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#nba
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
4 days ago

The 65-Game Rule Exacerbates The Fake Problem It Was Intended To Solve | Defector

The 65-game rule complicates NBA award eligibility, impacting star players who may miss out due to injuries or insufficient game time.
fromESPN.com
3 days ago
National Basketball Association

NBA fines Magic $25K for violating injury reporting rules

Orlando Magic fined $25,000 for inaccurate injury reporting regarding player Anthony Black before a game against the Detroit Pistons.
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
4 days ago

The 65-Game Rule Exacerbates The Fake Problem It Was Intended To Solve | Defector

The 65-game rule complicates NBA award eligibility, impacting star players who may miss out due to injuries or insufficient game time.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Gambling is easy, right? Wrong: it turns out betting on sport is designed to disturb you | Barney Ronay

Nearly everyone is losing money, a club executive is quoted as saying, presumably while dressed in a suit made entirely from gold leaf, bitcoin shavings and vintage parmesan cheese.
Poker
#polymarket
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
8 hours ago

Germany: Betting on elections is illegal but possible

Polymarket accepts bets on German elections despite being illegal in Germany, raising concerns for regulators and law enforcement.
Media industry
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Google News Now Prominently Featuring Polymarket Bets Alongside Actual Journalism

Polymarket bets are now featured prominently in Google News alongside traditional news articles.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
8 hours ago

Germany: Betting on elections is illegal but possible

Polymarket accepts bets on German elections despite being illegal in Germany, raising concerns for regulators and law enforcement.
Media industry
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Google News Now Prominently Featuring Polymarket Bets Alongside Actual Journalism

Polymarket bets are now featured prominently in Google News alongside traditional news articles.
#openai
fromThe Verge
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Florida launches investigation into OpenAI

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating OpenAI for public safety and national security risks related to its technology.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Florida launches investigation into OpenAI

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating OpenAI for public safety and national security risks related to its technology.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

What The Legal Industry Can Learn About AI Hallucinations From Auditors - Above the Law

AI-generated legal documents can contain convincing errors, necessitating stronger governance and review processes in law firms.
#fraud-prevention
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago
Information security

MITRE Releases Fight Fraud Framework

MITRE released the Fight Fraud Framework to help organizations combat fraud through a behavior-based model of fraud tactics and techniques.
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago
Non-profit organizations

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

How AI is getting better at finding security holes

AI models are evolving to identify security flaws, posing risks for misuse by hackers while aiding software developers in enhancing cybersecurity.
UK news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

UK Betting Industry Warns Affordability Checks Will Push Punters to Black Market

65% of UK bettors refuse to submit financial documents amid rising Remote Gaming Duty and calls to pause regulatory changes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Abhorrent': the inside story of the Polymarket gamblers betting millions on war

Horekunden expressed frustration with the Institute for the Study of War, describing their frontline maps as incoherent and unhelpful for settling bets on Polymarket.
Russo-Ukrainian War
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
2 days ago

'What's the point of VAR?' - Is it time to make changes or scrap it altogether?

VAR's lack of intervention during a crucial moment in the match has sparked controversy and led to Barcelona's formal complaint to UEFA.
#data-breach
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

A significant data breach exposed sensitive LAPD files and other records, attributed to the hacking group WorldLeaks.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
fromBloomberglaw
2 days ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
Privacy professionals
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

TD Cowen Initiates SharpLink With a Buy: Is This Crypto Sports Betting Play the Next Big Thing?

TD Cowen initiated coverage of SharpLink Gaming with a Buy rating, highlighting its unique position in sports betting and crypto treasury management.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: The ad industry has an AI label problem

The ad industry struggles with AI transparency, balancing honesty against potential loss in ad effectiveness.
#gambling
UK politics
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

UK's 120 Million Gambling Levy Delivers First OHID Prevention Grants Amid Sector Turmoil

UK statutory gambling levy raised £120 million in year one, replacing GambleAware, with Betblocker among the first prevention grant recipients.
Poker
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Australia's Own Impact Analysis Undercuts Landmark Gambling Ad Crackdown as New Zealand Delays Similar Action

Australia's OIA projects ad restrictions will cut gambling spending by AUD 62.7M, or 0.8 percent, with a full ban reducing losses by 1.4 percent.
UK politics
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

UK's 120 Million Gambling Levy Delivers First OHID Prevention Grants Amid Sector Turmoil

UK statutory gambling levy raised £120 million in year one, replacing GambleAware, with Betblocker among the first prevention grant recipients.
Poker
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Australia's Own Impact Analysis Undercuts Landmark Gambling Ad Crackdown as New Zealand Delays Similar Action

Australia's OIA projects ad restrictions will cut gambling spending by AUD 62.7M, or 0.8 percent, with a full ban reducing losses by 1.4 percent.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

FA investigating non-league chief over alleged abusive email

Mark Harris faces investigations for allegedly sending an abusive email regarding a venue change for a crucial FC United match.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
3 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
#artificial-intelligence
#illegal-gambling
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
Poker
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Israeli crime world figure helped run illegal high-stakes L.A. poker ring, authorities say

Yevgeni Gershman pleaded guilty to operating illegal poker games linked to organized crime at a mansion owned by Gilbert Arenas.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
Poker
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Israeli crime world figure helped run illegal high-stakes L.A. poker ring, authorities say

Yevgeni Gershman pleaded guilty to operating illegal poker games linked to organized crime at a mansion owned by Gilbert Arenas.
#sports-betting
Poker
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

When legal sports betting surges, so do Americans' financial problems

Sports betting leads to financial strain, with increased credit delinquency rates among bettors in states where it is legal.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

AI models are terrible at betting on soccer-especially xAI Grok

AI models evaluated lost money and underperformed humans, providing reassurance to professionals concerned about job displacement.
Law
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Tennessee prediction market felony bill passes Senate

Tennessee lawmakers are advancing legislation to criminalize attempts to influence prediction market outcomes for financial gain.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Google has reportedly started to add Polymarket data to News results

Bets tend to appear in the 'For you' section of Google News, which is supposed to be tailored to a person's particular interests. Futurism notes that the platform actually placed a Polymarket bet as the top news result when inquiring about the price of Bitcoin.
Media industry
#insider-trading
US Elections
fromFortune
1 week ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 week ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 days ago

Barcelona president confirms club will report refereeing vs Atletico to UEFA - 'Happened too many times' | Barca Universal

Barcelona lost 0-2 to Atletico Madrid amid refereeing controversies, prompting the club to consider filing a complaint with UEFA.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

The Business of iGaming: Balancing Compliance and Growth for UK Tech Affiliates in 2026

UK gambling market faces regulatory challenges, but compliance can provide a competitive edge for small tech companies and marketing partners.
fromBleacher Nation
1 day ago

Should I Consider Team Travel Fatigue When Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

Travel fatigue refers to the cumulative physical and mental drain that comes from crossing time zones, sleeping in unfamiliar environments, and competing on compressed schedules. It is not just about being tired from a long flight.
Chicago Cubs
#prediction-markets
SF politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Law Seeks to Ban Public Officials From Making Polymarket Bets on Upcoming Bloodshed, Because Apparently We Live in a Complete Dystopia

Efforts are underway in the US to ban public officials from betting on prediction markets using nonpublic information related to military actions.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 week ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
Poker
fromFortune
2 days ago

Prediction markets have made betting easier than ever-and young men are paying the price | Fortune

Prediction markets like Kalshi are gaining popularity among young gamblers, raising concerns about problem gambling and mental health.
Poker
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

It's Gambling | Defector

Prediction markets like Kalshi function identically to sports gambling despite claiming to be neutral transaction platforms, and Arizona's AG filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling operation.
SF politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Law Seeks to Ban Public Officials From Making Polymarket Bets on Upcoming Bloodshed, Because Apparently We Live in a Complete Dystopia

Efforts are underway in the US to ban public officials from betting on prediction markets using nonpublic information related to military actions.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 week ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
Poker
fromFortune
2 days ago

Prediction markets have made betting easier than ever-and young men are paying the price | Fortune

Prediction markets like Kalshi are gaining popularity among young gamblers, raising concerns about problem gambling and mental health.
Poker
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

It's Gambling | Defector

Prediction markets like Kalshi function identically to sports gambling despite claiming to be neutral transaction platforms, and Arizona's AG filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling operation.
Poker
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Senator contacts leagues over 'gambling's ugly takeover'

A U.S. senator raised concerns about the impact of gambling on sports integrity and athlete safety in letters to major sports leagues.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Understanding AI Hallucinations: Making Sure You Don't End Up At The Wrong Stop - Above the Law

Understanding GenAI's predictable failures is crucial for legal professionals to avoid hallucinations and inaccuracies in legal outputs.
#nfl
Media industry
fromBleacher Nation
3 days ago

The DOJ Is Investigating the NFL Over Its Media Rights Deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices in media rights deals affecting consumer costs.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Report: Justice Department investigating America's favorite sport - Poynter

The NFL dominates television viewership, with 46 of the top 50 telecasts in 2025 being NFL games.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Sources: DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to its television contracts and subscription requirements.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices

The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to broadcast sales to streaming services.
Media industry
fromBleacher Nation
3 days ago

The DOJ Is Investigating the NFL Over Its Media Rights Deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices in media rights deals affecting consumer costs.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Report: Justice Department investigating America's favorite sport - Poynter

The NFL dominates television viewership, with 46 of the top 50 telecasts in 2025 being NFL games.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Sources: DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to its television contracts and subscription requirements.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices

The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to broadcast sales to streaming services.
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Minnesota bill targets prediction market betting

The bill describes a 'prediction market' as 'a system that allows consumers to place a wager on the future outcome of a specified event that is not determined or affected by the performance of the parties to the contract.'
Poker
Law
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Arizona gambling case against Kalshi moves forward

Arizona can proceed with its gambling case against Kalshi as a federal judge denies Kalshi's request for an injunction.
#cftc
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

MLB Strikes Deal with Top Prediction Market as League Grapples With Multiple Betting Scandals

MLB partnered with Polymarket on a multi-year licensing deal granting exclusive access to baseball data and iconography for prediction market trading.
#gambling-addiction
Law
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Lawsuit accuses sportsbooks of using addictive technology

Meta and YouTube's addictive features lead to lawsuits against DraftKings and FanDuel for similar practices causing gambling addictions.
Law
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Lawsuit accuses sportsbooks of using addictive technology

Meta and YouTube's addictive features lead to lawsuits against DraftKings and FanDuel for similar practices causing gambling addictions.
fromBleacher Nation
1 day ago

Can I Bet Politics on DraftKings and FanDuel in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

In the United States, you generally cannot place a real-money bet on an election using the standard DraftKings or FanDuel Sportsbook apps due to strict regulations.
Chicago Cubs
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

FinCEN proposes new AML rule for financial institutions

FinCEN proposed a rule to reform AML/CFT programs, focusing on effectiveness and reducing compliance burdens for financial institutions.
fromCard Player
3 days ago

Las Vegas Casino Employees Accused Of Stealing $300K - Poker News

Authorities allege that cashiers Carbonell and Rattana would intentionally apply unauthorized discounts or manually reduce the transaction total, then retain the discounted cash amount.
Poker
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Why 'Helpful' Legal AI Is Often The Least Trustworthy - Above the Law

Lawyers distrust legal AI not due to safety concerns, but because it often feels inattentive and overly polite.
#betmgm
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania fines BetMGM for fraud lapses

BetMGM was fined $100,000 for inadequate fraud prevention measures on its online betting platforms.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania fines BetMGM for fraud lapses

BetMGM was fined $100,000 for inadequate fraud prevention measures on its online betting platforms.
fromBleacher Nation
6 days ago

Are DFS Pick'em Contests Legal in All 50 States? - Bleacher Nation

Pick'em contests strip down the traditional DFS format to its simplest form, allowing users to select players and predict whether they will exceed or fall short of their projected stats.
Chicago Cubs
#sports-betting-regulation
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 weeks ago

Prediction market ads raise responsible gaming concerns

Legal NCAA basketball tournament wagering is projected to reach $3.3 billion in 2025, up 54% in three years, but unregulated prediction market platforms are increasing advertising while traditional sportsbooks decrease marketing, creating compliance and consumer protection gaps.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 weeks ago

Prediction market ads raise responsible gaming concerns

Legal NCAA basketball tournament wagering is projected to reach $3.3 billion in 2025, up 54% in three years, but unregulated prediction market platforms are increasing advertising while traditional sportsbooks decrease marketing, creating compliance and consumer protection gaps.
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Pennsylvania illegal amusement firms plead guilty, forfeiting $5M

Two amusement businesses in Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to felony charges related to illegal video gambling machines and will cease operations.
Poker
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Nicklaus, Watson, Player favor rolling back golf ball distance

Increased driving distance in golf is seen as a tragedy, prompting calls for a rollback of the golf ball to preserve the game's integrity.
fromCard Player
3 days ago

Poker Player Commits Suicide After Killing Roommate - Poker News

Keith Budner, a 70-year-old poker player, was stabbed multiple times by his roommate Scott Yeates, 56, who then committed suicide after the attack.
Poker
fromPolitics NY
3 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with New York State Gaming Commission Chair Brian O'Dwyer

New York State generates billions upon billions of dollars in revenue through the games we regulate that support public schools, local governments and charitable organizations across New York State.
Poker
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
4 weeks ago

CFTC advisory sports prediction markets a 'pragmatic shift' - expert

The CFTC's new advisory signals pragmatic openness to regulating sports prediction markets rather than prohibiting them, contingent on court determinations of legality.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NCAA to use tech to monitor tournament officials for betting

The NCAA will monitor basketball, baseball, and softball championship officials using ProhiBet technology to detect any betting account openings or wagers by officials.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Michigan targets 45 illegal offshore gambling sites in crackdown

Michigan officials are taking action against 45 illegal offshore gambling sites targeting players without state approval.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Australia gambling ads reform draws sharp criticism

Australia is implementing reforms to reduce gambling ads, aiming to protect children and address public health concerns related to gambling.
World news
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

AI reference errors cloud gambling education funding bid

Institute's gambling education funding review contained numerous broken, mismatched and possibly non-existent references, prompting claims it was generated by AI and raising funding credibility concerns.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

How math can reveal lottery fraud

On October 1, 2022, something strange happened in the Philippines: 433 people won the jackpot in the local lottery. For this particular lotto, six numbers ranging in value from 1 to 55 were randomly selected, and the 433 winners all matched. Even more bizarre, when arranged in ascending order, the winning numbers were: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45 and 54. In other words, the winning numbers were multiples of 9 (9 1, 9 2, 9 3, etcetera).
Science
Public health
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

ACMA probes betting firms breaching self-exclusion rules

Six licensed Australian wagering providers breached BetStop self-exclusion rules by allowing self‑excluded people to open accounts, access services, or be targeted by marketing.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban

Unlicensed gambling firms could be barred from sponsoring UK sports teams to protect consumers and reduce links to fraud and organised crime.
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

What Does "Public Money" Mean in Online Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

In simple terms, public money is the action from casual bettors. These are fans who bet based on team loyalty, recent results, headlines, or popular narratives. They often wager smaller amounts but in large numbers. Sportsbooks track two main data points: * Percentage of bets* Percentage of handle The percentage of bets shows how many tickets are on each side. If 75 percent of bets are on Team A, that signals strong public interest.
Chicago Cubs
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