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sports integrity

Sports leagues face new questions about their ties to betting

April 11, 2026

A US senator is asking major sports organizations tough questions about their growing relationships with gambling companies. The letter targets six leagues—NFL, NBA, NCAA, MLB, NHL, and MLS—asking for details on partnerships with sportsbooks and prediction markets. Concerns include protecting athlet

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Baseball Betting: A New Rule to Keep the Game Clean

November 11, 2025

Major League Baseball (MLB) and big sports betting companies have come to an agreement. They will now limit bets on individual pitches to $200. This rule applies across the country. They also decided to stop including these bets in parlays. Why? To make it harder for people to cheat. This all start

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Pitch Perfect? MLB Players Accused of Rigging Games

November 10, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, two Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have been accused of sharing inside information about their pitches with gamblers. This isn't just about cheating; it's about breaking the trust of fans and the integrity of the game. The scheme i

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Small Bets, Big Problems: Why MLB Wants to Ban Micro Prop Bets

October 29, 2025

Micro prop bets are tiny wagers on very specific moments in sports games. These bets are becoming a big issue. Major League Baseball (MLB) is trying to stop them. They think these bets threaten the fairness of the game. MLB talked to gambling companies about banning micro prop bets. They almost had

politics

NBA's Gambling Issue: Congress Steps In

October 29, 2025

The NBA is in hot water, and now Congress is getting involved. This is a big deal because when lawmakers start asking questions, things can get serious. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has sent a letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. They want to know all about the lea

crime

NBA Gambling Scandal: When Sports and Crime Collide

October 24, 2025

The recent NBA gambling scandal has revealed a dark side of private gambling. It's not just about the game; it's about the people involved and the technology they use. The FBI has been busy, linking organized crime to professional basketball. This isn't a one-person show; it's a network of illegal b

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Cover-Up in the NFL: When 'Family' Means Protecting the Bottom Line

September 15, 2024

It's no secret that the NFL loves to tout its slogan "Football is family." But when it comes to protecting the family, the league's priorities are clear: shielding the integrity of its product, including its vast array of betting opportunities, takes precedence over transparency and integrity. This