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The NFL Draft opened with a gamble, a surprise and a sign of things to come
The Rams picking QB Ty Simpson shocked experts and fans alike, but it wasn't the only takeaway from Thursday's first round.
Notre Dame 4-star safety target to announce commitment Saturday
Star Florida 2027 safety Zayden Gamble will make his commitment on Saturday night, and Notre Dame will have a hat on the table.
Proposed ban on sports prop bets dies amid state budget woes
But a ban on using credit cards to sports gamble remains in the bill. A proposed ban on "prop bets" was removed from a proposed gambling bill.
Don Schlitz, country songwriter behind 'The Gambler,' dies at 73
Schlitz was born in 1952 and raised in Durham before packing his bags and heading to Nashville.
Opinion: Can Brian Kemp’s Derek Dooley gamble pay off?
The Georgia governor’s decision not to run for U.S. Senate and instead get behind the former University of Tennessee football coach has peeved his fellow Republicans.
Former NBA player Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in case of illegal sports betting scheme
Jones was accused last year of selling nonpublic information to gamblers for a cut of their profits. He pleaded not guilty to federal charges in November.
Damon Jones plans to plead guilty to selling sports gambling insider information
Jones was accused of selling insider information to sports gamblers while he worked with the Lakers.
The gamble in Trump’s Iran blockade that could decide the war
President Donald Trump’s switch from kinetic to economic warfare with his blockade of Iran’s ships and ports is an attempt to end the conflict without a new US-Israeli onslaught.
See Microsoft's rise from garage idea to tech giant in 50 years
Fifty years after Bill Gates and Paul Allen gambled on a piece of software, Microsoft has become something bigger than a brand. It runs business, lives.
Prediction markets have exploded. What can they tell us about Oregon’s hottest primary race?
The state of the Republican gubernatorial primary has been hard to divine, but gamblers have thoughts.
Sports betting is creating a twofold public health crisis for some young men
“Even if not everybody is losing a ton of money right now, you're creating this culture of large numbers of gamblers,” Isaac Rose-Berman says on the First Opinion Podcast.
Trump’s Pakistan gamble: Can talks produce peace?
Iran will approach these meetings pretending it’s the power at the table. That’s what they do. But the boastfulness conceals a country that has just been hammered militarily, in shambles economically, and without the support of its own people.
Meloni’s gamble backfires: a turning point for Italy
The Italian PM has had an ‘aura of political invincibility’ since taking office in 2022, but a referendum on flagship judicial reforms has left her vulnerable
The safest pick, biggest gamble and more 2026 NFL Draft superlatives
From best players to buy-low candidates and potential Day 2 steals, a breakdown of this class's most intriguing prospects.
'A considerable gamble' at 'a fragile moment'
Only Tottenham would respond to the current bin fire at the club by turning to a famously incendiary manager to put out the flames. After tens of thousands of supporters lined the streets in an act of unity, the Tottenham board split the fanbase by appointing Roberto de Zerbi. The Italian, known for his high-pressing, attacking football, arrives with a reputation that has already prompted concern from supporter groups and the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust.
How polling failures, gambling legalization and political gridlock paved the way for the explosive rise of prediction markets
While media outlets are signing deals with Polymarket and Kalshi for their insights into the wisdom of crowds, gamblers are pouncing on opportunities to wager on geopolitics and celebrity weddings.
On Opening Day, some Cubs fans lean into sports betting boom while others remain wary
Sports betting has exploded in Illinois since it was legalized in 2020. Fans heading into Wrigley Field on Thursday could gamble on their phones or at a sportsbook at the ballpark.
‘Bet on the most wild things’: After sports gambling, prediction markets open door for all wagers
The Atlantic gives reporter $10,000 to gamble on sports
Port Gamble S’Klallam business arm names first tribal CEO
For the first time a tribal member will be CEO of the Port Gamble S'Klallam business arm, overseeing The Point Casino and other emerging ventures.
Inside the explosive growth of sports betting
As part of his investigation into sports betting, Atlantic journalist McKay Coppins gambled $10,000 during last NFL season. He spoke with co-host Tonya Mosley about his experiment, what he learned, and what the explosion of betting is doing to society. “It’s turning all of American life into a Las Vegas table game. There’s always this kind of glittering mirage of profit that you’re chasing, when, in reality, it’s designed to sort of demoralize and crush every regular person who plays.” They also talk about how betting has expanded to politics and international conflict.
A Year as a Degenerate Sports Gambler
McKay Coppins on his experiment with sports gambling—and why it’s a losing game for nearly everyone
Meta’s Moltbook gamble looks a lot like bubble behavior
Meta, the company that changed its entire brand identity five years ago on the promise of a technology it turned out no one wanted, just spent an undisclosed sum to acquire Moltbook, a “social network” built for “AI agents.”
Packers decline to take risk on Nate Hobbs’ health, pivot to durable Benjamin St-Juste
One day before the official start of free agency, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst decided the gamble on Nate Hobbs’ health was a risk not worth taking.
Political strategist debates Kevin Kiley’s gamble on running as independent
Trump Gambles His Presidency in His War With Iran
The risks for President Trump from the assault on Iran are escalating as casualties mount, oil prices rise and the war expands across the region.
US strikes Iran: Trump’s gamble could spark wider Iran war
US strikes Iran as President Trump gambles on ending nuclear ambitions, risking a wider war and testing whether Americans are on board.
Among the gangsters, gamblers and high rollers: a master bookie’s life in Las Vegas
In his new memoir, Art Manteris recalls raucous times in Nevada, and explains why the explosion of sports betting in the US presents serious risks
Amazon's King Of Meat Is Shutting Down, Less Than A Year After Launch
Amazon's big-budgeted cooperative multiplayer gamble did not become gaming royalty.
Sports Card Show On Tap
Photo provided The Troop 6000 Sports Card Show is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at Vance Church in Wheeling. The event is sponsored by E&K Sports in Moundsville. There will be more than 35 vendors and door prizes, as well as visits from former Olympian Amy Gamble from […]
Samsung says the Galaxy S26 isn't a smartphone, and that's a dangerous gamble
Rebranding the word smartphone is a bold move
Anas Sarwar makes his biggest political gamble - but can it pay off?
The call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign is a defining moment in Sarwar's leadership of Scottish Labour.
Who Calls 1-800-GAMBLER? Around Big Sports Events, It’s Often Young Men.
Calls to Ohio’s gambling addiction help line have surged since sports betting was legalized in 2023, something the governor now regrets.
Wanna bet? Super Bowl gamblers find a way around bans thanks to prediction markets
Though California residents have emphatically said no pro and college wagers, Kalshi and Polymarket see opportunity.
The Good Old Days of Sports Gambling
Recent memoirs by the retired bookie Art Manteris and the storied gambler Billy Walters provide a glimpse of an industry in its fledgling form—and a preview of the DraftKings era to come.
Gambling could become a mental health crisis for teen boys
A new report from Common Sense Media found that more than a third of boys ages 11 to 17 have gambled in the past year. NBC News Now Daily anchor Kate Snow joins the "Here's the Scoop" to discuss the rise in gambling among teenage boys and why some experts worry it could cause a mental health crisis.
Braverman’s predictable defection is Farage’s biggest political gamble yet
Twice-sacked former home secretary is ‘not a team player’ and may limit attempts to expand Reform’s appeal
Maine lawmaker proposes bill to ban credit card use in online sports betting
At the state house, a lawmaker has introduced a bill to prevent Mainers from being able to use their credit cards in online sports betting.
Editorial: America's gamble on sports betting is a loser
The indictment of former Robert Morris University basketball player Markese Hastings in a sprawling federal gambling investigation is yet another piece...
Feds allege another sports-gambling scandal — and it has Philly connections
A local gambler, college team and casino were all mentioned in the wide-ranging indictment unsealed Thursday.
More young people are getting dangerously hooked on online sports betting
Online sports betting is quickly growing in popularity. It's a huge boon for state revenue, but it's also resulted in more young people struggling with gambling.
Opinion - Richard Nelson: Raising state's sports gambling age to 21 should be a 'no-brainer'
Sports gambling has gone mainstream, sweeping the country. Today, 39 states have legalized it, including Kentucky. Unlike most states, Kentucky allows 18-year-olds to gamble on sporting events — 32 of the 39 states set the minimum age at 21. Perhaps the state legislature overlooked this detail when mainstreaming sports gambling in 2023. But considering the...
Bears coach Ben Johnson goes for it from his own 32-yard line, comes up short in big gamble
The Bears failed on a fourth-down gamble by their coach.
Why Washington's Demond Williams returned after $6 million transfer gamble
The day after his audacious announcement to break his contract and transfer, Williams sobered up to the reality he may need the Supreme Court's help to actually pull the move off
Illinois nets millions of dollars in taxes from sports wagering
As gamblers may be rejoicing at the opportunity to bet on sports in Illinois, the state likely is as its collecting millions in taxes.
Intel Stock Is Soaring. Is the Turnaround Gamble Finally Paying Off?
Intel stock soared on Wednesday, extending a recent run-up fueled by increasing confidence in its foundry business.
Trump, RFK dramatically overhaul child vaccine schedule
The move is a public health gamble that assumes children's health won't be endangered by cutting the shots they get.
How prediction markets have spread to politics
Everything’s a gamble
Thinking of going to a casino or placing a sports bet in 2026? It may increase your tax bill
A new tax law goes into effect on Thursday that is likely to have massive ramifications for gamblers.
Inside Gaming: Strip operator extending discounts into 2026
Plus, Atlantic City casinos won more than $236.8 million from gamblers in November, a year-over-year increase of 5.7 percent, according to state regulatory data.
Eagles notebook: Eagles gamble with Jordan Davis pays off big
In the latest Eagles notebook: Jordan Davis’s breakout season, the long snapper swap and more.
A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums
Congressional Republicans are taking a major political gamble this week, laying out a GOP health care agenda that ignores the soon-to-expire enhanced subsidies that help tens of millions of Americans afford Obamacare — despite pleas from some in their own party.
A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums
Congressional Republicans are taking a major political gamble this week, laying out a GOP health care agenda that ignores the soon-to-expire enhanced subsidies that help tens of millions of Americans afford Obamacare — despite pleas from some in their own party.
The Native Brand, P&G Studios and dentsu Entertainment Launch America’s First Brand Co-Produced Feature-Length “Microsoap” for the Vertical Video Era Produced by Pixie USA, Titled “The Golden Pear Affair”
Trailer and series launch in January 2026; social-first distribution to be followed with a proprietary app experienceLOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Native, a clean beauty and personal care brand, P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble, and dentsu Entertainment, a division of dentsu, today announced the first brand co-produced feature-length “microsoap” in the US. The social-first, short-form scripted series, “The Golden Pear Affair,” produced by Pixie USA, reimagines the cla
Is history repeating itself or will Emery 'seize the moment'?
"Arsenal's normally regimented defence had gone missing; Villa's title prospects were soaring," he wrote. Reading back that old report on the train to Villa Park on Saturday refreshed the memory of Gregory's gamble: early in the second half, trailing to two Dennis Bergkamp goals, he replaced Gareth Barry with Stan Collymore and sent Villa charging forward.
Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges
Making an appearance in court Monday in New York, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games, and he and his lawyer, Jim Trusty, declined to comment after the brief hearing.
The maker of the Yankees' iconic stadium clock files for bankruptcy after smartwatch gamble backfires
E. Gluck Corporation — maker of Armitron watches and the Yankees' stadium clock — filed for bankruptcy after a failed push into the smartwatch market.
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier to be arraigned in New York court over sports betting scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is set to appear in a New York court on charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games. The 31-year-old point guard will be…
'I just gambled our entire savings away': Young adults in Mass. are hooked on online sports betting
Addiction specialists, treatment programs and 12-step recovery groups tell WBUR they’re seeing a rise in young adults — ranging from their late 20s to early 30s — seeking help for serious gambling problems tied to sports betting apps.
Britain’s slot-machine politics
Voting is becoming a high-stakes, wildly unpredictable gamble
S.F. Mayor Lurie takes another political gamble with latest Sunset supervisor pick
Alan Wong, who Lurie swore into office Monday as the Sunset’s new representative on the Board of Supervisors, has for years backed a variety of progressive politicians and policies.