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Ohio legislators feel little urgency to change state gambling laws following sports-betting scandals

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two recent pro sports gambling scandals, both with significant Northeast Ohio connections, has led to increased scrutiny over whether to restrict – if not ban – “microprop” wagers ... Read More

ESPN Makes Major Betting Changes As Sports Gambling Probes Grow: What To Know

ESPN is ending its own sportsbook and shifting to DraftKings, a major change in the sports betting industry as several gambling investigations rock basketball. Penn Entertainment and ESPN announced ... Read More

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

Missouri has become the latest state to launch sports betting. The state began allowing bets Monday with some limitations, including that people won't be allowed to make prop bets for games involving ... Read More

NCAA won't allow athletes or athletic department staff to bet on pro sports amid gambling scandals

The move follows a string of high-profile gambling cases that have raised questions about the integrity of competition in college and pro sports. Read More

Sports betting popularity by state

In addition to taking on the risks of gambling, taxpayers must pay their regular income tax rate on net winnings. U.S. states collected $2.6 billion in taxes on sports betting in 2024, a 29% increase ... Read More

We tried a free-for-all in sports betting. It’s been a disaster

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Murphy vs. National Collegiate Athletic Assn. A fractured court, led by a ... Read More

NCAA rescinds betting rule change that would have allowed athletes, staff to bet on pro sports

The NCAA also announced infractions decisions Friday related to sports gambling violations within the Temple men's basketball program. 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

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

Disgraced MLB pitcher Emmanuel Clase free on $600K bond in bombshell federal sports gambling scandal

Disgraced major league hurler Emmanuel Clase was arraigned on conspiracy and wire fraud charges in Brooklyn federal court Thursday and released on a $600,000 bond in a sports betting scandal that has ... Read More

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes takes clear stance on sports betting: 'I just stay away from it'

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs continue preparing for a pivotal road test against the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs dropped to 5-4 after a Week 9 loss to the Buffalo Bills and spent last week ... Read More

Alleged mafia member charged in multimillion-dollar N.J. sports betting ring

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