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crime22 days ago•4 min saved

Indictment Alleges Bribery and Inside-Betting Scheme Tied to NBA Games

A Brooklyn federal indictment charges six individuals, including former NBA players Malik Beasley and Edward Davis and a current NBA player agent, with wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering conspiracy for a scheme to fix Beasley’s performance and use non-public information to place fraudulent bets, detailing three games (Jan 26, Feb 27, and Mar 10, 2024) and alleging hundreds of thousands of dollars in wagers; if convicted, defendants face up to 20 years on wire fraud and money laundering counts and up to 5 years on bribery.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#bribery #crime #money-laundering

business6 months ago•1 min saved

Scandals Drive NBA Viewership, But Fans’ Long-Term Interest Remains Unclear

The article explores how ethics breaches and betting scandals affect the business of sports and fan engagement, citing the NBA cases involving Chauncey Billups and a player that coincided with a spike in opening‑week viewership. It suggests curiosity draws audiences even as it questions whether fans will stay engaged long-term, while regulators monitor prop bets and unders and a correction note clarifies a prior paraphrase.

via The New York Times|

#business #ethics #fbi

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

Nebraska vs Iowa: Predictions, Rivalry Tensions, and Key Absences

The article discusses predictions for the Iowa vs. Nebraska college football game, with Iowa favored by sportsbooks. The writers at The Pants are optimistic about Iowa's chances, predicting a win with scores ranging from 20-17 to 35-20 in favor of Iowa. Despite concerns about Nebraska's improved performance and Iowa's inconsistent season, the consensus is that Iowa will win, leveraging their strong home performance and Nebraska's struggles in close games.

via Black Heart Gold Pants|

#collegefootball #gameprediction #iowahawkeyes

sports1 year ago•6 min saved

Week 12 College Football: Top Teams Face Road Tests and Potential Upsets

The article discusses various betting strategies using DK Betting Splits data for college football, highlighting systems that track the percentage of money handle and number of bets on different sides of wagers. Key systems include fading bets with high handle percentages, backing road underdogs, and betting on totals. The article provides specific matches for each system, suggesting which teams to bet on or against based on historical performance data.

via VSiN|

#ats #betting #collegefootball

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Argentine Club Faces Backlash for Starting YouTuber in League Match

The Argentine justice department is investigating potential illegal sports betting links after Deportivo Riestra fielded influencer Iván Buhajeruk, known as "Spreen," in a match against Velez Sarsfield. Despite having no professional football experience, Spreen was briefly played as a striker, raising concerns about the integrity of the game. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has also opened proceedings, and Riestra apologized for the marketing stunt, which they claim was not intended to disrespect the sport.

via ESPN|

#afainvestigation #argentinefootball #deportivoriestra

sportsbetting2 years ago•2 min saved

"2024 March Madness: Expert Betting Picks and NIT Schedule for Saturday's Games"

ESPN's betting analysts Dalen Cuff, Jeff Borzello, and Tyler Fulghum provide their predictions for Saturday's March Madness games, including picks for matchups such as Dayton vs. Arizona, Gonzaga vs. Kansas, North Carolina vs. Michigan State, and more, offering insights on teams' strengths, weaknesses, and potential outcomes to consider when placing bets.

via ESPN|

#basketball #betting #march-madness

sportsbetting2 years ago•5 min saved

"2024 March Madness: Expert Picks, Upsets, and Bracket Projections"

The NCAA Tournament kicks off with 16 First Round games, and sharp money leans towards Oregon over South Carolina, Dayton over Nevada, Colorado State over Texas, and Washington State over Drake. Despite public support for the favorites, sharp reverse line movements and contrarian bet splits indicate smart money backing the underdogs in these matchups.

via VSiN|

#betting-splits #college-basketball #march-madness

sportsbetting2 years ago•3 min saved

"North Carolina Launches Online Sports Gambling with Lucrative Bonus Codes"

DraftKings is offering a $300 bonus for new users in North Carolina to celebrate the launch of legalized sports betting in the state, with $100 for signing up early and $200 for making a first wager of $5 or more. The offer coincides with the upcoming NCAA basketball tournaments, and new users can also take advantage of ongoing promotions such as odds boosts and referral bonuses.

via Rocky Top Insider|

#bonuses #draftkings #north-carolina

sportsbetting2 years ago•4 min saved

"Friday's College Basketball Betting Picks and Predictions"

As March Madness approaches, there are several under-the-radar college basketball matchups to watch, with smart money leaning towards Brown, Canisius, North Florida, and Lipscomb in their respective games. Despite being underdogs, these teams have received significant support from sharp bettors, indicating potential value in their favor. Factors such as rest advantage, home court performance, and previous matchups are also being considered in these betting decisions.

via VSiN|

#betting-splits #college-basketball #march-madness

sportsbetting2 years ago•4 min saved

"Top College Basketball Picks and Predictions for February 15th"

VSiN provides insights into where smart money is leaning for Thursday's College Basketball games, highlighting notable value plays and sharp money picks, including Northwestern as a contrarian dog with an inflated line, Colorado as a buy-low vs sell-high value play, and USC as the top contrarian play of the night, with pro money siding with the Trojans at home.

via VSiN|

#betting-splits #college-basketball #odds

sportsbetting2 years ago•3 min saved

"Tuesday's College Basketball Best Bets and Sharp Money Picks"

In college basketball action, smart money is favoring Cincinnati over Iowa State, Providence over St. John's, and Nevada over New Mexico. Despite public support for the opposing teams, the lines have moved in favor of the home favorites, indicating sharp reverse line movement. Key statistics and trends are also highlighted to support the smart money picks.

via VSiN|

#betting-splits #cincinnati #college-basketball

sportsbetting2 years ago•3 min saved

"Maximize Your Super Bowl Betting Bonuses with Exclusive Promo Codes"

DraftKings is offering a sign-up bonus of up to $1,250 for new users to bet on Super Bowl 58 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. The bonus includes a $50 bonus bet, a 20% deposit match of up to $1,000, and $200 in bonus bets guaranteed. Additionally, DraftKings has various promotions for current users, including a Super Bowl Bonus Bet Giveaway, LBJ Instant Bet Match, odds boosts, and a referral bonus.

via Rocky Top Insider|

#betting-odds #bonus-offers #draftkings

sportsbetting2 years ago•4 min saved

"Maximize Your Super Bowl Betting Bonuses with Exclusive Promo Codes"

As the Super Bowl 58 approaches, several betting sites are offering lucrative bonus bets totaling $5,450, including options from Bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetRivers. Bet365 offers a choice between $150 in bonus bets or a $2,000 safety net, while BetMGM provides a 20% deposit match or $158 in bonus bets. DraftKings offers up to $1,250 in bonuses, and FanDuel offers a $200 bonus bet with a $5 wager. BetRivers offers a second-chance bet of up to $500 with varying amounts based on the user's location.

via Rocky Top Insider|

#betmgm #betting-sites #bonus-bets

sportsbetting2 years ago•2 min saved

"Super Bowl 2024: Everything You Need to Know About Prop Bets, Odds, and Printable Scorecard"

Super Bowl LVIII prop bets have become a staple of the game, with over a thousand unique prop bets offered by sportsbooks like Caesars and Westgate. These side wagers cover a wide range of game-related events and have grown in popularity, representing about 68% of wagers and sometimes overshadowing the game itself. Bettors are advised to stay within their means and not bet on things they don't understand.

via Fox Business|

#betting #caesars-sportsbook #prop-bets

sportsbetting2 years ago•3 min saved

"Monday's CBB Betting Guide: Grambling vs. Alcorn State Odds, Picks, and How to Watch"

VSiN provides insights into where smart money is leaning for today's College Basketball games, highlighting matchups such as Grambling State at Alcorn State, Idaho at Sacramento State, and Southern at Jackson State. Pros are targeting Alcorn State and Sacramento State as home favorites, while Jackson State is favored despite having a worse record, with sharp money backing these picks based on betting splits and key statistical advantages.

via VSiN|

#betting-splits #college-basketball #las-vegas