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Brazoswood girls finish as water polo state runners-up with championship loss to Hebron

Brazoswood fell short in its pursuit of a second UIL girls water polo state championship, losing to Lewisville Hebron 10-8 in Saturday's Class 6A final in San Antonio.
CBS Sports ·

UFC 333 start time: Where to watch, live stream Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev and full fight card

Complete schedule and viewing information you need to watch UFC 333 live in Abu Dhabi on Saturday
VSiN ·

Steve Makinen’s NBA Betting Trends and Best Bets for Saturday, October 24

Today’s NBA Betting Trends: The following MLB betting trends are a collection of analytical data, betting systems and strength ratings featured on VSiN and qualified for the NBA games on 10/24. This…
ESPN ·

Follow live: Valkyries cruising in Game 4 as they look to even the series

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SBC Americas ·

Pennsylvania legislators break new ground with Problem Gambling Caucus

KEY TAKEAWAYS Pennsylvania lawmakers this week formed the state’s first legislative group focused specifically on addressing problem gambling. State legislators announced on Wednesday a new…
iGaming Business ·

Three sentenced over 2024 UK general election betting scandal

Gambling Commission calls case 'first of its kind' as three figures receive sentences for election date betting fiasco that became a national scandal.
SportsBetting.Legal ·

WWE Money in the Bank 2026: Betting Odds on Penta’s Cash-In Opponent, Location, and Success

Penta’s victory in the 2026 WWE Money in the Bank Ladder Match has created one of professional wrestling’s most intriguing storylines. The popular Mexican superstar captured the coveted briefcase on…
Legal Sports Report ·

CFTC, Prediction Markets Address Oversight At Industry Conference

NEW YORK – Prediction markets and the challenges surrounding their oversight took center stage Thursday at the NEXTPredict conference, where federal regulators and industry executives discussed e...
Yahoo Sports ·

Tottenham boss Martin Ho says WSL refereeing ‘has got worse’ after derby defeat

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Martin Ho has said the standard of refereeing in the Women’s Super League “has got worse”. Ho’s side lost 2-1 in the north London derby on Saturday after Arsenal were…
CBS Sports ·

UFC 333 -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev: Fight card, date, odds, location and more

All the news, information, complete fight card and more for this weekend's festivities in Abu Dhabi
VSiN ·

Rays vs. Brewers Game 2 World Series Prediction and Preview

Rays vs. Brewers Game 1 between the Rays and Brewers gave us all kinds of drama on Friday night. Will Game 2 feature the same? The Rays tried to sneak Game 1 through with Nick Martinez to give Drew…
ESPN ·

Vets Wilson, Stewart headline youth-infused All-WNBA teams

A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and rookie Olivia Miles have been named first-team All-WNBA.
SBC Americas ·

Prediction Markets Weekly: Yes, there is news outside of court

The prediction markets news cycle is not all about lawsuits, but a lot of it is. In the last week alone: What else went on outside of court? As always, we round up some of the stories you may have…
iGaming Business ·

Why businesses are getting fraud prevention wrong

Fraud controls can damage profitability when they drive away legitimate customers. Frogo chief executive Volodymyr Todurov explains why digital businesses need to rethink how they assess risk and…
Legal Sports Report ·

CFTC Pauses Novig, ProphetX Micro Contracts

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission paused micro contracts on the first points scored in basketball games from Novig and scorigami contracts from ProphetX. Bets on individual plays that can be...
Yahoo Sports ·

Safety target could take a trip to FSU after assistant coach visited

FSU safeties coach Evan Cooper visited three-star safety Isaiah Reeves on Friday. He could take a trip to Tallahassee next week was a result.
CBS Sports ·

UCLA vs. Michigan State prediction, pick, odds, spread: Bruins look to continue surprising unbeaten start

No. 9 UCLA has been one of college football's biggest surprises this year so far, but can the Bruins continue their run in the top 10 against the Spartans?
VSiN ·

NBA Predictions Today: Best Bets and Player Props for Saturday, October 24

Now that the weekend is here, it’s time to simplify the grind. Instead of splitting sides/totals and player props into separate pieces, my weekend columns will bring everything under one roof — a…
ESPN ·

Mavs' Flagg out for home opener with mild left shoulder sprain

Mavericks star forward Cooper Flagg underwent an MRI Saturday morning that revealed a mild left shoulder sprain, the team announced.
SBC Americas ·

Blumenthal steps up VIP probe by quizzing leading sportsbooks, prediction markets

KEY TAKEAWAYS Congress expanded its investigation into gambling operators’ use of AI and and their VIP practices on Thursday, questioning several major sportsbooks and prediction market leaders. U.S.…
iGaming Business ·

Red faces at the SMF? Draft shows think tank’s boss questioned machine tax jobs claim

Days before John Healey’s Budget, a draft of the report behind the push to double Machine Games Duty has surfaced with staff comments still attached – and the industry has pounced.
Legal Sports Report ·

Ohio Bans Bettor Over Alleged Threats Against Blue Jays Manager

The Ohio Casino Control Commission on Wednesday banned an Ohio man from sports wagering in the state over alleged threats against Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider during the 2025 World...
Yahoo Sports ·

Here's the Week 8 high school football roundup across the Monroe area

See what happened in high school football across the Monroe area during Week 8 of the 2026 season.
CBS Sports ·

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus, free NBA League Pass for Texas-Ole Miss, college football picks

DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets and three free months of NBA League Pass after your first $5 wager for college football betting on Saturday
VSiN ·

Steve Makinen’s MLB Picks from Betting Splits and Systems for World Series Game 2, Saturday, October 24

Today’s MLB Betting Trends: The following MLB betting trends are a collection of analytical data, betting systems and strength ratings featured on VSiN and qualified for the MLB games of Saturday,…
ESPN ·

Sources: Magic's Banchero out multiple weeks with ankle sprain

Magic star Paolo Banchero has sustained a low-grade high ankle sprain, the team announced, with sources telling ESPN that the forward will miss multiple weeks.
SBC Americas ·

Hires and Higher-Ups: Boyd Gaming promotes Goldstein, Seneca names new CFO

From casino floors to corporate boardrooms, leadership teams across the gaming industry are taking shape. SBC Americas tracks the latest appointments, promotions and departures in Hires and…
iGaming Business ·

Polymarket fires chief marketing officer amid promotional practices investigation

This follows an investigation by the Wall Street Journal that found staged betting videos without transparent disclosures
Legal Sports Report ·

Utah Sues Kalshi For Millions After Federal Court Victory

Utah is suing Kalshi to block the prediction market operator from offering sports and other event contracts in the state, months after a federal judge rejected the company’s attempt to evade...
Yahoo Sports ·

Mikel Arteta slams Arsenal’s ‘terrible’ schedule after Everton win as Bukayo Saka faces up to 12 games out

Mikel Arteta hit out at Arsenal’s ‘terrible’ schedule after his much-changed side beat Everton 2-0 to draw level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. The win came less than three…
CBS Sports ·

Week 7 NFL score predictions, best picks today: Expert reveals exact scores for every NFL game

SportsLine expert Eric Cohen reveals his score predictions for every game on the Week 7 NFL schedule
VSiN ·

Week 8 College Football Betting Splits Systems and Picks

Week 8 College Football Betting Splits Systems and Picks: CFB DK Betting Splits system #1: Going back to the start of the 2022 season, when more than 75% of the handle was on a particular side of an…
ESPN ·

Ex-NBA player Beasley negotiating plea deal in gambling case

Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement with Department of Justice lawyers over his alleged role in a bribery and betting scheme, one of his attorneys confirmed.
SBC Americas ·

Cruz bill would shift prediction market regulation of sports to states

KEY TAKEAWAYS U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) plans to introduce legislation that would put state and tribal governments in control of sports contracts on prediction markets. Cruz intends to file the bill…
iGaming Business ·

Scratchcards fraud uncovered in Rome with €25 million in assets seized

The fraud involves five former employees of a gaming concessionaire who allegedly had family and friends purchase winning tickets.
Yahoo Sports ·

Former NBA star Malik Beasley negotiating plea deal over gambling charges

Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement with the Department of Justice after initially pleading not guilty to charges that he altered his play in certain games in 2024 to…
CBS Sports ·

Texas vs. Ole Miss prediction, odds, time: Week 8 college football picks by proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Saturday's SEC matchup of Arch Manning and Texas vs. Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss
VSiN ·

College Football Week 8 Best Bets — And No Bets

VSiN Daily — Saturday, October 24, 2026 🏈 The Biggest Sports Week of the Year Is Here All four major pro leagues are in action, college football is rolling, and college basketball is almost here. Get…
ESPN ·

NFL House in Paris closes ahead of street protests

The NFL closed its "NFL House" in Paris as the city braced for street protests with a heavy police presence and storefronts boarded up.
SBC Americas ·

Ohio bans bettor who threatened Blue Jays manager during World Series

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) voted on Wednesday to ban an Ohio resident from all in-person and online gambling in the state after an investigation found he made verbal…
iGaming Business ·

Spain pushes further towards centralisation with nationwide deposit limits

The Consumer Affairs alongside the Spanish Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) have launched a player portal for self-assessment.
Yahoo Sports ·

Minnesota high school football: Class 6A playoff brackets released

The brackets were revealed on Saturday morning.
CBS Sports ·

2026 United States Grand Prix picks, odds, grid, time: Formula One predictions, best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model analyzes Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull's Max Verstappen and the rest of the starting grid at the 2026 F1 United States GP
VSiN ·

Matt Youmans: NFL Week 7 Best Bets

Matt Youmans – NFL Week 7 Best Bets: Over the summer, when there were doubts about Patrick Mahomes’ ability to return from a knee injury and be the same player, the betting market was down on the…
ESPN ·

Manchester City's perfect EPL start ends with Aston Villa loss

Manchester City suffered defeat for the first time in the Premier League this season after Nicolas Jackson's double earned Aston Villa a 2-1 victory at Villa Park.
SBC Americas ·

New Jersey mandates data-driven responsible gambling programs for operators

KEY TAKEAWAYS New Jersey turned its responsible gambling playbook into codified, mandatory rules this week. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) announced…
iGaming Business ·

Evolution CEO ‘flabbergasted’ by Brazil betting ban as company awaits clarity

Brazil’s regulatory uncertainty, disappointing European performance and cybercrime in Asia were hot topics in Evolution’s latest earnings call.
Yahoo Sports ·

Oklahoma State announces student crackdown after fans injure marching band members

Four students lost their All Sports Passes over cans thrown at the Cowboy Marching Band, which moves to Section 223 for Saturday’s homecoming game against Colorado.
CBS Sports ·

Emanuel Navarrete vs. O'Shaquie Foster odds, prediction: Boxing picks for Oct. 24 fight card by top expert

SportsLine's Josh Nagel reveals his Emanuel Navarrete vs. O'Shaquie Foster best bets for Saturday in San Antonio
VSiN ·

Wes Reynolds: NFL Week 7 Best Bets

Wes Reynolds: NFL Week 7 Best Bets Here are my NFL Week 7 best bets: Indianapolis Colts (+6.5) at Minnesota Vikings Minnesota is off its bye and rolling at 5-0 and has actually won 10 games in a row…
ESPN ·

🏈 NFL Week 7 predictions: Upsets, fantasy sleepers and more

Touchdowns for Tucker Kraft and Germie Bernard? Cardinals pull another upset? Revenge game for Trey Hendrickson? Let's predict 15 things for Week 7.
iGaming Business ·

KSA imposes record €37 million fine on unlicensed operator managing over 10 sites

The fine stems from inadequate age verification procedures as well as an acceptance of cryptocurrency as payment.
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