With Joe Biden virtually assured to be the 2020 Democratic nominee for President, a frenzy of speculation surrounds who he’ll select for a running mate. Will Biden pick one of the well-known betting favorites, or instead, go with a less visible long shot? The former Vice President says he’ll announce […]
Whether you live in Las Vegas or are here visiting, you can still go out and have fun. With the closing of casinos imminent, it’s up to all of us to find our own outlets, reinvent what it means to be adventurous, and get creative. Here are a few ideas […]
The coronavirus scare is sports gambling’s worst nightmare. Virtually all major American sporting events have been canceled or postponed indefinitely, which means sports gamblers won’t have much to bet on, at least for a while. So, how long will this last and how bad will things get? On most afternoons, […]
The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be an above-average team competing in a division with as many as four possible playoff contenders. Their win total for the upcoming season is projected at 86.5, ranking third-highest in the National League East, and the same as their rival New York Mets. The […]
With the 2020 Major League Baseball season beginning on March 26, teams have already reported to spring training and have played a few exhibition games. I’m sizing up all 30 squads for bettors, with a breakdown of the rosters and projections for how they’ll fare. Today, this exclusive series continues […]
The 2020 Major League Baseball season begins March 26. Teams have already reported to spring training, and exhibition games have begun. Over the next month until opening day, we’ll be sizing up all 30 squads with a breakdown of the rosters, and projections as to how they’ll fare this season. […]
The 2020 Major League Baseball season starts March 26th. Teams have already reported to spring training and exhibition games have begun. Over the next month, we’ll be sizing up all 30 squads with a breakdown of the rosters, and projections as to how they’ll fare this season. Today, this exclusive […]
“The house always wins.” As gamblers, how many times have we heard this? Sure, it’s true … most gamblers don’t beat the house in the long run. But sometimes the public wins, which means the house loses. Occasionally, the lamb slaughters the wolf. That’s exactly what happened in New Jersey’s […]
The old saying warns that “it’s never over ’til it’s over.” But that’s not even true anymore, especially if you were one of the unfortunate Super Bowl bettors who wagered on one of the game’s most attractive props — the over/under on total rushing yards by Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick […]
Once again, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is taking heat for inexplicable play-calling that resulted in another Super Bowl loss. In two championship game appearances — in 2017 and 2020 respectively — Shanahan’s offenses have been shut out in the fourth quarter. Shanahan might be the best coach […]
Puppy Bowl XVI will air on the Animal Planet channel at 3 p.m. EST. The two-hour extravaganza features a variety of canine competitions which precede the 2020 Super Bowl. Sports gambling specialist Matt Lessinger, fresh off a winning night at the Grammy Awards, is our official “Puppy Bowl Correspondent.” Let’s […]
Money not lost is just as sweet as money won. In other words, sometimes, the best decision you can make is the decision not to bet on something that looks too easy. These fundamental laws of sports gambling are something to keep in mind when parsing over the many hundreds […]
I don’t give a damn what team some anonymous millionaire bet on, nor do I care how much he wagered. What I want to know is — which side does the bettor who actually earns his living from sports gambling like? A few years ago, a highly respected sports gambler […]
In the 53-year history of the Super Bowl, only once has a player from the losing team been selected MVP. In 1971, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley received the honor in a sluggish, 16-13 loss to the Baltimore Colts that was dominated by both defenses. Can history repeat itself in […]
The Grammy Awards aren’t just about music and entertainment. For years, a few sharp bettors have been scoping out each category and winning money where there’s value. Matt Lessinger is one of the few experts with a documented winning record betting on the Grammys, and this year, he shares his […]
Down to the NFL’s final four, what’s the best bet on the board for Sunday’s two championship games? Here’s a closer look at the Green Bay-San Francisco matchup entirely from a gambling perspective. Let’s begin with a disclaimer by stating the obvious: You don’t have to bet on this game. […]
Down to the NFL’s final four, what’s the best bet on the board for Sunday’s two championship games? Here’s a closer look at the Tennessee-Kansas City matchup entirely from a gambling perspective. Let’s begin with a disclaimer by stating the obvious: You don’t have to bet on this game. Many […]
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is speaking here in Las Vegas this weekend. After years of distancing himself and the league from anything connected to the city, he’s now forced into damage control. This is due to the Raiders’ relocation here next season. As Goodell tries to soothe old wounds, let’s […]
Coach Gerard Gallant’s firing by the Las Vegas Golden Knights was the slap shot heard around the hockey world. The stunning decision to fire a highly-successful NHL head coach and architect for a miracle on ice in the desert makes no sense whatsoever. So, what happened? Gerard Gallant was once […]
Uncut Gems, the new movie starring Adam Sandler, may have transformed the box-office buffoon into a bona fide actor, but the way sports gambling is portrayed makes the film an excruciating test of endurance. Here are some ridiculous inaccuracies that make this film virtually unwatchable … The Hustler, released in […]
Ten Hag Says Ronaldo’s Decision to Leave Rayo Match Early is ‘Unacceptable’ 
Consecutive NBA Titles: Celtics 8 Straight, Phil Jackson Three-Peats with Bulls and Lakers 
Baseball Movies: ‘Bull Durham’ (1988) with Kevin Costner, Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon 
Basketball Movies: ‘Blue Chips’ with Nick Nolte, Shaq, and Penny 
The OG List: Top 50 NBA All-Time Scoring Points List, Abdul-Jabbar Still No. 1 
