Massachusetts‘ gambling regulator has proposed a new regulation that would make the state the first in the U.S. to require sportsbooks to inform their users when and why their betting …
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NCAA condemns Kalshi for readying transfer portal contracts
by SBC Americas4 minutes readNCAA President and CEO Charlie Baker said that Kalshi’s apparent intent to offer sports event contracts on which college athletes will enter or withdraw from the transfer portal is “absolutely …
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Report concludes research confusion and media sensationalism is leading to moral panic
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readA new research paper highlights the narrative gap between academic research and media sensationalism around the gambling industry and gambling harm, which is leading to moral panic and regressive policy …
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RGC launches in-stadium and social media partnership with Ottawa Senators
2 minutes readThe Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has dropped the puck on a new partnership with the Ottawa Senators that focuses on increasing awareness of and access to responsible gambling resources for …
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Does banning player props solve the college sports betting problems?
by SBC Americas5 minutes readAs reports rise of student-athletes receiving more abuse related to sports betting and incidents continue to emerge of players themselves being integrated in betting scandals, would a ban on college …
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Connor McDavid ads fuel uptick in use of BetMGM RG tools
4 minutes readBetMGM has invested in making Canadian NHL phenom Connor McDavid one of its most visible ambassadors, and the iGaming operator unveiled its latest campaign with the Edmonton Oilers captain this …
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NJ lawmakers hear both sides on the issue of banning in-game props
by SBC Americas4 minutes readLawmakers in New Jersey heard from both sides of the argument regarding a proposed bill to ban in-game prop betting, or micro-betting, in the state. However, since the hearing was …
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NCAA’s Baker believes sports event contracts feel ‘catastrophic’
by SBC Americas5 minutes readNCAA President Charlie Baker has been outspoken about the impact of legal sports betting on its student-athletes, but the organization is also having to consider another vertical. Baker sat down …
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NY judge doesn’t buy argument that DraftKings promos were misleading
by SBC Americas3 minutes readNotch another one in the win column for DraftKings, as Southern District of New York Judge Denise Cote dismissed a class action lawsuit against the sportsbook over its promotions. After …
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NCAA gambling probe extends to former San Francisco student-athlete
by SBC Americas3 minutes readThe NCAA investigation into sports betting violations at Fresno State led to the discovery of similar infractions at another California university. Former University of San Francisco men’s basketball guard Marcus …