A new sports betting app wants you to try it out with a free $20 bonus. If you sign up and deposit at least $20 using the promo code WTOP, the money appears instantly in your account. The catch? You have to be in the US and at least 18 years old. The app focuses on predicting game outcomes rather th
In Illinois, people can place bets on most sports online. But there is one big exception: the state’s own college basketball teams are off limits for wagering. The law says you cannot bet on any in‑state NCAA school, no matter the game or championship. So when Illinois’ University of Illino
New Jersey lawmakers are looking at raising money from sports betting to cover extra security for the World Cup. A Senate budget leader has drafted a bill that would add a 10 percent tax on the money casinos earn from online bets during the tournament. The extra charge would last until August 10. T
The Elite Eight games on Sunday will decide who joins the Final Four. Two matchups bring together top teams that have dominated this season. The stakes are high: a single loss means the end of a dream. In one game, Tennessee, seeded sixth, will face Michigan, the top seed in the Midwest region. Ten
Prediction platforms that let users bet on events like elections, sports games and pop culture shows are facing a possible legal crackdown. A bill called the STOP Corrupt Bets Act is set to be filed in the Senate, while a House version will follow soon. The new law would prohibit trading on many
The legal world is turning its attention toward the new trend of in‑game micro‑bets, and the National Football League is caught up in a lawsuit that could change how betting works on the field. Two Pennsylvania residents have filed claims against the NFL, two major sportsbooks—DraftKings and FanDuel
The Houston Open got a shock when world‑number one Scottie Scheffler pulled out, which instantly lowered the odds for everyone else. A panel of betting experts—ranging from insiders to analysts—shared their choices for winners, first‑round leaders, and props. The panel’s picks highlight a mix of
Polymarket turned a bar close to the White House into a temporary arena for its prediction platform. The space, called “The Situation Room, ” was open only for one weekend. Inside, rows of televisions lined the walls and hung above the bar. They broadcast live news feeds and financial tickers, keepi
The 2026 college basketball playoffs are almost here, with all 68 teams already chosen. The opening round, called the First Four, starts Tuesday and Wednesday. Big names like Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida are seeded first and are the clear favorites to win their early games. In the First Four
The University of Connecticut is seen as the clear leader heading into this year’s women’s NCAA basketball tournament, with odds suggesting they could add a 13th title to their record. The betting market has set them at –265, the tightest pre‑tournament spread since 2018. This means most people thin
