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College Football
Unprecedented Number of Players Out at SDSU Following Mumps Outbreak
Friday October 2, 2026 (9:27 am EDT)
As of Friday morning, San Diego State still intends to play Saturday night's game against Texas State. There is no announcement that the game has been postponed or canceled. The matchup remains officially scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT) at Snapdragon Stadium. The mumps outbreak is nevertheless having a major impact on SDSU's roster. The outbreak has grown to 14 confirmed cases and one probable case. SDSU's initial availability report listed a remarkable 32 players, including nine out, eight doubtful, four questionable and 11 probable. The line has moved dramatically from -3 to -8.5 in recent days favoring Texas State.
NFL
Cleveland Browns Now Pay Even Odds to Win Over 7.5 Regular Season Games
Friday October 2, 2026 (9:27 am EDT)
The Cleveland Browns are inching ever so closely towards the Over 5.5 regular season wins in 2026 following their third win of the season Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. That prompted the sportsbooks to post even odds on Cleveland winning Over 7.5 regular season games in 2026 and a payout of $200+ if they win Over 8.5.
Business
Prediction Markets Say Fed Maintains Rate in October
Friday October 2, 2026 (9:27 am EDT)
The Federal Open Market Committee meets October 27–28 to set monetary policy, with the rate decision due at 2:00 PM ET on October 28, according to the Federal Reserve. The meeting follows the Fed's September decision to raise its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75%–4.00%, as reported by Admiral Markets. 86% of those trading at Kalshi believe the Fed will maintain the current rate in October.
Prediction Markets
Caesars and MGM Both Say No to Prediction Markets
Friday October 2, 2026 (9:16 am EDT)
MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have both ruled out entering the prediction markets business, with the chief executives of both Las Vegas Strip operators warning this week that the sector's licensing and regulatory uncertainty isn't worth the risk to their existing gaming licenses. MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle, speaking at this week's Global Gaming Expo (G2E), said MGM had considered entering prediction markets in early 2025, likely through its BetMGM joint venture, but backed away after Nevada regulators warned the move could jeopardize its gaming licenses. Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg echoed a similar sentiment. "What I worry about is that something awful is going to happen in this interim period, because of the lack of regulation and oversight, that's going to tar all of us, whether we're operating in the regulated markets or in predictions," Reeg said, according to InterGame Online's coverage of the panel.
Gambling News (North Carolina)
NC Sports Betting Handle Hits $500M For 12th Month
Friday October 2, 2026 (9:16 am EDT)
North Carolina sports bettors wagered more than $500 million for the twelfth consecutive month in August, pushing the state's total sports betting tax collections past the $300 million mark since the regulated market launched in March 2024. According to figures released by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, bettors wagered $520.5 million in August, up nearly 9% from the same month in 2025 and more than 40% higher than August 2024.
Gambling Crime (Florida)
More Florida Gambling Raids as News-Press Continues to Defy AG With Targeted Sweepstakes Rankings
Friday October 2, 2026 (9:16 am EDT)
Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier has given social media platforms Reddit, TikTok and others until October 23 to confirm they have stopped advertising sites such as Stake and Chumba. Yet, for s second straight day, Fort Myers news outlet, the News-Press, continues to promote sweepstakes casinos to those in Florida....and so far, crickets.
At the same time, we are learning of more raids of establishments accused of operating illegal gambling. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says authorities confiscated 164 illegal slot machines during simultaneous raids on three businesses in Englewood, Florida.
Poker
Popular Conway, Arkansas Poker Player Tiffany Keathley Passes Away
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The family of Tiffany Keathley confirmed her passing this week with reports first emerging over the weekend. She was just 40. Details of her death were not immediately known. Keathley was perhaps best known for winning the $ 575 No Limit Hold'em - Main Event at the RUNGOOD Poker Series - RGPS in Tunica in 2019. Her recorded live tournament winnings totaled $115,328, according to the Global Poker Index.
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