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Disney and ESPN take a major gamble by entering the world of gambling – Can they come out on top? The Walt Disney Company-owned sports network, ESPN, has announced a $2bn deal with gaming company Penn Entertainment to launch a sportsbook called ESPN Bet. This move marks a significant departure from Disney’s longstanding stance against … Read more
The NFL suspended Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike indefinitely on Monday for betting on league games during the 2022 season. Uwazurike, a fourth-round draft pick from Iowa State in 2022, becomes the latest in a growing list of players suspended for gambling on games or in NFL locker rooms. He will be eligible to … Read more
Getty Images The NFL is strictly enforcing its gambling rules, as evidenced by a second wave of serious suspensions this week. But at least one veteran player is questioning the discipline, with Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones using social media Thursday to suggest players should be allowed to bet on their own teams. “I understand rules … Read more