Raiders sign centre Tyler Linderbaum to a record deal Raiders also bolster defence, using salary cap space Focus now turns to NFL Draft April 23 Today was the day, as of noon EST, where NFL teams could negotiate with pending unrestricted free agents, and the league saw a tsunami of signings. The Las Vegas Raiders,…
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March Madness, Betting Tax, and the Big Beautiful Bill
Betting about to ramp up for March Madness NCAA basketball tournament Estimates have projected handle for tournament at $4 billion Americans looking at new tax implications around betting under the Big Beautiful Bill March Madness is upon us, an absolute sports betting behemoth, full of bracket pools, props, multi-game and multi-day action, the most bet-on sporting event…
Death Threats Demanding Players Throw Matches Raise Fears of WTA Data Breach
Death threats demanded players deliberately lose matches during professional tournaments. Messages included gun images and detailed personal information about players’ families. Incidents highlight rising gambling abuse and match-fixing risks in tennis. A series of disturbing death threats sent to women’s tennis players demanding they throw matches could point to a personal data breach within the…
ESPN and DraftKings Announce Plans to Provide Account Linking
Customers will be able to unlock a more personalized experience by linking their accounts Madness Madness collaboration just the start, ESPN spokesperson said Close ties with fantasy play DraftKings and ESPN are taking their partnership up another level, announcing the company’s respective customers can link accounts, cross-platform collaboration that will bring exclusive, personalized features, starting…
Francisco Lindor exclusive: ‘I’m a better baseball player today’ than in my 20s
Francisco Lindor prioritizes championship over MVP as Mets chase title Lindor enters 12th MLB season still seeking first World Series ring Mets star hopes to play until age 39 as he eyes two-decade MLB career The New York Mets’ Francisco Lindor is a full-fledged veteran at this stage of his career. MIAMI, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER…
Topuria Versus Gaethje Title Fight Highlights UFC White House Card
Lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje announced Gaethje won interim lightweight title with memorable win over Paddy Pimblett in UFC 324 in January Special event on the lawn of the White House will celebrate America’s 250th birthday The UFC made it official during UFC 326 in Las Vegas a short while ago…
Max Holloway Betting Favourite to Take Out Charles Oliveira at UFC 326
Holloway betting favourite for tonight’s UFC 326 fight against Oliveira Oliveira, at +180, has 72% of bets and 59% of handle going his way BetMGM spokesperson said he expects their heaviest liability will be on Holloway to win in the last minute of the fifth round Charles Oliveira is generating the most betting interest for…
Reports: Las Vegas Raiders Trade Maxx Crosby to Ravens
Crosby traded to Ravens for two first round draft picks Vegas Raiders now looking at No. 1 and 14 picks in the upcoming NFL draft and the most salary cap space in the league Ravens’ Super Bowl odds adjusted after news broke The Associated Press was reporting late last night that the Las Vegas Raiders…
Underdog Hinders 2025 Performance of BlackRock Closed-End Fund
Asset manager says a stake in the sports wagering company detracted from a closed-end fund’s 2025 performance Staffers recently reported significant layoffs at the gaming company The operator is shifting its emphasis to prediction markets BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), the world’s largest asset manager, said a position in Underdog was a detractor to the 2025 performance…
Former Iowa Criminal Investigation Agent Claims He Was Fired After Criticizing College Athlete Betting Probe
Former Iowa DCI agent sues state alleging retaliation after whistleblowing. Lawsuit challenges investigation targeting college athletes for illegal sports betting. Probe used GeoComply location data; critics questioned legality of searches. A former agent with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) claims he was fired by the agency shortly after he criticized its controversial investigation…