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Hurts So Good? Pro Leagues Vary On Consistency, Transparency In Injury Report Policies

The NBA’s Dan Spillane stated that he did not envision the league providing detailed information on hundreds of injuries across the league. Of course, what Spillane and others who maintain this position are doing is encouraging a black market within sports betting for the trafficking in injury information. Read More

Posted on: March 25, 2019 | | John Holden

MGM Inks First MLB Team Casino Sponsorship Deal With Boston Red Sox

MGM Resorts International announced a multiyear agreement Friday to be the official and exclusive resort casino of the Boston Red Sox. This is the first team sponsorship deal between a Major League Baseball team and casino and sportsbook operator. Read More

Posted on: March 8, 2019 | | Matthew Kredell

MLB Makes First Move To Weaponize Official Data In Lineup Dustup

Major League Baseball finally provided a peek at its blueprint for official data: first you weaponize, then you monetize. MLB plans to require all teams to submit their lineups to league headquarters at least 15 minutes prior to release them publicly. Read More

Posted on: March 7, 2019 | | Adam Candee

Yer Out! MLB Request To Ban NJ Sports Betting On Spring Training Denied

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) denied a request from Major League Baseball (MLB) to NJ sports betting on spring training. Read More

Posted on: March 6, 2019 | | Adam Candee

MLB Taking Its Eye Off The Ball With Ask For Spring Training Betting Ban

Recently, Major League Baseball (MLB) has taken to requesting that the gaming regulators across the country take spring training bets off the board. MLB has argued these events are not conducive to sports betting, which may or may not be true. Read More

Posted on: March 5, 2019 | | John Holden