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Author: Brian Pempus
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Drake Sued For First Time For Promoting Gambling On Stake
Drake has been sued for the first time for promoting gambling on Stake.com, a new lawsuit filed on Oct. 27 says. The Canadian rapper, along with influencer Adin Ross, is facing serious legal trouble for allegedly promoting illegal and predatory online gambling. Drake and Ross allegedly misled and harmed their fans. “When Ross and Drake…
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Opinion | The Erosion Of Sport Integrity Just The Tip Of The Iceberg
Last week, the FBI arrested several prominent figures in the National Basketball Association and unsealed two federal indictments related to gambling. One of the investigations appears to involve an old-fashioned and long-running poker cheating scam involving Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, which was allegedly coordinated through established organized crime organizations, associates of which…
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Is Sports Betting Legal In Oklahoma?
Is sports betting legal in Oklahoma? No, but that could change in 2026. According to an announcement from Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, state policymakers and stakeholders made substantial progress in October. Coleman hosted the Oklahoma Legislature’s first “interim study” on sports betting. “Oklahomans are already placing bets by crossing state lines or turning to…
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Is Kalshi Legal In NY? No, State Says In Cease-And-Desist Letter
Kalshi is illegal gambling in New York, state regulators say. On Oct. 24, 2025, the New York State Gaming Commission sent Kalshi a cease-and-desist letter. The letter demanded that the company stop offering online sports gambling within New York borders. Kalshi is headquartered in New York City. New York became the sixth state involved in…
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Polymarket, Kalshi Love Criminal Case Markets—Why None On NBA Scandal?
So-called “prediction” betting websites Kalshi and Polymarket often offer markets on high-profile criminal cases, including arrests and indictments. But one unfolding scandal is entirely missing from their respective platforms. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice indicted several people in and around the NBA for involvement in alleged “insider” gambling. The government said the case…
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