Apr 17 NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press The NBA has banned Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games. Continue reading
Mar 26 Watch 6:02 How baseball’s biggest star is entangled in a gambling and theft investigation By William Brangham, Shoshana Dubnow, Courtney Norris Gambling and theft allegations are swirling around baseball star Shohei Ohtani as his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is under criminal investigation accused of using millions of dollars of Ohtani's money to pay off gambling debts. Ohtani hasn’t been accused of… Continue watching
Feb 12 Super Bowl bets placed online surged this year, verification company says By Wayne Parry, Associated Press Data from GeoComply shows the number of verification checks it carried out over the weekend increased by more than 22 percent from last year. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 6:51 A look at the growing ties between pro sports and the sports betting industry By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Winston Wilde Not long ago, professional sports avoided anything to do with gambling. But today in 2024, the Super Bowl is being played within sight of the Las Vegas Strip, and pro sports leagues and teams are raking in millions of dollars… Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 7:01 How money is changing the landscape of college sports By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris College football will have a new national champion Monday night after Michigan takes on Washington in Houston. Both are undefeated and aiming to win their first national title since the '90s. But this championship game is the end of an… Continue watching
May 08 Americans bet $220 billion on sports in 5 years since legalization By Wayne Parry, Associated Press Americans have bet over $220 billion on sports with legal gambling outlets in the five years since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for all 50 states to offer it. Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch 8:46 The risks student-athletes face amid sports betting boom By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes March Madness brackets are set and with it comes billions of dollars in bets on the games. Paul Solman recently reported on betting companies partnering with universities and the threat it poses for students. But it turns out problems are… Continue watching
Feb 27 Watch 8:23 College partnerships are bringing sports betting to campus. Are students safe? By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes We are weeks away from college basketball’s March Madness and billions of dollars worth of wagers on the games. As more states legalize sports betting, Paul Solman reports on the increasing concern that some colleges are too involved in its… Continue watching
Dec 16 While Africa’s sports betting industry grows, many worry about who will lose By Rodney Muhumuza, Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press In at least five African countries, gamblers and experts said that many see the growing sports betting industry as a source of regular income, and a hope out of leaving poverty. Continue reading
Nov 08 Dueling sports betting measures on the ballot in California By Brian Melley, Associated Press The gaming industry and Native American tribes are betting big on dueling ballot measures to legalize sports gambling in California, but voters may not want a piece of the action. Continue reading