How to read sports betting odds: American, decimal, and fractional formats
If you’re new to sports betting, the numbers next to a team or player’s name can feel like a foreign language. Odds are the backbone of every wager, they tell you the potential payout, the implied probability, and whether a bet is worth taking. The challenge? Odds aren’t displayed the same way everywhere. In the […]
Online gambling puts Washington teens at risk, experts warn.
A significant number of high school students participate in gambling activities across the country.Across the nation, a sizable portion of high school students are involved in gambling. Between 60 and 80 percent of high school students admitted to gambling for money during the 2020–2021 academic year, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. According to […]
NFL trade deadline and its impact on betting lines
The NFL trade deadline isn’t just a headline grabber for fans, it’s a turning point that reshapes betting markets across the United States. When a star quarterback gets traded, a wide receiver joins a contender, or a defensive anchor is shipped off, oddsmakers don’t wait until Sunday to react. The lines shift immediately, reflecting both […]
The California Clean Sweeps Bill Passes the Legislature
The Senate modifications to AB 831, which forbids online casino sweepstakes companies in the Golden State, were approved by the California State Assembly on Friday. Assemblyperson Avelino Valencia’s bill was approved by a vote of 63-0 without any debate on the floor. The law is now on its way to Governor Gavin Newsom, who has […]
The Rules Committee has ruled against the Gambling Deduction FAIR BET Act.
The House Rules Committee has stopped Rep. Dina Titus’s push to attach the FAIR BET Act to the 2026 NDAA. The bill sought to restore full gambling loss deductions after OBBA raised taxable winnings, impacting Las Vegas tourism. The House Rules Committee on Tuesday blocked an attempt to include the FAIR BET Act in the […]
Legality In Question, State Attorneys General May Target Sweepstakes Casinos
In 2025, U.S. online casinos are experiencing a payments revolution. With withdrawal speed now the top priority for players, operators adopting Real-Time Payments and 24-hour payout methods are gaining loyalty, while slow ACH transfers risk losing customers. Sweepstakes casinos have sprung up to fill the gap left by the fact that only seven states in […]
What US payment preferences reveal about online casino players
In 2025, U.S. online casinos are experiencing a payments revolution. With withdrawal speed now the top priority for players, operators adopting Real-Time Payments and 24-hour payout methods are gaining loyalty, while slow ACH transfers risk losing customers. Most people are unaware of how quickly the payments revolution in US online casinos is occurring. Players gave […]
Tribal chiefs gather as online grey markets and government shutdown threats loom.
The Indian Gaming Association’s 2025 Mid-Year Conference at Mystic Lake Casino unites tribal leaders to address rising challenges—from online gaming threats to federal cuts—under the theme “Built to Endure,” focusing on resilience, sovereignty, and the future of tribal gaming. This week, tribal officials from all around the United States are coming to Minnesota to talk […]
Most People Look for Black-Market Wagering Sites in States Where Gambling Is Illegal
The offshore sports betting site Bovada is most frequently searched in jurisdictions where online sports betting is illegal, according to new search data from the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), which builds on earlier research and data. Mississippi had the most percentage of consumers searching for Bovada, followed by Alabama, Georgia, California, and Texas, according to […]
Polymarket, Kalshi Utilize NFL and NFLPA Marks Without Permission
This month, Polymarket used parts of the NFL’s insignia in its app without permission, and Kalshi used images from the NFL and the NFL Players Association to promote its sports prediction markets on social media. The businesses are taking this action while the NFL assesses its long-term strategy for prediction markets, which are an alternative […]
