Researchers found that legalization of online sports betting was linked to a significant increase in binge drinking, particularly among young men who already binge drink. The findings come as fans are in the midst of a busy sports

A sports betting bill is on the docket in the Minnesota Senate with a new urgency this year. While several previous attempts to pass sports betting have failed, there's a new avenue for Minnesotans to bet on sports through legalization by state lawmakers.

Another to push to legalize Minnesota sports betting is underway, as is an attempt to shutdown prediction markets and sweepstakes casinos in the state.

The Kentucky legislature is on its way to becoming the first to require online sports betting operators to accept wagers of up to $1,000 after the House passed HB 604, 79-15, Thursday afternoon. Should the bill get through the Senate,

Legal sports betting has spread from one state — Nevada — to 39 states and Washington, D.C., since the U.S. Supreme Court opened the door in 2018. If Evers signs off on the expansion, Wisconsin would become the 32nd state to allow online sports wagering, which is how most people place bets.

Despite previously indicating support for online sports betting in the past, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is still weighing the issue.

The month of March will really begin on Tuesday, when the 'First Four' games of the NCAA Tournament tip off in Dayton, Ohio. That means sports betting will be at one of the highest points of the year.

The American Gaming Association estimates more than $3 billion will be wagered legally during this year’s NCAA Tournament.