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2 weeks ago | 
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Last Updated: In the final week of the 2025 legislative regular session, a bill to legalize online casino gaming in Arkansas was withdrawn and recommended for interim study by the House Judiciary Committee, according to the Arkansas legislative website. Previously, Sen. Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, the Senate president pro tempore,told Gambling.com the bill would fail because of opposition from the governor and attorney general. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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2 weeks ago | 
gambling.com | Larry Henry |Peter Mooney |Shannon Lane
Last Updated: Journalism won the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby on Saturday, April 5, in Arcadia, California, establishing the thoroughbred as the top contender for next month’s Run for the Roses in Kentucky. Also on Saturday, Rodriguez, a Bob Baffert-trained horse ridden by Mike Smith, won the Wood Memorial Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack in South Ozone Park, Queens, New York. The wins qualified both horses for the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
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3 weeks ago | 
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Last Updated: During March Madness, fans and bettors pack into Las Vegas sportsbooks. Large sportsbooks like those at Circa Resort in downtown Las Vegas and the off-Strip Westgate are longtime favorites, attracting crowds during big events like NFL games and the NCAA March Madness tournaments—but also during day-to-day sporting events throughout the year. Across the Las Vegas Valley, sportsbooks have always been a popular attraction.
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3 weeks ago | 
gambling.com | Shannon Lane |Chris Alpizar |Peter Mooney |Larry Henry
We're down to the last two games in the men's March Madness tournament: Florida-Auburn and Duke-Houston. For just the second time in tournament history, all four No. 1 seeds have reached the Final Four. That means the competition promises to be one of the stiffest we've ever seen. Right now, BetMGM has the Duke Blue Devils and Florida Gators as favorites to reach the national championship game:BetMGM Sportsbook has earned top marks from our gambling experts for its depth in the betting market.
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4 weeks ago | 
gambling.com | Peter Mooney |Shannon Lane |Larry Henry
On Saturday, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, the No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils will take on the No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Region of the 2025 NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen. Duke heads into the tournament as the No. 1 seed with a strong 34-3 record, thanks in large part to freshman Cooper Flagg.
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1 month ago | 
gambling.com | Larry Henry |Shannon Lane |Peter Mooney
In Arkansas, it appears unlikely lawmakers will approve a measure this year to legalize online casino gambling, says a key legislator. On Tuesday, March 25, state Sen. Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, told Gambling.com in a text message there is “no chance” the online casino gaming measure, House Bill 1861, will win legislative support. Hester is the Senate president pro tempore and a member of several committees in the upper chamber, including the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee.
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1 month ago | 
gambling.com | Peter Mooney |Shannon Lane |Larry Henry
Arizona basketball fans have plenty to watch for this weekend as both the Arizona Wildcats and the Grand Canyon Antelopes look to advance in the NCAA Tournament. Each team faces a tough first-round test, and if they win, they'll return to action on Sunday—though their next opponent remains to be determined.Arizona Wildcats (East Region)Arizona vs. Akron: 7:35 PM ET on truTVIf they win: Arizona vs.
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1 month ago | 
gambling.com | Larry Henry |Peter Mooney |Shannon Lane
With the March Madness games underway—and March Madness betting going strong—Gambling.com asked bookmaker Casey Lewless for his bracket predictions. A former Las Vegas handicapper, Lewless manages ESPN Bet sportsbooks in Northwest Louisiana at the Margaritaville and Boomtown casinos. These resorts are in the Shreveport/Bossier City market, the closest place to Dallas-Fort Worth with legal sports betting and casino gaming. Betting on this year’s March Madness is expected to be strong.
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1 month ago | 
gambling.com | Peter Mooney |Shannon Lane |Larry Henry
Tonight, in Denver, Colorado, the No. 5 seed Michigan Wolverines will take on the No. 12 seed UC San Diego Tritons in the South Region of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Michigan rolls into the tournament with a 25-9 record and an offense that knows how to score, averaging 78 points a game. They’ve got some serious size in the paint with seven-footers Vladislav Goldin and Danny Wolf. But turnovers have been a bit of a problem for the Wolverines, especially when it comes to holding onto leads.
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1 month ago | 
gambling.com | Peter Mooney |Shannon Lane |Larry Henry
Tonight, in Denver, Colorado, the No. 5 seed Michigan Wolverines will take on the No. 12 seed UC San Diego Tritons in the South Region of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Michigan enters the tournament with a 25-9 record and a high-scoring offense that averages 78 points per game, along with standout seven-footers Vladislav Goldin and Danny Wolf in the paint. However, the Wolverines have struggled with turnovers, which has hurt them, especially when it comes to holding onto leads.
