Michigan’s iGaming and sports betting industry reached new heights in November 2024, reporting record-breaking revenues and online sports wagering activity. Gross receipts for the month totaled $284.3 million, up 12.1% from October and a remarkable 35.9% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). iGaming...
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Josh Hawley and John Kennedy derail Senate hearing on sports betting with anti-trans bigotry
This election cycle, Republicans displayed their willingness to spread anti-trans bigotry. And that continued this week at a Senate hearing about the pitfalls of legalized sports betting. Thanks in part to the ease with which even novice betters can make wagers online, the hype around sports betting has reached a fever pitch. And as a...
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Suspended DP World Tour pro says betting on golf a ‘genuine and honest mistake’
The DP World Tour pro who was suspended for violating the tour’s integrity program says he won’t make the same mistake again. Marco Penge was handed a $2,500 fine and two-month ban by the DP World Tour after it was discovered that the 26-year-old Englishman placed bets on multiple events, though not on himself or...
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Best Crypto Presale To Buy Now: Rollblock Acquires New Gaming License, Launches Sports Betting and Hits 35K Presale Sign Ups » The Merkle News
Rollblock (RBLK) is now the best crypto presale of 2024 and is about to become the top altcoin for 2025. Rollblock’s latest accomplishments have it on track to dominate the $500 billion global gambling industry with its truly next-generation GambleFi platform. Rollblock’s 315% return so far pales in comparison to the over 100x growth expected...
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Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for Thursday
Eric Moody, ESPN Staff WriterDec 19, 2024, 07:00 PM Close Fantasy football, basketball and sports betting writer for ESPN Former manager at a Fortune 100 financial services company The NBA Cup is a wrap, and the Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, emerged as champions. We shift gears back to the regular...
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Marco Penge: DP World Tour player banned for betting on golf amid lack of understanding around rules
Marco Penge has been handed a three-month ban for betting with one month suspended, the DP World Tour has announced. A statement said an independent disciplinary panel had found that the 26-year-old Englishman had “placed bets on multiple golf events” in a breach of the tour’s integrity programme. It added: “Penge did not bet on...
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Record sports betting, igaming drive Pennsylvania revenue to all-time high in November
Record monthly revenue from sports betting and igaming in Pennsylvania helped to push overall revenue in the state’s gambling market to an all-time high of $562.4 million (£447.4 million/€543.4 million) in November. November’s revenue total beat last year by 26.5% and is 13.3% above $496.6 million in Pennsylvania in October of this year. It surpasses...
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Online sports betting has trickled down to high school football
Only days before the Austin Westlake football team plays for its fifth Texas state championship, athletic director Callan Nokes made a startling discovery. The game has a betting line. Offshore gaming site BetOnline initially anointed undefeated North Crowley a four-point favorite over once-beaten Westlake and has since increased the spread to 5.5. The Panama-based online...
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Bill to ban election betting filed in US congress
The legislative initiative responds to concerns that election betting could lead to the manipulation of results. Representatives Jamie Raskin and Andrea Salinas today (18 December) introduced the Ban Gambling on Elections Act, a legislative effort to prohibit wagering on US. elections. The move addresses growing concerns over the impact of political betting on election integrity...
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Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 Prediction, Odds & How to Watch (Dec. 21)
Oleksandr Usyk’s odds have improved to -160 over Tyson Fury (+130) for their December 21st rematch The undisputed heavyweight titles are on the line again in this highly anticipated second meeting Read on for a complete Usyk vs Fury 2 preview with expert predictions and latest betting odds All eyes in the boxing world will...
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GRID Joins International Betting Integrity Association – The Esports
Berlin-based esports data platform GRID Esports announced this week that it has officially joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). GRID enjoys the distinction of being the first (and currently only) member of the association focuses on the world of esports. GRID said in its announcement that this collaboration is a pivotal moment for the...
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Howden Noel Novices’ Chase: Runner by runner betting guide
The Christmas racing spectacular is just around the corner, but before we look ahead to one of the best weeks in horse racing, we have a stellar weekend of horse racing action to warm us up. Today, we start off with the Grade 2 Howden Noel Novices’ Chase where Johnnywho looks to get his season...