The NCAA has permanently banned three Division I college basketball players for betting on their own games. The players from Fresno State and San Jose State shared thousands in payouts. The NCAA Committee on Infractions released findings that Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez, and Jalen Weaver bet on each other’s games. Two players manipulated their performances to win bets during the 2024-25 season. The NCAA said Robinson and Vasquez failed to cooperate with the investigation, while Weaver agreed to the violation. All three are no longer enrolled at their previous schools. Neither school faced punishment.
The Illinois Gaming Board said in an Aug. 4 press release that it has adopted new rules that restrict how casino, video gaming and sports wagering operators can advertise in the state.Â
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - When the fiscal year 2026 budget passed a couple of weeks ago, so did an increased tax on sports gambling in the st…
(WAND) — The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) is adopting a few new proposed rules following their April 24 meeting.
A plan to recognize gambling disorders and educate Illinoisan on gambling addictions passed unanimously out of the Senate on a 55-0 vote.
Gambling, video gaming, casinos, lottery, sports betting and racing have all helped fund the Illinois budget across the years. A new gambling expansion could add an extra $1 billion in revenue for the state.
DEWITT, Ill. (WAND) - The Country Store near IL-54 is the latest gaming location to be broken into and robbed.
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