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Betting scandals are rocking sports — but there’s an upside

Betting scandals are rocking sports — but there’s an upside

The expansion of legal sports betting in the US over the last six years has made gambling more popular — including, it seems, among athletes. 2024 is shaping up to be the year of the sports-betting scandal, with several players across professional sports facing lifetime bans. In April, the NBA permanently banned former Toronto Raptors...

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UEFA Euro 2024 odds: Who are favorites to win European soccer championship?

UEFA Euro 2024 odds: Who are favorites to win European soccer championship?

Arsenal soccer star Bukayo Saka signs posters for fans’ treasure hunt Fans of Arsenal FC take part in a treasure hunt in north London, England, where seven unique posters signed by superstar Bukayo Saka had been hidden. USA Today The 2024 UEFA European Championship kicks off Friday when Germany plays Scotland in Munich. The tournament...

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A VC firm raised a new  million fund for sports, gambling, and entertainment — here’s where it’s placing its bets

A VC firm raised a new $25 million fund for sports, gambling, and entertainment — here’s where it’s placing its bets

Venture-capital firm Sharp Alpha Advisors has closed a new $25 million fund to invest in early-stage sports, gambling, and entertainment startups. Led by managing partner Lloyd Danzig, the firm’s first $11 million fund from 2021 invested in companies such as the media and production company Almost Friday Media, digital-lottery site Jackpot.com, and ticket marketplace Betcha....