Category: Sports Betting

03/25/24 3:28 PM

ESPN host clarifies controversial ‘risk-free investment’ remark

  • Mia Doyle, Special to CDC Gaming
ESPN host Rece Davis found himself in trouble this weekend after a comment he made on ESPN’s pre-game show broadcast, College... more
03/23/24 1:06 PM

Webinar focuses on accomplishments, needed improvements for Black women in gaming

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
When Rose Hudson first was appointed CEO of the Louisiana Lottery Corporation 24 years ago, she was asked to speak at an event. When she... more
03/23/24 12:54 PM

MLB investigating gambling, theft allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara

  • Ronald Blum, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles... more
03/23/24 12:38 PM

Alabama gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session

  • Kim Chandler, Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Legislation to start a state lottery — and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices — faces an uncertain... more
03/22/24 2:58 PM

NCAA launches new sports betting campaign

  • Mia Doyle, Special to CDC Gaming
The NCAA has launched Draw the Line, a campaign to educate student-athletes on the dangers of sports betting and the risks involved with... more
03/21/24 8:53 PM

DraftKings, Kindbridge expand program providing problem-gambling services

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
DraftKings Thursday announced an expanded relationship with Kindbridge Behavioral Health. DraftKings and Kindbridge will provide access to... more
03/21/24 8:30 PM

Firing of Ohtani’s interpreter a reminder sports betting is still illegal in California

  • Associated Press
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The firing of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter by the Los Angeles Dodgers over allegations of illegal gambling and... more
03/21/24 4:24 PM

Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state’s highest court

  • Mike Schneider, Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Opponents of online sports betting in Florida on Thursday lost their latest fight against a Seminole Tribe agreement... more
03/21/24 4:06 PM

Cavs coach Bickerstaff says he received threats from gamblers, feels sports betting ‘gone too far’

  • Tim Withers, Associated Press
Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff revealed he received threats from gamblers last season and reported it to the NBA. While being... more
03/21/24 3:48 PM

Basketball fans revel in, and bet on, March Madness tournament

  • Wayne Parry, Associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — This is the best time of the year for Mark Bawers: Day after day of uninterrupted college basketball, all of it... more