Martin Green
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The U.S. sports betting market is now a tale of two ecosystems: regulated sportsbooks operating under state licenses, and offshore books that accept U.S. customers without U.S. licenses. Below is a data-driven look at both sides—web traffic, betting handle, and the tradeoffs that matter. Snapshot: Size & Scale Regulated U.S. market (2024): Legal sportsbooks handled
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Derby Day: Mud, Rain, and Mayhem On May 2, 2009, Louisville was drenched. Heavy rains turned the legendary Churchill Downs track into a sloppy mess. The infield crowd didn’t care — ponchos, mud boots, and mint juleps in hand, they were ready for the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” But few had eyes on
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The Champion Who Inspired a Nation By the time Barbaro thundered across the finish line in the 2006 Kentucky Derby, leaving his rivals in the dust by an astonishing 6½ lengths, fans were already whispering about immortality. A Triple Crown seemed within reach. BookmakersReview.com had bettors buzzing, weighing odds that suddenly tilted in Barbaro’s favor
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Some horses are fast. Some are strong. A rare few capture the imagination of the world. Barbaro was all three — and more. In one breathtaking Kentucky Derby, he looked like destiny itself. And in one cruel moment at the Preakness, his brilliance was stolen from us. His story remains one of triumph, tragedy, and
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ATLANTA (Sept. 2025) — The Georgia House Study Committee on Gaming held its first meeting on July 29, 2025 in Watkinsville, opening what could be the state’s most consequential debate yet on legalized gambling. The committee is now evaluating whether sports betting and casinos could provide a fresh stream of state revenue, with findings expected
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Bettors should understand their obligations to the IRS if their winnings have reached a certain threshold during the previous calendar year. Tax Obligations for Bettors Bettors who have profited at least $600 or more are required to complete Form W-2G. Gambling income, regardless of whether it is reported on Form W-2G, must be declared on
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