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Flutter Entertainment Gains Full Control of FanDuelFlutter Entertainment has officially completed its acquisition of Boyd Gaming’s remaining 5% stake in FanDuel for approximately $1.755 billion, securing full control of the leading U.S. sports betting platform. The transaction has closed as of July 31, 2025, positioning Flutter to fully leverage FanDuel’s dominance in American online sportsbooks and iGaming markets.What the Deal IncludesThe previously announced $1.755 billion purchase comprised $1.55 billion for Boyd’s equity stake plus roughly $200 million to restructure commercial terms between the companies. This values FanDuel at approximately $31 billion and eliminates minority ownership complexity that previously limited Flutter’s operational flexibility.Flutter expects to save about $65 million annually starting July 1, 2025, through reduced market access fees in key states including Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. The deal also extends Flutter’s strategic partnership with Boyd Gaming through 2038.FanDuel’s Market Position Strengthens FlutterFanDuel controls about 43% of the U.S. sports betting market share, making it Flutter’s most valuable American asset. The platform operates as both a leading sportsbook and one of the top online casinos in regulated U.S. markets, offering slots, table games, and live dealer options to customers seeking licensed real money gambling.This acquisition builds on Flutter’s gradual takeover of FanDuel, which began in 2018 when the Dublin-based company first gained control. Flutter increased its ownership to 95% in 2020 before completing this final buyout.Strategic Benefits for Both CompaniesUnder the revised partnership terms, Boyd Gaming will continue receiving fixed fees from FanDuel’s mobile sports betting operations in several states while benefiting from strengthened balance sheet flexibility. FanDuel will manage Boyd’s retail sportsbooks outside Nevada until mid-2026, when Boyd assumes full operational control.The transaction was funded through additional debt financing, with Flutter maintaining its position as the leading online sports betting and iGaming operator globally. Full ownership removes previous constraints on FanDuel’s growth strategy and operational decision-making in the competitive U.S. market.This consolidation comes as U.S. sports betting continues expanding across state markets, with FanDuel positioned to capitalize on increasing legalization and customer adoption of online wagering platforms.

Race OverviewRace Number 7 at Aqueduct is a Claiming 30000.0K featuring 3+ year old Filly & Mares on a Dirt track at a distance of 6.5F. The purse for this race is $43000.Winning ProfilesWin % / Place % / Show %Bourbon Serengeti11932Shadyside2143049Spun Size3Top Of The Table4In Awe Of Juju5143049Royal Event6Cararra7255282Moon Gate8112642Maxaluna91932Linarite10143049Runner Details and PredictionsNameWin % / Place % / Show % PredictionsM/LInfoCareerLast Start2nd Last3rd LastStyle1 B Bourbon Serengeti19 329/2F 122lbs $29540012 2-5-5 w%: 17% s%: 42%4 / 6 6.0F Dirt SAR4 / 8 7.0F Dirt CD2 / 6 6.0F Dirt CDFast Stalker2 X Shadyside14 30 496/1F 120lbs $1214005 2-2-3 w%: 40% s%: 60%5 / 5 7.0F Dirt AQU1 / 5 6.5F Dirt AQU3 / 5 6.5F Dirt AQUSlower Leads3 X Spun Size10/1F 120lbs $12982011 2-3-7 w%: 18% s%: 64%7 / 8 7.0F Dirt BAQ4 / 6 6.5F Dirt BAQ3 / 7 6.5F Dirt SARSlower Stalker4 X Top Of The Table10/1F 122lbs $21940014 2-5-5 w%: 14% s%: 36%9 / 10 6.0F Dirt BAQ10 / 12 6.0F Dirt BAQ6 / 7 7.0F Dirt AQUSlower Stalker5 X In Awe Of Juju14 30 496/1F 120lbs $1518007 2-3-3 w%: 29% s%: 43%5 / 8 7.0F Dirt KEE1 / 8 6.0F Dirt CD2 / 8 6.0F Dirt OPSlower Leads6 X Royal Event20/1F 120lbs $16500011 2-2-2 w%: 18% s%: 18%7 / 10 6.0F Dirt AQU7 / 7 6.5F Dirt SAR5 / 7 6.5F Dirt SARSlowest Stalker7 A Cararra25 52 8212/1F 122lbs $35408017 2-5-8 w%: 12% s%: 47%5 / 8 7.0F Dirt BAQ6 / 8 1M Dirt BAQ6 / 9 1M Dirt BAQFast Leads8 B Moon Gate11 26 428/1F 120lbs $2748009 2-2-3 w%: 22% s%: 33%6 / 6 6.5F Dirt BAQ5 / 5 5.5F Dirt SAR1 / 7 6.5F Dirt SARMid Pack Leader9 B Maxaluna19 323/1F 120lbs $1293506 3-3-4 w%: 50% s%: 67%1 / 6 6.5F Dirt BAQ4 / 9 6.0F Dirt BAQ5 / 8 6.0F Dirt BAQMid Pack Leads10 B Linarite14 30 496/1M 122lbs $37717027 2-11-19 w%: 7% s%: 70%6 / 10 6.0F Dirt BAQ2 / 8 6.0F Dirt BAQ4 / 10 6.0F Dirt BAQFastest DeepWin Probability and ConnectionsNameWin / Place / Show PredictionsM/LInfoJockeyTrainerStyle1 Bourbon Serengeti1 / 100% / 100%19 32 (7/2)F 122lbs $295400Jose Lezcano 98 / 21% / 60%Linda Rice 102 / 25% / 57%Fast Stalker2 Shadyside2 / 50% / 100%14 30 49 (5/1)F 120lbs $121400Joel Rosario 24 / 17% / 38%John C Kimmel 5 / 40% / 60%Slower Leads3 Spun Size3 / 0% / 33%9/1F 120lbs $129820Luis R Rivera Jr 51 / 12% / 37%Bruce R Brown 11 / 9% / 18%Slower Stalker4 Top Of The Table1 / 0% / 0%9/1F 122lbs $219400John R Velazquez 25 / 20% / 48%Mark A Hennig 8 / 0% / 25%Slower Stalker5 In Awe Of Juju0 / 0% / 0%14 30 49 (5/1)F 120lbs $151800Ricardo Santana Jr 48 / 10% / 46%Bruce N Levine 12 / 17% / 58%Slower Leads6 Royal Event3 / 0% / 0%19/1F 120lbs $165000Ruben Silvera 119 / 15% / 43%Carlos F Martin 12 / 8% / 25%Slowest Stalker7 Cararra0 / 0% / 0%25 52 82 (11/1)F 122lbs $354080Manuel Franco 112 / 22% / 54%Rob Atras 27 / 26% / 56%Fast Leads8 Moon Gate2 / 50% / 50%11 26 42 (7/1)F 120lbs $274800Christopher Elliott 115 / 16% / 40%James T Ryerson 15 / 20% / 47%Mid Pack Leader9 Maxaluna3 / 100% / 100%19 32 (2/1)F 120lbs $129350Kendrick Carmouche 100 / 19% / 51%Linda Rice 102 / 25% / 57%Mid Pack Leads10 Linarite0 / 0% / 0%14 30 49 (5/1)M 122lbs $377170Jaime Rodriguez 15 / 13% / 40%Michael Miceli 3 / 0% / 67%Fastest DeepRecommended Wagers5/5 Review RatingSuperfecta Pick*72510Exacta Pick*72Win Pick7Trifecta Pick*725*Please note exacta, trifacta and superfecta picks are optimized for profit, not win %. Therefore, horses listed between pick types can vary.Race Bias AnalysisRace Bias Analysis Number of Races: 446

Illinois Moves to Prohibit Credit-Card GamblingState legislators in Illinois are advancing a measure to prohibit credit-card use for gambling activities.Representatives Curtis Tarver and Marti Deuter introduced House Bill 4149 (HB 4149), aiming to prohibit credit-card use across all gambling types, including sports betting, casinos, and lottery purchases.Furthermore, HB 4149 seeks to block ATMs from issuing cash advances on credit cards, closing a common loophole that allows gambling with borrowed funds.If enacted, the bill would make it illegal to use credit cards for any gambling transaction, whether in-person or through online sportsbooks and online casinos.What House Bill 4149 Is All AboutHB 4149 would ban the use of credit cards to fund gambling wagers, including those placed via online platforms. The bill specifically prohibits credit-card transactions for gambling games, disallows cash advances via casino ATMs using credit cards, and bars the sale of lottery tickets on credit.For operators of online casinos and online sportsbooks, the key tenets include:No credit-card funding of accounts for wagering at online sportsbooks.No credit-card funding of deposits or wagers at online casinos operating in Illinois.The measure builds on prior regulatory action by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), which adopted a rule in April 2025 banning credit-card deposits for sports wagering and already prohibits credit-card use for casino and video-gaming wagers.Supporters emphasize that the bill's goal is to ensure all gambling transactions use players' own funds, minimizing debt and financial hardship.HB 4149 has been introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives, sponsored by members of the Democratic caucus. It has drawn bipartisan interest and now moves through committee deliberations.If passed and signed by the governor, the bill will codify the credit-card ban into statute rather than rely solely on regulatory rule-making.Potential Impact on Online BettingThe enactment of HB 4149 could significantly alter how players access online betting and online casinos in Illinois. With credit-card funding off the table, many users of online sportsbooks may be nudged toward alternative payment methods such as ACH transfers, prepaid funding, or digital wallets.Meanwhile, some bettors may shift to licensed online casinos optimized for other payment channels.Another notable shift: the ban may drive some players to explore crypto casinos. Such platforms that accept cryptocurrency payments and operate outside the constraints of credit-card networks.For individuals who still wish to engage in online betting or online casinos without credit-card limitations, crypto-enabled platforms may become a viable alternative. Of course, these sites bring their own regulatory and risk considerations.On the other end, operators of online casinos and sportsbooks will need to update their onboarding flows, payment-processing arrangements, and responsible gambling protocols.The IGB's regulatory momentum suggests Illinois is joining a growing list of states restricting credit-card use in wagering as part of their goal to promote responsible gambling.HB 4149 signals a tightening of financial controls around online gambling in Illinois. It may reshape the payment landscape for dozens of online casinos and online sportsbooks operating in the state.

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Amid national betting scandalsAmid national betting scandals, Las Vegas bookmakers say the state’s system is working, and no adjustments are planned.Las Vegas bookmakers see no need for changes in wagering rulesTop Las Vegas sportsbook operators say they do not expect, nor see the need for, changes to Nevada’s wagering rules despite a wave of betting scandals that have triggered national scrutiny and fresh limits in other states.Sports betting controversies have touched the NBA, NCAA, MLB, and UFC in recent weeks, prompting a U.S. Senate inquiry into what lawmakers have called a “new integrity crisis.” MLB also imposed a national $200 cap on pitch-by-pitch prop bets after two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, were indicted for allegedly accepting bribes to influence individual pitches. The NFL likewise reaffirmed restrictions on certain prop wagers.Nevada operators defend current systemBut Nevada bookmakers say the state’s system is working, and no adjustments are planned. “I think operators should be allowed to decide what markets they want to offer and what the prices and limits are going to be on those markets,” Circa sportsbook director Chris Bennett told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.He added that integrity risks will persist anywhere incentives are strong enough to compromise games. “Imposing wagering limits and restrictions can help curb the behaviors we’ve seen, but it is also limiting the freedom of the operators to compete,” Bennett added.Bennett said any future intervention, if it comes, will likely center on player-specific markets at the college or amateur level, where athletes are more vulnerable. However, pitch-level “micro bets,” common at DraftKings and FanDuel, are not offered at major Nevada books such as Circa and the Westgate SuperBook.Focus on staff expertise and monitoringWestgate’s vice president of race and sports, John Murray, said the key is experienced staff, not new restrictions. The Westgate pulled a UFC fight off the board this month after identifying suspicious wagering.“I think as long as you have a team that knows what they’re doing and knows how to catch these things and knows how to get the right information to the right people, there’s really no reason to make adjustments to your betting board,” Murray said.MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said this week he does not anticipate additional limits on baseball prop bets. “The ability to monitor betting activity… is really, really important,” he said. “We’re generally prepared to move forward under the rules that we have now.”League and regulatory responsesAn NFL memo sent to teams earlier this month detailed four prohibited categories of prop bets, including wagers tied to officiating and outcomes determinable by a single player on a single play. NCAA President Charlie Baker praised the league, warning that such bets “lead to abusive behavior toward student-athletes.”Nevada regulators have not requested changes to in-play or prop betting menus. The Nevada Gaming Control Board said it remains in “regular and direct communication” with pro leagues to ensure “the fairest, safest and most secure betting opportunities.”Concerns over pushing bettors offshoreMurray warned that banning prop bets could push customers toward illegal operators and noted that NFL prop wagers make up more than 60% of Super Bowl handle. He also argued that some proposed prohibitions - such as bets on interceptions or missed field goals - hinge on variables too ambiguous to regulate fairly. “I don’t see that happening,” he said.Even if certain wagers were eventually restricted, Murray said the overall impact on sportsbooks would be limited. “Would it really make any difference to their business? It would just be one less offering on a betting menu that has hundreds,” he said.“The average person wants to parlay together all the favorite players to score a touchdown, and I still think that’s where the bulk of your handle is always going to come from.”

Kalshi’s Injunction DissolvedKalshi’s legal fortunes in the historic home of United States sports betting have taken a turn for the worse.Key TakeawaysA federal judge in Nevada dissolved Kalshi’s earlier injunction, siding with state regulators who claim the platform is running unlicensed sports betting.Judge Andrew Gordon rejected Kalshi’s argument that the CFTC has exclusive authority over its sports event contracts and said Kalshi’s interpretation of federal law cannot stand.The ruling sets up further litigation, with similar prediction market disputes continuing across the United States.Judge Gordon’s DecisionA decision issued Monday by Andrew Gordon, chief judge for the U.S. District Court for Nevada, granted a motion to dissolve a preliminary injunction against local gaming regulators that he granted to Kalshi in April.The injunction had held back Nevada sports betting regulators, who had sent Kalshi a cease-and-desist letter alleging the prediction market operator was running an unlicensed sports betting business in the state.At the time, Gordon had agreed with Kalshi that its regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), had “exclusive jurisdiction” over the contracts listed on the exchange.Those event contracts include sports-related ones, which prediction markets are using to offer de facto sports wagering in all 50 states.Reversal After Crypto.com CaseHowever, after denying an injunction for another prediction market operator, Crypto.com, in a similar case in October, Gordon was asked to revisit his take on Kalshi. And he did.“Kalshi relies on a strained reading of the already convoluted Commodities Exchange Act (CEA) in an attempt to evade state regulation,” Gordon wrote in Monday’s decision. “Kalshi’s interpretation would require all sports betting across the country to come within the jurisdiction of the CFTC rather than the states and Indian tribes. That interpretation upsets decades of federalism regarding gaming regulation, is contrary to Congress’ intent behind the CEA, and cannot be sustained.”Gordon’s decision to dissolve Kalshi’s preliminary injunction quickly led to further litigation, as the prediction market operator seeks to protect its legal standing to facilitate wagering across the U.S. on a variety of events, including sporting ones.Kalshi’s Response and Appeal PlansKalshi filed for a stay of the dissolution order on Tuesday, claiming that it "faces a threat of imminent criminal enforcement by Nevada authorities."The prediction market operator added that it intends to file a notice of appeal."Defendants have left little doubt that they would bring criminal charges against Kalshi absent a stay," Kalshi's legal filing said. "But even if Kalshi could avoid prosecution by taking expeditious steps to geofence, Kalshi would face severe irreparable harm from shuttering existing contracts for users in Nevada."Prediction Markets Under Scrutiny NationwideSimilar lawsuits and regulatory actions are raging all over the U.S. at the moment, as prediction markets and state gambling regulators scrap over the legality of sports event contracts.Those contracts can be bought and sold by the users of federally regulated prediction markets, allowing them to make de facto bets on sporting events, politics, and economics, among other things.However, it is mostly the election and sports-related contracts that have irked state gaming regulators, as they see gambling as their bailiwick, not the CFTC.Sports Betting or Prediction Market?“Kalshi has established a market for sports betting,” Judge Gordon wrote. “Kalshi advertised that it is the ‘first app for legal sports betting in all 50 states.’ But Kalshi is not licensed to conduct gaming in Nevada or any other state.”Kalshi is now seeking to pause Gordon's latest decision. Otherwise, the prediction market could have to shut down its contested offerings in the state, as Crypto.com did.Serious Legal Questions RemainThere may be some grounds (or “serious questions”) for Kalshi to obtain some relief in the interim.“I dissolve the injunction because the (Nevada Gaming Control Board) has shown that Kalshi is not likely to succeed on the merits, although there are serious questions on the merits,” Gordon wrote. “The Board also has shown that the balance of hardships does not tip sharply in Kalshi’s favor. Rather, the balance of hardships tips in favor of the Board, and the public interest favors dissolving the injunction.”

NJ’s Micro-Betting Concerns Go National Amid MLB Scandals and Ohio PushbackNew Jersey’s micro-betting concerns spark national action as MLB scandals and Ohio’s pushback drive calls for tighter sports wagering rules.Photo by HE Photography/ShutterstockTwo New Jersey lawmakers have introduced bills that would ban micro-betting in the Garden State. Assemblyman Dan Hutchison(D-4) introduced Assembly Bill 5971 in July, and Sen. Paul D. Moriarty introduced Senate Bill 4794 last month.Banning gamblers from making these small bets during game action is starting to reach a national level, especially after multiple gambling scandals unfolded this year.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine was instrumental in convincing Major League Baseball to reduce micro-betting options for next year. Now, bettors using New Jersey sportsbooks will see less of those types of betting markets during MLB games.MLB cuts down on micro-betsIn the wake of the Cleveland Guardians scandal involving pitchers Luis Oritz and Emmanuel Clase, the MLB and gambling operators have agreed to reduce the amount of micro-bets available during games.Micro-betting is placing wagers on in-game events, like betting on whether the next pitch in an MLB game is going to be a ball or strike, or whether the next play in a football game will be a run or pass.Ortiz and Clase were indicted for rigging “next pitch” micro-bets. Now, operators are only accepting individual pitch wagers as high as $200 and excluding them from parlays.DeWine told the Associated Press that he is pushing for a full ban on prop betting.“It needs to be holistic; it needs to be universal. They’re just playing with fire. I mean, they are just asking for more and more trouble, their failure to address this.”DeWine also said he regrets signing off on legal sports wagering in Ohio.NJ allows out-of-state college propsNew Jersey allows prop betting on professional sports, as do most states. However, NJ also accepts prop wagers on out-of-state college games.For example, operators are allowed to offer over/under on points in a game that features Duke vs. Kentucky. Schools such as Rutgers, Seton Hall, and Monmouth cannot be bet on at all in the Garden State.Sen. Kristin Corrado (R-Passaic) introduced Senate Bill 3080 in April 2024 that would prohibit “sports wagering licensees from offering player-specific proposition bets on college sports.” It moved through the Senate in June but hasn’t moved since.The bill would create another layer of protection for college athletes, extending to all college student-athletes that compete in the state.New Jersey has made the protection of student-athletes a priority. Other states are following the Garden State’s lead.

Article InformationNCAA Reverses Sports Betting Rule for AthletesWritten by Jonathan RodriguezPublished: Mon Nov 24, 2025, 7:00 am ETRead Time: 3 minutesIndustry

Daily Fantasy Sports Deemed Sports Betting Under California LawDaily fantasy sports falls under the remit of California Penal Code section 337a, which bans sports betting, according to Rob Bonta.California Attorney General Rob Bonta has put forward the opinion that daily fantasy sports games is a form of betting and therefore should be regarded as illegal in the state.Published Thursday, the opinion was published in response to a query from California State Assembly member Tom Tackey. This questioned the legality of daily fantasy sports, which online operators have made accessible in the state for some time.In Bonta’s opinion, DFS should be treated the same as sports betting, which is already banned under California Penal Code section 337a. He said as participants pay an entry fee and can win real money based on the performance of athletes, this qualifies as sports betting.What Swung the Decision for Bonta?The opinion considered several forms of DFS, including pick’em style games. Here, customers predict how a certain player will perform, including how many points they may score in a match. Bonta said that this mimics parlay or proposition bets, where consumers can win money by wagering on a certain athlete.He also took issue with draft-style games. According to Bonta, paying to pick a team and winning money based on its performance can be seen as betting. Therefore, like wagering, it should be illegal.“We conclude that participants in both types of daily fantasy sports games – pick’em and draft-style games – make ‘bets’ on sporting events in violation of section 337a,” Bonta wrote.Response to Operator Arguments in CaliforniaBonta also countered several arguments put forward by operators of daily fantasy sports games.First was the skill-versus-chance argument. Operators said selecting players and teams based on skill was more skill-based, as opposed to the chance element associated with betting. But this argument fell on deaf ears. The opinion stated betting is illegal in all forms in California, be it skill- or chance-based.Another argument that fell short was contest versus wager. Operators said their games constituted competitions that players entered, rather than traditional betting. However, Bonta distinguished between contests – where customers directly participate – and paying money to win based on others’ performance. Under this framework, he ruled that entry fees constituted wagers, therefore making the practice illegal sports betting.Bonta also turned down an argument based on the federal Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). Operators said that as this excludes certain fantasy sports, DFS cannot be regarded as illegal. However, the AG argued UIGEA does not override California law, which bans all forms of activity seen as betting.Finally, he said the location of operators is irrelevant. Some operators argued that as they were not located in California, the law was not applicable to them. In response, Bonta said even if DFS operators or their servers are outside California, offering DFS to players physically in the state is illegal.Following in the Footsteps of Other StatesThe opinion also made reference to similar rulings elsewhere. Several other US states have already ruled that DFS qualifies as sports betting and have passed laws to clarify this.“Regulators in Virginia, Arizona, Wyoming and Florida, for example, have all concluded that state laws regulating sports wagering apply to pick’em,” the opinion said. “As the Arizona Department of Gaming explained, the games are simply a type of proposition betting.“We are not aware of any out-of-state regulator to reach a contrary conclusion.”He concluded by saying section 337a was designed to protect people in the state from addiction and harm. Therefore, anything seen as sports betting should not be permitted in California.Where Do We Go From Here?While the opinion is not legally binding, it could be used to set a precedent in California. Lawmakers may use it to develop legislation formally outlawing daily fantasy sports.Unsurprisingly, DFS operators have been highly defensive of their activities and distanced themselves from relationships with betting. Underdog, which takes around 10% of its total revenue from California, has been particularly vocal over the matter.Underdog went as far as attempting to block an official opinion being released by Bonta. However, a California Superior Court judge this week rejected the approach on the ground that the operator could not demonstrate it would face harm. This ultimately allowed the opinion to be published and therefore cast doubt over the operator’s future in the state.The operator has said it plans to continue operating in California for the foreseeable future.Class Action Lawsuits Already FiledOn the flip side, consumer-focused lawyers in the state have been quick to react to the AG opinion. A coalition of consumer protection laws firms have filed four class action lawsuits against FanDuel, DraftKings, PrizePicks and Underdog, alleging they broke laws by running DFS.The lawsuits were filed on behalf of California residents who entered DFS contests while located in the state. Each is seeking “monetary and injunctive relief” for what is claimed as “unlawful operation of online sports betting under the guise of fantasy sports”.Margot Cutter, partner at Cutter Law PC, one of the coalition firms, said: “These lawsuits are about fairness and truth in advertising. Californians deserve to know when they’re engaging in gambling. When companies call it something else to skirt the law, that’s a problem not just for consumers but for the integrity of our legal system.”James Bilsborrow, partner at Weitz & Luxenberg, added: “These companies intentionally created the false impression that what they were doing was lawful and they banked on no one stopping them.”

Buccaneers vs Rams Sunday Night Football overviewBuccaneers vs Rams Predictions, Best Bets, Props & Odds for Sunday Night FootballBaker Mayfield is going to be airing it out in the dome setting of SoFi Stadium tonight.Two stud quarterbacks meet on Sunday Night Football when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sail west to take on the Los Angeles Rams.Our Buccaneers vs. Rams predictions are chock-full of NFL picks for this marquee matchup on November 23.Buccaneers vs Rams SNF predictionsBuccaneers +6.5Over 49.5Davante Adams anytime TDBaker Mayfield Over 242.5 passing yardsBuccaneers vs Rams SNF best betsBuccaneers +6.5Jason Logan expects Baker Mayfield & Co. to go shot-for-shot with the Rams in L.A."The Bucs’ run defense won’t let Sean McVay get going on the ground, while the Tampa offense can trade shots with L.A. This spread is too big."Over 49.5JLo also expects points aplenty at SoFi on Sunday Night Football."Tampa keeps scoring despite missing some key offensive weapons, and the Rams may have to pass more than they want against a stingy run-stopping unit. I bet the Over 49 earlier in the week and like this one below the key total of 51 points."Buccaneers vs Rams SNF TD picksDavante Adams anytime touchdownQuinn Allen thinks Matthew Stafford will link with his favorite red zone target tonight."Davante Adams has formed terrific chemistry with Matthew Stafford. The wideout only had one catch in a Week 11 win over the Seattle Seahawks, but it was for a touchdown. In fact, he’s found the end zone in four straight games, collecting seven touchdowns during that span. Adams is a real threat, especially in the red zone."Buccaneers vs Rams SNF propsBaker Mayfield Over 242.5 passing yardsRohit Ponnaiya expects Baker Mayfield to air it out on Sunday Night Football."The Rams are 7-point home favorites, which should lead to a negative game script and high passing volume from the Bucs. That's been a theme for the 8-2 Rams, who have allowed the fifth-most pass attempts per game (36.4). This is a five-star play according to EV Analytics, which is projecting 263.2 passing yards for Mayfield."Buccaneers vs Rams game infoLocationDateKickoffTVSoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CASunday, November 23, 20258:20 p.m. ETNBCBuccaneers vs Rams injuries and weatherBuccaneers vs Rams latest injuriesBuccaneers vs Rams weatherMonitor gametime conditions with live NFL weather info and consider how weather impacts NFL betting when evaluating sides, totals, and props.

Background on the Proposed Tax ChangeIn its Nov. 26 legislative update, "What's Racing Through Washington," the National Thoroughbred Racing Association noted that there has been some progress for legislation that would restore the ability of taxpayers with gambling winnings to claim 100% of their losses against those winnings.Currently 100% of such losses can be applied toward any reported winnings to determine the actual winnings for a taxpayer in a given year. But under President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, changes would see the amount of gambling losses that could be claimed against winnings be reduced to 90% of losses. Currently this 90% deduction standard is scheduled to be in place for 2026.The change is opposed by horse racing as well as other regulated gambling in the United States: casinos, sports betting, etc.Industry Concerns and Early ReactionIn its Wednesday release the NTRA noted some signs of progress:One of President Trump's most prominent moves since returning to office has been the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, his big tax bill, on July 4th. As previously mentioned, the bill included several wins for the horse racing industry, namely 100% permanent bonus depreciation. It also included a bane for the industry—the decrease of the tax deduction on gambling losses from 100% to 90%.This change drew immediate criticism from the public as well as from lawmakers from both parties, mainly for the fact that this change would lead to gamblers potentially paying tax on "phantom income," that is, income that the gambler didn't actually earn.FAIR BET Act and WAGER ActAlmost immediately, Rep. Dina Titus (a Nevada Democrat) introduced the FAIR BET Act, and Rep. Andy Barr (a Kentucky Republican) introduced the WAGER Act. Both of these bills will restore the tax deduction to 100%. As of now, the most likely bill that will pass is Barr's, simply because of the fact that he's a Republican in a Republican-controlled House and Senate.Growing Support in CongressThere has been more good news regarding the WAGER Act and restoring the tax deduction.First, House Ways and Means Committee chairman Jason Smith (Missouri, Republican) has come out in support of restoring the deduction, and Senate Finance Committee chairman Mike Crapo (Idaho, Republican) has indicated he's supportive of a change as well. Having both of these leaders in favor of restoration is a good sign.Another good sign is the fact that multiple members of congress have signed on as co-sponsors of the bill, including Democrats. Having bipartisan support is always helpful to get a bill passed.NTRA Advocacy CampaignThe NTRA has launched a campaign supporting the passage of the WAGER Act, including an ad that ran during the Breeders' Cup World Championships.This press release has been edited for content and style by BloodHorse Staff.