‘Everybody Loses’ author Danny Funt investigates America’s sports gambling industry
"The issue that really sticks with me is that a lot of states have basically entrusted these operators to self-police."
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Barstool’s ‘Big Ev’ status in question amid allegations of stiffing bookies
FIFA’s 2026 World Cup prediction market partner sounds super sketchy
Adi Predictstreet's only operating license, in Gibraltar, was obtained just days before the FIFA deal was announced.
NFL reaches free-agent status with sportsbooks
The NFL is without an official sports betting partner as contracts with DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars have expired.
BetMGM shamed for X post purposefully spreading false UNC coaching report
"What's the purpose of this post?"
Reporter claims he was kicked out of Jontay Porter’s USBL debut
Porter made his debut for the Seattle SuperHawks over the weekend as he awaits sentencing.
Gary Bettman defends NHL jumping into bed with predictions market
Bettman said the NHL can "take down any contracts that we think are inappropriate," though it hasn't done so yet.
Kalshi takes down badges and sponsored accounts on X after blowback
The policy bans any promotion of gambling, indicating that X treats Kalshi like sportsbooks even as it lobbies against such a designation.
NCAA requests Kalshi remove ‘March Madness’ trademark from platform
"This continues to be a misrepresentation of any NCAA involvement, and we have requested immediate removal of NCAA trademarks."
Substack’s Polymarket partnership criticized for mixing gambling and journalism: ‘This is a bad idea’
"It strikes at the heart of the production of ethical sports journalism."
Nick Wright named co-host of ‘No Gamble, No Future’ for PokerGO
FS1 'First Things First' host Nick Wright will now host a poker program on PokerGO.
Independent journalist Joon Lee explains why he refuses to partner with prediction markets
"I’m building a sustainable media business, but not one where revenue depends on fans losing money or betting against insiders."
Sports world shocked by Giannis Antetokounmpo Kalshi investment
Giannis Antetokounmpo announced an investment in Kalshi, leading to near unanimous condemnation about potential conflicts of interest.
Rick Barnes jokingly questions if Tennessee players are betting on games
"I shouldn't say that. Erase that."
As gambling scandals reach critical mass, leagues face a reputational crisis
NCAA reiterates its call for ban on prop bets
Baker is also calling for a ban on bets such as first-half unders.
Gambling scandal hits college basketball with 39 players involved
A major sports betting scandal has hit college basketball with many players and programs involved in an alleged point shaving operation.
Bryson DeChambeau becomes Kalshi’s first athlete partner
DeChambeau's deal includes a TV commercial and social media posts as the prediction market continues its push toward mainstream legitimacy while battling more than a dozen lawsuits.
Kalshi cuts ties with several X affiliates over antisemitic content
Fake newsbreakers, antisemitic accounts... Kalshi keeps some strange company on X.
NCAA president Charlie Baker slams prediction markets
"The NCAA vehemently opposes college sports prediction markets."
Kalshi backing down from transfer portal betting after severe backlash
"Real catastrophic stuff if it's allowed to proceed"
NFL ‘particularly troubled’ over rise of prediction markets
The NFL has submitted written testimony to Congress expressing serious concerns over the rise of prediction markets.
Kalshi, Polymarket partnering with fake sports insiders to promote prediction betting
X reclassified Hughes's account as parody, and his Kalshi partnership icon disappeared on Monday.
Dave Portnoy apoplectic over Raiders bad beat: ‘Pete Carroll should be in f**king prison’
"That's the worst beat of all time! That is cheating! What the f**k?!?"
ESPN signs sports betting analyst Pamela Maldonado to multi-year extension
"I’m proud of what we’ve built so far and motivated to keep bringing clarity and real insights to the sports betting space.”
