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NBA in Talks with CFTC About Prediction Markets
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (296+ words) With more professional sports leagues announcing partnerships with prediction markets, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he has been speaking with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) about a memorandum of understanding. According to reporting first on Bookies. com, and before…...
Major League Soccer's Whitecaps Exploring Vegas Relocation
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (391+ words) A new report says Major League Soccer is looking to move the Whitecaps out of Vancouver. The Athleticpublished a story Monday saying MLS has told owners around the league that it is exploring relocating the team, with Las Vegas emerging…...
La Liga Announces Partnership with Polymarket in U. S. and Canada
3+ week, 3+ min ago (372+ words) In yet another twist on the Polymarket-in-Canada front, La Liga has announced it is the first European soccer league to partner with the prediction market company in the United States and Canada. La Liga, Spain's top professional football league, led…...
MLB's Most and Least Complained-About Ballparks
4+ week, 1+ day ago (493+ words) We all look forward to a great game-day experience, but sometimes the ballpark itself can make or break the day. From parking nightmares and endless concession lines to bad service and overpriced hotdogs, not every MLB stadium delivers the same…...
Notable Decrease in MLB Win Total Betting for Toronto Blue Jays
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (777+ words) Are bettors turning cold on the Toronto Blue Jays, like the late March winds and snow blowing off Lake Ontario this week, with Bet MGM reporting a notable decrease in MLB Win Totals for the team, 91. 5 to 88. 5 (Open to Current)?...
NFL Gambling Deal Architect on MLB-Polymarket Partnership
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (587+ words) Major League Baseball's decision to enter the prediction market space, signing a deal with Polymarket, has generated a lot of discussion and debate, especially for a sport that has a long, sordid history when it comes to gambling, going all…...
Guardians Move Clase and Ortiz to Unpaid Non-Disciplinary Leave
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (476+ words) The Cleveland Guardians have transferred pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, both awaiting trial for their alleged roles in an illegal gambling scheme, to unpaid non-disciplinary leave, as the new MLB season is set to start. The decision came about…...
Clase Gambling Trial Likely Pushed to October
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (268+ words) The trial for major league pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, charged in an illegal sports betting scheme, will likely be pushed to October, a federal judge said yesterday, as both men pleaded not guilty to a rewritten indictment. Both…...
Bet MGM Will Now Suspend Customers Who Harass Athletes
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (286+ words) Bet MGM changes terms of service to better protect athletes from gambler harassment Company said it aims to better promote integrity Bet MGM is taking concrete action to protect athletes, coaches, team or league personnel from abuse from gamblers, including…...
Mike Tyson's Bout with STD and Other Memories from Sports Betting Legend Art Manteris
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (653+ words) Boxing great Mike Tyson didn't really lose to 42-1 underdog Buster Douglas in arguably the biggest upset in boxing history. According to a new book from former Las Vegas oddsmaker Art Manteris, the opponent who really knocked Iron Mike out was…...