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Bill would ban prop bets on sports apps in Colorado as lawmakers seek to curb gambling addictions

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Colorado lawmakers who are concerned about rising gambling addiction and betting scandals in professional sports filed a bill Wednesday that would prohibit sports betting apps from offering proposition…

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Sports Betting News: UFC’s Tom Aspinall Undergoes Eye Surgery

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 · Gaming

Posted on: February 15, 2026, 01:18h.  Last updated on: February 15, 2026, 01:24h. Aspinall undergoes eye surgery, return date unknown Holloway has kind words for upcoming lightweight division…

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Cleveland Guardians Pitch-Rigging Scandal Grows New Indictment

February 14, 2026February 15, 2026 · Los Angeles, California Local News

Court filings describe Zelle transfers, coded texts and more than 100 wagers tied to Cleveland Guardians pitchers, as a new defendant is added to the case Federal prosecutors…

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Yasiel Puig Found Guilty in Illegal Sports Betting Case

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 · Los Angeles, California Local News

Former Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is facing up to 15 years in prison fo his role in illegal sports betting The Department of Justice announced today that former…

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Super Bowl LV To See Increased Betting In Pacific Northwest – KXL

February 6, 2026February 8, 2026 · Portland, Oregon Local News

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) speaks during a news conference on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in San Jose, Calif., ahead of Super Bowl 60 between the New…

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Washington Editorial Board Branded Sports Betting ‘Terrible Bet

February 5, 2026February 6, 2026 · Gaming

Posted on: February 6, 2026, 12:38h.  Last updated on: February 6, 2026, 04:58h. A 2024 op-ed from the Washington Post scolded legal sports betting About a third of the newspaper’s…

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Criminals plot to sack Super Bowl fans for a loss. Beware these scams targeting the big game.

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 · Finance

Super Bowl Sunday this year is sure to feature bone-jarring hits, goofy TV commercials and fraudsters intent on separating you from your money.  “Unfortunately, fans need to be…

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BetMGM Updates Terms to Explicitly Ban Athlete Harassment

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 · Gaming

Online gaming and sports betting giant BetMGM announced that it has updated its terms of service, introducing new rules to shield athletes from harassment. The changes come amid…

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NFL Won’t Allow Prediction Market Ads During Super Bowl

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 · Gaming

Posted on: January 29, 2026, 07:48h.  Last updated on: January 29, 2026, 07:48h. League adds prediction markets to list of prohibited advertisers DraftKings, FanDuel will still run sportsbook…

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Leading Operators Consider Super Bowl Prediction Parlays

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 · Gaming

US gaming operators are weighing whether to launch new parlay-style products within the growing prediction markets segment. This development could reshape how fans engage with the Super Bowl.…

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Super Bowl Parlays Heading to DraftKings, FanDuel Prediction Markets

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 · Gaming

Posted on: January 28, 2026, 08:11h.  Last updated on: January 28, 2026, 08:11h. CME self-certifies multi-leg bets in CFTC filing The exchange operator is FanDuel’s prediction markets partner…

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Sports Betting Fraud Ring Sentencing Raises Identity Theft Concerns

January 23, 2026January 24, 2026 · Gaming

The sentencing of a Mid-South sports betting fraud ring this week marked the end of a scheme that exploited the rapid expansion of regulated wagering in the United…

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Illinois Casino Revenue Reaches a Record $1.9 Billion in 2025

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 · Gaming

Posted on: January 12, 2026, 09:38h.  Last updated on: January 12, 2026, 10:30h. Illinois casino revenue reached $1.9 billion in 2025 2025 was a record year for Illinois…

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Dave Ramsey Says Online Sports Betting A ‘Portal to Hell’

January 7, 2026January 8, 2026 · Gaming

Posted on: January 8, 2026, 12:22h.  Last updated on: January 7, 2026, 01:34h. Dave Ramsey says the legalization of online sports betting has devastated young men Ramsey calls…

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Virginia’s Monthly Sports Betting Revenue Hits New All-Time-High

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 · Gaming

The Virginia Lottery, which, among other things, oversees sports betting in the Old Dominion, has published its latest report regarding the wagering industry’s performance. The report covers the…

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The Top Sports Betting Events for 2026 • This Week in Gambling

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 · Gaming

Industry analysts have identified a list of the top ten sports betting events that are expected to drive record breaking handle and fan engagement throughout 2026.The primary highlight…

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Chicago Budget Contains Sports Betting Tax

December 23, 2025December 24, 2025 · Gaming

Posted on: December 23, 2025, 08:22h.  Last updated on: December 23, 2025, 08:22h. Chicago’s newly passed budget features a new sports wagering tax. It works out to 10.25%…

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Chris Christie Joins AGA to Fight Prediction Markets

December 22, 2025December 23, 2025 · Gaming

Posted on: December 23, 2025, 12:18h.  Last updated on: December 22, 2025, 05:21h. Chris Christie has joined the fight against sports prediction markets Christie helped states win the…

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DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 · Technology

DraftKings is entering the red-hot prediction markets business, launching technology that lets users trade contracts linked to sporting and financial events.  DraftKings said event contracts will be available…

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Prosecutors Flag Conflict as Terry Rozier Pays Friend’s Legal Bills

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 · Los Angeles, California Local News

Prosecutors question whether Rozier created a defense conflict by bankrolling his co-defendant’s attorney in the high-profile fraud case Federal prosecutors have alerted a judge to what they describe…

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