The draft of a new sports betting bill was released on Thursday by a New Jersey congressman. This comes just a day after the U.S. Solicitor General’s Office essentially said it’s time for everyone to move on and forget about changing the laws. The Washington Post first reported on Wednesday […]
Gambling Industry
Preakness Odds Don’t Favor Horse Racing Bettors
As Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming is looking to win the second leg of the Triple Crown, those searching for value might have to dig rather deep to come up with a worthwhile bet. Odds are definitely not in the favor of those going online to put some money down […]
Dana White Growing Impatient with McGregor-Mayweather Fight Negotiations
The patience of UFC President Dana White is starting to wear thin when it comes to setting up an agreement for the anticipated fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather. White had said on a national radio show last week that he wanted to set a Sunday deadline to get […]
Online Poker Trying to Join Daily Fantasy Sports as Legal in New York
If New York State Senator John Bonacic (R-42nd District) gets his way, online poker will accompany Daily Fantasy Sports as legal for residents to play. His bill S 3898 passed through the Senate Finance Committee, Tuesday and will now face a full vote in the senate. Bonacic hopes that the […]
UK Soccer Players Dealing with Gambling Addiction
Gambling addiction within the sport of soccer in the UK is becoming a crisis as more and more athletes are being identified with a problem. An anonymous source told the Mirror Newspaper that one Premier League star’s habit is so out of control he has lost most of his £15 […]
Not Much Logic in Betting Large Money on Favorites
An unidentified gambler walked into the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook and placed a $50,000 bet on the Golden State to defeat the Utah in the Western Conference NBA Playoffs semifinals series. A smart play considering the Warriors are minus-1000 to defeat the Jazz in the best of seven series and […]
Favorites Dominating NBA Playoffs But Values Still Exist
Trying to find betting value in the NBA playoffs is a pretty daunting task, as the favorites aren’t allowing for much drama. In the first round the three favorites, Golden State, Cleveland and San Antonio all moved on the next level. When the postseason began, Golden State came out as […]
Raiders Will Make Some Draft Picks From Las Vegas Sign
In keeping with a town that thrives on innovative promotions, the Oakland Raiders will be holding its Day 3 draft picks from the iconic Las Vegas Sign. The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign, which is universally known around the world, is less than a mile where the team will […]
NFL Draft Provides Unique Betting Opportunities on Players
While the consensus No. 1 pick in this year’s NFL Draft is Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett at minus-1000, there are still several picks to attract gamblers who want to bet on the NFL Draft. The long shot pick for the top selection by the Cleveland Browns is North Carolina […]
Money Figures Flying, But Mayweather-McGregor Match Still Grounded
The talking continues at a furious pace and the money mentioned keeps going higher, but so far there is no concrete date set for a boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. It has been more than a year since the fight was proposed and at the time seemed […]
NHL Favorites Struggling in Playoffs, Driving Bettors Crazy
It’s tough to be a Chicago Blackhawks or Washington Capitals fan right now. The two top teams are not acting like it and in turn are frustrating people who have wagered on them to win the Stanley Cup. The Capitals and the Blackhawks were the No. 1 seeds in their […]
New Jersey Lawyers Visit Washington D.C. to Make Case for Sports Betting
New Jersey lawyers are pinning their hopes on a meeting with the US solicitor general to get a federal ban on sports betting ruled unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court. They, along with other officials from the state, met with Noel Francisco earlier in the week to try and persuade […]
Internet Wagering on NFL Draft Still Better Bet than Sportsbook
When Nevada sportsbooks announced Monday that they had been given approval to allow betting on the NFL Draft, it seemed like great news for those who want to wager on it. But while the state’s gaming commission approved the new form of gambling, it did so with several conditions, unlike […]
Football Fans Voice Support For Legalizing Sports Betting
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell might not want sports betting legalized but football fans certainly seem to. A Morning Consult Poll conducted by the American Gaming Association revealed that fans of every team in the league overwhelmingly welcomed betting on sports allowed in their state. Those asked said they thought states […]
Golfers Attempt to be Masters of Their Domain in Major Championship
Logic would dictate that one of the top three picks to win golf’s Masters would come through, but rational thought is not always the best way to go when predicting a victor for the men’s first major championship of the season. It is hard to argue against Dustin Johnson, Jordan […]
Batty Proposition Bets Available for 2017 Baseball Season
Opening day is April 2 and sportsbooks are enticing bettors with some standard and downright kooky proposition bets for the season. Every year gambling sites rack their collective brains trying to come up with unusual wagers they think will attract casual to diehard fans and this year is no different. […]
NFL Gambling Stance Moving from Disdain to Acceptance
It was a vote by the NFL owners on Tuesday, that not only overwhelmingly approved the Oakland Raiders move to Las Vegas, but also told NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell that he needed to evolve with the times. The leader of the most popular sport in the US was being chided […]
Oddsmakers Make Tiger Woods Huge Masters Underdog
It’s hard to think of Tiger Woods as a huge underdog, but if the 14-time major championship winner decides to play in the Masters in April, he is given little chance of winning by oddsmakers. The one-time No. 1 golfer has battled scandal, injuries, chipping yips and poor play off the […]
D Las Vegas Casino Owner Takes Hit on NCAA Bets, but has Possibility to Make $1 Million
The eccentric owner of the D Las Vegas Casino got crushed opening weekend, losing $109,000 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, but Derek Stevens is betting Michigan wins the championship. It’s not so much loyalty to his alma mater, but the 80-1 odds he received for his wager […]
Mayweather-McGregor Fight Not if, but When it Will Happen
Those in the know are confidant that an anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will happen, but no one can seem to answer when it will occur. It was an intriguing match up when it was first proposed a year ago between the undefeated (49-0) boxer and the […]