Sports Betting

Online sports betting may be a source of mental health issues and distress comparable to pornography for young men, a new survey articulates. The Institute for Family Studies, a think tank focused on family formation, marriage, parenting, child well-being, and the role of technology in family life,…

BiggerZ is strengthening its position as a fairness-first betting platform, bringing casino gaming, sports betting and prediction markets together under one account while making transparency, verifiability and clearly defined rules central to the player experience. The post BiggerZ: Building a fair…

Seven individuals have been charged in connection with an alleged fraud targeting bet365, with UK prosecutors claiming the group exploited the bookmaker’s introductory betting promotions to obtain free betting credit and move illicit funds between accounts. The defendants appeared before Cheltenham…

Polymarket’s regulated US exchange has officially started testing parlay contracts, marking the next step in the prediction market’s path to multi-outcome trading. Up to 10 Legs in One Parlay The beta launch follows Polymarket US’s self-certification of its parlay product with the Commodity Futures…

Kalshi has been dealt another setback in Connecticut, this time with federal judge Vernon D. Oliver ruling that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) cannot dictate an order that conflicts with the court’s own interpretation of federal law. The CFTC, said the judge, lacks the authority to…

SEON, a leading AI-driven platform for fraud prevention and AML compliance, has unveiled new insights from its analysis of Betting & Gaming operator data during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, challenging conventional expectations about how fraud emerges during major sporting events. The post SEON data sh…

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) issuers often push the envelope, but Volatility Shares may be going further with a recent filing for funds that would be de facto bets on the performances of all 32 National Hockey League (NHL) teams. In an Aug. 14 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC…

Kalshi’s fragile truce with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) may be over after the regulator accused the prediction platform of violating its agreement to stop its sports, election, and entertainment prediction contracts in the state. The NGCB now intends to fine Kalshi $120,000 for each day…

FanDuel has responded to criticism stemming from a promotional video sent to a VIP player experiencing gambling harm. In a letter to three US Members of Congress, the operator emphasized that its responsible gambling rules apply equally to all players and that VIP program members are further scruti…

Gambling is becoming a primary driver of mental distress among young men, triggering levels of isolation and dejection similar to heavy pornography use. That’s according to a multi-part study conducted by the Institute for Family Studies (IFS), a think tank focusing on “marriage, child well-being,…

by Steve Bourie Walk into almost any casino and you'll be faced with hundreds—sometimes thousands—of different ways to bet your money. Blackjack, craps, baccarat, roulette, video poker and rows of slot machines are all competing for your attention. But they aren't all created equal. Some casino bet…

DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) has announced syndication for a planned $600 million senior secured term loan B credit facility, the proceeds of which will be used to repurchase convertible bonds. The gaming company said it will use net proceeds from the term loan to buy back “a portion” of the $1.15 bil…

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. For the first time since 2023, the Pac-12 is home to more than two teams, and it's now set up to be arguably the country's top Group of 6 conference. In a conference with just eight programs, one team stands…

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. A new week is here, and I'm ready to kick it off with three of my favorite home run props and predictions for tonight's MLB slate, highlighted by Shohei Ohtani and Matt Olson. Here are my favorite MLB picks f…

The UFC has teased what officials called a “master plan” for the land surrounding the company’s Las Vegas HQ. Under the new project, the UFC will expand its presence in Sin City with a new hotel, among other things. The UFC Plans to Further Develop Its Vegas Lot For reference, the UFC owns roughly…

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The New York Mets will look to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the San Diego Padres tonight at Citi Field. Nolan McLean gives the Mets an edge on the mound, and that has me picking New York…

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The sports calendar is filled with exciting WNBA and MLB action as well as the weekly PGA events & more. That’s where odds boosts come in. Books are flooding the market with boosts on moneylines, player props…

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. FanDuel renewed its longtime partnership with GeoComply, a global leader in geolocation and identity verification, it was announced Monday. Key Takeaways FanDuel and GeoComply have a partnership dating back 1…