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Football rules on betting: What is a breach and whether stars can gamble

Football rules on betting: What is a breach and whether stars can gamble

Betting on sporting events is one of the most lucrative markets around but the players themselves have certain rules to follow. The FA introduced strict new rules on gambling before the 2014-15 season and several footballers have breached the guidelines since. 3 Tonali is now back playing for Newcastle after serving a suspensionCredit: Getty Newcastle’s...

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Losses, debt and drop in sales: the effects of online gambling on the economy

Losses, debt and drop in sales: the effects of online gambling on the economy

Brazil is currently witnessing astonishing growth in the online betting market. In four years, the amount of money invested by Brazilians in this type of gambling has almost doubled, reaching BRL 68.2 billion (over US$ 12.5 billion) in 12 months, according to research recently published in the country. This volume of funds represents 0.62% of...

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Alberta wagers allowing more online gambling operators will capture illicit market | CBC News

Alberta wagers allowing more online gambling operators will capture illicit market | CBC News

Alberta will soon expand its online gambling landscape to allow multiple players to operate legally, moving closer to a model used in Ontario.  At present, the only regulated and legal online gambling website in the province is Play Alberta. It includes casino-style games, live dealer table games as well as sports betting, and is operated by Alberta...

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KRGC reminds fans of sports betting risks  ahead of football season

KRGC reminds fans of sports betting risks ahead of football season

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Just like with a substance addiction, someone addicted to gambling can build a tolerance to the brain’s reward system, making them go further to feel the same sensation. And with each wager placed, there is more at stake than losing a couple of bucks. Since its legalization two years ago, sports...

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Betting scandals are rocking sports — but there’s an upside

Betting scandals are rocking sports — but there’s an upside

The expansion of legal sports betting in the US over the last six years has made gambling more popular — including, it seems, among athletes. 2024 is shaping up to be the year of the sports-betting scandal, with several players across professional sports facing lifetime bans. In April, the NBA permanently banned former Toronto Raptors...

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How to Bet on Horse Racing: Sports Betting vs. Horse Betting

How to Bet on Horse Racing: Sports Betting vs. Horse Betting

VSiN’s Mike Somich breaks down the differences between sports betting and horse betting. Horse Racing 101 Betting Tips Sports Betting vs. Horse Betting There are some similarities and differences when you’re betting on traditional sports and when you’re betting on horse racing. Some of those key differences include how your bet is actually handled and...

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How to Bet on Horse Racing: Tips, Strategies for Betting on DK Horse

How to Bet on Horse Racing: Tips, Strategies for Betting on DK Horse

VSiN horse racing expert Mike Somich breaks down all you need to know for betting on horse racing on DK Horse. Watch the videos below for his horse racing 101 betting tips and check back later this week for more free breakdowns! Mike’s Horse Racing 101 Betting Tips Sports Betting vs. Horse Betting There are...