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NFL Gambling Deal Architect Weighs in on MLB-Polymarket Partnership
MLB-Polymarket announce new partnership MLB latest pro sports league to enter the prediction market space Interview with former NFL lawyer who negotiated and drafted gambling contracts for the league Major League Baseball’s decision to enter the prediction market space, signing a deal...
NCAA Sues DraftKings, Alleging March Madness Trademark Infringement
NCAA has worked to disassociate itself from sports betting DraftKings said in a statement that it doesn't use March Madness as a trademark Second round games underway in both men's and women's March Madness play Off-court March Madness drama is heating up as fast as...
Guardians Move Clase and Ortiz to Unpaid Non-Disciplinary Leave
Cleveland Guardians move pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz to unpaid non-disciplinary leave Both pitchers are scheduled to go on trial in May for their alleged involvement in an illegal gambling scheme Guardians open up season this Thursday against the Seattle Mariners The Cleveland Guardians have...
Three Reasons To Be Very Nervous About the Las Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights slipping in the Conference standings, 3-7-0 in the past 10 games Team hits the road, in Nashville Saturday against the Predators 3 reasons why it's time to worry about the Golden Knights These are jittery times for Las Vegas...
Big Changes Coming for SBC Canadian Gaming Industry Event
SBC moves dates for the annual Canadian gaming industry conference and exhibition to May 3,000 people expected for this year's event in downtown Toronto Alberta market launch will be a big focus at the show Those of us who have attended the Canadian Gaming Summit...
Media Reporting Says Miami Heat Intend to Waive Terry Rozier
Media reports indicate Miami Heat are set to move on from Terry Rozier Rozier charged last fall after federal investigation into illegal gambling No trial date set as of yet for Rozier The Miami Heat are moving on from Terry Rozier, under...
U.S. Revenue Boosts Bragg Overall Q4 Financial Performance
Bragg reports 4% full year 2025 revenue increase compared to FY 2024 Market contraction in The Netherlands impacts financial performance Vancouver-based Jackpot announces dealerless electronic poker table deal with New Mexico casino Bragg Gaming Group, the Toronto-based igaming content and platform technology...
New Rule Under Alberta Regulatory Regime Bans Betting on Politics
No betting on politics when Alberta's new regulated igaming goes live AGCO has allowed political betting on licensed igaming platforms going back to when the market launched in April 2022 Tonybet joins Canadian Gaming Association While Alberta’s new regulated igaming market will emulate Ontario’s in...
Increased Betting Action on Las Vegas Raiders After Free Agency
Odds on Las Vegas Raiders shift after free agency signings and Crosby developments Betting volume on the Raiders picks up The Las Vegas Raiders own the number 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, heavily favoured to take Heisman Trophy-winning QB Mendoza The...
PowerPlay Secures $15M in Financing to Drive Player Acquisition
PowerPlay looks to expand its user base and strengthen its brand with $15 million in financing PowerPlay is an online gaming and sportsbook platform licensed in Ontario Ontario market currently has 47 licensed operators and 81 websites PowerPlay, a sportsbook and igaming...