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Tucker Carlson attacks sports gambling companies

Tucker Carlson attacks ‘predatory’ sports betting companies: ‘those are the villains’

"Business wasn't always this sleazy in the United States."

By Drew Lerner OnJul 9, 2025 0
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan

Jeff Passan warns that baseball is ‘rife for potential corruption’ around gambling

"It's great when this sort of thing gets flagged, but it also makes you think, how many times does this happen where it doesn't get flagged as well?"

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 4, 2025 0
May 9, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Sports are shown on TVs behind the bar as guests enjoy the grand opening of DraftKings Sports & Social in the Short North. Though there are no on-site betting windows, eligible customers can place bets through the DraftKings app.

DraftKings launches Political Action Committee

Facing increased political pressure and cries for regulation, DraftKings is launching a PAC to forward its interests.

By Matt Yoder OnJun 19, 2025 0
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Gambling

Author Jonathan D. Cohen on how sports gambling became a public health crisis

Sports betting NCAA Tournament harassment ad

NCAA campaign curbs betting-related abuse toward athletes

Coaches and officals faced surge in betting-related harassment.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 11, 2025 0
Jontay Porter was a FanDuel VIP as an NBA rookie

FanDuel reportedly granted Jontay Porter a VIP account during rookie season in NBA

FanDuel seemingly made contact with Porter early on in his gambling rabbit-hole.

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 7, 2025 0
Charles Barkley on 'Inside the NBA'

Charles Barkley reveals he needs a bookie because of FanDuel betting limits

Charles Barkley bet so much on a Toronto Maple Leafs Game 7 victory that he had to use a bookie outside FanDuel to place a wager.

By Matt Yoder OnMay 23, 2025 0
Sports Betting TV Colombia TAPPP

Sports betting could come directly to TVs sooner than you think

Sports betting technology has made gambling directly on TVs possible in Colombia. How soon before it comes to America?

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 13, 2025 0
NBA FanDuel logo sports betting

Just 34% of NBA players view sports betting partnerships favorably

Sports betting has made a huge impact on the NBA and a wide majority of players don't see a positive impact personally or for the league.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 24, 2025 0
FanDuel, DraftKings logos

Sports betting competitors try to find their place in a DraftKings-FanDuel world

What does the rest of the sports betting industry have to say about a DraftKings FanDuel duopoly and their dominance in the marketplace?

By Andrew Cohen OnMar 19, 2025 0
Sports betting NCAA Tournament harassment ad

NCAA launches ad campaign aimed at sports bettors harassing athletes

"Don't be a loser."

By Matt Yoder OnMar 18, 2025 0
Pete Rose, baseball’s all-time hit king, was ruled ineligible for the Hall of Fame in 1989 for betting on baseball. Reds great Pete Rose holds a star bearing his name before the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, June 24, 2016. Pete Rose The Enquirer/Sam Greene Pete Rose, baseballs all-time hit king, was ruled ineligible for the Hall of Fame in 1989 for betting on baseball. Reds great Pete Rose holds a star bearing his name before the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, June 24, 2016.

MLB’s Rob Manfred reportedly considers removing Pete Rose from ineligible list

"The commissioner was respectful, gracious, and actively participated in productive discussions …"

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 2, 2025 0

Study shows Americans wagered almost $150 billion on sports betting in 2024

Sports betting in America continues to increase with an almost 25% rise in wagers placed in 2024 with the vast majority happening online.

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 20, 2025 0
Sebastian Maniscalco (left) and Omar J. Dorsey in Bookie, Season 2

Max sports betting series ‘Bookie’ canceled

The Max series 'Bookie' about sports gambling starring comedian Sebastian Maniscalco has been canceled after a two season run.

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 20, 2025 0
Elle Duncan

ESPN launches ‘responsible gaming campaign’ with Elle Duncan spot

“ESPN is taking an important approach to responsible gambling messaging, supported by behavioral science research."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 22, 2025 0
Erin Dolan from ESPN Bet

Should ESPN PR tout a TV personality’s NFL betting record?

ESPN PR is implying that if you tail Dolan’s NFL plays, you’re going to win money.

By Dustin Gouker OnDec 12, 2024 0
FanDuel, DraftKings logos

Senators call for investigation into DraftKings, FanDuel

A pair of bipartisan senators are calling for an investigation into the two dominant sports betting outlets, DraftKings and FanDuel.

By Matt Yoder OnDec 7, 2024 0
Sebastian Maniscalco (left) and Omar J. Dorsey in Bookie, Season 2 (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Discovery)

HBO

Sebastian Maniscalco and ‘Bookie’ bring sports betting to the entertainment world

Al Michaels ahead of a Dec. 21, 2023 NFL game.

Al Michaels: ‘You cannot win in gambling, it’s a rigged game’

"Once in a while, you’ll hit the jackpot or whatever. But over the long run, I’m sorry, you can’t."

By Reice Shipley OnNov 29, 2024 0
Jul 25, 2024; Paris, France; USA basketball player Kevin Durant talks to the media during a press conference. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Durant gets into social media argument over FanDuel partnership: ‘No gratitude to the service workers like myself’

"No gratitude to the service workers like myself. I’m sick of it."

By Reice Shipley OnNov 18, 2024 0
A view of the FanDuel Sportsbook betting area at Belterra Park Cincinnati.

Missouri legalizes sports betting with narrow victory at the polls

Amendment 2 passed by a razor-thin margin.

By Sam Neumann OnNov 6, 2024 0
Dec 9, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Members of the US Navy walk by the Navy football team equipment truck at the Army-Navy Game Fan Experience at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Navy does not care about your sports betting parlays

Navy was upset by Rice on Saturday and the Naval Academy was quick to remind everyone they don't care about your sports bets.

By Matt Yoder OnNov 3, 2024 0
Betting kiosks featured in the FanDuel sportsbook at Belterra Park will be available for use on Jan. 1, 2023. Cincinnati's FanDuel sportsbook at Belterra Park

Sports media’s relationship with sports betting leaves college athletes in the crosshairs

The sports world's rapid acceptance of sports betting has left college athletes in a very vulnerable position.

By Katie Lever OnOct 21, 2024 0
Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA

Charles Barkley: In-game betting ‘is scary to me’

"If you're betting on who's going to score the next basket or if a guy's gonna make two free throws ... that's a lot."

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 1, 2024 2
Al Michaels on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Al Michaels still making veiled betting references even though NFL has embraced sports betting

Al Michaels continued his long tradition of a wink and a nod at gambling lines, even though it's now publicly embraced by the NFL.

By Matt Yoder OnSep 27, 2024 1

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