sports betting: Quick Facts

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Online betting companies lavish losers with rewards while capping winners • Oct. 26, 2026, 8:41 AM ET (CBS)

Some wagers, certain parlays no longer can be offered to bettors, NBA tells sportsbooks • Oct. 16, 2026, 12:22 PM ET (AP)

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