Celtics open as Finals betting favorites over Mavs
The Celtics opened as -225 favorites over the Mavericks (+185) in the NBA Finals on Thursday at ESPN BET.
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1 in 3 high-profile athletes threatened by bettors
The NCAA reports that nearly one in three star athletes receive abusive messages from people with "betting interests," with some college basketball players getting death threats during championship tournaments.
Record $210.7M bet on 2024 Kentucky Derby
According to Churchill Downs, $210, 7 million was wagered on Mystik Dan's win of the Kentucky Derby, besting by $20 million the previous betting record set last year.
Sources: NBA, books in talks after Porter scandal
In the aftermath of the Jontay Porter betting scandal, the NBA and its partner sportsbooks are discussing changes to betting menus to combat similar occurrences in the future, according to multiple sources.
Survey: $23.1B in bets expected for Super Bowl
A survey by the American Gaming Association estimates that Americans could wager around $23.1 billion on Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.