This article was originally published in AP News. BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is planning to launch in-person sports betting in the state in late January, just in time for the Super Bowl. The commission set a timeline at a meeting Friday, aiming to start in-person sports betting in late January at casinos […]
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This article was originally published in CBS News. LOS ANGELES — The effort to legalize sports betting in California ran headlong into a typical challenge for competing ballot measures as each was battered in a torrent of negative advertising that doomed both to spectacular failure in the most expensive ballot race in U.S. history. Anytime […]
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This article was originally published in AP News. Gambling has gone from the forbidden topic in the NFL to a key part of the league’s present and future. The days of lobbying against widespread legalized sports betting, preventing broadcast partners from even discussing point spreads and even prohibiting players from holding a fantasy football convention […]
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The women’s Tour de France bicycle road race, known as the Tour de France Femmes, will take place for the very first time between Sunday, July 24th and Sunday, July 31st. The 1,033.6 kilometer eight-stage race is a part of the UCI Women’s World Tour and is organized by the Amaury Sport Organization (ASO), which […]
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This article originally appeared in LineUps. As sports betting has become a major part of our culture, questions have been raised about deeper details of wagering on sports, such as responsible betting. One hotly debated issue is the use of advertising, with concerns over younger viewers and overexposure to betting content. With massive ad dollars spent by […]
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This article originally appeared in Sports Business Journal. The PGA Tour and Bet365 reached a three-year content and marketing agreement through ’24 that includes designation as an official betting operator of the Tour. U.K.-based Bet365 becomes the Tour’s first OBO outside of North America. In the U.K., Ireland and Australia, Bet365 will be the exclusive source for […]
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This article originally appeared in Lineups. California Sports Betting Update 2022 While California sports betting isn’t legal yet, there’s definitely some hope for the future. A recent proposal for online sports betting needed just over 997,000 signatures and ended up getting an overwhelming 1.6 million, making it likely that an online sports betting bill will […]
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The article originally appeared in CBS Sports. Here’s what you need to know about this week’s playoff schedule, including the updated postseason bracket The first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs are in full swing. Sixteen teams are battling for the Larry O’Brien Trophy after the opening round tipped off April 16. After a season […]
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The article originally appeared in Fox Sports. Professional bettors have varying approaches to the madness when it comes to wagering on conference basketball tournaments. I know some pros that’ll make a few bets here and there while others go hog wild and aim to pick off the best underdogs. Some people put way too much […]
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The article originally appeared in Gambling Insider. According to a survey completed by the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) in Canada, over four in 10 (42%) sports bettors in Ontario intend to place wagers on the Super Bowl. It also identified that 38% of the people involved believe their sports knowledge gives them an edge when […]
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This article originally appeared in Forbes. Topline – The number of American adults regularly gambling on sports rose from 5% to 12% between January and December 2021, according to a Morning Consult poll released Tuesday, the same day eye-popping data from the launch of online wagering in New York rolled out. KEY FACTS The Morning Consult survey conducted last month found […]
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This article originally appeared in Sportsbook Review. The last seven days have provided its fair share of U.S. legal sports betting news. The fallout from New York’s online sports betting launch dominated headlines again, sportsbook profits from participating U.S. states continued to trickle in, Australian Open drama, and NFL Wild Card game action kept fans […]
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