BETTING

Mar 27 2025FINANCE

North Carolina's Sports Betting Boom: A Surprising Financial Win

North Carolina is quickly becoming a major player in the sports betting world. The state's decision to legalize sports betting has already paid off big time. In just its first full year, the state raked in a whopping $131. 3 million in taxes from sports betting. This is a lot more than what was init

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Mar 25 2025BUSINESS

Robinhood's Betting Hub Under Fire: What's the Deal?

Robinhood has been called out by Massachusetts regulators for its new prediction markets hub. This hub allows users to bet on various events, including college basketball games. The Secretary of the Commonwealth, Bill Galvin, has sent a subpoena to Robinhood, seeking information about the hub's laun

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

March Madness and the Hidden Gambling Risks

March is a big month for sports fans, but it's also a time to talk about problem gambling. This is because March Madness, a huge sports betting event, happens during Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Since online sports betting became legal in Michigan, there's been a noticeable increase in people

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Mar 20 2025BUSINESS

Sportradar's Big Bet on IMG Arena

Sportradar Group, a big name in sports technology, is making a bold move. They are buying IMG Arena from Endeavor Group Holdings for $225 million. This deal is set to wrap up in the fourth quarter of 2025, but it needs to get the green light from regulators first. This acquisition is more than just

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Mar 18 2025SPORTS

The Divide on Sports Betting: Why Americans Differ on College and Pro Games

Sports betting has become a hot topic in the United States, with a clear divide in public opinion. Most adults are open to the idea of betting on professional sports, but when it comes to college sports, the sentiment changes dramatically. Only about 4 in 10 adults support legal betting on college g

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Mar 16 2025SPORTS

Blue Devils vs. Cardinals: Who Will Reign Supreme in the ACC Tournament?

The ACC Tournament is heating up, and all eyes are on the championship game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Louisville Cardinals. This isn't just any matchup; it's a clash of titans. The Blue Devils, seeded at the top, have been on a roll, winning 10 straight games and 26 out of their last 27.

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Mar 02 2025SPORTS

Pete Rose: A Second Chance for Baseball's Hit King?

Pete Rose, the legendary baseball player, is up for a big change. The current MLB commissioner is thinking about taking him off the banned list. This could happen even though Rose passed away last year. Rose was a superstar, with more hits than anyone else in baseball history. He played in more game

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Feb 25 2025POLITICS

South Carolina's Sports Betting Showdown: Money vs. Morals

South Carolina's lawmakers are diving into a heated debate over sports betting. They're pushing to legalize it, aiming to create a state-run system that could bring in over $13 million in tax revenue. This isn't a new trend. More than 30 states have already done it since a federal ban was lifted in

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Feb 22 2025SPORTS

Rivalry Renewed: Toledo Rockets vs. Bowling Green Falcons

Two Mid-American Conference teams, Toledo Rockets and Bowling Green Falcons, are set to face off in a repeat matchup. The Rockets, with a 16-10 overall record and 9-4 in conference play, are hosting the Falcons, who have a 10-16 overall record and 4-9 in conference play. The Rockets have a strong re

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Feb 15 2025SPORTS

Young Stars Shine Bright in San Francisco

Get ready for a night of excitement! This Friday, the best young talent from the NBA and around the world will gather at Chase Center in San Francisco. The event is part of the NBA's All-Star Weekend and will feature four teams of rookies, sophomores, and standout players from the G League. Some of

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