The Russian Online Poker League (ROPL) is back with a new series of tournaments on Pokerdom, offering over 21,000,000 RU in prizes and various promotions. New players and fans can enjoy free bets, tickets, and more.
Colorado sports bettors have wagered more on table tennis than on hockey, with $989.2 million bet on table tennis compared to $958.8 million on hockey since 2019. The state's unique betting habits offer insights into the popularity of niche sports.
The Cayuga Nation Tribe has filed a lawsuit against Caesars Entertainment, alleging that the company is offering mobile sports betting on tribal land without proper consent. The tribe claims that Caesars is violating the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
North Carolina is looking to increase its sports betting tax rate from 18% to between 20% and 30%. The state has already generated over $287 million in taxes from mobile betting since March 2024.
A savvy bettor used ladder bets to win $1.1 million during the New York Knicks' playoff run, profiting $1.7 million overall. The strategy involves multiple hefty wagers on the favorite.
The NHL is working with the CFTC to establish guidelines for prediction markets involving sports, aiming to ensure game integrity and protect the sport's integrity.
Major online sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel have invested heavily in Alabama's Republican primary, backing pro-gambling candidates who won. This could pave the way for sports betting legalization in the state.
The U.S. Senate Subcommittee held a hearing on prediction markets and sports betting, with experts warning about the normalization of gambling. Dr. Harry Levant, Director of Gambling Policy at the Public Health Advocacy Institute, testified about the dangers of prediction markets and the partnerships between sports leagues and gambling platforms.
New York City residents can purchase up to 1,000 World Cup tickets for just $50 each, but New Jersey officials are not happy about being left out of the deal.