Tag: College Sports
Beyond March Madness, colleges face sports betting issue
A crime ring travels around the nation, inviting athletes to parties where there’s gambling. The plan is to put the student-athletes... more
Women’s college basketball is growing so why isn’t the gambling industry betting on it?
One Tuesday morning in late February, a fan in New York who logged into FanDuel’s online sportsbook would’ve found 33 men’s college... more
Who invented the March Madness bracket? Staten Island bar and Kentucky postal worker stake claims
NEW YORK (AP) — Could it really be true? That of all of college basketball’s urban myths, one of New York’s five boroughs is actually... more
University of Missouri discusses potential ban on sports betting
The University of Missouri Faculty Council discussed potential policies that could ban all faculty, staff and students from betting on... more
Investigations into NBA gambling ring finds illegal wagers made on college games
A suspected NBA gambling ring is currently under federal investigation for illegal wagering activity that includes bets on at least three... more
Expanded College Football Playoff field draws more bets, and on more teams
LAS VEGAS (AP) — If Texas coach Steve Sarkisian holds aloft the College Football Playoff trophy next month, that will be bad news for... more
FanDuel fined $10K for improper sports bets in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission unanimously agreed to assess a civil administrative penalty to FanDuel for accepting three improper... more
Wyoming to forcibly exclude bettors who harass athletes
The Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC) unanimously agreed to amend its rules on athlete harassment from sports bettors. Going forward, any... more
Arkansas NIL raffle bill prohibits partnering with gambling operators
An Arkansas online casino proponent has suggested tying collegiate 50-50 raffles to operators, but a new bill would allow proceeds to go... more
Feds investigating ex-Temple basketball player for alleged point-shaving, betting on games
Federal authorities are investigating whether former Temple men’s basketball player Hysier Miller bet on his own games and... more
