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Boston Sports Betting Reform Battle, NBA Draft Lottery Overhaul
Friday May 29, 2026
In this episode, we delve into the heated debate over sports betting reforms in Boston, where State Senator John Keenan is pushing for stringent regulations after expressing regret over his earlier support for legalization. Keenan's proposed bill aims to curb advertising, increase taxes on sportsbook revenues, and ban prop bets, sparking a strong response from Boston-based DraftKings, which has invested heavily in political campaigns to counter these measures.
We also explore the NBA's significant draft lottery overhaul, designed to combat tanking, which will impact teams…
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