Despite leading the betting markets, Sabalenka and Andreeva continue to compete under flag bans due to a policy stemming from the Ukraine conflict. Critics argue the flag ban applies unevenly, singling out athletes from Russia and Belarus while others from conflict-involved nations face no such … Read more
Despite repeated violations, Massachusetts sportsbooks are facing fines so small they’ve become the cost of doing business, not a reason to change behavior. BOSTON – The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) handed out $50,000 in fines last week to four legal sportsbooks, FanDuel, BetMGM, PENN Sports … Read more
A new Massachusetts sports betting rule allows retroactive voiding if a Russian or Belarusian athlete displays patriotic symbols like flags during or around an event. Operators warn of enforcement challenges and possible bet manipulation, with no clear safeguards or appeal process in place. BOSTON – … Read more
The Colorado Division of Gaming issued Bulletin 10 on March 4, 2022, banning sportsbooks from accepting wagers on Russian and Belarussian governing bodies, leagues, teams, players, and events. Other states like Louisiana followed suit, putting in a ban a few days after, while states that … Read more
Two hockey players from Russia and five from Belarus have been suspended until further notice after admitting to fixing a game in November. At the time the game was “fixed”, players were unhappy with the clubs not paying them and decided to throw the game … Read more
Sports betting handle and revenue each decreased by 69% from February to March 2020. The betting month was shortened, as COVID-19 essentially shut down sports by March 12 and all Mississippi casinos were forced to close on March 16. Without online betting to fall back … Read more
Belarus has not canceled its major soccer league amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko has been hostile to the idea of doing so. Belarus’ league is the only major European league to remain active during the pandemic. MINSK, BELARUS – The COVID-19 pandemic … Read more