#nba-betting-probe
#nba-betting-probe

6 hours ago

Who are the Bulls' Top Candidates to Replace Billy Donovan?

Billy Donovan's resignation comes after a challenging season filled with personal loss, including the deaths of his father and mother-in-law, and his mother's leg amputation.

Chicago Cubs

#miami-heat

fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

10 hours ago

Bam Adebayo reveals that LaMelo Ball didn't apologize about tripping incident

Bam Adebayo's injury from LaMelo Ball's play impacted the Miami Heat's season, leading to controversy and a lack of apology from Ball.

12 hours ago

Miami Heat

It only took 1 season for Heat to immediately regret a once-celebrated move

The Miami Heat's decision to re-sign Nikola Jovic has backfired, leading to a disappointing season and concerns about his future with the team.

fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

10 hours ago

Bam Adebayo reveals that LaMelo Ball didn't apologize about tripping incident

Bam Adebayo's injury from LaMelo Ball's play impacted the Miami Heat's season, leading to controversy and a lack of apology from Ball.

12 hours ago

It only took 1 season for Heat to immediately regret a once-celebrated move

The Miami Heat's decision to re-sign Nikola Jovic has backfired, leading to a disappointing season and concerns about his future with the team.

Google reports gambling ads enforcement surge in 2025

Google intensified enforcement on online gambling ads in 2025, blocking 270.7 million ads for policy violations, reflecting stricter regulations in the sector.

Brooklyn

fromPolitics NY

12 hours ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with NYS Gaming Commission's Division of Gaming Director Thomas Fattorusso

The New York State Gaming Commission oversees a billion-dollar industry that benefits public education and local governments.

Major League Baseball

Counsell: MLB rule in place for Ohtani, Dodgers 'bizarre'

Cubs manager Craig Counsell criticizes the MLB rule allowing the Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers due to Shohei Ohtani's unique status.

Washington Wizards

fromWiz of Awes

Wizards slipping in the NBA Draft Lottery might not be the disaster it seems

Utah and Washington face challenges in the NBA draft lottery, with potential impacts on their future team compositions.

LA Clippers

Blazers not furnishing fans with T-shirts invites cash questions

The Portland Trail Blazers are implementing cost-cutting measures, including not providing fan T-shirts and restricting travel for two-way players during playoffs.

UK news

fromwww.theguardian.com

Trustpilot hosts reviews of illegal casinos, raising concern among MPs

Trustpilot hosts reviews of illegal casinos, raising consumer safety concerns amid rising unlicensed gambling in the UK.

Media industry

fromDigiday

As upfront negotiations near, buyers chart path through complex sports market

Fragmentation of sports broadcasting complicates viewing for fans and advertising strategies for brands.

Mike Brown shows he's ready for Hack-a-Mitch' test in Knicks' playoff run | amNewYork

Mike Brown's coaching led the Knicks to a Game 1 victory against the Hawks, utilizing strategic substitutions with Mitchell Robinson.

19 hours ago

Chicago Cubs

Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Predictions, Best Bets and Odds: NBA Playoffs Game 2 - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Boston Celtics

4 days ago

Thunder remain NBA title betting favorites; Spurs, Celtics follow

Oklahoma City Thunder are favored to win the NBA Finals, followed by Spurs and Celtics, with significant betting interest in lower-ranked teams.

Chicago Cubs

Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Predictions, Best Bets and Odds: NBA Playoffs Game 1 - Sunday, April 19, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

2026 NBA Playoffs Odds: Suns vs Thunder Series Spreads, Lines, & More for First Round Matchup - Bleacher Nation

Oklahoma City Thunder are heavy favorites against the Phoenix Suns in the 2026 NBA playoffs due to superior stats and performance.

Thunder vs. Suns Predictions, Best Bets and Odds: NBA Playoffs Game 1 - Sunday, April 19, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The Phoenix Suns are 14.5-point underdogs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs.

New York Knicks

fromwww.amny.com

Mike Brown shows he's ready for Hack-a-Mitch' test in Knicks' playoff run | amNewYork

Mike Brown's coaching led the Knicks to a Game 1 victory against the Hawks, utilizing strategic substitutions with Mitchell Robinson.

19 hours ago

Chicago Cubs

Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Predictions, Best Bets and Odds: NBA Playoffs Game 2 - Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Boston Celtics

4 days ago

Thunder remain NBA title betting favorites; Spurs, Celtics follow

Oklahoma City Thunder are favored to win the NBA Finals, followed by Spurs and Celtics, with significant betting interest in lower-ranked teams.

Chicago Cubs

Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Predictions, Best Bets and Odds: NBA Playoffs Game 1 - Sunday, April 19, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

2026 NBA Playoffs Odds: Suns vs Thunder Series Spreads, Lines, & More for First Round Matchup - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Thunder vs. Suns Predictions, Best Bets and Odds: NBA Playoffs Game 1 - Sunday, April 19, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

FA probes alleged discriminatory remark to referee

The FA is investigating an alleged discriminatory remark made towards referee Sunny Singh Gill during a National League match.

#nfl

New England Patriots

fromwww.theguardian.com

NFL will not investigate Mike Vrabel's behavior amid Dianna Russini fallout

The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior following published photos with Dianna Russini, who resigned from The Athletic amid an internal investigation.

fromInside The Star

Dallas Cowboys

What's Behind The NFL Gaming Craze? " Inside The Star

3 weeks ago

Poker

NFL asks prediction markets to stop manipulable trading

New England Patriots

fromwww.theguardian.com

NFL will not investigate Mike Vrabel's behavior amid Dianna Russini fallout

The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior following published photos with Dianna Russini, who resigned from The Athletic amid an internal investigation.

fromInside The Star

Dallas Cowboys

What's Behind The NFL Gaming Craze? " Inside The Star

3 weeks ago

Poker

NFL asks prediction markets to stop manipulable trading

Exclusive: Adam Silver on winning the Edison Achievement Award: 'Sports remind us that some of the most important forms of innovation are human' | Fortune

Adam Silver transformed the NBA into a global powerhouse and received the Edison Achievement Award for his significant contributions to innovation.

Damon Jones to plead guilty to providing bettors with inside info

Damon Jones plans to plead guilty to charges of providing nonpublic injury information to sports bettors regarding LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones to be first to plead guilty in US gambling case

Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty in a major basketball betting scandal involving over 30 arrests, including mobsters and basketball figures.

LA Lakers

Damon Jones to plead guilty to providing bettors with inside info

Damon Jones plans to plead guilty to charges of providing nonpublic injury information to sports bettors regarding LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Intellectual property law

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones to be first to plead guilty in US gambling case

Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty in a major basketball betting scandal involving over 30 arrests, including mobsters and basketball figures.

more#damon-jones

fromReadWrite

4 days ago

NCAA asks to fast-track DraftKings March Madness case

NCAA seeks expedited court schedule against DraftKings to address trademark infringement before March Madness.

Television

fromArs Technica

NBA fans cry foul as Prime Video cuts out during overtime, fails to sync audio

Prime Video continues to face technical issues with live sports streaming, including audio and video synchronization problems during NBA games.

Portland

fromPortland Mercury

Good Morning, News: The Blazers Are Headed to Playoffs, AI Ruins a Legal Case, and Taxes Ruin Everyone's Day - Portland Mercury

Support for local journalism and arts is crucial for community engagement and information dissemination.

#prediction-markets

fromEngadget

7 hours ago

Poker

New York Attorney General sues two prediction markets on illegal gambling allegations

fromFortune

Kalshi's fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court-and the future of gambling is at stake | Fortune

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket face legal challenges over their sports betting operations, which dominate their business despite potential broader applications.

fromEngadget

7 hours ago

Poker

New York Attorney General sues two prediction markets on illegal gambling allegations

fromFortune

Kalshi's fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court-and the future of gambling is at stake | Fortune

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket face legal challenges over their sports betting operations, which dominate their business despite potential broader applications.

more#prediction-markets

#sports-betting

Chicago Cubs

Can Pro Athletes Bet on Sports They Don't Play in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

How Often Should I Use the 'Cash Out' Feature with My Bets? - Bleacher Nation

fromFuturism

More Than Half of Men Aged 18 to 49 Have Already Fallen Into Online Sports Betting

Sports betting has surged in popularity since 2018, raising concerns over addiction and financial issues among Americans.

Chicago Cubs

Can I Live Stream Sporting Events in a Sportsbook App? Sportsbook Streaming in 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Can Pro Athletes Bet on Sports They Don't Play in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

How Often Should I Use the 'Cash Out' Feature with My Bets? - Bleacher Nation

fromFuturism

More Than Half of Men Aged 18 to 49 Have Already Fallen Into Online Sports Betting

Sports betting has surged in popularity since 2018, raising concerns over addiction and financial issues among Americans.

Chicago Cubs

Can I Live Stream Sporting Events in a Sportsbook App? Sportsbook Streaming in 2026 - Bleacher Nation

more#sports-betting

Bam Adebayo's blatant disrespect is officially getting out of control

Bam Adebayo's exclusion from the Defensive Player of the Year finalists highlights a significant disrespect towards his defensive contributions.

fromReadWrite

13 hours ago

Capital Bra faces German regulator's illegal gambling fine

Germany's gambling regulator intensifies action against rapper Capital Bra for promoting illegal online gambling on social media.

Windhorst: The five biggest lessons from the first weekend of the NBA playoffs

LeBron James' playmaking ability continues to create opportunities for teammates, exemplified by sharpshooters thriving in high-stakes playoff situations.

Heat's next big move could surprisingly depend on Andrew Wiggins

Andrew Wiggins' player option decision will significantly impact the Miami Heat's offseason strategy and potential to acquire a star player.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

21 hours ago

Bet365 Launches in Michigan as 17th US State, Eyes Massachusetts Next

Bet365 launched its sportsbook and online casino in Michigan, becoming the 17th U.S. state for the operator's sports betting services.

Can I Use My FanDuel Fantasy Money on the Sportsbook? - Bleacher Nation

Deposited funds in FanDuel Fantasy cannot be transferred to the sportsbook, but winnings can be moved freely between platforms.

#lamelo-ball

1 week ago

Miami Heat

Sources: NBA probing Ball trip of Adebayo in Heat-Hornets

Miami Heat

Spoelstra: No need to penalize Hornets' Ball any further

National Basketball Association

Hornets' Ball fined $60K total for pair of play-in incidents

1 week ago

Sources: NBA probing Ball trip of Adebayo in Heat-Hornets

The NBA is investigating LaMelo Ball's trip of Bam Adebayo, which caused Adebayo's lower back injury during a play-in game.

Spoelstra: No need to penalize Hornets' Ball any further

LaMelo Ball will play in the Hornets' elimination game after being fined for a flagrant foul on Bam Adebayo.

Hornets' Ball fined $60K total for pair of play-in incidents

LaMelo Ball was fined $35,000 for reckless contact with Bam Adebayo, who suffered a back injury during a play-in game.

Ex-NBA player to plead guilty illegal sports betting case | amNewYork

Damon Jones will plead guilty in a gambling case involving NBA players leaking confidential information for fraudulent betting.

Can I Bet on Ping Pong on DraftKings Sportsbook? - Bleacher Nation

DraftKings offers a comprehensive table tennis betting section with competitive odds and a variety of betting options.

fromBusiness Matters

The Gambling Commission's Reforms Separate the Best From the Rest

Five UK online casino operators shut down due to high compliance costs from new regulations, highlighting the impact of increased regulatory burdens on businesses.

Major League Baseball

fromwww.mediaite.com

MLB Strikes Deal with Top Prediction Market as League Grapples With Multiple Betting Scandals

MLB partnered with Polymarket on a multi-year licensing deal granting exclusive access to baseball data and iconography for prediction market trading.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Kalshi's not having a good time in Ohio

Kalshi was fined $5 million by Ohio for unlicensed sports betting after a court ruled its prediction market bets are considered gambling.

LA Clippers

Clippers say NBA investigation not impacting team's decisions

Clippers await NBA decision on Kawhi Leonard endorsement probe but say it hasn't affected daily operations while executing trades sending Harden and Zubac elsewhere.

Washington Wizards

fromWiz of Awes

Wizards lottery dreams would be crushed by the latest anti-tanking proposal

Washington Wizards prioritize developing their young core and competing nightly rather than tanking, but a proposed anti-tanking rule could harm their draft lottery odds.

NCAA to use tech to monitor tournament officials for betting

The NCAA will monitor basketball, baseball, and softball championship officials using ProhiBet technology to detect any betting account openings or wagers by officials.

What's next in the scandal that has ensnared Chauncey Billups

Wearing a gray suit, Billups entered his not-guilty plea on Nov. 24 on federal charges connected to a rigged poker game that had enveloped the attention of the NBA and the rest of the sports world. He's facing money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges, both of which carry a maximum prison sentence of 20 years.

Poker

Man gets 2-year prison sentence for role in NBA betting scandal

Timothy McCormack was sentenced to two years in prison for using non-public information to defraud sports betting platforms tied to NBA player performances.

Carlisle: NBA did not speak with team doctors before $100K fine

The league lawyer that was doing the interview kind of unilaterally decided Aaron Nesmith, who had been injured the night before and couldn't hold the ball, should have played in the game, which just seems ridiculous. And during the interview process -- I was not in on it but I heard the details -- we asked them if they wanted to talk to the doctors, our doctors about it because it was something documented by our doctors and trainers. They said no, they didn't need to.

National Basketball Association

fromSlate Magazine

The NBA Wants Teams to Stop Sleepwalking Through the Season.

The podcast examines NBA tanking, All-Star competitiveness, rising NASCAR prospect Connor Zilisch, and Winter Olympics coverage, with bonus Slate Plus content and production details.