Grant Mitchell
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NBA Fines Draymond Green $50K for Questioning Integrity of Refs with Point Spread Comment
Volatile Golden State Warriors forward has been fined $992,000 over the course of his career, including $185,000 in fines for actions towards officials.
FanDuel Unveils Responsible Gambling Tool to Identify Impulsive Deposits
Real-Time Check-In to help customers make informed, responsible decisions when it comes to deposit habits.
Indiana’s Sports Betting Handle Grows 11% YoY in April
Though Indiana's handle dropped from March to April, it rose 11% year-over-year to $437.1 million.
Did Draymond Green Tell Warriors to Cover the Spread? Lip Readers Think So
A clip from Saturday's playoff game between Golden State and Minnesota circulated online after it appeared Warriors star Draymond Green reminded his teammates of the point spread late in the contest.
Live Betting Powers DraftKings’ Hot Start to 2025
DraftKings CEO believes live betting can produce as much as 70-80% of gross gaming revenue.
New Pope Confirmed Despite 1% Odds, $10.6 Million in Predictions
Robert Francis Prevost becomes first American-born Pope after Italian Pietro Parolin surged in odds to take the vacant seat.
Soft2Bet Announces Sportsbook Launch for iGaming Brand ToonieBet
Soft2Bet on Tuesday announced the launch of sportsbook and iGaming platform ToonieBet in Ontario, Canada.
NCAA Issues Show-Causes to Iowa State Sports Employees for Illegal Betting
Former Iowa State football support staffers placed more than 6,200 sports bets in excess of $100,000, including on the school's basketball teams.
Ohio Accepts Nearly $1 Billion in March Bets, State's 4th-Busiest Sports Betting Month
The Ohio Casino Control Commission reported almost $1 billion in wagers during March, its fourth-highest monthly betting handle.
World Championship Darts Semifinalist Suspended 11 Years for Match Fixing
The U.K. Gambling Commission announced on Wednesday it banned an English darts player for match-fixing.
Caesars Launches Pari-Mutuel Betting Ahead of the Kentucky Derby
The sportsbook goes all-in for customers days before the 151st edition of the Grade 1 stakes race at Churchill Downs Saturday.
bet365 Boosts Customer Loyalty, Pays $24 Million With Substituted Player Promotion
bet365 sportsbook paid nearly $24.1 million in prizes during the first month of its customer-friendly “Sub On Play On” promotion.
Fanatics Extends Fair Play Policy to Help Bettors Overcome Player Injuries
Fanatics Sportsbook extended its “Fair Play” policy for the NBA playoffs, offering bettors a bit of integrity often not found at competing sites.
Michigan Gaming Regulator Sends Cease-and-Desists to 11 New Operators
The Wolverine State's sweeping crackdown of illegal gambling sites continues.
Kalshi Accepts $1 Million in Action On Who Will Be Next Pope
Kalshi offering next pope odds markets for 15 potential replacements with forecasts ranging from 30% to less than 1% likelihood.
Pennsylvania Reports Record Gaming Month in March Despite Sports Betting Decline
The state's Gaming Control Board revealed an all-time gaming revenue record of $575 million during March, including $238 million from iGaming.
$100,000 Wager Would Net Bettor $1.1 Million if the L.A. Lakers Win the NBA Finals
A basketball gambler stands to pocket over $1 million if Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Lakers win the Finals in June.
Kalshi Launches MLB Game Markets Despite Scrutiny Over Sports Contracts
Kalshi shows willingness to progress with sports contracts despite controversy.
Toronto Regulator Fines Casino $120,000 for Cheating Ring Involving Dealers
The gaming regulator handed a local casino a six-figure fine for failing to identify and eliminate a cheating scheme encompassing two card dealers.
Tennessee Asks CFTC to Shut Down Prediction Betting Markets, Platforms
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council encouraging the CFTC to remove prediction markets from the list of options for consumers.
