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Game Overview Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium pits the 6-5 Houston Texans against the 8-3 Indianapolis Colts. The Colts open as roughly a 4.5-point favorite with an O/U near 44.5. On paper this is a classic clash between a top-tier defense (Houston) and a high-powered offense (Indianapolis), and the matchup is going to come down […]

Game Overview The Kansas City Chiefs (6-5) travel to AT&T Stadium to face the Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1) on Thursday, Nov. 27, with Dallas listed around +3.5 and an over/under near 52.5. This short-week prime-time matchup pits Patrick Mahomes and a ball-control Chiefs attack against a Cowboys offense that has re-found its rhythm under Dak Prescott. […]

Tax Hikes Could Trigger Increased Merger and Acquisition Activity Experts are warning that upcoming tax increases on gambling in the UK might prompt a surge in mergers and acquisitions within the industry. This shift could revive interest from major players, including MGM, in acquiring companies like Entain—an acquisition MGM previously attempted but did not complete. […]

The Star Entertainment Nears Bally’s Majority Stakeholder Takeover The Star Entertainment Group is preparing for a significant change as Bally’s Corporation is set to become the majority stakeholder by the end of this week. This takeover is seen as an opportunity for The Star to begin a fresh chapter in its business journey. Completion of […]

Growing Debate Over Prediction Markets in the US The United States is witnessing escalating discussions regarding the regulation of prediction markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) faces mounting calls to clarify the legal framework governing these markets. While many state regulators are adopting a stricter approach towards event-based contracts, the CFTC has shown support […]

The 13th annual GLL Summit hosted by Truist in Boston brought together ten prominent gaming companies to discuss current trends and future developments in the gambling industry. A major focus of the event was on prediction markets and their emerging role. DraftKings Leads the Charge on Prediction Market Launch DraftKings was at the forefront of […]

Man Detained for Cheating Acquaintances out of Gambling Money In Busan, South Korea, police have arrested a man in his twenties suspected of deceiving 11 acquaintances, including a junior colleague from his military service, out of tens of millions of won. The funds were reportedly used to fuel his gambling habit. Details of the Investigation […]

Call for Gambling Advertising Ban as a Public Health Concern Australian Labor MP Dr Mike Freelander has voiced strong support for banning gambling advertisements, emphasizing the issue as one of public health. He believes that if given a conscience vote in parliament, such a ban would likely succeed. Dr Freelander’s position is mirrored by Liberal […]

New Jersey Lottery Scratch-Off Jackpot Winner A player from Ocean County, New Jersey, recently celebrated winning a grand prize of $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket. This exciting win was officially announced by the New Jersey Lottery shortly after another participant secured a $1 million Powerball prize. Winning the Top Prize in the $1,000,000 […]

Matchup Overview The upcoming Week 14 clash between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini promises a competitive showdown, fueled by contrasting team strengths and historical betting trends. Illinois enters this game with a significant home field advantage, having won their last nine games as a favorite at home and consistently covering the spread […]