New bill looks to legalize iGaming in Ohio  11 casinos and racinos could participate in offering Ohio online gaming Bill would also ban online sweepstakes operators Ohio legislators recently introduced a new bill that would allow for legal Ohio iGaming by March 31, 2026. House Bill 298 would allow existing brick-and-mortar casinos to launch games like online slots, table games, and pok...

Caitlin Clark has gotten off to a solid start for the Indiana Fever, averaging 19.0 points and 9.3 assists. The second-year player has been available during her short WNBA career, playing every game of her rookie season. However, Clark is out for at least two weeks with a quad strain, and Indiana has to figure out how to play without their star. The WNBA has experienced a massive growt...

The Team Penske cars of Josef Newgarden and Will Power were unable to qualify for the Indy 500 as it was found their cars failed inspection, due to a modified part. Newgarden and Power will start at the back of the field, making their challenge much more difficult. Power said Penske notified him of his decision to fire three top executives before he did it, claiming Penske “didn’t sleep th...

Danielle Collins, an American tennis player ranked 46th in the world, is preparing for the French Open by playing in a tournament in Strasbourg, France. Collins has made the headlines for chastising a cameraman for being too close to her and opponent Emma Raducanu during a changeover. Collins has also had words for defending French Open champion Iga Świątek lately. The French Open kick...

Odds have emerged for a proposed boxing match between the Philadelphia Phillies’ mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, and his Atlanta counterpart, Blooper. The internet is on fire trying to figure out if this is actually real, as there is a rivalry between the two National League East teams, and the mascots as well. The Phillie Phanatic is a considerable favorite over Blooper in this proposed box...

The 2028 Olympics in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will feature flag football as an event for the first time. In March 2025, the NFL and the Players Association started talking about a path to allowing players to take part in the event. On Tuesday, the NFL is expected to pass a vote, letting the players participate in the flag football event. The Olympics have allowed more new ...

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...

Carlo Ancelotti has been in charge at Real Madrid twice, from 2013 to 2015, and 2021 to 2025. Ancelotti has won everything with the Spanish giants, including two La Liga titles, and three Champions League wins. The Italian manager is leaving the Santiago Bernabéu for the Brazilian national team, who are aiming to win their sixth World Cup in 2026. Carlo Ancelotti is one of the greatest...

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 NFL released its 2025 regular-season schedule to the public on Wednesday, May 14. That gives fans time to plan their trips to see their favorite teams. It also gives NFL betting sites time to set the lines for Week 1, or at least start their research. The New York Giants top the list of the league’s toughest slates, along with a pair of NFC North teams, the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Be...

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a fantastic regular season, going 64-18 and winning the top seed in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers rolled through Miami in the first round in historic fashion. But the Cavaliers, riddled with injuries, lost in five games to Indiana in the second round and now look towards an uncertain offseason. The Cleveland Cavaliers had high hopes heading into the ...

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. ...