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DraftKings apologizes for 9/11-themed gambling promotion

DraftKings faced heavy criticism on Monday for running a promotion that many people viewed as insensitive, and the sportsbook has since issued an apology. Monday marked the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 …

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NFL players want to see 1 big change to gambling policy

The NFL’s policy on gambling has been a source of frustration around the league this offseason, and there is one aspect of it that many players wish would change. ESPN’s Stephen Holder conducted a survey of 53 players to get their …

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Phil Mickelson accused of placing more than $1 billion in sports bets

Phil Mickelson is well known for his affinity for sports gambling, but the latest accusation he is facing is a doozy. Billy Walters, a sports bettor, has written a memoir that is set to be released later this month. An excerpt from the book, called …

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Iowa State QB allegedly bet on his own team

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers is facing criminal charges related to the sports betting matter that was facing the Cyclones, and he was alleged to have bet on his own team. In May, we learned that numerous athletes from both Iowa and Iowa …

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Man who got Alabama baseball coach fired in gambling scandal made 2 bonehead moves

Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon was fired earlier this year in large part because of his friend’s reckless attempt to gamble on a game, and let’s just say it is hardly a surprise the activity was flagged. Bert Eugene Neff, who is the …

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NFL’s gambling policy may have 1 big loophole

The NFL put the proverbial hammer down on its gambling policy for players and league personnel this offseason. The league suspended several violators in succession in order to send a message about how seriously they’re taking matters. The NFL …

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Shams Charania facing criticism over impact of NBA Draft reporting

NBA reporter Shams Charania is facing criticism over his NBA Draft reporting and his ties to sports betting. Charania did plenty of reporting in the lead-up to Thursday’s draft, as one would expect from The Athletic’s lead NBA reporter. …

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NFL gives players 6 key rules for gambling

Several players have been disciplined this offseason for violating the NFL’s policy on gambling, and the league is now trying to clarify the rules. The NFL held a conference call on Tuesday during which six key rules for players were …

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Gambler makes huge anti-Brooks Koepka bet

Brooks Koepka is coming off a win at the PGA Championship last month, but at least one person is not expecting a similar performance from the golfer at the US Open. Vegas Insider reporter Patrick Everson reported on Thursday that Prophet Exchange, a …

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Report: NFL player lost $8 million in gambling last year

The NFL may be starting to realize that allow players to gamble is not such a good thing. The NFL recently suspended five players — including four Detroit Lions — for their sports betting activity. An Indianapolis Colts player was also …

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Report: Colts player being investigated for ‘pervasive’ sports betting

An Indianapolis Colts player is being investigated for what one website says is “pervasive” sports betting activity. Sports Handle’s Matt Rybaltowski reported on Monday that an unnamed Colts player is under investigation. The player …

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Paul George shares important information for Clippers bettors

Paul George is giving out a tip that may be really helpful to a certain subsection of the sports gambling community. On the latest episode of his show “Podcast P,” the LA Clippers star George shared some pertinent information for future …

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Identity of person who bet on game that got Alabama coach fired revealed

The identity of the person who placed a bet on an April college baseball game between Alabama and LSU that resulted in the firing of former Crimson Tide coach Brad Bohannon has been revealed. A man named Bert Eugene Neff, who is the father of a …

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Report: Fifth Lions player being investigated for gambling violation

Four Detroit Lions players were suspended last month after they were found to have violated the NFL’s policy on gambling, and another one of their teammates could soon be joining them. Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams and three other …

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Iowa and Iowa State athletes under investigation for alleged sports wagering violations

Several athletes from both the University of Iowa and Iowa State University are under investigation for alleged sports wagering violations. The University of Iowa issued a statement on Monday regarding the matter. They said that they were notified on …

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Report: Alabama coach was connected to bets on LSU

The University of Alabama on Thursday announced that they are firing head baseball coach Brad Bohannon amid a gambling investigation, and now we have a little more information on the matter. The Athletic reported on Thursday that Bohannon was …

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