Shares of fantasy sports and betting company DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) fell 11.2% in the afternoon session after reports of rising competition from prediction platforms Kalshi and Robinhood sparked investor concern. Kalshi, an emerging prediction market, shattered its trading records over the weekend, pulling in over $275 million on a Sunday fueled by football games. This significant…
Sports betting company FanDuel has agreed to pay approximately $5 million to the Jacksonville Jaguars as restitution for more than $20 million that a former employee stole from the team to transfer to the sportsbook, ESPN reports. Amit Patel, who worked in financial planning and analysis for the Jaguars from 2018-23, was charged with one…
Hong Kong lawmakers have passed legislation to legalise basketball betting, introducing a framework similar to that which has governed football wagering since 2003. The Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 was approved today (11 September) with 77 votes in favour, two against and two abstentions, marking a significant expansion of the city’s regulated gambling market. The…
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — As sports betting becomes increasingly accessible through apps, Las Vegas casinos are stepping up their game to attract both tourists and locals during the NFL season. With a decline in tourism, casinos are eager to capitalize on the energy that football season brings. John Murray of Westgate Casino says they’ve been…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Thomas Frank era at Tottenham should get underway with a bang on Saturday. The much-hyped manager will lead Spurs as a robust -265 favorite over newly-promoted Burnley, who…
The last four seasons of Spanish football have seen a reversion to the mean in the aftermath of Atletico Madrid’s stunning La Liga triumph in 2021. Real Madrid and Barcelona have alternated as champions with the other finishing in second place for four seasons in a row. How Madrid supporters will hope that pattern continues…
The contemporary NBA Draft broadcast is so many things. It’s a coronation of new talent and a hinge point for each franchise. It’s a festival of “what if” and a convention for trade-making. It’s also basketball’s closest thing to a red carpet. The draft has been televised since 1980, and players’ styles have been molded…
Churchill Downs has trademarked the Kentucky Derby as “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” But, in the words of Louisville-born milliner Mary Julia Kaiser, “It’s not just a two-minute moment for Louisville. It’s a citywide season.” School is canceled the Friday before race day, restaurants are slammed, hotel prices skyrocket and a thriving hat-making…
Online searches for gambling addiction-related terms have surged in recent years across the U.S., especially in states that have legalized online sports betting, according to a study published on Monday in the American Medical Association’s peer-reviewed journal. Since the Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association Supreme Court decision allowed states to legalize sports betting in…
In recent years, sports betting has become increasingly accessible in the United States, with a growing number of states legalizing iGaming in some form. As a result, the market for sports betting apps has exploded, offering bettors a wide range of options for placing wagers on their favorite teams, games and players. This guide breaks…