When U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren took to X earlier this year to denounce what she called a “$10 junk fee just to fund a $20 bet”, she was not merely …
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Ohio sportsbooks unlikely to push back on regulator’s proposed credit card ban
by SBC Americas3 minutes readAfter weeks of contemplation, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has officially announced its intention to ban the use of credit cards for sports betting in the state. The OCCC …
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Beasley indictment deepens swirl of NBA gambling integrity issues
by SBC Americas7 minutes readMonday’s federal indictment of former NBA player Malik Beasley is drawing new gambling concerns for a pro sports league that made history by embracing sports betting before its counterparts. In …
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BetMGM ready to extend its Connor McDavid effect into Alberta RG campaign
7 minutes readBetMGM’s name carries a lot of weight with Canadian customers. So does its choice of partners. The operator has a leading position in Ontario’s dual online sports betting and iCasino …
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Polymarket sued over alleged deceptive marketing to college students
by SBC Americas6 minutes readPolymarket is facing a new lawsuit over allegations of deceptive marketing practices That is according to a report from the Wall Street Journal detailing the alleged illicit activity. According to …
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NCAA request for prop ban held over by Indiana gaming regulator
by SBC Americas4 minutes readIntegrity concerns surrounding NCAA prop bets were discussed during a business meeting Thursday between the NCAA and the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). The meeting ended with stagnation on implementing an …
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Problem gambling experts detail why young men are uniquely at risk
by SBC Americas7 minutes readRead any reputable study about gambling disorders and one conclusion that will rise to the surface is that young men are perhaps the most vulnerable demographic. So why is that? …
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SBC Summit Americas: College sports key in battle for sports integrity
by SBC Americas4 minutes readThe proliferation of sports betting in America is causing key stakeholders in professional and amateur sports to discuss the integrity of competition amid recent gambling scandals. The discussion of how …
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Florida tells payment giants: Stop working with illegal gambling sites
by SBC Americas4 minutes readFlorida’s Attorney General says the state has sent cease-and-desist letters to several major payment companies to warn that they are violating state laws by providing services to unauthorized gambling operators. …
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CFTC rules for prediction markets highlight risk of micro bets and player props
by SBC Americas7 minutes readMichael Selig’s Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officially published its proposed prediction markets rules on Wednesday after months of review and thousands of public comments. The 267-page document outlines how …