Boxing is big business and when a huge fight rolls around, it captures the imagination of not just boxing fans but the whole sporting world. It’s, therefore, no surprise that betting sites are big on boxing, which has been synonymous with gambling since Las Vegas became the fight capital of the world. We’ve been through...
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The best tennis betting sites in the UK for 2024
Tennis is one of the top sports on most betting sites thanks to its popularity, frequency and gambling versatility. It’s a sport that’s played nearly all year round in a huge number of countries with tennis betting sites able to modify and improve their service to bettors since the rise of in-play betting and live...
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Best golf betting sites reviewed and ranked
Golf provides great opportunities for bettors with a wide range of tournaments taking place all over the world almost every week. Bettors can take advantage of tournaments with an array betting markets available from the best golf betting sites on the market. It doesn’t matter whether it’s the PGA Tour, LIV Golf or one of...
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Best UFC betting sites for 2024
Here at The Independent, we have reviewed and ranked the best UFC betting sites available to UK bettors, helping you find the best options for your betting needs ahead of each Fight Night and pay-per-view event. The UFC puts on Fight Nights almost every week of the year, meaning there are plenty of chances for...
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CT senator looking to limit sports betting amid problem gambling increase: ‘You have a casino in your house’
For decades, the profile of a problem gambler was an elderly woman spending too much money at the casino on slot machines. Today that portrait has changed sharply to a 30-year-old man placing bets on his cell phone because he is addicted to sports betting, officials said. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal wants to curb that...
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Best cricket betting sites 2024
Whether it’s a five-day Test match, a one-day international or a T20 match so much can happen, making it perfect for betting sites to offer a wide range of markets and bets. Cricket lends itself to the betting landscape with markets available on outrights such as major tournaments all the way to individual matches and...
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Illinois regulator tightens wagering and casino advertising rules
Illinois regulators late last week became the latest to revamp advertising and marketing rules for sports betting and casinos. The move follows a trend in the US that regulators say aims to protect minors and those at-risk safe from potential harms. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) Thursday (12 September) voted in more strict measures around...
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Legislation could set new standards for sports betting
New legislation is targeting the gambling industry, specifically sports betting, which has been growing at a fast rate since being made legal in many states, including Connecticut. The SAFE Bet Act, introduced by U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-20), would set federal standards for sports betting when it comes to...
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New Jersey internet gambling sets new record at $198M in revenue, but land casinos lag
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Internet gambling in New Jersey had its best month ever in August, bringing in over $198 million in revenue even as most of Atlantic City’s land-based casinos continued to win less than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. Figures released Monday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show that...
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Brazil agencies ‘strongly concerned’ about online gambling
Sep 16, 2024 15:52 5 min read The rise of online gambling is fueling concerns over its toll on Brazilians’ mental health and personal finances. The impact on household budgets, especially in low-income communities, is already rippling through the broader economy, affecting Brazilian retail. A June report by brokerage firm XP found that online gambling...
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Americans are expected to spend $150 billion on sports betting this year
As the fall sports season heats up, sports betting is on the rise, too. Americans are expected to spend more than $150 billion on wagers this year, more than ever before. Sports betting has only been legal in the United States outside of Nevada since 2018. Since then, hundreds of billions of dollars have been...
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New bill would ban sports betting ads during games, bets on college athletes
Online sports betting starts in Maryland With online sports betting now legal in Maryland, FOX 5 DC’s David Kaplan spoke live with LiveNOW from FOX’s Josh Breslow from Live Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover. The Brief A federal bill has been proposed to ban in-game advertising and bets on college athletes. Congressman Paul Tonko...