Michael Molter 
SB 585 passed the Oklahoma Senate but faces uncertainty in the House due to political and tribal tensions. Governor Kevin Stitt opposes the bill, arguing it favors tribes over the broader state economy and has threatened a veto. The bill’s fate depends on negotiations between … Read more
Alaska lawmakers are considering HB 145 – a bill to legalize online sports betting. The measure would allow up to 10 sportsbook apps that are licensed in at least three other states. Sports bettors would need to be 21 and older but could wager on … Read more
JuJu Watkins’ injury caused USC’s odds to plummet, shifting the betting market toward UConn (+150) and South Carolina (+165). UCLA, led by standout center Lauren Betts, offers strong value at +650 with a balanced offense and elite defense. LOS ANGELES – The 2025 NCAA Women’s … Read more
Nevada’s in-person sign-up rule for mobile betting limits its market share, recording the seventh-highest sports betting handle ($7.89 billion) in 2024. Eliminating in-person registration could boost mobile betting participation, letting them compete for the 4th spot in national sports betting rankings. LAS VEGAS – Nevada’s … Read more
Mississippi sportsbooks have taken in $3,021,531,031 in legal sports bets since their August 2018 launch. The industry has generated over $327 million in revenue and $39.3 million in tax benefits. Betting surged in early years, but the annual handle declined from 2022 to 2024, with … Read more
Over $50 million has already been traded on Kalshi’s March Madness markets, including roughly $1.5 million on women’s basketball. Unlike sportsbooks, Kalshi operates under CFTC regulations, classifying these bets as financial instruments rather than gambling. Critics argue that event trading circumvents state betting laws, while … Read more
BYU is a 2-point favorite against VCU, while Gonzaga is a 7-point favorite against Georgia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Betting in Utah requires an offshore sportsbook, while Washington bettors must go online to wager on Gonzaga due to state restrictions. SALT … Read more
Bovada’s contest offers a $50,000 prize pool, with $25,000 for first place. BetOnline features a $200,000 prize pool with up to 20 entries per person. MyBookie guarantees $100,000 in prizes, with a $15,000 top prize. FanDuel’s “Tourney Shuffle’Em” offers a free-to-play chance at $100,000. BetMGM’s … Read more
Caitlin Clark is a top contender for the 2025 WNBA MVP with odds of +200. Clark is a favorite to lead the league in assists, with -500 odds. Her three-point shooting prowess makes her a top candidate for the Three-Pointers Made Per Game leader (-135). … Read more
Sports betting efforts advanced in Hawaii and Minnesota. Implementation plans are progressing in Missouri. North Carolina revealed its first-year revenue figures. HONOLULU – From Hawaii’s ongoing legislative battles to Missouri’s upcoming launch, the sports betting industry remains in flux across the U.S. While states like … Read more
A new federal push to regulate sports betting threatens to override state authority and disrupt carefully crafted local policies. The SAFE Bet Act grants excessive power to the DOJ, raising concerns about selective enforcement and government overreach. WASHINGTON – The reintroduction of the Supporting Affordability … Read more
Mirra Andreeva (+145) looks to extend her Cinderella run at Indian Wells but faces tournament favorite Iga Swiatek (-175) in a high-stakes semifinal. Andreeva stunned Swiatek in Doha and offers value as an underdog, especially if she can extend rallies and capitalize on Swiatek’s rare … Read more