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Former NFL players helped educate current players about league’s sports betting policies

Former players helped the NFL educate current players about the league’s sports betting policies during the annual training camp visits. Each head coach was also asked to kick off the educational sessions to emphasize the importance of the topic. At least 15 players have been suspended by the league for...
Ex-Jaguars worker who stole $22M from team sues FanDuel, saying it preyed on his gambling addiction

A former financial manager for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars who stole $22 million from the team is suing FanDuel for $250 million, saying the betting company preyed on his gambling addiction. Amit Patel, who is serving a 6 1/2-year prison sentence in South Carolina, filed a lawsuit Tuesday in federal...
Pirates reinstate setup man Colin Holderman from 15-day IL in time for Phillies series

The Pittsburgh Pirates ended the rehabilitation assignment of right-handed reliever Colin Holderman and reinstated him from the 15-day injured list. Holderman, who lost 15 pounds due to an illness in spring training, allowed three runs in two-thirds of an inning in his first appearance on March 29 but held opponents...
Super Bowl prop bets take on life of their own among wagering community

Caesars sportsbook executive Adam Pullen has taken sizeable bets in his two-plus decades establishing the betting lines for the Super Bowl. Just not a six-figure wager on which side a coin will land. That changed when a gambler visiting the famed Las Vegas casino plopped down $100,000 on the outcome...
Here’s how to bet legally on the Super Bowl

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — More people in the U.S. than ever before are expected to bet on this year’s Super Bowl, including novice bettors attracted to the game due to the possible attendance of pop star Taylor Swift, whose boyfriend Travis Kelce will be among the players. With sports betting...
Pro Picks: Purdy will lead the 49ers to another comeback win, ruining Chiefs’ repeat bid

LAS VEGAS — The underdog Kansas City Chiefs are playing for history against the San Francisco 49ers. No team has been the underdog in consecutive Super Bowls and won both games. The two previous defending champions to return as an underdog both lost. But the Chiefs (14-6) have been defying...
NCAA places 15-year show cause against ex-Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon in gambling case

The NCAA handed down a five-year suspension as part of a 15-year show cause order against former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon on Thursday, effectively banning him from college coaching, after he provided information to a gambler who used it to make illegal wagers against the Crimson Tide. The NCAA...
NFL Playoff Guide: How to watch the games, bracket format and betting favorites

Six teams — the Steelers, Browns, Lions, Packers, Texans and Rams — are in the playoffs after missing out last season. At least four teams who failed to qualify one season have reached the playoffs the next every year since 1990. Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys are riding high after...
Odds for more sports betting expansion could fade after rapid growth to 38 states

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — At his suburban St. Louis home, Brett Koenig can pull out his smartphone and open a sports betting app. But he can’t place a bet. He is blocked by a pop-up message noting he is not in a legal location. Missouri is one of a dozen...
NBA, NHL and MLB unveil a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports bettingVideo

NEW YORK — The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball have joined forces to produce a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting. The “Never Know What’s Next” commercial unveiled Tuesday is a coordination of the three leagues, sportsbook operators DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel, PENN Entertainment and the National Council on Problem...
ESPN Bet, a rebranded sports gambling app from Penn Entertainment, is almost here

NEW YORK — ESPN Bet, a rebranded sports-gambling app owned by Penn Entertainment, is set to launch Tuesday. Penn signed a $1.5 billion deal with ESPN for rights to the sports media giant’s name in August. Under the agreement, Penn will operate ESPN Bet while ESPN promotes the app across...
As sports betting spikes, help for problem gamblers expands in some states

When the NFL season kicks off this week, Kentucky residents and visitors — for the first time — will be able to legally place sports bets on something other than horse racing. When they do, some of that money will also fund the state’s first-ever program for people with gambling...
Women’s World Cup Guide: Results, schedule and how to watch

The United States started its bid for an unprecedented three-peat at the Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 win over Vietnam and followed it up with a 1-1 draw against Netherlands in a rematch of the 2019 final. Winning a third straight title won’t be easy for the No. 1...
Women’s World Cup Guide: How to watch, schedule and betting favorites

The United States will play for an unprecedented three-peat at the Women’s World Cup. It won’t be easy for the No. 1 team in the world. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the quadrennial tournament for international soccer’s most coveted trophy kicks off July 20 and features an expanded field...
BetMGM Bonus Code earns deposit match up to $1,500 to use on any sport all weekend

By BetMGM The 2023 U.S. Open is underway Los Angeles Country Club, and it’s an excellent opportunity to use our exclusive BetMGM bonus code TOPTAN1500. But this offer isn’t tied to a particular event, and the bonus bets you receive from it can be used on just about anything. New...
FanDuel Promo Code offers $2,500 No Sweat First Bet for any event this weekend

By FanDuel As we enter the summer months, the latest FanDuel Sportsbook promo code will unlock a $2,500 no-sweat bet, until Monday only. After that, they’ll go back to a max of $1,000. A no sweat bet means if your first bet loses, you’ll be refunded whatever you lost in...

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