro and college sports, thanks to the proliferation of online gambling and sports wagering options, according to a new survey. The NBC News Decis…
DraftKings promo code: Get $200 in bonus bets for Bulls-Cavaliers, Delaware-Louisiana, Timberwolves-Grizzlies
DraftKings offers a $200 bonus on a $5 winning wager for Wednesday NBA and college football betting
Robinhood Expands Sports Betting Via Prediction Markets
Since the end of last year, 11 billion event contracts have been traded on Robinhood’s platform which allows investors to wager on sports, politics, and other categories.
2025 College Football Bowl Game Picks: Back Utah to Win Big Over Nebraska
Geoff Schwartz breaks down how he's wagering on a few of the upcoming college football bowl games, including Utah to cover big against Nebraska.
2025 NFL Week 15 Picks: Best Bets for Every Game
Will Hill delivers his best bet for EVERY NFL Week 15 game, beginning with Falcons-Buccaneers on Thursday.
12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 6 – Sports Wagering, Player Proposition Bets, and Prediction Market Battles
In this episode of our special 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Stephen Piepgrass is joined by Cole White from our RISE Practice Group's
Penn Entertainment seeks technology-related licensing for M Resort
Penn Entertainment is seeking a Nevada license to provide it with greater flexibility to research, develop, and deploy in-house technology at the M Resort in Henderson.The M Resort has launched a new cashless wagering system, but its current licensing doesn’t allow the customization of reports
2025 Big Bets Report: 6-Leg, $25 Parlay Cashes for $61k on NFL Sunday
A small wager yielded huge dividends after a $25 parlay hit big. Patrick Everson has the scoop on that major payout and more from the weekend.
Arrowhead Stadium emerges as sports betting hotspot in Missouri launch weekend
Arrowhead Stadium saw a surge in live betting activity during Missouri’s first weekend of legal sports wagering
Missouri bettors jump into legal sports wagering with Chiefs futures leading the way
Missouri’s first week of legalized sports betting has fans celebrating a new way to enjoy game day.
Football season leads to 21% increase in sports betting in North Carolina
North Carolina bettors have wagered more than $12 billion in legal online sports betting since it launched in the state in March 2024.
First day of sports betting projects future success in Missouri, analyst says
A geolocation service registered 2.6 million uses of betting platforms in the first 24 hours of legal sports wagering in the state.
Missouri 39th state to legalize sports gambling
Missouri officially began taking legal sports bets, becoming the 39th state to offer regulated sports betting in some form and the 31st to take wagers via the internet and mobile apps.
Missouri launches sports betting as recent scandals shine a spotlight on the growing industry
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As Missouri launches sports betting Monday, people will be able to wager on how many points a particular athlete will score in a game — so long as it doesn'