Sports betting to launch during NFL season on December 1 21 sports betting licenses to be awarded 2 online–only licenses available The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has confirmed the launch of legal Missouri sports betting for later this year. Sports bettors in the Show-Me State will be able to place bets on their favorite teams starting on December 1, 2025.  Applications ha...

$72 billion in gaming revenues reported for 2024 Local and state governments receive over $15 billion  Fourth straight year of growth in gaming revenues The US commercial gaming industry had a banner year in 2024 setting records with $72 billion of revenue.  As shared by the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) State of the States recent report, commercial gaming revenues were 7.5% h...

NCAA considers lifting ban on pro sports betting Betting on college sports to remain prohibited NCAA to share stats and insights with licensed sportsbooks A big change could be on the way with the NCAA’s sports betting policy on allowing student-athletes to bet on sports. A potential rule change is in the works that would allow student-athletes, coaches, and staff members to be able to...

The Boston Celtics are the defending NBA champions, but they find themselves in a 3-1 hole against the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs. The Celtics have held double-digit leads in all four games, but have still lost three of them. Their job just got tougher as Jayson Tatum suffered a severe lower-leg injury, most likely an Achilles tear, which has caused Boston’s title ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo has led the Milwaukee Bucks to success in his 12 NBA seasons, as the Bucks have made the playoffs in ten of them. Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP, and the Bucks won the NBA championship in 2021. For the first time, Antetokounmpo has shown an interest in leaving the Bucks, who have lost in the first round for three straight years. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milw...

Alberta legislators vote to approve iGaming Alberta Act Bill 48 passes with no amendments Privatized Alberta sports betting could launch early 2026 This week, the iGaming Alberta Act passed its third reading in legislature leaving it one step away from being signed into law. The final step to make the bill a reality is for Royal Assent, the formal approval by Lieutenant Governor Salma ...

Xabi Alonso is a former midfielder who played at Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, winning trophies at all of those clubs. Alonso has moved into coaching after retiring and guided Bayer Leverkusen to an undefeated Bundesliga season in 2023-24. Alonso will leave Leverkusen at the end of the season, and the odds suggest he’ll replace Brazil-bound Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. ...

Pope Francis passed away at 88 years old in Vatican City on April 21, 2025. A conclave with the College of Cardinals began on May 7. On May 8, the next pope was announced, and Leo XIV appeared. It’s a new era for the Catholic Church as the new Pope is revealed to the world! Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, and the search for his replacement began. The papal conclave start...

Sovereignty raced past Kentucky Derby favorite Journalism to win the 151st “Run for the Roses” last Saturday at Churchill Downs. However, Sovereignty will not run in the Preakness Stakes, losing the opportunity to win the Triple Crown. Instead, Sovereignty will aim to run in the Belmont Stakes, and the Preakness odds will have a new favorite. The Triple Crown season is underway as the ...

Lucas Paqueta, a midfielder for West Ham United and Brazil, is accused of receiving yellow cards purposely, which is considered a breach of betting rules. Paqueta isn’t being accused of match-fixing, but since you can bet on players receiving cards, the FA could consider that a breach. Paqueta’s wife took to social media to defend her husband, who could face a lifetime ban if found guilty....

The Kentucky Derby weekend is generally one of the busiest betting weekends on the sports betting calendar. The 2025 Kentucky Derby set a betting record for the third straight year at this event. The Kentucky Oaks also set a new wagering benchmark. The Kentucky Derby is always a major event on the sports betting calendar, even if you don’t watch horse racing regularly. The 2025 edit...

The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 3, with a post time of 6:57 PM ET at Churchill Downs. The 20-horse field was set on Wednesday as the post positions were drawn. On Thursday evening, it was announced that Rodriguez, which was starting out of gate No.4, would be scratched with a foot injury, and Baeza will take his place. Horse racing fans and bett...

LeBron James has played 22 seasons in the NBA now, and has played seven seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning a title in 2020. James and the Lakers lost in five games to Minnesota in the first round of the NBA playoffs on Wednesday night. The 40-year-old James was coy about his future in his post-game press conference.   That LeBron James is still an All-NBA level of player...

House Bill 1308 would have allowed legal sports betting and fantasy sports in Hawaii Details fail to be finalized prior to May 2 legislative close Sports betting study group approved for Hawaii Legalized Hawaii sports betting came up short this week as House Bill 1308 failed to gain final approval before the end of the current legislative session.  Last month, the prospects of ...

Trading exchange Kalshi accepts over $4 million of contracts on Canada’s Election  Other popular events allow customers to predict the next Pope Kalshi in legal battle with multiple states over sports event contracts The Canadian Election was held earlier this week and many people put their predictions to the test by using trading exchange platform Kalshi, which saw approximately $4.5 ...

A post position in horse racing is where a horse lines up at the starting gate. Where a horse lands at the gate can make a difference in where they finish. Kentucky Derby favorite Journalism starts from the No.8 gate out of 20 horses. It’s Kentucky Derby week, and everyone is getting excited about the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Horse Racing”. Churchill Downs will be home to a thrill...