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May 30, 2023
Sports Betting
Opinion: Could Gambling Fraud Like UK Case Happen In Limit-Heavy US Market?
By
John Holden

05.30.23
Sports Betting
College Sports Betting Scandals Lead To Reflection At Industry Event
By
Mike Mazzeo
05.26.23
Sports Betting
Unique Tennessee Sports Betting Handle Tax Signed Into Law
By
Sam McQuillan
05.26.23
Sports Betting
Illinois Sports Betting Online Ban On In-State Colleges Extended
By
Sam McQuillan

05.26.23
Industry News
Match Official Served 6-Year Ban For Tennis Betting Scheme
By
James Gazzale
05.26.23
Sports Betting
Preakness Stakes Betting Handle Drops To Three-Year Low
By
James Gazzale

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State News

05.25.23
Sports Betting
Maine Sports Betting Regulator’s Social Media Issues Could Delay Launch
Problematic social media posts have placed the chief Maine sports betting regulator on the sidelines, with the potential to delay the state’s rollout. The Maine Gambling Control Unit placed executive director Milton Champion on paid leave last week, as first reported by the Portland Press Herald. The action follows two social media posts this month…
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Pat Evans

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LSR Podcast

03.21.23
If Barstool Can’t Lose, Can Anyone Win?
If Barstool Can’t Lose, Can Anyone Win? | Sports Betting News Today | LSR Podcast 186 Controversy over a Barstool Sports celebrity promo draws the attention of Massachusetts regulators and the questions of the podcast crew. Plus, a study in states doing well at sports betting regulation (14:08) and why the headlines don’t tell the…

NFL News

May 2, 2023
NFL
Odds And Analysis On Every NFL Team’s Chances To Make The Playoffs In 2023-24
We’re midway through the NFL offseason, and sportsbooks have released NFL playoff odds on each team for the upcoming campaign. Below, we’ll look at the best lines for each NFL…
By
Ben Fowlkes