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Beto for Betting — Texas Candidate for Governor Open to Expanded Gaming

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Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke told reporters in a Dallas neighborhood Wednesday that he would consider backing efforts to expand gaming in the Lone Star State. That would include legalizing casinos and sports betting.

NASCAR Pact with Sportradar to Include Betting Handle Reports

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NASCAR this week announced it signed an integrity agreement with Sportradar Integrity Services. Under terms of the pact, the stock car racing association will receive regular reporting on betting trends in the sport, which it will look to leverage in order to grow the sport’s fan base.

‘Russian Spy’ Arrested in Colombia, Charged With Illegal Sports Betting

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A Russian national arrested in Colombia and accused of spying for the Kremlin has been charged with offenses related to illegal sports betting.

Sports Betting Guide — Understanding Parlays, Pick’ems and Pushes

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It’s already been a big year for sports betting, with new states legalizing the activity and generating millions in revenue. Get in on the action with parlays, pick’ems and pushes.

Tiger Woods Masters Betting Front-Runner, as Tiger Watch Continues

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Tiger Woods says he’ll be a game-time decision for this week’s Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. And until his announcement comes as to whether he’ll play, the storyline will dominate the headlines for golf’s first major of the year.

William Hill Wants to Renew Palms Sportsbook Rights

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Palms Casino Resort is slated to reopen later this month after a more than two-year absence from the Las Vegas gaming scene. A well-known name is angling to continue operating the sportsbook there.

20 English Soccer Teams Get behind Initiative to Ban Gambling Ads

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The love-hate relationship between sports and gambling is beginning to emphasize the latter half more. A large pool of soccer teams in the UK wants the country to ban all gambling advertising in sports.

DraftKings Staking Polygon Rewards, Shares Slump on Analyst Downgrade

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DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) is moving further into the cryptocurrency space, announcing today it will stake digital assets to support the Polygon blockchain network. But shares of the gaming company are sliding due to an analyst downgrade.

UK Bettor Claims Sportsbook Owes £5m for Winning Wager

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A Coventry man claims that BoyleSports lost his betting slip worth £5m ($6.5m). [Image: Shutterstock.com]

DraftKings, Genius Sports Among Worst Stock-Based Compensation Offenders

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Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) and DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) are the worst offenders in terms of equity-based compensation as a percentage of 2021 gross profits.

Atlanta Falcons’ Calvin Ridley Suspended for 2022 Season for Wagering on NFL Games

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley will miss at least the entirety of the 2022 NFL season after the league suspended him for betting on games in 2021.

Portugal Implements Ban on Publication of Live Odds for Sports Events

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In-game betting is increasingly popular in the sports world. It’s taking a step backward in Portugal, though, following the introduction of a new regulation restricting where sportsbooks can publish their odds.

BetMGM Mishap Leads to $25k in New Jersey Fines

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Last year, BetMGM took a small amount of wagers on New Jersey college basketball teams. But the state prohibits bets on games involving local universities, leading to a fine for the gaming operator.

Chile Considering Ban on Sports Betting Advertising Sponsorships

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Chile could become the latest country to ban sports betting advertising in sports events. A legislator with the Independent Democratic Union Party hopes his initiative will lead the way.

Maverick Gaming Washington State Sports Betting Suit Temporarily Halted

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A federal judge is temporarily halting Maverick Gaming’s suit against the state of Washington. That action alleges the state is permitting a tribal gaming monopoly over regulated sports betting there.

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson Draw Masters Action Despite Long Odds of Playing

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Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have eight green jackets between the two of them, so the betting enthusiasm behind the two World Golf Hall of Fame members for next month’s Masters isn’t exactly surprising. What is surprising is that substantial wagers continue to roll in on the two, despite little chance of either teeing it up April 7-10 at August National.

BetMGM Enters Illinois Just in Time for Mobile Betting Registration

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BetMGM, one of the largest iGaming and online sportsbook operators in the US, announced today it’s accepting sports wagers in Illinois.

New York Lawmakers Seek Inclusion, Lower Taxes in Mobile Sports Betting

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New York’s top gaming lawmakers are teaming up for a proposal that would greatly overhaul how mobile sports betting operates in the state. Not only do they want to expand the number of operators, but they also want to reduce taxes, allow write-offs, and include more minority representation in the industry.

Arkansas Sports Betting Begins Online, 21st State with Legal Mobile Wagers

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Arkansas has officially joined 20 other states, plus DC, in launching legal online sports betting.

Mansion Group Gives up on Sports Betting to Focus on Casino

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Mansion Group is exiting the sports betting scene. The gaming operator announced its departure, but added that it will continue its iGaming operations.

Genius Sports, Hard Rock Helped NFL Catch Atlanta Falcons’ Calvin Ridley Bets

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On Monday, the NFL announced Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is suspended for at least the 2022 season for placing wagers on league games, including at least one involving his team. In the aftermath of that news, it appears both a data provider and a gaming company played parts in assisting the NFL in its investigation.

Macron Heavily Favored to Win French Presidential Election in Latest Odds

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Emmanuel Macron is running away with the French presidential election. The incumbent leader already had a good head start. But Smarkets data shows that he is extending his odds.

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