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sports3 days ago
Jake Paul Places $500,000 Bet on Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett
Jake Paul announced a two-leg parlay wager of $500,000 on Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett to win their UFC bouts. The bet on the app Betr would return $3.14 million if both fighters prevail.
fantasypros.comsports3 days ago
Charles Barkley Listed at 7,500-1 Odds for 2026 American Century Championship
Barkley holds the longest odds in the celebrity golf event at Edgewood Tahoe. Co-favorites Mardy Fish and Joe Pavelski sit at 3-1 while Stephen Curry draws the most bets.
sports4 days ago
Judge Denies Terry Rozier Request to Modify Bail Conditions
U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall on July 8 rejected a defense bid to let former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier practice and play with potential witnesses. The ruling keeps strict no-contact rules in place ahead of his February 2027 trial on bribery charges. ESPN reported th…
slate.comfinance6 days ago
Foundation awards $2.6 million for studies on online sports betting effects
A foundation has granted roughly $2.6 million to 12 universities and think tanks to examine how online sports betting affects users' finances, mental health, and family life. The projects will compare outcomes across states that legalized the activity at different times.
nbcnews.comworld6 days ago
Former DraftKings Trader Arrested, Pleads Not Guilty in Alleged College Basketball Betting Case
Samuel Silverman was arrested May 5 on felony charges tied to an alleged plot with a Fresno State player to manipulate game statistics for profit. The NCAA has already declared the player and a teammate permanently ineligible.
CBS Sportssports7 days ago
Giants pitcher seeks to avoid franchise record for consecutive losses
A right-hander enters Monday's start with an 11-game losing streak for the team. The franchise has not recorded 12 straight defeats by one pitcher in a single season since 1984.
news.sky.comsports9 days ago
DraftKings Lists 2026 Wimbledon Odds With Sinner and Sabalenka as Favorites
Jannik Sinner holds -165 odds to win the men's singles title at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships on DraftKings. Aryna Sabalenka is the women's favorite at +350. ESPN reported the odds after upsets at the French Open.
winnipegfreepress.comsports9 days ago
Cardinals face Cubs with both starters allowing high run totals
The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs meet with starting pitchers who have posted ERAs above 4.00 this season. Weather in Chicago could affect whether the game is completed.
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investopedia.comsports10 days ago
Brazil Cracks Down on Betting Ads During World Cup
Brazilian officials ordered two media outlets and four betting operators to explain content that may have violated rules. The government also suspended any ads found in breach of current regulations.
abcnews.go.comsports11 days ago
Tommy Paul Faces Hubert Hurkacz in Wimbledon Match
The two players meet on grass at the All England Club. Paul enters with recent final and straight-set wins. Hurkacz seeks to reach another Grand Slam semifinal.
sports11 days ago
Sixers championship odds shorten to 20-1 after Brown trade
The Philadelphia 76ers' odds to win the 2027 NBA Finals moved from 60-1 to 20-1 after acquiring Jaylen Brown. The Boston Celtics' odds lengthened from +700 to 13-1 in the same transaction.
washingtonpost.comsports11 days ago
Poll Finds 17% of U.S. Adults Highly Excited About World Cup
A new survey shows limited overall excitement for the ongoing World Cup among U.S. adults. Soccer fans report higher engagement through social media and betting than through traditional fandom.
eonline.comsports12 days ago
Lakers Acquire Walker Kessler in Sign-and-Trade Deal with Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a sign-and-trade deal Wednesday to acquire center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. The move followed LeBron James' announced departure and improved the team's title odds at one sportsbook from +4500 to +3000.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports13 days ago
CFL bars quarterback Brendan Sorsby from league this season
The Canadian Football League stated Friday that it will not register a contract for quarterback Brendan Sorsby or allow any team to add him to its negotiation list for the upcoming season. The decision follows the NFL's earlier choice not to hold a supplemental draft for the play…
politics14 days ago
Federal indictment says player agreed to manipulate performance for gamblers
A federal indictment alleges a professional basketball player accepted payments to alter his on-court performance. The player reportedly owed money to a former teammate who introduced him to the gamblers.
washingtonpost.comworld17 days ago
Illinois Man Sues DraftKings After Losing Over $2 Million, Alleging VIP Perks Fueled Addiction
Dane Miller filed a federal complaint on June 24 alleging DraftKings ignored signs of addiction and provided VIP incentives that escalated his betting. He lost his job, drafted a suicide note, and later entered recovery. The suit seeks damages from DraftKings and two casino partn…
Fox Newsworld18 days ago
Fanatics Sportsbook Partners With IC360 and Signify for Bad Actor Program
Fanatics Sportsbook announced a partnership Thursday with Integrity Compliance 360 and Signify Group to launch the Bad Actor Program. The program will monitor social media for threats against athletes and restrict wagering by offenders starting in late August.
api.foxsports.combusiness18 days ago
Fanatics Sportsbook Launches Animated Series Based on Customer Bets
The company will release a five-episode animated series on its social feeds starting Thursday. The series uses hand-drawn sketch-style animation to present comedic stories drawn from actual customer bets. Saturday Night Live cast member Kam Patterson narrates the episodes.
api.foxsports.comsports18 days ago
Fanatics Sportsbook to Suspend Bettors Identified by New AI Monitoring System
Fanatics Sportsbook announced Thursday it will become the first U.S. bookmaker to use the ProhiBet Bad Actors system to detect and suspend bettors who harass athletes, coaches or officials. The platform launches during football season and will share anonymized data with leagues a…
New York Postsports19 days ago
Draft night trades set 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year odds
Four players selected in the top four picks opened with odds ranging from +240 to +950. Summer League games in July could alter those lines before the regular season begins.
yardbarker.comsports25 days ago
Scottie Scheffler Listed as +450 Favorite for 2026 U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy at +930
Scheffler enters the 2026 U.S. Open as the betting favorite for the 15th consecutive major. Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and others follow on the odds board.
CoinDeskfinance26 days ago
Kentucky Sues Prediction Market Platforms Over Sports Betting
Kentucky filed suit against two prediction market companies, alleging they offered unlicensed sports betting. The state also cited the platforms' partners for failing to provide required gambling-addiction resources.
api.foxsports.comsports26 days agoUpdated
Scottie Scheffler Favored to Win 2026 U.S. Open at +450 Odds
Scottie Scheffler enters the 2026 U.S. Open as the betting favorite at +450. Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele and Cameron Young follow as the next most-favored players.
ESPNsports26 days ago
Golf Experts Share Picks for 2026 U.S. Open Winner
ESPN asked its golf experts who they expect to win the 2026 U.S. Open. A betting specialist also outlined where value may exist in wagering markets.
awfulannouncing.comsports27 days ago
Hurricanes listed as Stanley Cup favorites for 2026-27 season
DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Carolina Hurricanes at +700 to win the Stanley Cup for the 2026-27 season. The Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights follow at +800 and +850 respectively.
decrypt.cosports27 days ago
Prediction Markets Draw New Bettors Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket have grown in popularity since the last World Cup. Bettors can now wager on match outcomes and tournament results through these platforms. The 2026 tournament marks the first major soccer event since their expansion.
Benzingafinance30 days ago
DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment Stocks Rise but Remain Below Peaks as Revenue Growth Slows
DraftKings shares reached $29 and Flutter Entertainment shares reached $110 as analysts forecast record U.S. betting on the FIFA World Cup.
CBS Sportssports30 days ago
D.C. Defenders to Host Louisville Kings in 2026 UFL United Bowl
The D.C. Defenders will defend their title against the Louisville Kings on Saturday after both teams won their semifinals. The game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET at Audi Field.
CBS Sportssports31 days ago
NCAA Memo Says Protect College Sports Act Would Override Sorsby Injunction
The NCAA sent a memo to Division I conference commissioners stating that the Protect College Sports Act would override a state court order allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play this season. The bill, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Maria Cantwell, aims to gi…
finance31 days ago
Polymarket Trader Places $500,000 Bet on U.S. World Cup Opener Outcome
A Polymarket account identified as initial77a has placed a wager exceeding $500,000 that the U.S. men's national team will not win its opening match against Paraguay. The bet would return approximately $972,000 if successful.
cointelegraph.compolitics34 days ago
Trump Regulators Propose New Oversight Rules for Prediction Markets
Regulators under President Trump have drafted new guidelines for prediction markets that preserve most sports betting while targeting obvious manipulation risks.
nypost.comsports41 days ago
Knicks Reach NBA Finals After Starting Playoffs at Long Odds
New York advanced to the championship series after entering the playoffs at +2200 odds. Six prior teams that reached the Finals from similar odds all lost the series.
dimsumdaily.hkfinance44 days ago
Polymarket Bettor Nets $1.15 Million Profit on Champions League Final
A single Polymarket account placed $10.44 million in wagers across three outcomes for the final match. The account realized a net profit of $1.15 million after the match concluded.
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nbcnews.comworld44 days ago
Texas Tech Quarterback Made Over 2,900 Bets Totaling $90,000 While in College
Court documents show Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby placed thousands of sports bets totaling at least $90,000 during his college career. The filings were submitted ahead of a Monday hearing on his lawsuit against the NCAA.
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CBS Sportssports45 days ago
Song Yadong Favored Over Deiveson Figueiredo in UFC Fight Night Main Event
Fifth-ranked Song Yadong faces seventh-ranked Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday at Galaxy Arena in Macao. The six-bout main card begins at approximately 7 a.m. ET on Paramount+.
Nbc Newssports45 days ago
Former NBA player Terry Rozier faces new federal sports-bribery charges
Federal prosecutors filed additional charges against former NBA player Terry Rozier for sports bribery and honest-services wire fraud conspiracy. The case is part of a larger sports-betting investigation involving the league.
CBS Sportssports45 days ago
MLB Home Run Prop Picks Issued for May 29 Games
A betting analysis service released home run prop recommendations for three MLB games scheduled for Friday, May 29. The picks focus on matchups at Great American Ball Park, Dodger Stadium and other venues.
nypost.comsports46 days ago
Djokovic to Face Fonseca at French Open on Friday
Novak Djokovic will play Joao Fonseca in the third round of the French Open on Friday. The match is the first meeting between the two players. Djokovic is the second betting favorite to win the tournament.
Forbessports46 days ago
MLB Home Run Betting Picks Highlight Two Left-Handed Hitters for May 29
Forbes published recommended home run bets for the May 29, 2026 MLB slate. The selections focus on two left-handed hitters playing in favorable ballparks and matchups.
Nbc Newsworld46 days ago
Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Bribery in Pro and College Basketball Betting Cases
Marves Fairley admitted to obtaining nonpublic information for NBA bets and recruiting college players to underperform. Federal prosecutors recommended eight to ten years in prison.
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Zverev Becomes Favorite After Sinner's French Open Exit
Janik Sinner lost in the second round of the 2026 French Open. Prediction markets and sportsbooks now list Alexander Zverev as the top choice to win the men's title.
nypost.comsports46 days ago
NBA Playoffs experts release player prop picks for Game 6
SportsLine analysts have published three recommended player prop bets ahead of Thursday's NBA Playoffs game. The selections focus on rebound and assist totals as well as points scored.
The Independentfinance46 days ago
Racing tips issued for Carlisle and Chepstow meetings
A correspondent outlined four selections for Friday cards at Carlisle and Chepstow. The tips cover one race at each track plus two additional Carlisle events.
montrealgazette.comsports47 days ago
Prediction markets list top prospects for sixth overall pick in 2026 NBA Draft
Betting markets show Darius Acuff Jr. as the leading candidate to be selected sixth overall. The team holding that selection also has several roster spots to fill.
CBS Sportssports47 days ago
SEC Requires Athletes to View Sports Betting Education Video Before 2026-27 Season
The Southeastern Conference will mandate a sports gambling education video for athletes ahead of the 2026-27 season. Athletes must complete the viewing before starting regular-season competition.
CBS Sportssports47 days ago
Online Horse Racing Betting Sites Offer Belmont Stakes Promos
Several racebook apps are advertising sign-up bonuses and bet-back offers ahead of the June 6 Belmont Stakes. The platforms operate separately from sportsbooks under state laws.
CBS Sportssports47 days ago
Analyst Releases MLB Home Run Prop Picks for May 27
SportsLine data analyst Jacob Fetner selected three players for Wednesday home run props. The picks cover Pirates infielder Brandon Lowe, Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper, and Rangers outfielder Evan Carter.
Usa Todaysports48 days ago
NCAA Denies Reinstatement for Texas Tech Quarterback Brendan Sorsby
The NCAA rejected Brendan Sorsby's request to regain eligibility for the 2026 season after he completed a 35-day inpatient treatment program for gambling addiction. Texas Tech plans to appeal the decision and will seek a court ruling on June 1.
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yardbarker.comfinance49 days ago
Ludvig Aberg Favored at 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial
The PGA Tour plays the Charles Schwab Challenge this week at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. Ludvig Aberg enters as the betting favorite after a strong recent stretch.
nypost.comsports49 days ago
Hockey Series Remains Tied After Two Games
The series between the two teams stands at one win apiece after the first two contests. Both clubs have used distinct approaches to generate offense and secure results.
New York Postsports51 days ago
Sports column maintains $50 bet on pitcher after rainout
A baseball betting column will keep its wager on a starting pitcher despite a postponement. The game was rescheduled as a doubleheader the following day.
tokyoreporter.comworld52 days ago
Horse Racing Tips Issued for Haydock Park Meeting
The Independent published betting recommendations for four races at Haydock Park on Saturday. The selections cover the Silver Bowl Handicap, Temple Stakes, William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap, and a supporting race.
New York Postsports52 days ago
Jannik Sinner Favored to Win 2026 French Open After Carlos Alcaraz Withdrawal
Jannik Sinner enters the 2026 French Open as the top seed and a -280 favorite following Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal. The World No. 1 has recorded 29 consecutive wins and five Masters titles this year.
api.foxsports.comworld53 days ago
Americans Expected to Wager $3.1 Billion on 2026 World Cup
Bookies.com forecasts Americans will place $3.1 billion in online sports bets on the 2026 World Cup. Prediction markets are projected to handle an additional $2.4 billion in wagers.
CoinDeskfinance54 days ago
Polymarket Files to Offer Parlay Contracts on U.S. Sports Events
Prediction market platform Polymarket filed with the CFTC to list combinatorial outcome contracts that resolve only if every leg of an underlying contract settles to the specified outcome. The filing states the contracts would be available no earlier than May 21, 2026.
CoinDeskfinance54 days ago
Senate Commerce Committee Examines Prediction Markets at Hearing
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee members questioned representatives from prediction market platforms about advertising practices, athlete cheating, and competition with state-regulated gaming during a hearing on Wednesday.
rnz.co.nzfinance62 days ago
CFTC Signs First Data-Sharing Agreement With Major League Baseball
Chairman Michael Selig announced the March 2026 agreement with MLB while speaking at the FINRA conference on May 12, 2026. The CFTC has sued about five or six states over event contracts and is coordinating with the SEC on prediction-market products. Selig argued that CFTC-regula…
onwardstate.comworld65 days ago
CFTC to Allow 50-State Access for Sports Event Contracts Under Designated Contract Market Framework
Novig CEO Jacob Fortinsky announced the sports betting platform will shift from a 35-state sweepstakes model to a Designated Contract Market framework. The move comes as panelists at Consensus Miami 2026 argued sports betting should be regulated as a financial product. Adam Mastr…
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Varietyfinance65 days agoUpdated
UFC 328: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland Middleweight Title Fight Set for May 9 as Matt Damon Hosts SNL
Matt Damon returns to host Saturday Night Live on May 9, 2026, with Noah Kahan as musical guest for his second appearance. The same night, Khamzat Chimaev puts his UFC middleweight championship on the line against Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 at Prudential Center…
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Benzingafinance68 days ago
Restaurant Brands Beats Q1 EPS Estimates; Tim Hortons Sales Fall
Restaurant Brands International reported Q1 2026 adjusted earnings per share of 86 cents on revenue of $2.26 billion, exceeding Wall Street forecasts. Burger King drove growth while Popeyes sales declined. DraftKings posted revenue of $1.646 billion and earnings of 20 cents per s…