138 stories by Cort Smith
UFC 227 Blood Feud: One of the Hottest Rivalries in Mixed Martial Arts Gets a Reboot
A heated championship rematch will be the feature affair as UFC 227 gets underway at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The main event pits two opponents who’ve been trash talking each other since well before they ever squared...
Gary Bettman Speaks Out in Favor of Sports Betting, But Only if the NHL Gets a Piece
Gary Bettman remains opposed to legalized sports betting, unless of course his league gets a piece of the action. The NHL Commissioner made his most significant comments on the topic since the Supreme Court handed down a May ruling which allows states...
Conor McGregor Dodges Jail Time in UFC 223 Melee, Betting Odds Already Offered on Next Fight
Dana White famously said that his marquee fighter was “going to jail,” but it turns out Conor McGregor got off with nothing more than a slap on the wrist. The biggest star in mixed martial arts pleaded guilty this week to a...
Ohio Sports Betting Bill on the Table as the State Takes First Steps Towards Regulation
Lawmakers in Ohio are taking the first tentative steps toward the legalization of sports betting in the state. While it’s not a slam dunk that legal wagering on sporting events is coming to the Buckeye State anytime soon, it is the first...
Exploding Online Gambling and Betting Market Expected to Reach $128.2 Billion by 2026
Online gaming operators across all platforms should brace for significant growth over the next eight years. The industry is set to ascend to new heights, according to a recent report by Transparency Market Research. The firm, which specializes in analytics and research...
Manny Machado Set to Make His Debut in Dodger Blue, As Los Angeles Becomes New Favorite to Win NL Pennant
The acquisition of one of the best hitters in baseball has created a serious power shift in Major League Baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers landed Orioles shortstop Manny Machado this week in return for five minor leaguers, including one of their top...
World Cup Commercial Overload: High Density of Bookmaker TV Spots Draws Viewer Fire
The sheer frequency of World Cup TV spots from British bookmakers are under the microscope as complaints pile up about the number and nature of the ads shown during the massive global sporting event that wrapped up with France's victory on July...
PokerStars SkyBet Acquisition Hits Roadblocks as UK Antitrust Watchdog Launches Investigation
A mega merger which would see the world’s biggest online poker site absorb one of the UK’s most sizable sports books has been put on hold. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into The Stars Group’s $4.7...
Manny Pacquiao Still Betting Favorite, Steps Back Into Ring Against Lucas Matthysse
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao may be pushing 40-years old, but he’s not ready to hang up the gloves just yet. The Filipino fighter will step into the squared circle for the 69th time in his career as he attempts the win the welterweight...
Ex-NBA Star Charles Oakley Accused of Cheating at Blackjack at Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, Casino Won’t Comment
Former NBA star Charles Oakley was arrested Thursday night after being accused of trying to cheat the house at the Las Vegas Cosmopolitan casino. The 54-year old is facing felony fraud charges for allegedly taking back his bet upon realizing he was...
