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NBA restricts partner sportsbooks’ bet types, including same-player parlays
The NBA has issued sportsbook partners new guidance restricting certain bet types, including same-player parlays. The outlet said it confirmed the guidance with the league, DraftKings and FanDuel after ESPN’s initial report.
MGC asks Massachusetts sportsbooks how they use AI
Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) asked the state’s licensed online sportsbooks to explain how they use AI and machine learning. The voluntary request covers marketing, promotions, responsible gaming and VIP schemes; the MGC said it would keep responses confidential and use them to develop policy. The inquiry follows reporting about DraftKings’ use of machine-learning models to target customers likely to incur high losses.
Conmebol uses virtual overlays to replace betting ads in Brazilian broadcasts
Conmebol has used virtual overlays to show Brazilian viewers institutional messages or other sponsors in place of betting brands displayed on LED boards at its club tournaments. The technology was applied during the ESPN and SBT broadcast of Vasco’s 1-0 win over Boca Juniors on 13 October, and is expected to continue at matches played in Brazil. Sportingbet said it was assessing its Conmebol contract after the betting advertising ban took effect.
Conmebol has used virtual overlays to replace betting advertising with institutional messages or other sponsors' advertising for Brazilian viewers during broadcasts of its club competitions, according to a report. The technology was applied on 13 October during the ESPN and SBT broadcast of Vasco's 1-0 win over Boca Juniors, while channels in other countries showed Bwin branding on the LED boards. Conmebol is expected to continue using the mechanism at matches played in Brazil in the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sul-Americana.
AGCO fines theScore CAD200,000 over rejected Ontario cash-outs
AGCO fined Penn Entertainment subsidiary Score Media and Gaming CAD200,000 over cash-out failures in Ontario. The player accepted offers of approximately CAD380,000 and CAD100,000 on a parlay placed on 14 March 2025, but theScore rejected both and settled the wager as a loss. AGCO found the offers breached standards prohibiting misleading player information.
Connecticut orders nine prediction-market operators to stop offering sports contracts
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection issued cease-and-desist orders to nine prediction-market operators this week. The orders require platforms to halt sports event contracts and other alleged unlicensed online gambling and permit customer withdrawals. Investigators also issued nearly 30 subpoenas; recipients are not necessarily under investigation.