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MLB Players Shed Light on Harassment From Sports Bettors
One of the most troubling incidents from the report said an unnamed MLB general manager received death threats at his home and requested police protection.
Canada vs. USA: Sportsbooks Provide Insights Into Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup Final
The best-of-seven series begins Saturday between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers, and the betting numbers for Game 1 reflect the national differences.
North Carolina’s Online Sports Betting Handle Drops 19% in May
Much of the decline in figures is due to the college sports offseason.
New York’s Monthly Sports Betting Revenue Surpasses $200M for Second Time Ever
The Empire State’s nine online sportsbooks generated a handle of $1.97 billion and a double-digit hold in May.
Michigan Regulators Aim to Be Proactive with Sports Betting Issues in College Athletics
Wolverine State regulators know college athletes live in a world with sports betting, so prioritizing integrity is a major focus.
New York Authorities Bust Illegal Gambino Sports Betting, Loansharking Operation
Investigators busted the Staten Island sports betting operation that took in $22.7 million in illegal wagers from more than 70 bettors from Sept. 2022 to March 2023.
Illinois Gov. Signs Off on 2025 State Budget With New Progressive Sports Betting Tax Rates
State Governor JB Pritzker wishes to use online and retail sports betting and tax changes to help generate $1.1 billion of new revenue in the Land of Lincoln.
Bettors Going Big on Mavericks Over Favored Celtics in NBA Finals
Boston favored to hoist Larry O'Brien Trophy, but money pouring in on Dallas since Finals matchup was solidified.
Man Arrested, Charged with Fraud in Former NBA Player Jontay Porter’s Betting Scheme
Long Phi Pham faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of wire fraud. Three co-conspirators involved in betting scheme still at large.
ACC Partners with IC360 to Better Monitor Integrity in Sports Betting Landscape
Integrity monitoring will provide ACC's 15 institutions with monitoring technology, data insights.
MLB Bans Tucupita Marcano for Life for Betting on Baseball
Major League pitcher Michael Kelly and minor leaguers Jay Groome, Jose Rodriguez, Andrew Saalfrank suspended one year for violating MLB's sports betting rules and policies.
Caitlin Clark’s Early WNBA Struggles Impacting Sportsbooks
Jeff Sherman, the VP of Risk for SuperBook in Las Vegas, told Covers that Clark’s player props have “generated solid interest, with a majority of wagers coming in on under her points prop, but over on the rebounds, assists and 3-point field goals made props.”
Catawba Two Kings Casino Announces Construction Date for Permanent Gaming Facility
Two Kings Casino, owned and operated by the Catawba Nation, announced they will break ground on June 7 after recently settling a lawsuit over the ground lease with a former developer.
$9.5B in Illegal Gambling Coming From New York, New Jersey, Minnesota: Report
U.S. regulated gaming fails to make ‘much of a dent’ in illegal gambling revenue, report finds.
Virginia Sports Betting Operators Enjoy Double-Digit Hold in April
While April’s handle couldn’t match March’s third-highest amount wagered ever in Virginia, the action was up 32.3% compared to April 2023.
New York’s Weekly Sports Betting Action Cools in Late May
The state's nine online operators saw a streak of 15 consecutive handles and 31 of the last 32 weeks at more than $400 million come to an abrupt end.
David Fletcher Wows as AAA Pitcher Amid MLB Gambling Investigation
Earlier this month, ESPN reported that Fletcher has been tied to the same illegal bookmaker as Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.
Indian Gaming Association Officials Share Optimism, Insights on Minnesota Sports Betting
If Minnesota’s stakeholders can come together to attempt to bring legal sports betting to the state, IGA officials say it would be a learning experience for other states, like California.
Sports Betting Action Decreases YoY in Nevada for Second Consecutive Month
Nevada sports betting operators’ monthly hold of 5.41% was nearly identical compared to April 2023 and a touch higher than 5.3% from the previous month.
SEC Commissioner Isn’t Ready for Conference Decision on NCAA’s College Player Prop Ban Push
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey says conversation is ongoing on NCAA's request for college player prop bans in states with legal sports betting.
