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Only a few months ago, the UK’s Football Association (FA) handed soccer player Ivan Toney an eight-month ban for violating the organization’s sports betting rules. He faced 232 counts of misconduct, which could be a hint of what’s to come, now that Harry Toffolo potentially faces 375 counts. Harry Toffolo on the soccer field for …

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the 2023 Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, making the slugger from the Toronto Blue Jays a part of the first father and son duo to win the popular contest. 2023 Home Run Derby champion Vladmir Guerrero, Jr., first baseman from the Toronto Blue Jays, poses with the winner’s …

After missing the first half of the season with a back injury, pitcher Carlos Rodon will make his debut with the New York Yankees Friday night. The team hosts the Chicago Cubs at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Pitcher Carlos Rodon, seen here during a rehab start with the Hudson Valley Renegades, will make his …

Fanatics founder Michael Rubin is adding to his portfolio of luxury real estate, having recently acquired a Hamptons mansion for $50 million. Fanatics founder Michael Rubin’s Hamptons house. He paid $50 million for it. (Image: Jewish Business News) Located on East Long Island, the Hamptons has long been the premier summer destination for wealthy New …

PointsBet (OTC: PBTHF) announced investors overwhelmingly voted in favor of $225 million all-cash takeover offer for its US operations from Fanatics. Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin. The company is officially acquiring PointsBet US. (Image: Yahoo Sports) At the Australian company extraordinary group meeting (EGM) earlier today, 99.16% of PointsBet shareholders voted for the bid, which privately …

All-Star guard Damian Lillard stated multiple times that he hasn’t requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, but that hasn’t stopped the Miami Heat from relentlessly pursuing him, which in turn, has fueled trade rumors. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has been the subject of constant trade rumors over the past two seasons, …

A potential doubling of the tax rate on sports betting is among the issues Ohio lawmakers are working to hash out as they aim to approve a new budget by the end of next week. Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine, pictured, above.DeWine is pushing for a tax increase on sportsbooks in the state after high performance …

News that crypto gamblers were placing bets on the website Polymarket on whether the lost Titan submersible would be found has caused outrage on social media. Debris from the OceanGate Titan submersible was found by the US Coastguard on Thursday, suggesting the vessel imploded shortly after it went missing. (Image: The Telegraph) Polymarket users had …

The New Orleans are keen on guard prospect Scoot Henderson, which is why they’re rumored to trade up in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. The goal is to secure the #2 pick from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for either small forward Brandon Ingram or power forward Zion Williamson. Forwards Brandon Ingram (14) and Zion …

DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) on Friday unveiled a $195 million all-cash offer for PointsBet’s (OTC: PBTHF) US unit, topping a $150 million bid submitted by Fanatics a month ago. DraftKings stock is highlighted at the Nasdaq market site. The company made an offer for PointsBet US, besting a bid by rival Fanatics. (Image: Nasdaq) In terms …