Sam McQuillan
Lead Writer, Sports Betting at Legal Sports Report
Sports Betting @LSPReport, @SportsGridTV. Former Bloomberg, Action Network. Penn State alum. Knicks survivor. Lou Will called my fit fire once.
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2 weeks ago |
legalsportsreport.com | Sam McQuillan
The debate over sports prediction markets was front and center at a Senate hearing for Trump’s nominee to lead the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission. The Senate Agriculture Committee questioned Brian Quintenz, on Tuesday over potential conflicts of interest and concerns about undermining state laws and tribal gaming rights.
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2 weeks ago |
legalsportsreport.com | Sam McQuillan
Online abuse tied to sports betting decreased during the 2025 NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, according to NCAA data. Overall harassment surged on the men’s side, however, particularly targeting coaches, officials, and selection committee members. The NCAA findings, released Tuesday, are part of a wider effortto monitor, deter, and respond to online harassment as legal sports betting expands nationwide.
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2 weeks ago |
legalsportsreport.com | Sam McQuillan
Resorts World Bet will cease New York sports betting operations at the end of the month, the latest operator to exit the country’s largest and most expensive online market. The Genting-owned sportsbook notified NY sports betting customers this week that it will cease operations June 30. According to the message, bets and deposits will be accepted through June 16, while users have until June 22 to withdraw any remaining funds.
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2 weeks ago |
legalsportsreport.com | Sam McQuillan
Bet365 has joined the Sports Betting Alliance the first new member of the industry lobbying group since its formation in 2021. Bet365, the UK-based sportsbook, joins founding members FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM and Fanatics Sportsbook in a coordinated effort to influence gambling policy at the state and federal level.
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3 weeks ago |
legalsportsreport.com | Sam McQuillan
FanDuel has banned a customer who claimed on social media that he heckled Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas at a recent track and field meet. The incident occurred Saturday during a Grand Slam Track event in Philadelphia, where Thomas competed in the women’s 100-meter sprint. A video posted by the bettor on social media shows him yelling personal insults at Thomas as she walks around the track area before the race.
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DraftKings will match FanDuel and charge a 50¢ fee on all bets in Illinois starting Sept. 1. The 2 books are also the only ones now facing Illinois’ effective ~50% tax — tripled from just a year ago.
If Indiana wins the Finals the Knicks should see if they can request to interview Tom Thibodeau
