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Colorado football coach Deion Sanders criticized gambling on college sports by players, saying 'Somebody's gambling on a sport they're playing? You don't think something's wrong with that?' He spoke amid a Big 12 gambling scandal involving Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby. Sanders also advocated for NIL salary caps, an age limit, and expanding the College Football Playoff.
A top Israeli soccer player was arrested by Lahav 433 on suspicion of systematic match fixing, illegal gambling, money laundering, and tax violations. The arrest is part of a broader probe into a violent criminal gang in Migdal Ha'emek.
World Cup online betting is causing financial and addiction problems in Brazil, according to NPR's Julia Carneiro. The gambling boom has raised concerns about debt and addiction amid World Cup fever.
This commentary argues that the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills will be unpredictable due to the course's difficulty and expected wind, creating betting opportunities. It suggests two prop bets: Jason Day for a top-10 finish, citing his strong short game and past U.S. Open performances, and Bryson DeChambeau to miss the cut, noting his recent major struggles and the course's unsuitability for his power-based game.
This commentary explores the role of superstitions and jinxes in professional gambling, using anecdotes from gamblers and oddsmakers. It argues that while many bettors hold superstitious beliefs, such as avoiding $50 bills, others dismiss them as irrational, highlighting the tension between luck and logic in gambling culture.
This article provides betting advice for 2026 World Cup matches, recommending specific players as anytime goalscorers. It argues that Lamine Yamal, Romelu Lukaku, Federico Vinas, and Mehdi Taremi are strong bets based on their form and matchups, citing statistics and team strengths.
This commentary argues that Sweden's defensive weaknesses and Tunisia's offensive adjustments will lead to a high-scoring match in their World Cup group stage encounter. It contends that Sweden's recent defensive record and Tunisia's need to press for goals support an over 2.5 total goals bet, citing specific players and tactical analysis.
This betting preview argues that the Ecuador vs. Ivory Coast World Cup match, despite tight odds suggesting a low-scoring affair, has potential for goals due to Ecuador's high-pressing style and both teams' attacking talent. It recommends betting on over 2.5 goals based on the analysis of key players and tactical setups.
This commentary provides betting analysis and predictions for the Brazil vs. Morocco World Cup match. It argues that the game will be low-scoring, citing recent goal trends for both teams, and recommends betting on Under 2.5 total goals. The piece also highlights expert Jon Eimer's successful betting record.
The CFTC filed a federal lawsuit Friday seeking to prevent New Mexico from blocking sports-event contracts, arguing exclusive federal jurisdiction. New Mexico is the eighth state sued by the agency since April 2 over similar state gambling laws.