A Queens man claims he’s at the center of a $500,000 extortion plot aided by DraftKings. In the Queens County filing obtained by SBC Americas, the anonymous complainant claims he was threatened by a masked man near his Long Island City dwelling in March 2023, who “grabbed him, violently spun him around, and threatened to … Read more
A hectic moment for bettors — including Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy — got even more stressful Sunday. When climate protesters stormed the 18th green at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn., it delayed the finish to an event coming down to the wire between Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim. Portnoy, who placed a $180,000 … Read more
Jayson Tatum may have not been the only one screaming “WE DID IT!” after the Celtics won the NBA championship on Monday. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy was likely off somewhere in the world not only celebrating his Celtics capturing their first NBA title in 16 years, but also his big winnings after a $100,000 … Read more
Former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar is suing the media company BIGPLAY Network, claiming that it compelled him to place a bet that wound up costing him his job as an analyst for the Cleveland NFL team’s radio broadcasts. Kosar, now 60, made a $19,000 bet at Tipico Sportsbook, a sponsor of BIGPLAY, and wound up … Read more
Commercial Content 21+. Dave Portnoy looks ready to go all-in at the World Series of Poker this year. “I’m thinking I may go win this specific event,” Portnoy posted on X with an image of a World Series of Poker three-day event starting June 21. “(A) 250k buy in. Apparently, I still get a bracelet, … Read more
Well, Kendrick Lamar did accuse Drake of having a gambling addiction on “Meet The Grahams.” Drake doubled down, betting $565,000 on Tyson Fury ahead of his Undisputed Heavyweight Championship bout with Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk won the fight, a split-decision thriller which included a near stoppage of Fury in Round 9, costing Drake $565K. Drake lost … Read more
Commercial content 21+. Pat McAfee couldn’t help but throw shade at ESPN Bet during a segment on his show Thursday. The host of “The Pat McAfee Show” stopped himself mid-sentence after an ad for the ESPN-sponsored and Penn Entertainment-operated sportsbook appeared on the screen. “Things are going great here,” McAfee said sarcastically as he pointed to the ESPN Bet logo on the … Read more
They’re wagering on a swift engagement. Sports books around the world are offering special bets surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship — and one milestone bettors can put money on is when the power couple will announce they’re tying the knot. There is a 75% chance that the pop princess and the football star … Read more
A New York lawmaker wants to expand fantasy sports games and update rules to keep pace with fan preferences and changes in the market. “We can do so much better,” said state Sen. Joe Addabbo (D-Queens), chairman of the Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, who is pushing a new bill on the popular pastime. Daily … Read more
Jontay Porter was the anti-Pete Rose. While Rose maintained he never bet on the Reds to lose, the NBA said Porter, who just received a lifetime ban for violating the league’s gambling policies, bet on the Raptors to lose. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski called that the “most damning” part of Porter’s transgressions. “Most damning for Porter … Read more
Commercial Content 21+ Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy celebrated Scottie Scheffler’s Masters win with gusto in a video posted to his account on X. Portnoy was likely as amped about Scheffler’s second career major championship victory as he was about cashing in on his bet that earned a $1.35 million payout after the world’s No. … Read more
Commercial content 21+. Tom Brady and BetMGM Sportsbook are headed for a break-up. If and when the NFL approves Brady’s status as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, the legendary quarterback will have to sever ties with the mobile sports betting company due to league gambling rules. “NFL personnel are prohibited from engaging … Read more
Commercial Content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. Utilize the Caesars Sportsbook promo code NYPNEWS1000 to access $1,000 in “first bet insurance” applicable to any game. For new users signing up on Thursday, there’s a chance to seize an SEC showdown opportunity featuring the Auburn Tigers … Read more
One of the highest-ranking women behind the scenes in sports media has a new role. Marie Donoghue is joining DraftKings as Chief Business & Growth Officer, The Post has learned. “We are delighted to welcome Marie Donoghue to our executive team and the immense wealth of experience she brings as a highly-regarded leader and trailblazer … Read more
The recent rollout of legalized sports betting across 36 states has surged the gambling industry — but experts say it’s coming at the cost of mental health in young men. In particular, easy access to online betting, most popular with sportsbooks — which often incentivize new customers with credits and first-bet loss forgiveness as a … Read more
Commercial Content 21+ Looking for a new expert sports betting tout to follow and help you make money? New York radio legend Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is not your guy. “I threw things. I was so upset,” Russo recalled on Wednesday’s “First Take,” shouting about how the Texans-Jaguars game went under 48.5 total points. Russo … Read more
A homeless man in New Zealand has remarkably won $62,712 USD from a $3 bet on the Melbourne Cup. The man from Wellington, New Zealand — who is only known by his first name Robert — placed the bet at the Petone Working Men’s Club the day before the race, not knowing that the small … Read more
Former ESPN anchor Doug Kezirian is going the entrepreneurial route for his next job. Kezirian confirmed to The Post that he is joining Only Players, a multi-platform gambling media network, as the primary host and an equity holder. Kezirian, 45, worked at ESPN from 2012 until this past July, hosting a number of shows, including … Read more
There’s a guy on my staff who runs a betting pool each Friday for the Sunday football games, for anyone in the office who wants to join. Isn’t that illegal? As a manager, if I allow it to continue, can I get into trouble? I wonder if any readers are old enough to remember “The … Read more
Commercial Content 21+ If you need further confirmation that the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift relationship is utterly off the rails, you now have it: Sportsbooks allow you to bet on it. FanDuel Sportsbook is offering a series of bizarre Swift-Kelce-themed props, including one called “FriENDZONE” where Kelce to not score a touchdown is listed at +105. … Read more