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Matt Gogel Suspended for PGA Tour Betting Violation
PGA Tour Champions golfer Matt Gogel has received a six-month suspension for violating the PGA Tour’s sports betting rules. Gogel placed wagers on professional golf events in 2024 and 2025, although the Tour confirmed that he did not bet on tournaments he played in. His suspension runs through Feb. 22, 2027. The case highlights how the PGA Tour may need ...

Fanatics Launches NFL Campaign Highlighting FanCash Rewards
Fanatics has launched a new season-long NFL campaign featuring actor Luke Wilson and NFL legend Calvin Johnson, along with social media star Livvy Dunne. Known as “Fanatics Town Hall,” the campaign will promote the Fanatics App and FanCash throughout the 2026 NFL season. The goal is for Fanatics to connect more of its sports products and services through its rewards ...

New Poll Shows MLB Players Dealing With Sports Betting Harassment
Sports betting-related harassment continues to be a problem for professional baseball players, with a new MLB player poll showing how common these interactions have become. According to The Athletic, 81 of 100 MLB players surveyed said they have been confronted or contacted by a fan over a sports betting loss, with some reporting threats involving themselves and their families. The ...

Fire vs Dream Predictions (08/28/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Portland Fire (15-23) have lost three in a row, including a 96-78 blowout against the Dallas Wings in their last game. They are one of the worst defensive teams in the WNBA, coming in at 14th in Defensive Rating. They’re in a tough spot on the road here. The Atlanta Dream (25-13) have won four in a row and ...

Two Sack Specialists on Top of the Market for Defensive Player of the Year
The Defensive Player of the Year has two heavy favorites. These are two of the best edge rushers in the NFL, including Will Anderson Jr. of the Houston Texans and Aidan Hutchinson of the Detroit Lions. Anderson is coming off a 12-sack season, now racking up double-digit sacks in consecutive seasons. Hutchinson had 14.5 sacks last year, carrying the Lions ...

Sal Stewart Takes Lead in NL Rookie of the Year Pricing
Nolan McLean is among the most talented pitchers in baseball, putting up a 3.06 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP with a 26.7% strikeout rate and a 9.5% walk rate in 155.2 innings. McLean has been on fire for a while now. In his last 16 starts, he has a 2.19 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP with a 24.8% strikeout rate ...

Lynx Lead the Way in WNBA Championship Odds
With only four games remaining in the 2026 WNBA season and the league currently on a break for the FIBA Women’s World Cup, it’s the ideal time to take a look at updated WNBA Pro Basketball Champion prices from the best prediction market apps. We continue to see the Minnesota Lynx dominating the board as heavy favorites at 46%, which ...

Blue Jays vs Guardians Predictions (09/01/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Toronto Blue Jays (68-70) are set for a pivotal matchup against the Cleveland Guardians (69-68) in a game that has major repercussions for the AL Wild Card race. The Guardians currently hold a 1.5-game lead on the Blue Jays, so this is the start of a massive series. Both teams are in great form right now, with the Blue ...

Fanatics Sportsbook Fined $20K Over Self-Exclusion Violation
Fanatics Sportsbook has agreed to pay a $20,000 fine in Colorado after one of its VIP hosts sent two text messages to a user who had placed himself on the state’s self-exclusion list. According to The Denver Post, the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission approved the penalty as part of an agreement that also requires Fanatics to review past communications ...

Massachusetts Targets Sports Betting Athlete Harassment
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing athlete harassment related to sports betting. The regulator announced its “Bet on Respect” campaign on Aug. 31, outlining new measures that could result in bettors being excluded from sportsbooks and casinos if they are found to have harassed athletes. Under the new initiative, the MGC can investigate ...

Brewers vs Cubs Predictions (09/02/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Milwaukee Brewers (86-53) bounced back with a 9-4 win over the Chicago Cubs (78-61) after they dropped the series opener 17-3. This is an intriguing four-game series between two of the best teams in the National League. The Brewers are in top form right now, going 11-5 in their last 16 games, while the Cubs have stumbled a bit, ...

MGM Resorts, BetMGM Increase Responsible Gaming Investment
MGM Resorts and BetMGM are committing $320,000 to responsible gaming initiatives as part of Responsible Gaming Education Month in September. The funding will support research, problem gambling organizations, and other player protections. It’s an increase from the $250,000 that was contributed last year at this time. The move positions BetMGM as one of the industry leaders in responsible gaming, which ...

FanDuel Launches New Sportsbook Features for 2026 NFL Season
FanDuel is rolling out several new sportsbook features ahead of the 2026 NFL season, including a loyalty program, expanded injury protection, and additional research tools. The operator announced the updates as part of an effort to give bettors more ways to manage wagers and research NFL markets within its platform. This aligns with its commitment to responsible gaming by encouraging ...

Flutter Stock Rises 7% as FanDuel Boosts NFL Spending
Flutter Entertainment shares rose more than 7% on Aug. 28 as FanDuel stepped up its push for new sportsbook users ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The operator is offering new users up to $350 in guaranteed bonus bets, adding to a period of increased promotional spending. The company is counting on stronger performance during the NFL season to help ...

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Investigating Bill Simmons Over Proxy Betting
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is reviewing comments made by Bill Simmons after the sports media personality admitted that another person placed wagers for him through his FanDuel account. The situation raises questions about proxy betting, which is prohibited under Massachusetts sports betting regulations. It’s another example of the MGC taking an active approach to enforcement to uphold compliance standards. ...

Bills Looking to Regain AFC East Throne
The AFC East market has two clear-cut favorites: the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots. The Bills are looking to regain the throne atop the division after being usurped by the upstart Patriots last season. Buffalo is led by the best player in the NFL in Josh Allen, who continues to be a difference-maker at the most important position. ...

Florida Steps Up Responsible Gambling Push for Football Season
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) provided responsible gaming tips ahead of the 2026 football season, encouraging players to set spending limits and avoid chasing. This comes ahead of the NFL and college football season, which is the busiest time on the sports betting calendar. One of the FGCC's main messages is to decide how much money is available for ...

Arizona Expands Responsible Gaming Push With Statewide Campaign
Arizona is expanding its efforts to address problem gambling with a new statewide responsible gaming campaign throughout September. The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) and Arizona Lottery announced the initiative for Responsible Gaming Education Month. The campaign will promote practical ways to keep gambling recreational while making support services more accessible. It’s the latest example of the scope of Arizona’s ...

Packers vs Vikings Predictions (09/13/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Green Bay Packers open the 2026 NFL season with a key NFC North divisional clash against the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers will be playing without running back Josh Jacobs, who is on the commissioner’s exempt list as he awaits suspension and deals with domestic violence charges. They’re also without edge rusher Micah Parsons, who is recovering from a torn ...

Commanders vs Eagles Predictions (09/13/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Washington Commanders open the 2026 NFL season with a key NFC East divisional clash against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Commanders have concerns on the offensive line, with left tackle Laremy Tunsil potentially out for the season with a triceps injury. That’s bad news against an imposing Eagles front seven that includes stud defensive tackle Jalen Carter. The Eagles are ...