The Self-exclusion Standards project aims to identify the best practices in online gambling self-exclusion to help maximise the level of player protection, help build a robust process of self-exclusion, and become an effective barrier between players who struggle with controlling their gambling habits and online gambling in general. It is an initiative led by Dr...
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MLB umpire Pat Hoberg disciplined for violating gambling rules
Major League Baseball has disciplined umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league’s gambling rules. Hoberg is appealing the decision. The league acknowledged the investigation in response to inquiries by The Athletic. “During this year’s Spring Training, Major League Baseball commenced an investigation regarding a potential violation of MLB’s sports betting policies by Umpire Pat Hoberg,”...
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Ga. Woman Wants ‘Illegal’ Online Gambling Suit In State Court – Law360
By Elaine Briseño (June 14, 2024, 6:45 PM EDT) — A Georgia woman wants her suit accusing an online operator of hosting illegal gambling on sites disguised as game arcades sent back to state court, arguing she cannot verify without discovery whether the case meets the $5 million, 100-member class threshold required for federal cases…....
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Why ex-WA prep star Jontay Porter’s sports-betting story is not unique
In a 127-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Jan. 26, Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter logged three rebounds, one assist and one foul without a point or a shot in four minutes of play, before exiting because of an eye injury. In a 123-89 defeat to the Sacramento Kings on March 20, Porter...
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MLB plans to discipline umpire Pat Hoberg following sports betting probe
Major League Baseball plans to discipline umpire Pat Hoberg following an investigation into a potential violation of sports gambling policies. In a statement Friday, the commissioner’s office said Hoberg has decided to appeal the penalty. MLB did not disclose the nature of the violation or the extent of the punishment. “While MLB’s investigation did not...
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Entain Facing £100M Class Action Lawuit Over Turkish Bribery Probe
Posted on: June 14, 2024, 03:59h. Last updated on: June 14, 2024, 03:59h. UK online gambling giant Entain is facing a class-action lawsuit from investors that could see it on the hook for £100 million (US$118 million.) Entain’s Turkish arm, Headlong, was so poorly overseen that employees were bribing Turkish officials and embezzling money from...
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MLB Disciplines Umpire Pat Hoberg for Sports Betting Violations
Rule 21 states that “any player, umpire, or Club or League official or employee, who shall bet any sum whatsoever upon any baseball game in connection with which the bettor has no duty to perform, shall be declared ineligible for one year. Jun 14, 2024 • 20:38 ET • 4 min read Major League Baseball...
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US May round-up: Kansas sports betting growth, Detroit casino revenue rises
Taking a look at some of the latest monthly US state results, iGB analyses a year-on-year rise in sports betting revenue in Kansas during May and growth in the land-based casino market in Detroit, Michigan. Sports betting revenue in Kansas was 10.1% higher at $9.8m (£7.7m/€9.1m) in May. As for Detroit, revenue from land-based casinos...
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Celtics vs. Mavericks prediction: NBA Finals Game 4 player props, picks, odds
Commercial content 21+. After weeks of splitting time, it appears Jason Kidd has settled on his favorite center. Despite coming off the bench, Dereck Lively has emerged as the top minutes-getter at the big man position in the Mavericks’ rotation. Lively had a massive Game 3 in the NBA Finals, helping Dallas keep the contest...
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Latest Market News Today Live Updates June 15, 2024: Oil reports best weekly gains since April on robust demand outlook for 2024; Brent up 4% at $82/bbl
Latest Market News Today Live Updates: Catch today’s market wrap-up! Track Nifty 50 and Sensex movements, along with top gainers and losers. See how Asian and US markets fared and which sectors led the charge (or declined). Summary: Follow Mint’s market blog for real-time updates on your favourite companies. This blog keeps you informed on...
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MLB’s Rules on Gambling: What Happens When Players Bet?
Major League Baseball’s stunning gambling suspensions handed down this month to five players—including a lifetime ban for San Diego Padres prospect Tucupita Marcano—are the product of an unwieldly system that dates back to the MLB gambling scandal with the 1919 Black Sox. Two pieces of text form the backbone of baseball’s gambling policy: Rule 21(d)...
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Friday June 14 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions For NBA Finals Game 4, MLB, US Open | Deadspin.com
source: AP Are you a dad eager to add to your forthcoming Father’s Day haul or an enterprising, over-21 lad out to impress the old man? These betting picks apply even if the answer is “no,” but hitting on a few wagers surely is more satisfying than getting or giving another tie, right? Especially in...