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California sports betting newspaper rebuttal

Well, Actually… : Rebutting Newspaper Opinion Pieces About California Sports Betting

A deep dive into the inaccuracies and deception from two major newspapers about the California sports betting ballot initiatives.

Posted on: September 23, 2022 | | Steven Schult

Editorial opinion on legal sports betting protections

Editorial: Why Legalizing California Sports Betting Will Protect Consumers – If Done Responsibly

The potential for legalized sports betting in California comes with a corresponding need for gambling companies to protect their customers.

Posted on: June 23, 2022 | | Bill Pascrell, III

Opinion CA OSB

Opinion: Tribes Playing Politics With California Sports Betting Position

In November, California voters will go to the polls and decide whether legal, regulated sports betting should be permitted within the state’s borders. The possibility of the nation’s largest — and most lucrative — sports gambling market hangs in the balance. Voters also hold all the cards in choosing the way, or ways, in which […]

Posted on: May 20, 2022 | | David Danzis

Popular long shots to win the run for the roses

Seven Of The Biggest Longshots To Win The Kentucky Derby

You have to be brave (or crazy) to bet on a longshot. But longshots do win the Kentucky Derby, creating a little more magic each time.

Posted on: May 6, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

The Los Angeles Clippers And Lakers: How Can They Make It Right?

How Can The Lakers And Clippers Get Right?

Darkness has fallen on Los Angeles professional basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers failed to even make the Play-In Tournament.

Posted on: April 28, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Blockchain Sponsorships Are Available For California Sports Teams

49ers, Rams and Chargers Can Seek Blockchain Sponsorships

The San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Chargers can now sign deals with blockchain companies.

Posted on: April 22, 2022 | | JR Duren

Ballparks In California Are Unique In Their Own Ways

California’s Major League Ballparks And The Unique Experiences That Make Them Great

Each of California’s Major League ballparks has a distinctive feel- there's something unique about each park. Here's what you need to know.

Posted on: April 18, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Giants Vs. Dodgers- The Rivalry Of Rivalries

Dodgers And Giants Rivalry Is Unlike Any Other In Sports

if you want to talk about being an integral part of the sports mythology, then Giants versus Dodgers wins. It’s the best rivalry in sports.

Posted on: April 6, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

March Madness Final Four UCLA

What Are UCLA’s Chances Of Making The Final Four?

For the fiftieth time in program history, the UCLA Bruins head to the NCAA March Madness tournament. But can they make it to the Final Four?

Posted on: March 15, 2022 | | Frank Weber

March Madness bets

California Basketball Programs Get Set For Pac-12 Tournament

Here's a break down of every California team’s chances at succeeding in the PAC-12 conference tournament and making it to March Madness.

Posted on: March 4, 2022 | | Frank Weber