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The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has a new face to represent its causes. The global sports integrity body appointed former professional basketball player Jean-François Reymond as its Athlete Education Ambassador. Jean-François Reymond, a basketball player who later helped develop educational programs to improve integrity in sports. He is now the Athletic Education Ambassador for …

One William Hill user enjoyed a massive windfall on a simple bet this past weekend. A simple accumulator bet, or parlay, hit all of its segments, turning £1 into £28,000. West Ham United FC players celebrate the team’s win over Everton this past weekend. That game helped a UK sports bettor turn £1 into £28,000. …

A consortium of veteran organizations in California is opposing an initiative by tribal gaming operators to introduce sports betting in the state. A California state highway sign. Several California-based veterans groups have joined forces to oppose a proposed initiative by tribal gaming leaders that would allow tribal casinos to run sportsbooks.  (Image: Bensch511/Wikimedia Commons)In a …

Saint Peter’s did the unprecedented during the 2022 men’s college basketball tournament by being the first 15-seed to reach the Elite Eight. And the unlikeliest of Cinderella stories ended up being a tale of riches for sportsbooks and oddsmakers. The Saint Peter’s men’s basketball team celebrates after beating Murray State on March 19, 2022. Saint …

The South Dakota Commission on Gaming (SDCG) recently fined two Deadwood venues $3000 each for taking allegedly improper sports wagers. A third business, an internet sportsbook, was fined the same amount for a similar allegation. Deadwood, South Dakota’s Mustang Sally’s, pictured above. The gaming venue was fined for improper sports bets. (Image: Historic Deadwood) The …

Following a now lengthy bloodletting among sports betting equities, some names in the group are attractively valued. That factor may not be fully appreciated due to the risk-off sentiment currently permeating financial markets. The Nasdaq, listing venue for several sports betting stocks. An analyst sees value in the beaten up group. (Image: Getty Images) That’s …

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have eight green jackets between the two of them, so the betting enthusiasm behind the two World Golf Hall of Fame members for next month’s Masters isn’t exactly surprising. What is surprising is that substantial wagers continue to roll in on the two, despite little chance of either teeing it …

A bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky will get a hearing in the General Assembly on Wednesday morning, and the proposal’s sponsor is optimistic about its chances of clearing the state House of Representatives. State Rep. Susan Westrom (standing) speaks with House Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations Committee Chair Adam Koenig before the committee’s …

While most of America was busy studying their NCAA Tournament brackets, Tom Brady decided to scrap his retirement plans. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, seen here on the sidelines at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., in a 2021 NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, announced Sunday that he would return for another season. …

The man who led an intricate Chicago-area illegal sports betting operation found out Wednesday that he’ll serve 18 months in federal prison for his crimes. The Everett McKinley Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. On Wednesday, Vincent DelGiudice was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in orchestrating a large illegal sports betting ring. …