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How the explosion of prop betting threatens the integrity of pro sports

When I first heard about the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones in connection to federal investigations involving illegal gambling, I couldn’t help but think of a recent moment in my sports writing class.

The Conversation

NBA podcaster Zach Lowe warns that ‘prop bets are an absolute menace’ right after touting them in FanDuel ad spot

‘Everyone is in bed with the sports betting companies … We’re all complicit,’ Zach Lowe acknowledged on his podcast.

The Independent UK

Sports betting is a booming business. The FBI's NBA probe is putting it in the spotlight

The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people — including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures — has drawn new scrutiny of the booming business of sports betting in the U.S. The multibillion-dollar industry has made it easy for sports fans —…

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How it Worked: Bets flowed after NBA player told pal he'd skip much of game, indictment says

An indictment says gambling money flowed after NBA player Terry Rozier told a pal that he would be exiting early from a game with the Charlotte Hornets in 2023

The Independent UK

A sports bettor turned $15 into $140K from a 3-leg parlay. It’s the exception to the risky bet making sportsbooks billions

“The notion of a parlay in general is so statistically unlikely to happen that it is one of the surest fire ways for the sportsbooks to just make the money off that,” one expert said.

Fortune

What's Going On With Amazon Stock Tuesday?

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares are trading lower on Tuesday despite multiple positive catalysts, including a new partnership with FanDuel and a bullish analyst initiation from Mizuho.

Benzinga

Prime Video will have a variety of interactive features for its NBA coverage

Prime Video is enhancing its NBA coverage with interactive features

The Independent UK

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FanDuel Promo Code: Bet $5, Win $300 in Bonus Bets for Thursday Night Football

Unlock the FanDuel promo code offer for Thursday Night Football with no promo code. Place a winning $5 wager and get $300 in bonus bets.

Sports Illustrated

FanDuel teams up with Delaware North to expand market access in West Virginia

Enhancing the sportsbook and casino offerings in the Mountain State.

Dot Esports

Federal loopholes may have opened the door for sports betting alternatives that skirt Texas’ gambling ban

While the state's strict ban on gambling hasn’t changed, fast-growing daily fantasy sports and prediction market apps are giving Texans new ways to wager without leaving home.

The Texas Tribune

FanDuel Promo Code for NFL Week 2: Bet $5, Get $300 in Bonus Bets if You Win

Claim the latest FanDuel promo code offer for Week 2 of the NFL season when you make a $5 wager on any game. Win $300 in bonus bets.

Sports Illustrated

FanDuel agrees to pay Jacksonville Jaguars $5 million to offset losses from ex-employee’s theft

The fee will help offset the nearly $20 million that a former employee stole from the NFL franchise

The Independent UK

DraftKings Faces Parlay Blow As NFL Betting Action Heats Up

Bank of America Securities analysts weighed in on the U.S. sports betting landscape following the opening week of National Football League and college football action, observing a complex yet broadly favorable environment for operators.

Benzinga

FanDuel Promo Code: Unlock $300 in Bonus Bets When You Bet on Chiefs at Chargers.

Claim the latest FanDuel promo code offer ‘bet $5, get $300 in bonus bets if you win’ when betting on Chiefs at Chargers on Friday night.

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1 ETF Worth Snapping Up Before September 4

The NFL season starts on September 4, and Americans are expected to spend $30 billion on legal sports betting this season.

Sports Illustrated

FanDuel Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $300 in Bonus Bets for TCU at North Carolina

Unlock the FanDuel promo code offer (no code needed) for TCU at North Carolina. Bet $5, get $300 in bonus bets if your first bet wins.

Benzinga

Scoring Big: How Kalshi Is Shaking Up DraftKings, FanDuel This NFL Season

With weeks to go until the 2025 National Football League season starts, sportsbooks are already feeling increased pressure and competition from the likes of Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) and Kalshi.

Evening Standard

Flutter upgrades full-year forecast as FanDuel steals the show

Flutter hailed an ‘excellent’ quarter thanks largely to its US business, which is led by FanDuel.

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Benzinga

Flutter Q2 Earnings: FanDuel Parent Beats Estimates, Raises Guidance Ahead Of 2025 NFL Season

Sports betting operator Flutter Entertainment PLC (NYSE:FLUT) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Thursday.

Tom’s Guide

Sling TV is getting 10 new channels soon — here’s what to expect

Sling TV is adding even more channels to its existing lineup of add-supported content on its Freestream platform.

Dot Esports

FanDuel applies for untethered license ahead of Missouri sports betting launch

Esports betting could also flourish in the Show-Me State.

Benzinga

Boyd Gaming Sells FanDuel Stake, Secures Long-Term Market Access Fees

Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:BYD) has agreed to divest its 5% stake in FanDuel Group to Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE:FLUT) for $1.755 billion in cash.

The Independent UK

Flutter takes 100% ownership of US firm FanDuel after £1.3bn deal

The London listed gambling giant said it has purchased the remaining 5% of FanDuel it did not own from Boyd.

The Guardian - UK

Tennis chiefs lobby gambling firms to close accounts of those abusing female players

Tennis authorities are lobbying gambling firms to close the betting accounts of punters found to have sent abusive messages to female players

Reason

Illinois' Sports Betting Tax Means All Bets Are Off

Does Gov. J.B. Pritzker think this helps his presidential profile?

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