Tag: NCAA

Athletes to be protected from negative prop bets, NCAA reveals

21 May 2025 at 6:20am UTC-4
In an extension to its partnership with sports data analyst Genius Sports, NCAA President Charlie Baker has revealed an additional clause that would protect college athletes from ...

Rush Street Interactive launches gaming literacy initiative for teens

14 May 2025 at 11:57am UTC-4
Rush Street Interactive has launched a new initiative designed to help teenagers make informed gambling decisions. Gaming Literacy Aiding Decisions is being organized in ...

Louisiana lawmakers discuss tax hike for sports betting operators

30 April 2025 at 6:04am UTC-4
Legislators in Louisiana have proposed an increase in the state’s sports betting tax from 15% to 32.5%, matching the tax rate on video poker. House Bill 639, introduced by ...

NCAA announces extended partnership with Genius Sports

28 April 2025 at 5:22am UTC-4
The NCAA, which oversees college athletics in the US, has extended its long-term partnership with technology provider Genius Sports. The collaboration between the NCAA and ...

Michigan Gaming Control Board directs bettors to licensed sites for March Madness betting

3 April 2025 at 8:06am UTC-4
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has outlined guidance for bettors ahead of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game on 7 April. The press release encourages bettors to ...

Online betting scams on the rise during March Madness

27 March 2025 at 8:38am UTC-4
March Madness is in full swing in the US. The NCAA Basketball Tournament, which runs from 16 March to 7 April, is predicted to generate over US$3 billion in wagers, according to ...

Illinois Attorney General urges bettors to be responsible during March Madness

20 March 2025 at 7:49am UTC-4
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding Illinois residents to be vigilant about betting during the NCAA Basketball Tournament, otherwise known as March Madness ...

Connecticut regulator reminds residents to bet safely during March Madness

20 March 2025 at 6:40am UTC-4
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division, along with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Connecticut Council of Problem ...

DraftKings uses Kenny Rodgers song The Gambler in latest responsible gambling commercial

19 March 2025 at 6:32am UTC-4
DraftKings has launched a new ad campaign set to Kenny Rodgers’ The Gambler in a bid to promote responsible gambling. The 60-second commercial revolves around the lyrics of ...

Robinhood launches prediction market in time for March Madness

18 March 2025 at 8:22am UTC-4
Trading platform Robinhood Markets has launched a new prediction markets hub available within the Robinhood app through its derivatives trading subsidiary Robinhood Derivatives ...