Tag: NCAA
March Madness sports betting abuse down 23%, according to NCAA
11 June 2025 at 7:40am UTC-4
The NCAA has released data from this year's March Madness that shows a significant decrease in social media abuse directed at athletes regarding sports betting, with abuse down 23 ...
Louisiana lawmakers approve tax hike on online sports betting
10 June 2025 at 8:19am UTC-4
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill raising the state’s online sports betting tax from 15% to 21.5%, with proceeds intended to fund college athletic programs across the state ...
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 ...
