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Chicago Cubs

When was the First Online Sports Bet Placed in the United States? - Bleacher Nation

Intellectual property law

FanDuel and DraftKings face Interactive Games patent lawsuit

Poker

Senators target sports prediction markets with bipartisan bill

US news

Has sports betting become part of your daily routine? Tell us about it

Chicago Cubs

How Important is the 'Eye Test' When Online Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

When legal sports betting surges, so do Americans' financial problems

Sports betting leads to financial strain, with increased credit delinquency rates among bettors in states where it is legal.

3 hours ago

Chicago Cubs

When was the First Online Sports Bet Placed in the United States? - Bleacher Nation

FanDuel and DraftKings face Interactive Games patent lawsuit

Interactive Games LLC has filed lawsuits against FanDuel and DraftKings for patent infringement related to mobile wagering technology.

Senators target sports prediction markets with bipartisan bill

A bipartisan bill aims to outlaw sports-related prediction markets, viewing them as unregulated gambling rather than legitimate financial tools.

US news

Has sports betting become part of your daily routine? Tell us about it

Chicago Cubs

How Important is the 'Eye Test' When Online Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

The Wild Card Race Gives Me A Tummy Ache | Defector

The NHL playoff race is intense, with many teams vying for the final spots and showcasing desperate, flawed hockey as the season nears its end.

Chicago Cubs

Avalanche vs. Blues NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick - April 5 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Flyers vs. Bruins Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets - Sunday, April 5, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Capitals vs. Rangers NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick - April 5 - Bleacher Nation

Canadiens vs. Devils NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick - April 5 - Bleacher Nation

Montreal Canadiens are favored to win against New Jersey Devils with a prediction of 4-3.

Sharks vs. Predators NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick - April 4 - Bleacher Nation

San Jose Sharks are predicted to win against Nashville Predators with a score of 4-3.

LA Kings

The Wild Card Race Gives Me A Tummy Ache | Defector

The NHL playoff race is intense, with many teams vying for the final spots and showcasing desperate, flawed hockey as the season nears its end.

Chicago Cubs

Avalanche vs. Blues NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick - April 5 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Flyers vs. Bruins Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets - Sunday, April 5, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Capitals vs. Rangers NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick - April 5 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Canadiens vs. Devils NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick - April 5 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Sharks vs. Predators NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick - April 4 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Best MLB Prop Bets Today, April 5, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Shohei Ohtani Home Run Odds, Dodgers vs Nationals Game Odds for Saturday - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Guardians vs Dodgers Odds, Home Run Props for April 1 Matchup - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Best MLB Prop Bets Today, April 5, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Shohei Ohtani Home Run Odds, Dodgers vs Nationals Game Odds for Saturday - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Guardians vs Dodgers Odds, Home Run Props for April 1 Matchup - Bleacher Nation

US news

More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected

Law

Lawsuit accuses sportsbooks of using addictive technology

Meta and YouTube's addictive features lead to lawsuits against DraftKings and FanDuel for similar practices causing gambling addictions.

US news

More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected

Law

Lawsuit accuses sportsbooks of using addictive technology

Meta and YouTube's addictive features lead to lawsuits against DraftKings and FanDuel for similar practices causing gambling addictions.

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#nfl

National Football League

NFL's Billion-Dollar Sportsbook Partnerships Expire With No Replacement as League Faces Microbetting Lawsuit

NFL has no official sportsbook partner for the first time since 2021 after deals with Fanuel, Draftkings, and Caesars expired without renewal.

Poker

NFL asks prediction markets to stop manipulable trading

National Football League

NFL's Billion-Dollar Sportsbook Partnerships Expire With No Replacement as League Faces Microbetting Lawsuit

NFL has no official sportsbook partner for the first time since 2021 after deals with Fanuel, Draftkings, and Caesars expired without renewal.

Poker

NFL asks prediction markets to stop manipulable trading

April 5th: Sunday's MLS Double - 7/1 Special, Betting Tips & Predictions - Soccer News

Inter Miami and Austin FC face off in a crucial MLS match as both teams seek to improve their disappointing starts to the season.

Barcelona

Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup

Spain is the favorite to win the 2026 World Cup, followed by France and England.

San Francisco Giants

Betting odds for The Masters, future golf majors: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy favored

Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to win the 2026 major golf season, particularly The Masters with odds of +405.

Soccer (FIFA)

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April 4th: Saturday's European Accumulator - 4/1 Special, Betting Tips & Analysis - Soccer News

Real Sociedad aims for a top-six finish while Levante seeks to escape the relegation zone in their upcoming La Liga match.

NBA playoff futures: Back the Spurs? Will 76ers surprise?

The NBA playoffs are approaching, with futures bets highlighting the Celtics and Spurs as strong contenders.

4 days ago

National Basketball Association

Prediction Markets are changing how we talk about the NBA, and the Heat are right in the middle of it

8 hours ago

Chicago Cubs

Clippers vs. Kings Predictions, Best Bets and Odds - Sunday, April 5, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Knicks vs. Hawks Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets - Monday, April 6, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Nets vs. Wizards Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets - Sunday, April 5, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The Washington Wizards face the Brooklyn Nets as underdogs, aiming to end a five-game losing streak.

Pistons vs. 76ers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets - Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The Detroit Pistons face the Philadelphia 76ers on April 4, 2026, with a close betting line and an over/under of 227.5 points.

Boston Celtics

National Basketball Association

NBA playoff futures: Back the Spurs? Will 76ers surprise?

The NBA playoffs are approaching, with futures bets highlighting the Celtics and Spurs as strong contenders.

fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

4 days ago

Prediction Markets are changing how we talk about the NBA, and the Heat are right in the middle of it

Prediction markets are changing how fans engage with NBA teams by quantifying expectations and outcomes in real time.

8 hours ago

Chicago Cubs

Clippers vs. Kings Predictions, Best Bets and Odds - Sunday, April 5, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Knicks vs. Hawks Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets - Monday, April 6, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Nets vs. Wizards Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets - Sunday, April 5, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Pistons vs. 76ers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets - Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

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Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.

US politics

CFTC prediction markets guidance sparks sports betting debate

Poker

Bill introduced seeks to ban sports bets on prediction markets

It's Gambling | Defector

Prediction markets like Kalshi function identically to sports gambling despite claiming to be neutral transaction platforms, and Arizona's AG filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling operation.

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Business

Professional Gamblers Move Into Prediction Markets to Bleed You Dry

Cryptocurrency

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Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.

US politics

CFTC prediction markets guidance sparks sports betting debate

Poker

Bill introduced seeks to ban sports bets on prediction markets

It's Gambling | Defector

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Business

Professional Gamblers Move Into Prediction Markets to Bleed You Dry

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US Elections

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Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.

#draftkings

Business

DraftKings Price Prediction: Why DKNG Is Ready For a Massive Breakout

DraftKings stock has fallen 37.26% year-to-date, but a recovery is anticipated with a price target of $23.72.

Business

DraftKings and Penn Entertainment Are Climbing Today: Is the Sports Betting Sector Turning a Corner?

DraftKings and Penn Entertainment stocks rose due to broader market sentiment, indicating potential recovery in the sports betting sector.

Business

DraftKings Price Prediction: Why DKNG Is Ready For a Massive Breakout

DraftKings stock has fallen 37.26% year-to-date, but a recovery is anticipated with a price target of $23.72.

Business

DraftKings and Penn Entertainment Are Climbing Today: Is the Sports Betting Sector Turning a Corner?

DraftKings and Penn Entertainment stocks rose due to broader market sentiment, indicating potential recovery in the sports betting sector.

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1 hour ago

Polymarket Has Turned Our Climate Apocalypse Into a Casino

"Gambling on the weather has become an institution throughout a great part of the United States." This sentiment from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in 1915 highlights the long-standing tradition of weather betting in American culture.

Poker

Washington Wizards

Men's tournament first bets for the semifinals: Slow start for Michigan and Arizona?

The final four teams in the 2026 men's tournament are UConn, Illinois, Michigan, and Arizona, with semifinals approaching.

CFTC lawsuit targets states over prediction markets ban

Federal regulators are suing Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut to assert authority over event contracts against state regulations labeling them as unlicensed gambling.

#kalshi

5 hours ago

Poker

Nevada Court Rules Kalshi Event Contracts Align With Gambling Laws

Kalshi clashes with Gambling Is Not Investing over March Madness

Kalshi and Gambling is Not Investing clash over the regulation of prediction markets versus traditional sports betting during March Madness.

5 hours ago

Poker

Nevada Court Rules Kalshi Event Contracts Align With Gambling Laws

Kalshi clashes with Gambling Is Not Investing over March Madness

Kalshi and Gambling is Not Investing clash over the regulation of prediction markets versus traditional sports betting during March Madness.

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Major League Baseball

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MLB Strikes Deal with Top Prediction Market as League Grapples With Multiple Betting Scandals

MLB partnered with Polymarket on a multi-year licensing deal granting exclusive access to baseball data and iconography for prediction market trading.

March Madness and the Rise of Gen Z Sports Gambling

Gambling among Gen Z poses significant risks, with early exposure leading to increased participation and potential negative consequences.

Why I Got Out Of The Gambling Business | Defector

Gamblers are categorized as valuable or not, with the latter group being dilettantes who rarely engage after initial deposits.

NFL, sportsbooks among defendants in gambling addiction lawsuit

Sportsbooks FanDuel and DraftKings are accused of promoting addictive gambling practices leading to severe financial losses for two plaintiffs.

fromPsychology Today

March Madness and the Rise of Gen Z Sports Gambling

Gambling among Gen Z poses significant risks, with early exposure leading to increased participation and potential negative consequences.

Why I Got Out Of The Gambling Business | Defector

Gamblers are categorized as valuable or not, with the latter group being dilettantes who rarely engage after initial deposits.

NFL, sportsbooks among defendants in gambling addiction lawsuit

Sportsbooks FanDuel and DraftKings are accused of promoting addictive gambling practices leading to severe financial losses for two plaintiffs.

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fromThe Atlantic

'If You Win One Penny, You're in the Top 2 Percent of Bettors'

From Plato to Charles Barkley, great minds have warned about the destructive power of gambling. The way societies have usually managed the vice is to cordon it off. It's legal, but contained to disreputable places, such as red-light districts, riverboats, and Nevada. This was true in much of the United States until 2018, when a Supreme Court ruling opened the door to legalized sports betting nationwide.

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Poker

WATCH: Andrew Robl Stuns High Stakes Poker Viewers With Fold - Poker News

Poker

ACR Poker Launches Venom Fever Satellites For Dual Venoms - Poker News

WATCH: Andrew Robl Stuns High Stakes Poker Viewers With Fold - Poker News

Andrew Robl made a remarkable fold during High Stakes Poker, impressing commentators and viewers despite a recent $3 million downswing.

ACR Poker Launches Venom Fever Satellites For Dual Venoms - Poker News

ACR Poker's Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms in April feature $10 million in guaranteed prizes across two events with significant bounties.

As hoops betting spikes, it's New Hampshire and other states vs. prediction markets

New Hampshire plans to sue prediction market companies to protect state sports betting revenues.

Americans view prediction markets as gambling, survey says

Most Americans view sports prediction markets as gambling rather than investing, raising concerns about consumer understanding and risk.

Business

Gambling.com vs SharpLink Gaming: Sports Betting Stocks Compared

Gambling.com pivots toward high-margin sports data subscriptions while SharpLink transforms into an Ethereum treasury vehicle, creating divergent business models from shared sports betting origins.

CFTC advisory sports prediction markets a 'pragmatic shift' - expert

The CFTC's new advisory signals pragmatic openness to regulating sports prediction markets rather than prohibiting them, contingent on court determinations of legality.

PokerStars Now Merged With FanDuel, Merges U.S. Player Pools - Poker News

PokerStars merged Pennsylvania with New Jersey and Michigan player pools on FanDuel, enhancing online poker and gaming experiences in North America.

US politics

Gambling Is Not Investing targets sports prediction platforms

A new coalition demands prediction market platforms comply with existing gambling laws and consumer protections rather than operating as unregulated financial markets.

Kentucky bill expands prediction markets oversight and raises age

House Bill 904, which has cleared the House and is under Senate review, would give the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation expanded control over various forms of wagering, including fantasy sports and prediction markets.

Poker

BetMGM ends credit cards amid fraud scrutiny

BetMGM faces penalties for failing to verify customers, allowing fraudsters to exploit its platform for financial gain.

#sports-gambling

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Washington Nationals

If your ticket purchases are contingent on winning, here's a strategy to use for hedging an O/U bet! | TalkNats.com

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Poker

Among the gangsters, gamblers and high rollers: a master bookie's life in Las Vegas

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Washington Nationals

If your ticket purchases are contingent on winning, here's a strategy to use for hedging an O/U bet! | TalkNats.com

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Poker

Among the gangsters, gamblers and high rollers: a master bookie's life in Las Vegas

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Marketing

National Basketball Association

How to Use Casino Promo Codes: Tips & Strategies Guide

Promo codes provide varied bonuses but require careful review of wagering requirements, game restrictions, expiration, and platform terms to capture real value.

Underdog team parlays challenge multi-pick betting markets

Underdog launched team parlays allowing up to four cross-sport team picks in a single parlay to compete with regulated multi-pick sports betting markets.

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How to bet Saturday's national semifinal games: Who will win the rematch between Illinois and UConn?

Illinois is favored to win against UConn in the national semifinals due to their efficient offense and rebounding advantage.

Soccer (FIFA)

Expanding the Match Day Experience with Sports Betting Platforms | Seat42F

Placing bets enhances match-day experience by adding tension, drama, and emotional validation for fans while leveraging statistics and pre-match analysis.

National Football League

Predicting conference championship weekend's top 30 most likely anytime touchdown scorers

Predictions list top 30 players most likely to score touchdowns for conference championship weekend, with implied odds compared to DraftKings anytime-touchdown money lines.

Should I Pay for a Tool That Finds Me Arbitrage Bets? - Bleacher Nation

Arbitrage betting tools help identify profitable betting opportunities across multiple sportsbooks, ensuring guaranteed profits regardless of event outcomes.

Should I Use AI to Help Me with Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

AI can analyze sports data quickly and without bias, but it lacks the ability to understand human factors influencing games.

Texas vs UCLA Women's College Basketball Odds and Prediction - NCAA Tournament Semifinals - Bleacher Nation

Texas Longhorns and UCLA Bruins are both on winning streaks, with Texas at 12 games and UCLA at 29 games.

Magic vs. Suns Predictions, Best Bets and Odds - Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The Phoenix Suns are underdogs against the Orlando Magic, with betting predictions favoring the Suns to cover and the game to go over 225.5 points.

Celtics vs Hawks Odds, First Basket Props, and More as the 2026 NBA Playoffs Approach - Bleacher Nation

Tonight's Celtics vs Hawks clash at State Farm Arena has the feels of a classic trap game for Boston. They roll into town 2.5 games ahead of New York for the Eastern Conference's 2nd seed after a physical battle in Charlotte last night.

Chicago Cubs

Should I Use Fantasy Projections When Betting on Player Props? - Bleacher Nation

Fantasy projections can aid in sports betting but have limitations that bettors must understand.

Are College Player Props Available in All Legal Betting States? - Bleacher Nation

College player props are not universally available across legal sports betting states due to varying state regulations and NCAA pressure to protect student-athletes from gambling-related harms.