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Harper distances himself from FanDuel Cameo gambling promo
sports1 day ago

Harper distances himself from FanDuel Cameo gambling promo

MLB star Bryce Harper says he didn’t know a Cameo video he recorded for a VIP client would be used as a FanDuel gambling promotion and that he has no affiliation with FanDuel. The clip, tied to Terry Thompson who later faced large gambling losses and is suing FanDuel and DraftKings, was edited with FanDuel branding; Harper read a script in good faith and did not consent to promotional use. The Philadelphia Inquirer story prompted Harper’s public denial and underscores concerns about how gambling promotions target vulnerable bettors.

via New York Post|
#bryce-harper#cameo#fanduel
Wood and Soto Highlight Friday’s MLB HR Props With Big Parlay Odds
sports-betting10 days ago

Wood and Soto Highlight Friday’s MLB HR Props With Big Parlay Odds

Friday’s MLB betting slate highlights power-heavy matchups with James Wood at +274, Juan Soto at +326, and Yordan Alvarez at +254 as top home-run props, plus a +5059 parlay pairing Wood, Alvarez and Soto. Wood draws Mitch Keller in hot weather and has posted elite hard-contact metrics, while Soto faces Grant Holmes in a favorable left-handed matchup, making them strong bets tonight. Odds and picks come from Colby Marchio’s HR picks and Covers’ betting coverage; always check current lines as updates can occur.

via Covers.com|
#home-run-props#james-wood#juan-soto
Ex-NBA Players Charged in Federal Gambling Fix Probe
investigations15 days ago

Ex-NBA Players Charged in Federal Gambling Fix Probe

Former Milwaukee Bucks forward Malik Beasley and ex-NBA center Ed Davis were indicted with four others in a federal gambling probe, accused of conspiring to fix Beasley’s on-court performance in several 2024 games so co-conspirators could place fraudulent wagers; Beasley allegedly took bribes to underperform, while Davis loaned him money to cover gambling debts. The six-defendant indictment also charges wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests and money laundering conspiracy. Davis was arrested and will be arraigned in Brooklyn, while Beasley was not in custody as of Monday, part of a broader crackdown on insider betting in the NBA.

via NBC News|
#bribery#gambling#indictment
June 28 MLB prop plays spotlight Witt Jr., Jung, Langeliers
sports-betting16 days ago

June 28 MLB prop plays spotlight Witt Jr., Jung, Langeliers

MLB betting analyst Colby Marchio highlights three top player-prop plays for June 28: Bobby Witt Jr. Over 1.5 Total Bases (-118) against Anthony Kay, Josh Jung Over 1.5 Total Bases (+119) against Shane Bieber, and Shea Langeliers Over 1.5 Total Bases (-115) against Sam Aldegheri. The picks rely on favorable matchups and recent trends, with odds current at time of publishing.

via Covers.com|
#bobby-witt-jr#mlb#player-props
Brendan Sorsby spotlights America's rising gambling crisis
sports1 month ago

Brendan Sorsby spotlights America's rising gambling crisis

Brendan Sorsby’s court-ordered return to play after admitting to betting on his own games is used to spotlight a widening public-health crisis: legal sports betting has surged since 2018, with billions wagered and rising gambling-addiction risks among teens and college students; the piece argues for accountability and robust support through structured programs and NCAA oversight, rather than punitive punishment, noting the broader tensions in college sports over gambling and governance.

via The New York Times|
#addiction#college-football#gambling
Trump plan tightens some sports bets but keeps most prediction markets open
politics1 month ago

Trump plan tightens some sports bets but keeps most prediction markets open

The Trump administration proposed new federal rules for prediction markets that would create a framework to restrict certain sports bets vulnerable to manipulation, including contracts on player injuries, officiating outcomes, and the first pitch in baseball (and even markets on high school sports). Regulators would gain tools to curb specific bets while largely preserving the broad activity of sports-related markets and other event contracts, keeping most trades on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket allowed. Critics say the plan falls short of robust protections and push for stricter rules (such as a higher age limit or banning certain prop bets), and state lawmakers have argued for broader prohibitions on sports bets. The CFTC’s chair framed the proposal as protecting market integrity while enabling legitimate innovation. CNN’s reporting notes industry and political pushback, and the article notes that these rules would not revert to Biden-era restrictions that aimed to ban election bets; CNN also notes its partnership with Kalshi.

via CNN|
#cftc#kalshi#politics
Books Root for Spurs to End Knicks’ Finals Run to Contain Liability
sports1 month ago

Books Root for Spurs to End Knicks’ Finals Run to Contain Liability

Even as the Knicks led the Finals 2-0, bookmakers say the massive money on a Knicks title has turned that outcome into a liability. BetMGM traders say they’d rather see the Spurs rally to win the championship to balance risk, despite San Antonio being the underdog; big bets on the Knicks (e.g., $20,000 at 22-1 and $200,000 at +155) illustrate the exposure. Two home wins and a long winning streak have Knicks fans optimistic, but sportsbooks’ priority is risk management, with a comeback by the Spurs providing the potential hedge even if historically rare.

via New York Post|
#betting-markets#nba-finals#new-york-knicks
Rozier Hit with Bribery and Fraud Charges in Gambling Case
sports1 month ago

Rozier Hit with Bribery and Fraud Charges in Gambling Case

Federal prosecutors added bribery in sporting contests and honest services wire fraud conspiracy charges to the case against former NBA player Terry Rozier, accusing him of agreeing to a $100,000 bribe to influence a game. Rozier’s lawyers say the new charges reflect shifting theories, and note a Supreme Court ruling that could affect the fraud counts, underscoring the ongoing fallout of gambling-related investigations in the era of legalized sports betting.

via NBC Sports|
#bribery#federal-indictment#sports