Articles by: Michael Savio

USA Legal Betting

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Votes to Hold Hearing over ESPN Bet Violation

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has voted hold a hearing with ESPN and PENN over a March incident where an on-air personality promoted a bet as being a “risk-free investment.” This marks the second time a PENN sportsbook has committed this violation in Massachusetts.
06/07/2024
Industry
USA Legal Betting Basketball

More Details Are Released Around Jontay Porter Betting Scandal

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The US Attorney’s office has released new details about their investigation into the Jontay Porter betting scandal. They included details and a motive for Porter’s plan, as well as the arrest of one of his key co-conspirators.
06/06/2024
Industry
Baseball news

MLB Betting: How The Loss of Javier and Urquidy Changes the Astros’ Season

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This week, the Houston Astros received devastating news when it was announced that starting pitchers Cristian Javier and Jose Urquidy will have surgery on their right elbows. We are discussing how the losses change the Astros’ hopes of saving their season.
06/05/2024
MLB
Baseball news

FanDuel and DSG Close to Deal for Regional Network Naming Rights

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The Diamond Sports Group has announced that they are close to a new naming rights deal with FanDuel Sportsbook. The move comes as the group moves through bankruptcy and could save their floundering Bally’s Sports regional tv networks.
06/05/2024
Industry
Baseball news

MLB Betting: Our Three Favorite Cy Young Bets Heading into the Dog Days of Summer

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We are sharing the three pitchers our MLB betting experts are wagering on to take home a Cy Young award in 2024. We’ll share the latest odds and insights, giving you what you need to wager confidently on betting apps.
06/04/2024
MLB
Mobile Betting

Padres Infielder Receives a Lifetime Ban for Betting on Baseball

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Reports are that Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano us facing a lifetime ban for betting on games involving his team. The accusations center around his time with the Pirates last season, which was when sportsbooks first flagged his bets as suspicious.
06/04/2024
Industry
Basketball news

NBA Betting: The Three Most Important Factors That Will Decide the NBA Finals

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We are sharing the three factors our NBA experts think will determine how the NBA Finals play out. We will provide the latest odds and insights, giving you everything you need to bet confidently using betting apps during the Finals.
05/31/2024
NBA
Mobile app casino

Michigan Gives Bovada Final Warning to Shut Down Online Casino

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The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued a cease-and-desist letter to Harp Media B.V., which operates the Bovada online casino. They will now have to shut down their Michigan platform within 14 days or risk further legal action being taken.
05/31/2024
Casino News
USA Legal Betting

Illinois House Approves New Progressive Sports Betting Tax Rate

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The Illinois House has approved the state’s 2025 budget, which includes a new progressive tax rate for the state’s eight online sportsbook. The legislature decided to make the change despite strong opposition from operators, which saw their stock prices drop.
05/30/2024
Legal
Baseball news

MLB Betting: The Three Longshot MLB MVP Bets We Love Heading into the Summer

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We are giving you the three longshot bets we love heading into the summer. We’ll provide the latest odds and insights for each player, giving you what you need to bet confidently on the MVP race at MLB betting sites this season.
05/29/2024
MLB