The Supreme Court has overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), ending a prohibition that had prevented states from passing laws that would allow for regulation of legal sports betting. In a 6-3 decision in the case of Murphy v. NCAA, the Supreme Court found that multiple provisions […]
Gambling Industry
Monmouth Park Official ‘Positive’ SCOTUS Will Legalize Sports Betting
Monmouth Park opened its racing season on May 5, preparing for another summer of racing at the track in Oceanport, New Jersey. But while visitors to the track are betting on horses for now, the racetrack is prepared to implement sports betting at their facility as soon as they get […]
William Hill Spending Millions in Anticipation of US Sports Betting
The CEO of William Hill is betting that US lawmakers will soon open the door for legalized sports betting, and he has his company in a position to capitalize. In a conference call discussing the company’s earnings, Philip Bowcock revealed that William Hill has already spent “mid-to-high single-digit” millions of […]
Las Vegas Knights Back in Underdog Role Heading into NHL’s Western Finals
The NHL’s Western Conference Finals are set after the Winnipeg Jets upset the Nashville Predators in game seven by a score of 5-1. The Jets bucked the odds by winning three of their four games on the road against the team that had the second-best home record in the league. […]
Eurovision 2018: Cyprus Overtakes Israel as Favorite in Saturday’s Final
The finals are set for the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, with Cyprus emerging from the semi-final rounds with the song to beat. Acts from 26 nations will compete on Saturday in Lisbon for the coveted Eurovision title. Along with the “Big Five” of England, France, Spain, Germany, and […]
NBA Western Conference Finals: Golden State Favored, but Houston Still Could Be Team to Beat
In what may be less surprising than Alabama winning another national title in college football, the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets have advanced to the Western Conference Finals. But what may be considered a bit of a surprise is the team with the NBA’s best regular season record, Houston, […]
Yankees the Betting Favorite to Land Orioles All-Star Manny Machado
When you’re 8-27 and dead last in all of Major League Baseball, all potential moves are on are on the table. For the Baltimore Orioles, that includes the prospect of trading their best player, three-time All-Star Manny Machado. Sure, the Orioles insist they’re not interested in shipping off their 25-year-old […]
Arsene Wenger Bids Farewell, but Who Will Succeed Him as Arsenal Boss?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looked out to the capacity crowd of more than 60,000 fans chanting, “There’s only one Arsene Wenger,” and smiled. His 22-year run as the Premier League soccer team’s head man was coming to an end, and he acknowledged the fan’s adulation in his final home game […]
Canada Heavy Favorites As Puck Drops at IIHF World Hockey Championships
The World Hockey Championships have been perceived as the ugly step-sister of international hockey tournaments in recent years. But has a different aura about it this time around. The event has taken a backseat to the Olympics ever since since the NHL started sending its players to the Olympic Games […]
Kwiff Ad Banned From TV After Offering False Sports Betting Odds
As if winning on sports betting wasn’t challenging enough, it’s even tougher when the promised odds don’t actually exist. The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a TV ad by the mobile betting app Kwiff after the company misled consumers about the odds it was offering on a football […]
Could President Donald Trump Win Nobel Peace Prize?
President Donald Trump is known for his rancor on social media, but he is now getting credit for his diplomacy. The leader of the United States has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the conflict between North and South Korea. Eighteen House Republicans signed […]
Daily Fantasy Sports Officially Legal in Pennsylvania
It may not yet be legal to place a sports bet in Pennsylvania, but you can now get a stake in the outcome of sporting events via daily fantasy sports. The latest beneficiary of the sweeping changes to state gambling laws last year, daily fantasy sports (DFS) is now officially […]
Justify Opens as Kentucky Derby Favorite After Drawing No. 7 Post
Santa Anita Derby winner Justify has opened as the favorite for the 2018 Kentucky Derby, with Churchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia listing the horse at 3/1 to win the first Triple Crown race. While Justify only has three races in his career, he has won all three of them, and […]
Record $522 Million Bet in March Gives Nevada Sportsbooks 56th Consecutive Month of Profits
Nevada sportsbooks collected a record $522 million, with $436.5 million on both professional and college basketball. Of that half-billion amount, casinos kept $38 million. It was the 56th consecutive month sportsbooks have collected a profit, a streak that dates back to July 2013. In that month fan favorite Phil Mickelson […]
Israel Emerges as Country to Beat in 2018 Eurovision Song Contest
With less than two weeks remaining before the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest begins, Israel has emerged as the favorite in the massive televised music competition. Israel is represented this year by singer Netta Barzilai, better known simply as Netta. Her entry into the competition, “Toy,” was released on March 11 […]
President Trump Gets Political in Tweet Supporting 2026 World Cup Bid
President Donald Trump tweeted in support of the US-led 2026 World Cup bid on Thursday, while also seemingly threatening nations that didn’t throw their support behind the effort. The United States is leading a joint bid with Mexico and Canada to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to North America, […]
Independent Review Panel Finds Systemic Integrity Issues in Professional Tennis
A two-year investigation into corruption in the professional ranks of tennis by the Independent Review Panel has found that there is a “tsunami” of integrity issues in the sport, particularly at lower levels of the game. The Independent Review Panel published their findings on Wednesday. The investigation had been ongoing […]
Commission on College Basketball Calls for End of One-and-Done Rule
The Commission on College Basketball released a report calling for a series of changes to the structure of NBAA basketball, including the end of a rule that prevents players from immediately playing in the NBA after graduating from high school. The commission, which was chaired by former Secretary of State […]
Pete Rose’s Wife: Autograph Earnings Support His Heavy Gambling Habit
The estranged wife of baseball legend Pete Rose has alleged in court documents that he is still making more than a million dollars a year from autograph signings, and that he spends most of that money on gambling. According to TMZ, these and other allegations are included in new divorce filings […]
PGA Team Format Catching on with Players at Zurich Classic
The Zurich Classic was in a tough spot on the PGA Tour schedule. Three weeks after the Masters and two weeks before the Players Championship, many golfers at the top of the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) were skipping the event. Some were still recovering from the mental and physical […]