Sports
January 28, 2022
NCAA and EPIC Risk Management Join Forces to Educate on Gambling Harm
The leading independent consultancy company that handles the minimization of gambling harm EPIC Risk Management and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have decided to join forces and create a landmark program that would educate and protect student-athletes, coaches, game officials, and support personnel against gambling harm. The program will primarily consist of a series […]
Sports
March 15, 2021
March Madness Gambling Promises to Be Popular In US Once More This Year
March Madness was forced to take a year off last year because of COVID-19, but things are finally returning to normal. As the annual NCAA Men’s Basketball championship approaches later this week, the lineup has already been put in place, and fans are ready to rally for their favorite team. Many will be rallying around the sportsbooks, as well, […]
Sports
March 1, 2021
NCAA Releases Covid-19 Contingency Plans for Basketball Tournaments
The NCAA has created a contingency plan in case teams drop out of the March Madness tournaments due to Covid-19. What Happens If a Team is Unable to Compete in March Madness? The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Committees have released a contingency plan related to the withdrawal of participants due to Covid-19. […]
Legal
January 12, 2021
NJTHA Reached Settlement with NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and NCAA
The years-long lawsuit between the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA) and the professional sports leagues is coming to a conclusion after an announcement from the attorney representing the leagues signaled a resolution for the legal dispute. “The NJTHA, NCAA, NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB have resolved all disputes arising out of their litigation concerning […]
Sports
January 6, 2021
March Madness: Indianapolis to Host Entire 2021 Men’s NCAA Tournament
The NCAA has selected Indianapolis as the host of the entire March Madness tournament. The event will be run in a Covid-19 protective bubble. The Event will Start on March 14 with Final on April 5 Various media outlets reported that Indiana will host the entire 2021 NCAA men’s basketball championship, with the majority of […]
Legal
December 27, 2020
NJTHA Denied Additional Damages Claim, Bond Hearing to Follow
A case in New Jersey dating back to 2014 might find its resolution next year, after a federal judge ruled against the additional damages claim from the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA). Long-Lasting Court Saga The NJTHA sought to recover around $150 million in damages from the major sports leagues, the National Basketball Association […]
Legal
May 5, 2020
NJTHA: Major Sports Leagues Are on the Hook for $150M
The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association /NJTHA/ is convinced it is entitled to every last cent they require from the major sports leagues and the NCAA in its ongoing legal battle to recuperate losses dating back to 2014. It is either up to the Supreme Court, if it decides to hear leagues’ arguments, or to […]
Legal
February 22, 2020
Montana Sports Betting Terminals Operational For March Madness
The Montana Lottery Commission has announced its expectations to begin the roll-out of terminals for sports betting across the state in the week commencing March 9. Betting Locations Since the launch in December of its new product, Sports Bet Montana, the state lottery has received 230 applications for sports betting licenses and has issued so […]
Sports
February 18, 2020
Illinois Sports Betting to Launch in Time for March Madness
March Madness is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year and the hype around the tournament series has only grown with the rapid growth of sports betting in the United States. One of the states where the residents are about to get in on sports betting is Illinois and they can expect […]