Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. From short stack to whale. During a recent side quest, Fox Sports’ Nick Wright, who co-hosts the network’s flagship Emmy-nominated television show “First Things First,” landed an earth-shattering payday … Read more
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said she was inundated with messages asking her to weigh in on the controversial Novig ad featuring Sydney Sweeney, who posed nude for the sports gambling company. During Thursday’s installment of the “No Hesitation” podcast, Cunningham explained that she wasn’t surprised about Sweeney’s role in the ad for the sports prediction … Read more
The backlash has been seen around social media over the last week, but now it has hit the follower count. Sydney Sweeney has lost over 200,000 Instagram followers after she was featured in a controversial sports-betting ad, appearing fully nude to promote the prediction market Novig, per Variety. The “Euphoria” actress shared the 60-second ad on … Read more
A British sprinter has lashed out at Sydney Sweeney over her risqué commercial. Amy Hunt fired direct shots at the “Euphoria” star after she finished fourth in the 200m final at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, after Sweeney went fully nude for an ad for the prediction market Novig. “Sydney Sweeney, this … Read more
From gambling and pawning possessions to taking out loans, a new survey uncovered the extreme lengths parents go to afford back-to-school supplies. The survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children revealed that nearly one in 10 (8%) have gambled in order to have money for their kids’ school supplies. Others admitted to pawning their belongings … Read more
Want to get rich? Get some balls. Tuesday night’s Mega Millions jackpot now stands at a scream-worthy $800 million — the 10th-largest haul in the game’s history. And lottery hopefuls nationwide are looking for any edge they can get. Enter the online Michigan outlet MLive, which combed through over a year’s worth of games — … Read more
Prediction market Kalshi helped tee up a November 2024 FBI raid on the apartment of its arch-rival Polymarket’s CEO – part of a series of blows the companies have traded during their yearslong feud, according to a report that cited Polymarket sources. Before the raid, Kalshi attorneys met with prosecutors in Manhattan to amplify their … Read more
Dana White is a gambling man. In his home city of Las Vegas, the UFC boss is known to bet as much as $400,000 per hand at the baccarat tables. His wagering and drinking were once so prolific that he lost $3 million over the course of a single night and did not realize it … Read more
Barstool Sports personality Evan “Big Ev” McDowell finally revealed on Wednesday why he suddenly disappeared from the popular media outlet earlier this year. “I’m a gambling addict,” he said. “And it just got way out of control.” Life Update: Went to rehab to get treatment. Truly sorry for any negativity I caused. Thank you to … Read more
There may be some glimmer of hope for Primm Valley Resorts, the last full-time casino still operating in Primm, Nevada, the tiny gambling outpost formerly known as State Line along Interstate 15. Members of the Primm family said in a statement shared with The California Post that they’ll be working to keep the neon glow that … Read more
The neon glow that once welcomed millions of Californians speeding toward Las Vegas is about to go dark forever. Primm Valley Resorts — the last full-time casino still operating in Primm, Nevada, the tiny gambling outpost formerly known as State Line along Interstate 15 — is permanently shutting down, marking the end of an era for the … Read more
Talk about a pit stop payoff. A Michigan man turned a modest $20 win into a seven-figure score after a late-night gas station run spiraled into a full-blown jackpot frenzy. The 31-year-old — who’s opting to stay anonymous — stopped by a Wesco station in Kent County to cash in a small winning ticket, never … Read more
If you’ve been clutching your lucky numbers tighter as the Powerball jackpot balloons to a brain-melting $1.1 billion, you’re not alone — but don’t kid yourself into thinking the math is suddenly on your side. At 11 p.m. EST tonight, America will be watching in anticipation as five white balls and one red Powerball are … Read more
One tourist has a lot to be grateful for this holiday season after scoring big while playing the slots on the Las Vegas Strip. On Thursday, Nov. 27, a visitor was playing the Dragon Link slot machine at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort and casino. The guest placed a $25 bet on the high-limit game … Read more
Pat McAfee didn’t hesitate to bring up the biggest story in sports during “College GameDay” on Saturday. When discussing College Football Playoff odds for undefeated and one-loss teams — everyone with at least a 2 percent chance, according to the graphic — with the rest of the ESPN panel, McAfee, who hosts his eponymous show … Read more
Stephen A. Smith isn’t backing down from FBI Director Kash Patel, even if he has no interest in escalating their verbal spat. The ESPN star stated during “First Take” on Thursday that President Trump is “coming” after the FBI announced a sweeping probe into two separate illegal sports gambling-related cases that included the arrest of … Read more
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas had jokes after the FBI arrests of Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier on Thursday morning as part of a years-long probe into illegal sports gambling and illegal poker games. And those jokes led to a spat with “foul” ex-ESPNer Rachel Nichols. During Thursday’s installment of … Read more
Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley didn’t see eye to eye while discussing the gambling scandal that rocked the NBA on Thursday. During “Inside the NBA” before Thursday night’s games, host Ernie Johnson asked the crew to weigh in on the matter after the FBI arrested Heat guard Terry Rozier, Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and former NBA … Read more
You knew this was coming. The entire sporting world was rocked Thursday morning when it was announced that the FBI arrested Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier as part of a sweeping federal probe into sports betting and an illegal poker ring with ties to organized crime. The news … Read more
Craig Carton is well aware of the NBA’s gambling worries. The WFAN radio host revealed Thursday that the league recently brought him in to speak to players about the “dangers of gambling,” such as the alleged gambling and poker schemes purportedly involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones that shook the NBA and betting … Read more