Joey Chestnut massive favorite to eat way back to Nathan’s hot dog title
Joey Chestnut, who has won Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest a record 16 times, is back after being banned last year and is expected by the oddsmakers to secure his …
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Illinois sportsbook operators hit with per-bet tax of 25-50 cents
Illinois sportsbooks are determining their next move after legislators passed a $55.2 billion budget on Saturday that included a bet fee of 25 to 50 cents per wager. The bill …
NCAA reaches deal with sportsbooks for data, logos
New Betting Era for March Madness and NCAA Championships The NCAA is officially entering the legal sports betting space—at least when it comes to data. On Friday, multiple outlets confirmed …
U.S. sports betting soars 23.6% amid alarming rise in addiction
Record Sports-Betting Growth Linked to Surge in Gambling Addictions Americans are placing more legal sports bets than ever, with the American Gaming Association (AGA) reporting a 23.6 percent rise in …