It’s March Madness and more people than ever can legally bet on basketball games

It's March Madness and more people than ever can legally bet on basketball games

Residents of North Carolina have a new opportunity to participate in legal sports betting during this year’s NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. For the first time, they can place bets on the games using their smartphones and computers. Since the last March Madness tournament, the number of states permitting legal sports betting has increased. … Read more

‘HNN Overtime’ talks UH spring game, NBA All-Star weekend and fast food favorites

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – In the latest episode of “HNN Overtime,” hosts Kyle Chinen, Cienna Pilotin, and Davis Pitner discuss the recent sports news in Hawaii. The team covers UH football’s upcoming spring game and their involvement in the EA Sports NCAA Football game, as well as highlights from NBA All-Star Weekend. Additionally, they share some … Read more

Sports betting industry posts record $11B in 2023 revenue

By DOUG GREENBERG via <a href=”http://espn.go.com/” title=”ESPN” class=”espn_sc_byline”>ESPN </a> via February 20, 2024, 1:59 PM ET • 3 min read As the American sports betting industry continues to expand, it has reached a high water mark, posting a record $10.92 billion in revenue for 2023, according to the American Gaming Association’s annual report. The huge … Read more

Smith helps lead WKU Esports to division championships | Sentinel News

The varsity Esports program at WKU had a triumphant fall semester, with both the Varsity League of Legends and Rocket League teams securing division championships. The team of League of Legends clinched the fall division national championship in the College League of Legends tournament, which was hosted by Riot Games. They locked horns with teams … Read more

What is America’s favorite sport?

In new findings released Monday, Pew Research Center has found that “America’s favorite pastime” is no longer necessarily America’s favorite sport. What the survey said In a survey conducted in August 2023 of 12,000 U.S adults, participants were asked, “If you had to choose one sport as being ‘America’s sport,’ even if you don’t personally … Read more

Place your bets

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Legal online sports bettering is set to kick off March 11. This comes more than seven months after the law legalizing online sports betting for the state was signed. In that time, the N.C. State Lottery Commission has worked to establish rules and regulations. It’s also received applications from sports betting operators. It’s an … Read more

Saudi gaming sector set to gain 150 esports centers

Saudi Arabia’s Climate-Change Driven Transformation of Transportation Infrastructure In the face of rising climate change concerns, Saudi Arabia is leading the pack in transforming its transportation sector through a series of innovative initiatives. The Middle East and North Africa region is struggling to manage rapid population growth, swift urbanization, and a growing middle class, which … Read more

LIVE: New Zealand vs Pakistan – fourth T20 cricket match | Sports News

Former national team coaching staff Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn, and Andrew Puttick have resigned from their roles at Pakistan’s National Cricket Academy (NCA). The trio were removed from their roles as director of men’s cricket, head coach, and batting coach respectively following Pakistan’s failure to make the knockout stage of the 50-overs World Cup in … Read more

LIVE: Manchester City vs Fluminese – Club World Cup final | Football News

Another Brazilian club, Corinthians, were the inaugural winners of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2000. Another Manchester club, United, were competing that year as well. Alex Ferguson’s side, who claimed a domestic treble the year before, were eliminated at the group stage. Vasco de Gama finished top of their group to reach the final … Read more

Here are the most-read sports stories of 2023 – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

1. Here’s how much World Series tickets cost for games in Texas and Arizona While the 2023 World Series features an unlikely matchup, ticket prices are still expensive. 2. Where will the Dallas Mavericks move? Mark Cuban and the new owners said they are not planning to move the team from Dallas. Get DFW local … Read more