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Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Fines MGM Resorts, CountR
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has handed out more than $100,000 in penalties as part of its latest round of enforcement action. The PGCB announced that MGM Resorts International and CountR GmbH agreed to separate settlements over licensing violations recently approved last week. MGM Resorts was fined $50,250 after failing to submit a Principal Licensing application on time. The operator ...
Red Sox vs Yankees Predictions (09/29/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series between AL East rivals, the Boston Red Sox (87-75) and New York Yankees (93-68), starts tonight at 8 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. This is an intriguing series starting with a potential pitcher’s duel between Payton Tolle and Cam Schlittler. It sets up as a low-scoring game, which is reflected in MLB ...
Liberty Pulls Off Major Upset in Game 1 of WNBA Playoffs, Lynx Prices Tank on Prediction Markets
We had a major shake-up in WNBA Championship pricing following Game 1 of postseason action, as the Lynx surprisingly lost to the Liberty. That makes it a good time to take a look at the board at best prediction market apps to see if we can find value. In our last update with four games left on the schedule, the ...
Dodgers World Series Price Looks Like A Value
When we last updated World Series pricing following the trade deadline, the Dodgers were at 41 cents. But now, they’ve fallen to only 30 cents, providing traders with some value at MLB prediction markets. The biggest question here is, do the Dodgers have what it takes to complete the three-peat? Or can we find more value on contenders like the ...
Indiana Keeps College Player Prop Bets After NCAA Push
Indiana will continue allowing pregame college player prop bets after state regulators rejected a request from the NCAA to remove the markets. The Indiana Gaming Commission voted against the proposal during its Sept. 24 meeting. Indiana already prohibits live college player props, but bettors can continue wagering on pregame markets. The decision settles an issue that had been under consideration ...
NBA, WNBA Call for Lifetime Betting Bans Over Harassment
The NBA and WNBA are joining forces to push for stronger action against sports bettors who harass players, officials and their families. According to The Athletic, the two leagues sent a letter to state gambling regulators on Sept. 24 calling for tougher consequences for betting-related abuse. This came after there was backlash after the WNBA was not included in the ...
Rams vs Broncos Predictions (09/27/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Los Angeles Rams (1-1) bounced back in a big way on Monday Night Football in Week 2, cruising to a win over the New York Giants. The veteran connection of Matthew Stafford-to-Davante Adams made a major impact, torching the Giants’ secondary in that victory. The Denver Broncos (1-1) also got back on track with a close win over the ...
Rays vs Yankees Predictions (09/24/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Tampa Bay Rays (96-62) have already clinched the AL East, so they have nothing to play for in this matchup against the New York Yankees (91-67). Tampa is merely playing out the season as they get ready for the playoffs. The same goes for the Yankees, who are entrenched in their spot as the top wild card seed in ...
Virginia iGaming Push Could Happen in 2027
Virginia could make another push to legalize online casino gaming in 2027. Lawmakers spent much of this year's session debating how a regulated market would work. Recent comments suggest the issue remains on the table. Sen. Jeremy McPike discussed the future of online casino regulation during a Sept. 18 panel hosted by the iDevelopment and Economic Association (iDEA). Sen. McPike ...
Indiana Could Ban College Player Prop Bets
Indiana could soon change how bettors wager on college athletes. Regulators will revisit a request to prohibit college player props during a Sept. 24 meeting, months after delaying a decision on the issue. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) will consider the request from the NCAA as part of its Sept. 24 agenda. Indiana currently prohibits live betting on prop bets ...
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Falls to $569.7M in August
Pennsylvania's gambling industry generated $569.7 million in August, a slight decline from the same month last year, according to the latest Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board revenue report. Total gaming revenue fell 2.16% to $569.7 million from $582.3 million in August 2025. Online casinos continued to grow, but declines in sports betting and retail casino revenue kept the total lower. Pennsylvania's ...
Survey Finds 51% of Sports Bettors Have Wagered to Pay Bills
A U.S. News survey found that 51% of respondents had placed sports bets in an attempt to help pay bills. Nearly half also said they had borrowed money to wager. The findings come as legal sports betting continues to generate billions of dollars in wagers across the U.S. They emphasize the need for continued responsible gaming efforts to address the ...
Falcons vs Packers Predictions (09/24/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Atlanta Falcons (0-2) are looking to get back on track after getting blown out by the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. The good news for the Falcons is that starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is ready to return from injury. Backup Cooper Rush was abysmal in his absence. They’ll go up against the Green Bay Packers (1-1), who are ...
Dream vs Liberty Predictions (09/23/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Atlanta Dream (29-14) are rolling right now, winning four in a row and eight of their last 10. We just saw them beat the New York Liberty (26-17) on Monday in 95-84 victory. Dream center Angel Reese put up 18 points and 10 rebounds in that win. The Dream will look to close their season on a high note ...
Massachusetts Sportsbooks Generate $47M in August Revenue
Massachusetts sportsbooks generated more than $47 million in taxable revenue in August, while the state's three casinos combined for nearly $102 million. The latest figures show another strong month for the state's gambling industry. Massachusetts has now collected more than $500 million in sports betting taxes and fees since legal wagering launched in 2023. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission's August revenue ...
New York Sportsbooks Take Record $595M in NFL Week 1 Bets
New York sportsbooks accepted approximately $595 million in wagers during the first week of the 2026 NFL season, setting a new state record for Week 1. The total for Week 1 was nearly 13% higher than last year’s opening week. It ranked as the sixth-largest weekly handle since mobile sports betting launched in New York in January 2022. The start ...
Guardians vs Red Sox Predictions (09/22/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Cleveland Guardians (81-75) are rolling right now, winning five in a row, putting them ahead of the Chicago White Sox by one game in the AL Central. With Cleveland already secure in the AL Wild Card race (four games ahead of the Astros), the division title is what they’re playing for right now. On the other side, the Boston ...
Lynx vs Fever Predictions (09/22/2026): Latest News, Picks & Market Movement
The Minnesota Lynx (32-10) are the best team in the WNBA, but they’ve slipped up a bit lately, losing three of their last four games. However, they were able to bounce back with a 101-89 win over the Connecticut Sun in their last game. But the Sun are one of the worst teams in the league, so we can still ...
Sports Betting Alliance Renews Alabama Sports Betting Push
Another NFL season is underway, but Alabama remains one of the states without legal sports betting. The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) is using the start of the season to renew its push for legalization, arguing that residents are already wagering while the state misses out on potential tax revenue. According to the SBA, a regulated online sports betting market could ...
Circa Sports Becomes Athletics' First Founding Partner
Circa Sports is strengthening its ties to Major League Baseball with a new partnership involving the Athletics. The team announced a multi-year agreement with Circa Resort & Casino and Circa Sports on Thursday, making Circa its first Founding Partner. Circa Resort & Casino will also become an official resort of the Athletics, while Circa Sports will serve as an official ...