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thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Prediction market risks lead to suspension of basketball betting in HK
Prediction market risks lead to suspension of basketball betting in HK
The Standard

The Hong Kong government has abruptly halted the planned introduction of legal basketball betting, describing the move as a responsible decision needed to assess the risks associated with new trends in illegal offshore gambling, particularly the…

espn.com - Eric Moody - 2026 WNBA draft: Fantasy women's basketball insight and analysis on the top picks
2026 WNBA draft: Fantasy women's basketball insight and analysis on the top picks
ESPN

The 2026 WNBA draft delivered one of the most intriguing classes in recent memory, headlined by top picks like Azzi Fudd and a record-setting six selections from UCLA. Roster expansion has created more opportunities across the league, and this…

thestandard.com.hk - Marco Lam - Lawmakers back pause on basketball betting amid risks from prediction markets
Lawmakers back pause on basketball betting amid risks from prediction markets
The Standard

Lawmakers have expressed support for the government's decision to pause the rollout of basketball betting, citing emerging risks linked to the rapid rise of prediction markets. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The move follows reports that…

nytimes.com - Joe Boylan - Basketball analytics corrected decades of bad intuition. Then it created new blind spots
Basketball analytics corrected decades of bad intuition. Then it created new blind spots
The New York Times

This story is part of Peak, The Athletic 's desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak's newsletter here. Joe Boylan worked in the NBA for a decade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies, Golden…

scmp.com - Matthew Cheng - Hong Kong's basketball betting U-turn 'aligns with Beijing gambling clampdown'
Hong Kong's basketball betting U-turn 'aligns with Beijing gambling clampdown'
South China Morning Post

Hong Kong's sole legal betting operator and lawmakers were caught off guard by the government's abrupt decision to suspend the rollout of legal basketball betting, which some believe was intended to align with Beijing's efforts to curb gambling…

espn.com - Shane Laflin - How top women's NCAA basketball commits fit at their schools
How top women's NCAA basketball commits fit at their schools
ESPN

There are two five-stars left on the board in the SC Next 100 class of 2026 as the college basketball offseason gets underway: No. 3 Oliviyah Edwards and No. 11 Trinity Jones decommitted from Tennessee and Clemson, respectively, in early April. The…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Basketball betting rollout halted as govt evaluates impact of prediction market platforms: source
Basketball betting rollout halted as govt evaluates impact of prediction market platforms: source
The Standard

The HKSAR government has recently notified the Hong Kong Jockey Club to pause the implementation of basketball betting activities, which were initially planned to launch as early as September this year, according to an exclusive source from the…

wwd.com - David Moin - JCPenney's 'Inside Lane' Campaign Spotlights Women in Basketball
JCPenney's 'Inside Lane' Campaign Spotlights Women in Basketball
WWD

JCPenney ‘s newest marketing campaign looks like a slam dunk. Seizing upon the rapidly growing popularity of women's basketball, the retailer launched “Inside Lane,” a marketing campaign featuring five elite collegiate and…

si.com - Killian Wright - Analyzing Jaylen Carey's Fit With Mizzou Basketball
Analyzing Jaylen Carey's Fit With Mizzou Basketball
Sports Illustrated

Missouri men's basketball has landed the commitment of former Tennessee forward Jaylen Carey, per Joe Tipton. Carey is the first transfer portal addition of the Tigers' 2026 offseason. The 6-foot-8, 267-pound forward brings three seasons of…

si.com - Harrison Simeon - Colorado Women's Basketball Gains Big 12 Experience With Latest Transfer Portal Find
Colorado Women's Basketball Gains Big 12 Experience With Latest Transfer Portal Find
Sports Illustrated

For the second straight transfer portal cycle, the Colorado Buffaloes have added a former Kansas State Wildcats guard. Aniya' Foy, who played 36 games as a freshman for K-State last season, committed to coach JR Payne's Buffs Tuesday morning. She…

adweek.com - Brittaney Kiefer - JCPenney Brings Its Battle Against Fashion Elitism to Women's Basketball
JCPenney Brings Its Battle Against Fashion Elitism to Women's Basketball
ADWEEK

Next-level brand leadership requires next-level expertise. Discover how you can advance your career with The ADWEEK MiniMBA in Marketing and lead with greater clarity and authority. The tunnel walk has become basketball's red carpet moment, with…

tmz.com - TMZ Staff - J. Cole Says Visa Issue Led To Chinese Basketball Stint Ending After 8 Minutes
J. Cole Says Visa Issue Led To Chinese Basketball Stint Ending After 8 Minutes
TMZ

J. Cole is reflecting on his impressively brief Chinese basketball experience... explaining his time with the Nanjing Monkey Kings was cut short due to visa issues. The rapper and part-time hooper played just eight minutes of action in one game for…

marieclaire.com - Meguire Hennes - The 2026 WNBA Draft Is Basically Basketball's Met Gala
The 2026 WNBA Draft Is Basically Basketball's Met Gala
Marie Claire

Select the newsletters you'd like to receive. Then, add your email to sign up. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Your newsletter sign-up was successful Being…

si.com - Joshua Schulman - Where Former Kansas Basketball Players Have Landed in Transfer Portal
Where Former Kansas Basketball Players Have Landed in Transfer Portal
Sports Illustrated

Bill Self and Kansas have been hit by the transfer portal as hard as any other school in the country this offseason. The Jayhawks have lost six of their seven potential returnees to the open market, with the lone retention being incoming sophomore…

scmp.com - Oscar Liu - Crypto-based prediction markets popular but risky for Hong Kong users: experts
Crypto-based prediction markets popular but risky for Hong Kong users: experts
South China Morning Post

Prediction markets are surging in popularity as cryptocurrency-based gambling platforms offering diverse gameplay and attractive odds, observers have said, warning against the risks of reneged payouts after the Hong Kong government halted plans for…

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