Wanna Bet? Washington Steps Up Scrutiny of Prediction Markets

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As the United States was preparing a daring mission to rescue an airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, there was money to be made.
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2026 Stanley Cup State By State Predictions Map From BetOnline

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The map below, courtesy of BetOnline, is based on geotagged X data since April 13, tracking tweets, hashtags and direct keyword phrases about who fans think will win the NHL Stanley Cup.
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2026 NFL Draft Odds Have Notre Dame Irish Jeremiah Love Going in First Round

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As the pro football draft approaches, the oddsmakers at Circa Sports – a leading authority in sports betting – released odds for the player draft position.
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Kawhi Leonard Next Team Miami Heat Odds

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Alabama Gambling News

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Sports betting and sweepstakes casino companies pumping money into candidates campaigns.
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Ninth Circuit of Appeals Judges Skeptical Over Prediction Markets Claim They Can Bypass State Laws

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U.S. Circuit Judge Ryan Nelson bluntly rejected Crypto.com attorney Shay Dvoretzky’s argument that exchange-traded contracts differ in substance from sportsbook wagers.
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Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic Scoring Prop Bets April 17: Paolo Banchero, LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller

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Charlotte takes on Orlando in this NBA Play-In - East - 8th Seed Game
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NHL First Round Series Lines Plus Updated Cup, Conference Odds 2026

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The NHL First Round matchups are now officially set.
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Pro Wrestlers Not Happy With Lax Vegas Casino Security Ahead of Wrestlemania

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Mobs of fans reportedly congregating in lobby and near elevators.
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WrestleMania 42 Prop Bets

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The oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag have created 25 props to accompany the 13 match lines.
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Bet on Who Will Make the All-NBA First Team 2026: Jaylen Brown vs. Cade Cunningham

Jaylen Brown vs. Cade Cunningham
The NBA and NBAPA both agreed today that Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic will bypass the 65-game minimum rule to be eligible for regular season awards and All-NBA teams due to “extraordinary circumstances.”
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What Happens to My Baseball Bet When a Game is Postponed or Suspended?

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When it comes to betting on MLB games, not all sportsbooks incorporate the same rules for suspended and postponed games especially when pertaining to specific types of wagers.
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Ex-NBA Player Damon Jones Expected to Plead Guilty in Insider Betting Scheme

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Former Cleveland Cavalier Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty in a federal court after being charged with giving inside information about National Basketball Association player injuries.  He requested a change-of-plea hearing that has been scheduled for April 28. The actual indictment was broader in scope.

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Fanatics Markets Unveils Combos

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Just in time for basketball’s postseason, Fanatics Markets is introducing a bigger way to trade with Combos.
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Curacao Is Still the Most Popular Gambling License. But the Rules Have Changed

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If you have spent any time around the online gambling industry, you have heard the same pitch for Curacao a hundred times: cheap, fast, easy. For years that pitch was essentially accurate.
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New EU High Court Ruling Allows Gamblers to be Compensated for Losses Under Certain Circumstances

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April 16 ruling would most impact gamblers who incurred losses in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.
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North Carolina A&T Transfer Looks to Clear Name From Betting Scandal

Julius Reese
Earlier last year, Julius Reese, along with two others, were suspended indefinitely for violating team rules by Coach Monté Ross shortly after the federal investigation.
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2026 Conn Smythe Odds for 46 Players: Nathan MacKinnon Pays Out $600 as Favorite

Nathan MacKinnon
Nikita Kucherov (TB) would pay out $900 for every $100 bet, Cale Makar (COL) pays $1000.
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NHL First Round Series Lines Plus Updated Cup and Conference Odds 2026

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The oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag have opened lines for the aforementioned five series.
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Will the Rays vs. White Sox Game Be Postponed, Suspended April 15? What Happens to My Bet?

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Rays-White Sox game likely to be interrupted by storms Wednesday evening
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Will the Royals vs. Tigers Game Be Postponed, Suspended April 15? What Happens to My Bet?

Baseball
It does look like a possible washout for Wednesday night's game between the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers as showers are forecast throughout the game.
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Prediction Market Kalshi Sues Montana Attorney General

Montana
“Because traders do not take a position against the exchange itself, traders’ ability to hedge risk requires counterparties willing to assume risk in the hope of seeing a return,” the company’s attorneys said in their complaint.
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2026 Early Kentucky Derby Odds Released

2026 Early Kentucky Derby Odds Released
We’re less than three weeks away from the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
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NBA Play-in Prop Bets Include Will a Play-in Team Win a Round 1 Series, Total Points Scored

NBA
That's a wrap for the 2025-26 NBA regular season, and now we set our sights on, hopefully, an exciting play-in tournament.
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Atletico Madrid v Barcelona First, Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bet April 14: Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres

Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid
Robert Lewandowski pays US$450 for every US$100 bet to score the first goal in Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. Lamine Yamal pays US$490 and Ferran Torres pays US$500.
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Will the Rays vs. White Sox Game Be Postponed, Suspended April 14? What Happens to My Bet?

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The Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox game Tuesday night, scheduled to start at 7:40 pm, is likely to experience a delayed start due to heavy storms in the area late Tuesday afternoon into the early evening hours.
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Vegas Sports Betting Broker Charged With Criminal Securities Fraud Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

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Michael Clough is accused of defrauding investors out of tens of thousands of dollars as part of a Las Vegas sports betting scheme.
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Chase DeLauter American League Rookie of the Year Betting Odds

Chase DeLauter
One of the intriguing early stories of this MLB season is how many quality rookies there are in each league.
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Red Sox vs. Twins Game Monday Night April 13 Likely to Be Postponed: Hold Off on Those Bets

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Strong storms are anticipated during the first three hours of the Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins game Monday night. There is a slight chance this one gets delayed, but more likely will be postponed.
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Levante vs Getafe, First, Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bet: Jose Luis Morales, Carlos Espi , Adrian Liso

 Levante vs Getafe
Jose Luis Morales pays US$460 for every US$100 bet to score the first goal in the Levante vs Getafe La Liga match Monday. Carlos Espi pays the same while Adrian Liso pays US$10 more.
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