Governor Kevin Stitt has announced his plan to make sports betting a reality in Oklahoma. The Governor’s plan, which would allow Oklahomans to place in-person bets at gaming sites operated by federally recognized tribes, would protect tribal investments in brick-and-mortar facilities. The plan would also allow Oklahomans to place bets on their mobile devices on…
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The National Hockey League announced Thursday that it has suspended NHL Player Shane Pinto for 41 games for activities relating to sports wagering. The League’s investigation found no evidence that Pinto made any wagers on NHL games. The NHL considers this matter closed, absent the emergence of new information, and will have no further comment. Statement from…
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Hackney Publications has announced that My Legal Bookie, a quarterly publication that reports on the legal side of the sports betting industry, is changing its name to Legal Issues in Sports Betting, as well as naming two co-Editors from the academic community. Subscriptions are free at the site. University of West Florida Professor Gil Fried…
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U.S. Integrity has announced a partnership with the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), as the DIA aims to protect the integrity of its athletics department amidst the rapidly growing sports betting landscape in the U.S. USI will provide integrity monitoring services via its proprietary dashboard to the DIA. USI conducts analysis across…
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The NFL confirmed last week that three players have been indefinitely suspended for violating the league’s gambling policy. One other player was suspended six games. Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and free agent Demetrius Taylor are suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting on NFL…
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DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) (“DraftKings”) has announced that it has delivered a letter to both the Non-Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PointsBet Holdings Ltd. (“PointsBet”) “setting forth an indicative offer to acquire” PointsBet’s U.S. business in an all-cash transaction with a purchase price of $195 million (the “Proposed Transaction”). DraftKings’ proposal represents a…
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The University of Iowa and the Department of Athletics announced yesterday that they “are aware of the sports wagering investigation and are fully cooperating. We have alerted the NCAA of the potential violations and we have hired outside counsel to assist in the investigative process. The athletics department provides education on NCAA rules regarding the…
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The NFL confirmed today that three players have been indefinitely suspended for violating the league’s gambling policy. Two other players were each suspended six games. Quintez Cephus and C.J. Moore of the Detroit Lions, and Shaka Toney of the Washington Commanders, are suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting…
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Respondents to a Seton Hall University Sports Poll were asked if student athletes should be financially compensated for participating in revenue producing sports, above their scholarships and a cost of attendance stipend. The numbers were in favor and up from last year, with 55 percent of the general population, 62 percent of sports fans and…
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Hackney Publications has announced that it has published its latest segment of the Sports Law Expert Podcast, featuring attorney Irwin Kishner, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein LLP and co-chair of its Sports Law Group. The podcast segment can be heard here. Going forward, those interested in being notified when a segment goes live can subscribe by visiting here.…
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