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California tribal leaders continue to debate the ‘YES Pledge’ as it fails to gain widespread support.
According to InGame, a letter from the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation was sent to various California tribal leaders at an unknown date, seeming to criticize the ‘YES Pledge’ for expanding gambling under the authority of Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) Tribal Advisory Council members.
The correspondence argues that “the future of tribal government gaming in California is at risk” and claims that the proposed commercial gambling expansion “will provide large profits for them, while undermining the fabric of Indian Gaming in California.”
Opinions are split on the issue, as Jeff Grubbe, the current SBA tribal advisor and former Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians chair, responded to the letter publicly on LinkedIn at the end of September. He claimed that it relies on “opinions, assumptions, and speculative outcomes – not verifiable facts.”
What is the YES Pledge?
Dividing those in the community, the YES Pledge first began circulating in September. It aims to encourage tribes to “commit to working together to secure voter or legislative approval of a tribally governed framework for online sports betting.”
However, it has failed to gain the support of the biggest tribal association in the state, the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), of which San Manuel is a member. Betting giants including Bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics Sportsbook, and FanDuel are all members of the SBA.
This issue is one of many at stake for tribes in California, as the news came earlier this week that California tribes have been blocked from suing cardrooms over exclusive gambling rights. The YES Pledge is also part of the bigger picture around the competition for controlling sports betting across the state, which some tribes argue also encroaches on their exclusivity, as determined by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) and compacts.
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Fantasy sports app PrizePicks has teamed up with some famous faces for a new series promoting The Feed.
PrizePicks is kicking off basketball season with a series starring Hall of Famers Allen Iverson and Candace Parker, and comedic actors Sam Richardson and Drew “Druski” Desbordes. The blend of sporting and comedic talent is designed to promote The Feed and its new social features that allow players to see and interact with picks their friends and the community are making in real time.

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“We are thrilled to team up with basketball and cultural icons to showcase our new social features, making it simpler than ever to get in on the action with PrizePicks,” said Mike Quigley, Chief Marketing Officer at PrizePicks, in a press release. “These humorous spots show off that ‘It’s Good to be Right,’ even if that means leaning on the knowledge of your friends.”
Where to see PrizePicks’ spots
Iverson and Richardson try out The PrizePicks Feed in the ad, with Richardson borrowing AI’s basketball expertise by copying his lineup with one click. The ad escalates as Richardson attempts to copy everything Iverson does, including his famous swagger.
“I have always shared my game with the fans…the crossover, the swagger, the headband,” Iverson said. “This campaign lets me bring that same vibe. It’s about hoops, culture, and me having fun with the fans.”
There’s another ad spot starring Parker and Druski, following the latter worrying about being late to get his PrizePicks lineup in. Parker comes to his aid by demonstrating the ability to copy the lineup using The Feed.
“One thing I know about PrizePicks players is that they know ball and they love to win,” said Parker. “I know a thing or two about winning, and this campaign is all about teaming up and getting in on the action together.”
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A man has reportedly been arrested as part of the investigation into the betting syndicate started up by Alastair Campbell’s son.
An investigation has been ongoing into the former Labour strategist and journalist’s son Rory Campbell’s betting syndicate. The venture saw around 50 backers left without funds in December of last year, including Alastair himself. Some of the amounts lost are thought to be as high as £500,000 ($668,000).
Now, the police have arrested a man from North London, so far kept anonymous, has been arrested under suspicion of running a £5 million ($6.7 million) Ponzi-style pyramid scheme related to the betting venture. The police confirmed to the Sun that the charges include suspicion of fraud by false representation relating to a betting syndicate. He has been released on bail pending inquiries.
Uncovering the betting syndicate
The venture was started by 37-year-old Oxford graduate and football analyst Rory Campbell in 2017, offering a way to compete with bookies on football games across Europe, including on Premier League and La Liga matches. Around 80 wagers a week were placed by traders using mathematical modelling.
Early investors, including Campbell’s parents, were told they would get a percentage return on their investments by the summer, but to no avail. This sparked a group of investors to go to the police, bringing with them a package of documents including contracts, bank statements, spreadsheets, and emails stating that the fund was profitable.
One investor reportedly died of cancer while waiting to be repaid, while another started a separate £266,000 county court action but is understood to have settled for a lot less than that.
Gambling groups connected to criminal or fraudulent enterprises are no new thing, with an investigation from Mastercard pointing out that illegal gambling websites are more prevalent than ever. Just today, the UK and the US combined forces to take down an international crypto scam linked to a gambling group.
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After an investigation found ‘irrefutable’ evidence of gambling, it appears Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase’s career is over.
MLB Insider Héctor Gómez has posted on X that Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase will not play in Major League Baseball again, after the three-time All-Star closer was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave in July amid a gambling investigation into unusual betting patterns. Now it seems the results of the investigation are drawing close, with evidence found against the pitcher.
Héctor Gómez reports Emmanuel Clase faces a lifetime MLB ban over gambling allegations. Credit: X
“Emmanuel Clase will never pitch in MLB again,” wrote Gómez. “The gambling evidence found against him is irrefutable.”
There’s been no official update from MLB, ever since a notice that the suspension would be ongoing until the investigation had run its course early last month. ReadWrite has reached out to the organization for comment. However, if Gómez’s claims that evidence against Clase have been found, a permanent suspension from the majors could easily be on the cards.
Why is Emmanuel Clase facing suspension?
MLB players are not allowed to bet on games, due to the conflict of interest and potential for fixing games or gaining insider knowledge that would allow for an unfair advantage.
If it goes ahead, Clase’s suspension would be a sharp blow to the Guardians, after he led the team in terms of games finished and total saves for the last three seasons. In the season he was suspended this year, however, his pitching had not been up to his usual standard, with a 3.23 ERA and 24 saves across 48 games.
Clase was put on leave alongside his teammate, whose investigation remains ongoing. With the rise of sports gambling in the US, more and more athletes are having their gambling connections exposed. As online gambling becomes more prevalent, it seems that more professionals are tempted by the chance to play and win.
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Underdog, an online daily fantasy sports platform, has teamed up with the St. Louis Blues in a new multiyear marketing partnership designed to boost fan engagement at both home and away games. The deal also includes more marketing collaborations throughout the NHL season, similar to its partnership with the baseball team, the Kansas City Royals.
Underdog already holds fantasy sports licenses in several states and offers licensed sports betting in North Carolina. The company also has a sports betting license application under review by the Missouri Gaming Commission. Even though sports betting isn’t live in Missouri yet, Underdog says fans in the state can still download its app to play fantasy sports contests.
The new partnership builds on previous efforts between Underdog and the Blues, such as sign-up promotions for daily fantasy games at Enterprise Center. It also gives Underdog permission to use the Blues’ branding in marketing materials and includes video, broadcast, and in-person activations throughout the season.
Underdog and St. Louis Blues partnership ‘an obvious choice’
“We’ve learned how rabid Blues fans are when it comes to leveling up their sports experience, making this partnership an obvious choice as we continue to introduce ourselves to the St. Louis market,” said Joshua Anderson, Director of Strategy at Underdog in a press release.

The Blues and @Underdog have announced a multiyear marketing partnership, creating a customer-first experience for fans during both home and away games. https://t.co/umel4rgVsp #stlblues
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) October 14, 2025

“Being on the ground at Enterprise Center this season, we’re meeting fans on the cusp of a new era in the overall sports experience, and doing so in a way that’s authentic to the Blues and everything they represent.”
Steve Chapman, the St. Louis Blues’ Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, said Underdog really stood out as the team got ready for the upcoming launch of sports betting in Missouri. “Throughout our preparations for the upcoming launch of sports betting in Missouri, Underdog quickly rose to the forefront of our conversations because of the value they placed on being present for Blues fans at Enterprise Center,” Chapman said.
“We are proud to welcome Underdog as our first partner in this new category with a multiyear commitment to engage our fans with a significant presence both in-arena and on our broadcasts.”
The announcement follows Underdog’s recent partnership with Crypto.com to launch sports prediction markets in 16 states, mainly in areas where sports betting hasn’t been legalized yet. The move showcases the growing interest in prediction markets, as platforms like Kalshi continue to expand their sports offerings while drawing more attention from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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