Tucker Carlson attacks ‘predatory’ sports betting companies: ‘those are the villains’
"Business wasn't always this sleazy in the United States."
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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?"
DraftKings launches Political Action Committee
Facing increased political pressure and cries for regulation, DraftKings is launching a PAC to forward its interests.
Author Jonathan D. Cohen on how sports gambling became a public health crisis
NCAA campaign curbs betting-related abuse toward athletes
Coaches and officals faced surge in betting-related harassment.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
NCAA launches ad campaign aimed at sports bettors harassing athletes
"Don't be a loser."
MLB’s Rob Manfred reportedly considers removing Pete Rose from ineligible list
"The commissioner was respectful, gracious, and actively participated in productive discussions …"
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.
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.
ESPN launches ‘responsible gaming campaign’ with Elle Duncan spot
“ESPN is taking an important approach to responsible gambling messaging, supported by behavioral science research."
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.
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.
Sebastian Maniscalco and ‘Bookie’ bring sports betting to the entertainment world
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."
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."
Missouri legalizes sports betting with narrow victory at the polls
Amendment 2 passed by a razor-thin margin.
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.
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.
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."
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.
