Sportradar’s latest global integrity report found an increase in suspicious wagering activity in North and Central America despite a worldwide decline. The sports data and content giant’s annual Integrity in …
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NCAA Big Ten athletes say it’s time to shut the door on prop betting
by SBC Americas4 minutes readNCAA student-athlete leaders have spoken out about prop betting, calling on NCAA President Charlie Baker to work to restrict or ban player-specific wagers on college athletes. The Big Ten Conference …
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NCPG wants prediction markets to promote its problem gambling helpline
by SBC Americas3 minutes readThe National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is requesting prediction markets to promote its new problem gambling helpline amid the growing popularity of event contracts. The NCPG’s board of directors …
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iGaming Ontario prepares to launch ‘overdue’ self-exclusion system
5 minutes readOntario’s regulated commercial iGaming market has many player supports in place, but one thing it doesn’t have is a simple and effective way for gamblers to cut themselves off from …
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Washington State sues Playtika and Aristocrat over ‘casino apps’
by SBC Americas4 minutes readWashington State Attorney General Nick Brown filed a lawsuit this week against Aristocrat and Playtika, alleging that the two companies and their subsidiaries are operating unlicensed social casino apps that …
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MLB pitch-rigging gambling scheme far bigger than expected: ESPN
by SBC Americas3 minutes readNew documents reportedly suggest that the alleged match-fixing scheme involving two Cleveland Guardians pitchers is much more extensive than originally thought. According to an ESPN report, Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase …
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US military to receive federal gambling addiction research funding for first time
by SBC Americas3 minutes readU.S. military service members and the gaming industry are expected to receive a major boost sparked by the looming signature of the latest Defense Appropriations Act. The Defense Appropriations Act …
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Tennessee bill criminalizes influencing outcomes for event contract trading
by SBC Americas3 minutes readA lawmaker in Tennessee introduced a piece of legislation to combat the manipulation of events tied to prediction market trading. Sen. Ferrell Haile filed Senate Bill 1992 last week, proposing …
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BetMGM updates terms of service to include athlete anti-harassment policy
by SBC Americas3 minutes readBetMGM is combating harassment toward athletes by implementing a new policy. The MGM Resorts and Entain joint venture announced an update to its terms of service with a ban on …
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Ohio Gov. DeWine considers legalizing sports betting his ‘biggest regret’
by SBC Americas2 minutes readOhio Gov. Mike DeWine reignited his claim that online sports betting is detrimental to the well-being of state residents and the athletes who partake in competition. In a conversation with …