Election wagers have long been banned in the United States. But for a brief period on Thursday, a regulated prediction market was permitted to offer them to Americans.
Category: Gambling
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Dave & Buster’s to Allow Betting on Arcade Games
A software company announced it had teamed up with the arcade and restaurant chain to allow betting in the future through the Dave & Buster’s app.
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After NBA Bans Jontay Porter for Gambling, Some See Glimpse of Sports’ Future
The N.B.A. banned a player for life for betting on games, a practice some worry could become more prevalent with the rise of wagering on sports.
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In Latest Gambling Scandal, Some See Glimpse of Sports’ Future
The N.B.A. banned a player for life for betting on games, a practice some worry could become more prevalent with the rise of wagering on sports.
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Saturday Mornings With the ‘Voice of Problem Gambling,’ Craig Carton
Craig Carton, the bombastic sports broadcaster, shows a different side on a weekly show that focuses on the stories of gambling addicts like himself.
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Ohtani’s Dizzying 3 Weeks End in Exoneration by Authorities
At times, baseball’s biggest star seemed in danger of being tainted by a gambling scandal, before his longtime interpreter was charged with fraud.
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Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Is Said to Be Negotiating a Guilty Plea
Ippei Mizuhara stands accused of covering his gambling debts by stealing millions of dollars from Shohei Ohtani’s bank account.
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You Can Bet on Caitlin Clark Making Threes. The N.C.A.A. Isn’t Happy.
Americans will wager $2.7 billion on the N.C.A.A. basketball tournaments this year, raising concerns about what happens to sports when people bet on the performances of student athletes.
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Sports Leagues Bet on Gambling. Now They’re Facing Its Risks.
A string of gambling situations involving athletes leaves leagues in a tough spot.
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Those Billion-Dollar Lottery ‘Jackpots’ Aren’t Even Half That Big
The latest enticing lottery prizes are the product of misleading advertising and high interest rates, our columnist says.
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Leagues Have More Than Just Players to Watch on Gambling
The wagering situation involving Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter shows that people adjacent to the players and coaches can also be a risk.