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Kalshi cannot operate sports-prediction market in Massachusetts, judge rules

A judge ruled that prediction-markets operator Kalshi cannot let Massachusetts residents bet on sports through its online platform.

General view of a March Madness basket ball falling through the net during NCAA Tournament First Four Practice at UD Arena. (Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo)
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MD college athlete included in indictment for rigging basketball games

Federal prosecutors charged 26 people — including a Coppin State University player — with rigging bets on basketball games.

NCAA President Charlie Baker speaks during the Division I Business Session at the annual NCAA convention on Jan. 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
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NCAA won’t let athletes or athletic department staff bet on pro sports amid gambling scandals

NCAA athletes and athletic department staff will not be allowed to bet on pro sports after the organization rescinded a rule change.

Mobile sports betting in Md. won’t be in place for start of NFL season
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Baltimore’s lawsuit against DraftKings sent back to state court

A federal judge sent Baltimore’s lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel back to state court, where all agree the city has an advantage.

Maryland generates revenue from a percentage of the money remaining after prizes and promos for sports bets have been paid out. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
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Sports wagering contributed over $10M to MD education in October

Maryland sports wagering generated $14.1M in October, funding schools through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform plan.

NCAA President Charlie Baker speaks during the Division I Business Session at the annual NCAA convention on Jan. 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
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NCAA delays rule change letting college athletes bet on pro sports

The NCAA is delaying a rule change that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups leaves a federal court after his appearance on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
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Experts: Criminal intent will be key in prosecuting NBA player, coach in gambling cases

NBA coach Chauncey Billups and guard Terry Rozier are being charged in illegal schemes related to sports betting and gambling activity.

The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen in Washington, U.S., October 2, 2022. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
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How a 2018 Supreme Court decision paved the way for meteoric growth in legal sports betting

Supreme Court’s 2018 sports betting ruling faces scrutiny after arrests in schemes involving NBA figures and Mafia-linked gambling operations.

This combo of images shows, from left, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers' Damon Jones. (AP Photo/File)
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NBA head coach and player charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

An NBA head coach and an NBA player were arrested with more than 30 other people in a takedown of two sprawling gambling operations.

NCAA President Charlie Baker speaks during the Division I Business Session at the annual NCAA convention on Jan. 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
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NCAA will allow college athletes to bet on pro sports starting Nov. 1

The NCAA approved a rule change that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports.

Fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Washington, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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NCAA moves closer to allowing college athletes to bet on pro sports

The NCAA moved a step closer Wednesday to allowing athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports.

Fresno State's Steven Vasquez, left, celebrates the team's win over New Mexico following an NCAA college basketball game in Fresno, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP File Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Sep 10, 2025

NCAA bans basketball players for betting on their own games

The NCAA banned three college basketball players by permanently revoking their eligibility, saying they had bet on their own games.

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