With football season in full swing this time of year, sportsbooks across the country are counting their millions as bettors in more than 34 states and Washington, D.C., lock in for hopeful paydays at kickoff. But as legendary golfer and recovering gambling addict Phil Mickelson said recently on social media,
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Rams' Sean McVay 'not aware' of gambling implications when team kicked meaningless field goal vs 49ers
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay addressed the late field goal against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2 that cut the lead to seven as time expired. In the grand scheme of the NFL, the kick was meaningless. A loss is a loss whether a team is down by
Phil Mickelson Says Gambling Addiction ‘Isn’t Any Fun at All’
Phil Mickelson, the golf great whose issues with gambling have made headlines throughout the years, took to social media on Monday to share details about his addiction, and to offer a warning to potential bettors ahead of this year’s N.F.L. season. As the 2023-24 football season kicked off in earnest,
Phil Mickelson shares gambling addiction story to warn bettors during football season: 'I was so distracted'
Football season is in full swing, and LIV Golf star Phil Mickelson wants to make sure all fans are responsibly enjoying this time of year. For many fans, wagering on football, whether it’s through sportsbooks or fantasy leagues, is very common. Mickelson isn’t knocking those who want to enjoy the
Teen Mom’s Devoin Austin Evicted From Florida Apartment Amid Gambling Addiction
Teen Mom star Devoin Austin was evicted from his Florida home amid his gambling addiction, In Touch can confirm. Devoin – who shares daughter Nova with ex Briana DeJesus – failed to pay his rent and was issued a complaint by the apartment’s management company on May 23. Nearly one
Iowa State offensive lineman suspended 6 games amid gambling probe at school: report
The Iowa State Cyclones’ season kicked off Saturday afternoon without one of their projected starting offensive linemen. The NCAA has suspended Jake Remsburg six games, according to The Des Moines Register. The junior is accused of placing wagers on college football and basketball. He apparently did not place any bets
Eagles sign cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, who was suspended for 2023 season after violating NFL's gambling rules
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, who is suspended for at least the entire 2023 season for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. The Eagles made the announcement via X on Monday, saying he was immediately placed on the Reserve/Suspended list. Rodgers was released by the Indianapolis Colts after
College athlete reporting platform expands to include gambling concerns amidst US integrity collaboration
A digital platform where college athletes can alert their administrations anonymously to improper or illegal conduct by coaches, teammates or others is expanding to allow them to report suspected gambling activity. RealResponse’s partnership with U.S. Integrity, which monitors sports wagering trends in real time to detect irregularities, will come at
NFL has done a much better job at educating players on gambling policies, according to athletes
Detroit wide receiver Jameson Williams and Tennessee right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere begin six-game suspensions Tuesday for betting at work. At least they’ll be able to rejoin their teams this season. Other players caught up in a wave of gambling-related suspensions will be gone much longer, if they’re allowed to return
PGA Tour star Jon Rahm reveals golfers hear fans talk about gambling: 'It's very, very present'
Gambling in sports has surged since the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act was overturned in a Supreme Court ruling in 2018, which started states legalizing sports wagering. Betting has since become the talk among fans at the golf course, PGA Tour star Jon Rahm said on Tuesday, and it