If other states need any proof that sports betting could generate serious revenues for their coffers, they need only take a look at what Nevada sports books did last year. According to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control board, the state’s sports books took in $4.8 billion in wagers […]
When Tiger Woods hit his tee shot on No. 16 in the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open the ball missed rolling into the cup by inches, and fans let out a roar that reminded the golf world the 42-year-old’s comeback might have some legs this time. Woods elicited […]
The 2018 NFL offseason hasn’t even begun yet, but the first major trade of the year has already happened. The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to send quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins in exchange for a third-round draft pick and cornerback Kendall Fuller. According to a report by […]
Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles is going to be a Super Bowl rookie with all the nerves that go with it, and if bettors believe the jitters will get to him, there’s an intriguing prop bet that could pay off well. Foles is a +200 to throw an incompletion on his […]
With the Tiger Woods circus off the PGA Tour for the next two tournaments, the emphasis on betting will be on the favorites at the PGA Tour’s Waste Management Open. Two-time defending champion Hideki Matsuyama and No. 3 ranked Jordan Spieth are 9/1 picks to win this week in Scottsdale, […]
With the Supreme Court still months away from ruling on the fate of the legalized sports betting in the United States, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says that his league will be ready to deal with the outcome, no matter what it might be. During an appearance on ESPN’s Golic and […]
The Las Vegas bettor dubbed “Sir Let it Ride,” who won $14 million on the first six games of the World Series, is trying his skill at football. He has reportedly placed seven-figure wagers at several area sports book on Sunday’s Super Bowl. He apparently likes the underdog Philadelphia Eagles […]
It wasn’t a matter of if Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin were going to have a rematch, it was when it would occur — and now both have agreed on May 5. Promoters for the fighters said they hope the Cinco de Mayo rematch will quell the controversy after the […]
The Church of England is calling for the end of gambling ads on TV in the UK, claiming they are a bad influence on children. In response to a new study about adolescent gambling behaviors, the Church last week submitted a recommendation that the government remove a broadcast exemption that […]
Tight End Rob Gronkowski, one of the most integral parts of New England’s offense, worked out on Saturday but has still not been cleared from concussion protocol. Internet sportsbooks still believe the tight end will be on the field in the 2018 Super Bowl and have him at a -150 […]
New England quarterback Tom Brady has won more MVPs in the Super Bowl than any other player in history and oddsmakers believe he will capture the honor for the fifth time. The two-time winner of the regular-season MVP award opened as a 4-5 favorite to take the hardware on Sunday. […]
Millions of dollars will be bet on the 2018 Super Bowl, and only a fraction of that amount will be on who will win the game. The majority of the money will be on the proposition bets. While gamblers can choose the coin toss winner or who will score first […]
Money is flowing into Nevada sports books for Super Bowl bets, and a good portion of it is being placed on the Philadelphia Eagles. So much so that facilities are adjusting the line to try and entice more wagers on New England. So far it isn’t working. The line at […]
Two weeks from National Signing Day for high school football recruits, Ohio State seems to hold a slight edge over Georgia when it comes to who has the top class of incoming freshman, according to 247 Sports, which tracks recruiting nationwide. Another site has Georgia a small favorite over Ohio […]
Professional All Star games tend not to receive much action at the betting window. But with three games, an over-under, and MVP voting, the NHL All Star Game presents several advantage situations for the savvy hockey bettor. The unique format calls for the Metropolitan Division to face off against the […]
The Miami Marlins dealt another high-salary player on Thursday when it shipped outfielder Christian Yelich to Milwaukee for Lewis Brinson and three minor leaguers. The trade was the fourth in an effort to reduce the club’s payroll. The team was set to pay out $140 million had they kept all […]
It has been two years since Villanova won its second NCAA Basketball Championship, and 33 years since winning their first, but oddsmakers like their chances to cut down the nets this year at the culmination of March Madness 2018. The Wildcats are currently a 5/1 favorite to win its third […]
An unnamed gambler has made a multimillion-dollar bet on the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of 2018 Super Bowl, according to officials from MGM Resorts, kicking off what promises to be a busy couple weeks for Nevada sportsbooks. The bet, made at an MGM property, appears to be one of the largest […]
On the afternoon of New Years Eve, the Vegas Golden Knights were facing the Toronto Maple Leafs and were competing with the final regular season of the NFL for viewers and sports bettors alike. While the televisions at one sports book off the Las Vegas Strip was showing all the […]
While eyes of the golf world are focused on Tiger Woods and whether or not he can make a successful return to the competitive links, golf bettors might see some more attractive wagering options in other players at this week’s Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California. […]
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