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What Americans think about legal sports betting, according to recent polls

WASHINGTON (AP) — As legalized sports betting expands, recent polling suggests that Americans have become increasingly critical of its role in U.S. society and sports — although they’re more tolerant ... Read More

Melinda Roth: Student-athletes betting on pro sports. What could go wrong?

Over half a million student-athletes play college sports. This means over half a million students would have been eligible to bet without fear of sanction from their coaches, schools or even the ... Read More

How a 2018 Supreme Court decision paved the way for meteoric growth in legal sports betting

WASHINGTON (AP) — A 2018 Supreme Court decision opened the floodgates to legalized sports-betting industry, now worth billions of dollars a year, even as it recognized that the decision was ... Read More

Missouri launches sports betting as recent scandals shine a spotlight on the growing industry

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- As Missouri launches sports betting Monday, people will be able to wager on how many points a particular athlete will score in a game — so long as it doesn't involve a Missouri ... Read More

Organized crime member, relatives face racketeering charges in massive sports gambling scheme

The New Jersey State Police, the Division of Criminal Justice and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced charges against 14 people for their roles in an alleged multimillion-dollar sports ... Read More

Lawmaker wants to ban "microbetting" in New Jersey amid federal sports betting investigation

A South Jersey lawmaker wants to ban a type of sports wager known as "microbetting," saying the practice can lead to impulsive gambling behavior and financial ruin — especially among younger players. Read More

Missouri sports betting news, updates, launch date

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect ... Read More

Mahomes Takes Strong Stance on Sports Betting: 'Don't Mess With It'

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has taken a firm stance on sports betting just as Missouri prepares to enter the market for the first time, with pre-registration starting Nov. 17 and ... Read More

What are futures bets? Everything to know about betting futures in sports

Futures bets are one of the most popular forms of sports betting around. Futures betting is placing wagers on long-term action rather than just the outcome of a single game. Many futures bets are ... Read More

Alleged mafia member ran illegal multimillion-dollar N.J. sports betting ring, authorities say

An illegal sports betting ring allegedly headed up by a mafia member has been broken up in New Jersey, according to the state's attorney general. Authorities on Thursday announced charges against 14 ... Read More

Missouri launches sports betting as pressure on the last holdouts builds

Missouri officially launched legal sports betting statewide on December 1. Analysts expect a highly competitive online market for the 19th largest state, anchored by national brands and local team ... Read More