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Kalshi

Kalshi backing down from transfer portal betting after severe backlash

"Real catastrophic stuff if it's allowed to proceed"

By Matt Yoder OnDec 17, 2025 0
NFL Kalshi Polymarket

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.

By Matt Yoder OnDec 13, 2025 0
Fake insiders

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.

By Sean Keeley OnDec 8, 2025 0
Raiders and Dave Portnoy

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?!?"

By Sean Keeley OnDec 7, 2025 0
Pamela Maldonado

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.”

By Sean Keeley OnDec 3, 2025 0
ESPN and DraftKings with Erin Dolan

ESPN Bet is officially dead as DraftKings becomes ESPN’s official sportsbook

Long live ESPN Bet.

By Sean Keeley OnDec 1, 2025 0
Kalshi

Kalshi facing class action lawsuit alleging ‘unlicensed sports betting’

"By operating unlicensed sports betting, Kalshi has violated gambling laws, engaged in illegal deceptive activity, and unjustly enriched itself at the expense of tens of thousands of consumers."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 27, 2025 0

ESPN gambling exec: DraftKings CEO ‘impressed’ and ‘surprised’ by ESPN’s betting infrastructure

"They said, 'We didn’t think you would develop everything that you did.'"

By Drew Lerner OnNov 25, 2025 0
Pablo Torre on sports betting

Pablo Torre: Legal gambling could spell end of sports’ ‘cultural supremacy’ as fans root for payouts rather than teams

"They're convincing people to watch these games not because of these teams involved or the quality of the players, but because there are these other things to root for."

By Brendon Kleen OnNov 24, 2025 0
Barstool Sports talent pushing anti-tax messaging

Barstool talents’ anti-tax videos raise questions about company’s lobbying status

"The question would really go back to both the companies and them as individuals. Were they being paid to put out those videos?"

By Sean Keeley OnNov 22, 2025 0
NBC Sports Mike Florio

Mike Florio calls NFL prop bet crackdown a ‘hollow gesture’

Gambling scandals have hit both the NBA and Major League Baseball in recent weeks. And the NFL is...

By Matt Yoder OnNov 14, 2025 0
Mar 14, 2025; New York, NY, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino coaches against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Rick Pitino calls out ESPN hypocrisy on sports betting

"ESPN will be on TV, and they’re arguing over these things happening. But let’s break away now for FanDuel, let’s break away for MGM."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 12, 2025 0
Jul 18, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Athletics at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

MLB to cap prop bets on individual pitches at $200, eliminate inclusion in parlays

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called on other leagues to follow suit.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 11, 2025 0
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ESPN

Mark Shapiro blasts ESPN’s ‘abysmal’ gambling coverage as ‘bad programming”

Photo Credit: Get Up

ESPN

ESPN Bet will go down as ESPN’s signature failure

Saturday was not a bad day for those who enjoy seeing SEC football teams falter in big spots. One of those people was Dave Portnoy. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Dave Portnoy explains why Barstool was a better partner for Penn than ESPN

"They paid a lot of money to get results — big results from ESPN — and they weren't even close."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 6, 2025 0
ESPN Bet logo

ESPN Bet to come to an end Dec. 1

ESPN and Penn announced that they have mutually terminated their partnership.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 6, 2025 0
Katie Nolan on her "Casuals with Katie Nolan" podcast.

Katie Nolan: ESPN having a sportsbook ‘blows my mind’

"I don't understand how they get away with it, but it is what it is."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 5, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith playing solitaire

Stephen A. Smith is official World Solitaire Championship ambassador

"That’s something I’m proud to be a part of."

By Brandon Contes OnNov 3, 2025 0
Craig Carton

Craig Carton: ESPN needs to divest from ESPN Bet immediately

"You can't have it both ways."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 27, 2025 0
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaves the field after a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Ravens retroactively changing Lamar Jackson’s availability status quickly became a boondoggle

The move couldn't come at a worse time, as gambling's impact on major sports leagues is under scrutiny.

By Sean Keeley OnOct 25, 2025 0
Gilbert Arenas implies he's the informant in Chauncey Billups' case

Gilbert Arenas calls out Rachel Nichols for ‘foul’ snitching implication

Arenas proudly fueled speculation that he snitched on Chauncey Billups after the Trail Blazers coach was arrested Thursday in a gambling probe.

By Sam Neumann OnOct 24, 2025 0
Kenny Smith Charles Barkley Inside the NBA gambling

Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley spar over NBA gambling scandal

Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley had different takes on the NBA gambling scandal involving Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 23, 2025 0
ESPN pulled its own betting promo mid-broadcast as Mike Greenberg discussed FBI arrests of Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups.

ESPN quickly removes ESPN Bet banner during coverage of NBA gambling arrests

Talk about awkward timing...

By Sam Neumann OnOct 23, 2025 0
Mar 31, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) drives to the basket against Washington Wizards guard AJ Johnson (5) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier arrested in sports betting probe

A press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 23, 2025 0

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