Maine Seeking To Ban Credit Cards For Online Sports Betting

Maine Seeking To Ban Credit Cards From Online Sports Betting

Rep. Marc Malon has introduced a bill in Maine that would prohibit the use of credit cards for online sports betting. Eight other states have already taken similar measures in an effort to reduce gambling addiction and debt. AUGUSTA, Maine – A new bill has … Read more

DraftKings to Ban Credit Cards in All States This Week

DraftKings Announces a New Credit Card Ban on Platform

DraftKings will stop accepting credit card deposits in every state starting on August 25, 2025. The sports betting company accepted popular credit card brands such as Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express in select jurisdictions. DraftKings was recently fined $450,000 in Massachusetts for accepting credit … Read more

Bovada Has Player Props For Kansas State vs Iowa State In Ireland

Avery Johnson Kansas State

Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson has -115 odds to go over 198.5 passing yards in the season opener against the Iowa State Cyclones. Bet on Wildcats receiver Jayce Brown to clear his 52.5-yard receiving projection at Bovada. The best prop for Iowa State is … Read more

DraftKings Eyes Railbird as FanDuel’s Boyd Buyout Finalized

DraftKings Eyes Railbird as FanDuel’s Boyd Buyout Finalized

DraftKings is in advanced talks to acquire CFTC-licensed Railbird Exchange, signaling a move into regulated prediction markets. Flutter Entertainment has acquired the remaining 5% of FanDuel from Boyd Gaming in a $1.75 billion deal, giving it full ownership of the sportsbook. BOSTON – Two of … Read more

DraftKings Faces Lawsuit Over Weather-Shortened Golf Bets

DraftKings Faces Lawsuit Over Weather-Shortened Golf Bets

DraftKings voided multi-leg parlay bets following a weather-shortened golf tournament, citing rules designed to manage unpredictable outcomes and protect the platform. The lawsuit challenges whether these rules fairly apply to parlays, putting sportsbook policies and bettor expectations in the spotlight. DES MOINES, Iowa – An … Read more

Americans Have Won Over $450 Billion Betting On Sports

Americans Have Won Over $450 Billion Betting On Sports

Bettors in New York, New Jersey, and Nevada have won more than $160 billion combined, nearly 35% of all legal sports betting payouts. Nevada boasts the highest win rate in the country at 94.2%, while Delaware ranks last with just 84.3%. LAS VEGAS – The … Read more

U.S. Sports Betting Handle Surpasses Half a Trillion Dollars

U.S. Sports Betting Handle Surpasses Half a Trillion Dollars

The U.S. has officially surpassed $500 billion in the amount of money bet at sportsbooks both in person and online since 2018. $149.6 billion was wagered in 2024 alone, reflecting 3,100% growth since PASPA’s repeal. New York leads all states with $69.13 billion in wagers … Read more

OPINION: The Thomas McPeek Case Is a Warning to All Bettors

OPINION: The Thomas McPeek Case Is a Warning to All Bettors

Thomas McPeek placed legal sports bets in Indiana and Iowa and won big. Caesars voided his $800,000 in winnings after the results came in. Their justification? Vague claims of “structuring” and AML concerns. McPeek followed all the rules, yet he’s banned and unpaid. The integrity … Read more

NFL Draft Betting in 2025: Where It’s Legal Vs Restricted

NFL Draft Betting in 2025: Where It's Legal Vs Restricted

Seven states allow NFL Draft betting but have some restrictions (generally based on timing for when you can place the bet). Because they are not athletic events, another nine states outright ban bettors from wagering on the NFL Draft. Bettors in every state can access … Read more