Betting news tagged with 'basketball'

Americans are expected to legally wager $3.3 billion on March Madness 2026, highlighting the continued surge in sports betting tied to the NCAA basketball tournaments, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA).

The projected total marks a 6% increase from 2025, or a 54% increase in betting over three years, and reflects the rapid expansion of legalized sports betting across the United States since 2018. With mobile sportsbooks now widely accessible, millions of fans are placing bets not only on game outcomes but also on live in-game events throughout the tournament.

Read more » 2026 March Madness Sports Betting: Americans to Legally Wager $3.3 Billion

This weekend delivers world-class tennis and thrilling NBA matchups, and fans won't want to miss a second. From the California desert to the bright lights of Los Angeles, the action is heating up, and you can catch it all on Stake.

Read more » Weekend Action on Stake - Indian Wells Finals and NBA Showdowns

Americans are anticipated to place $3.1 billion in legal wagers on men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments this year, as projected by the American Gaming Association (AGA). This marks an increase from the $2.7 billion wagered on March Madness in 2024, highlighting the growth of regulated sports betting and increasing confidence in legal platforms, according to the trade group.

Read more » Americans expected to Legally Bet $3.1 Billion on March Madness

As March rolls in, excitement builds around the arrival of spring and, of course, March Madness - the NCAA basketball tournament. But this month also brings another kind of madness to the world of online gaming: No deposit bonuses. Whether you're a seasoned gambler or a casual player, these bonuses offer an enticing opportunity to try your luck without having to deposit any of your own money.

Read more » March Madness: No Deposit Bonuses at Online Casinos and Sportsbooks in March 2025

The Houston Rockets was sold for a massive US$2.2 billion, the highest price ever paid for a team in the NBA. The team and the buyer, Tilman Fertitta, has announced the sale yesterday (September 5 Tuesday), however did not yet reveal the exact price at that time.

The previous record for an NBA team was back in 2014, when Steve Ballmer bought the Los Angeles Clippers for US$2 billion.

Read more » Houston Rockets sold to casino mogul Tilman Fertitta for record $2.2 billion

The Houston Rockets has been put up for sale this Monday, and one of the interested buyers is billionaire Tilman Fertitta.

Read more » NBA: Casino mogul Tilman Fertitta interested to buy Houston Rockets