Sports Betting
Covering the latest stories in and around the sports betting landscape, including everything from the latest lines to fun Super Bowl props.
Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli returned to the squad list ahead of the Italian side’s game against Bologna after serving a seven-month suspension for gambling on soccer games. Juventus’ Nicolò Fagioli received a 12-month suspension, €12,500 fine for gambling on soccer matches Fagioli, 22, was the first name that emerged last September in the betting scandal, […]
Iowa All-American wrestler Nelson Brands was suspended by the NCAA last season for sports betting, and the Iowa City native has now been granted an additional year of eligibility. Iowa wrestler Nelson Brands applied for a medical hardship waiver after a torn UCL shortened his 2021-22 season Brands announced Tuesday night on social media that […]
On Tuesday, May 22, 10 legal sportsbooks in Massachusetts should have attended a public roundtable on wagering limits. They failed to show up and left state regulators in a bad mood. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) noted that they received emails from state sports betting operators. They did not want to risk leaking confidential information […]
BetMGM has refuted a report alleging that Grammy-winning artist Bruno Mars owes $50 million in gambling debt. Mars “has no debt with MGM,” according to a company spokesperson. BetMGM denies allegations that Bruno Mars owes $50 million in gambling debt, partnership rooted in mutual respect Mars, 38, was accused of owing $50 million in gambling […]
Swedish online provider Supremeland Gaming Inc. has announced it has received approval for a supplier license in Michigan. Michigan becomes the fourth U.S. state to offer online casino products from Supremeland The Great Lakes State becomes the fourth U.S. state to offer Supremeland’s online casino products, joining Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia. In fact, […]
Online betting in North Carolina totaled $648.93 million in its first full month of April following its March Madness debut, according to the North Carolina State Lottery Commission (NCSLC). North Carolina saw $105.25 million in gross wagering revenue, $538.4 million in amounts paid as winnings in April The $648.93 million total includes both paid wagering […]
Earlier this month, four legitimate businesses in Port St. Lucie were raided after a two-month-long investigation by law enforcement. Each of these businesses ran an illegal betting came called Bolita. It means “little ball” in Spanish. Bolita is an illegal lottery game that has been popular in Florida and Cuba. It followed the winning numbers […]
Over the last few months, the most well-known sports gambling case involves the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani. However, Ohtani is not facing any fines or suspensions. Rather, his long-time friend and personal translator Ippe Mizuhara was allegedly involved in criminal activity. Mizuhara stole close to $17 million from Ohtani to pay back his massive gambling debt. […]
Massachusetts lawmakers are expected to discuss imposing limits on winning sports bettors. Sportsbooks have already placed a $100 wager cap on one Bay State gambler after the patron won his initial bet. Massachusetts gambler issued $50 max wager limit after winning $13,500 from Super Bowl LVIII prop bet The patron wagered $375 on any non-QB […]
Minnesota sports betting will have to wait until 2025 after the legislative sessions ended on Sunday, May 19. Although the House voted to convene on Monday, May 20 at 10 a.m., the Senate is adjourned for the session. Minnesota sports betting bill called for a 20% tax rate for licensed operators, restrictions on college and […]
