Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Sunday June 16, 2019.
Entertainment
Bieber-Cruise Fight Odds Posted: Where to Bet Online
Where there is a challenge and potential competition, there will be odds to bet on.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/10/2019
James Holzhauer Bids Farewell
Stop right here, Jeopardy fans who want to keep some mystery in their lives.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/03/2019
'Jeopardy!': James Holzhauer Wins 30th Game
Jeopardy! contestant James Holzhauer won his 30th consecutive game Wednesday night and inched closer to Ken Jennings all-time record winnings.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/29/2019
Find an Online Gambling Site Taking Bets on the Spelling Bee
Betting on the Scripps Spelling Bee this time of year is always fun as online gambling sites offer a few dozen prop bets.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/26/2019
Holzhauer Hits $2 Million
James Holzhauer has officially topped the $2 million mark on Jeopardy.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/24/2019
Scripps Spelling Bee Betting Odds 2019
Antediluvian, Xanthosis, Chiaroscurist, Logorrhea, Succedaneum. If you're starting to get excited reading this, it must be time for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. And as always this time of year, we have all your fun prop bets courtesy of BetOnline and Dave Mason.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/24/2019
Holzhauer is Making a Huge Dent in the Jeopardy Winner’s Fund
We take for granted the money that is won on game shows without realizing their funding is limited.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/24/2019
Holzhauer Wasn't Leading for Once
James Holzhauer exited the first round out of the lead for once.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/23/2019
Almost There: James Holzhauer Could Hit $2 Million Mark Thursday
James Holzhauer's correct final answer resulted in a $71885 payday and that much closer to hitting the $2 million mark on Jeopardy.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/22/2019
James Holzhauer Inches Towards the $2 Million Mark
34-year-old Las Vegas Sports bettor James Holzhauer continues to roll over the competition in Jeopardy.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/21/2019
Jeopardy Champ James Holzhauer: 'I Majored in Online Poker'
When asked on Monday night's episode of Jeopardy where he got his smarts, professional sports bettor James Holzhauer joked he attended the University of Illinois "where I majored in online poker". $89229 was his winnings Monday night alone.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/20/2019
Game of Thrones Betting From FanDuel, Draftkings App: No Can Do
There won't be any betting on the season (and show) finale of Games of Throne in the state of New Jersey via either the FanDuel or Draftkings app.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/19/2019
98 Percent of Those Polled Predict Daenery Death in Final Game of Thrones Episode
While most bookmakers have pulled their odds on Sunday's season (and show) finale of Game of Thrones, bets were being taken right up through Saturday.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/19/2019
End Game Nears for Game of Thrones
When season eight of “Game of Thrones” began, The Associated Press examined the arcs of the major characters who had survived the bloody series until its final season.
Submitted by Associated Press on, May/19/2019
Can I Still Bet on the Game of Thrones Finale on May 19 Day of Airing?
Tomatometer scoring odds still available at select bookmakers online
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/19/2019
Netherlands Wins Eurovision Final 2019 as Favorites
The Netherlands won the 64th Eurovision Song Contest in Israel on Sunday in a songfest that passed off without serious incident, despite calls by pro-Palestinian groups to boycott the event.
Submitted by Reuters on, May/18/2019
Best Payout on Eurovision Final Found at BetFred: Even Odds
BetFred distinguished itself Saturday from the pack by offering the best payout odds on Holland to win this year's Eurovision. They would pay EVEN odds just minutes ahead of the big show.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/18/2019
Where Can I Watch, Bet the Eurovision Final From Australia
How to watch the 2019 Eurovision Final from Australia? It's easy and, great news, you'll be able to watch on the big screen and at local pubs (we assume, provided they are open).
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/18/2019
Duncan Laurence Still Favorite to Win 2019 Eurovision With 47 Percent Chance
The bookmakers and punters are all over Duncan Laurence of the Netherlands to win this year's Eurovision Final. He (and Holland) was favored at -140. That's not a bad price with experts giving him a near 50% chance (47%) of winning.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/18/2019
Madonna Gets Her Groove on In Israel Ahead of Eurovision Final ...and Boycotts
Pop star Madonna took time out ahead of her scheduled guest performance at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel, attending an evening event in Tel Aviv on Thursday.
Submitted by Reuters on, May/18/2019
Where Can I Watch, Bet the Eurovision Final From the US
The Eurovision Final is among the most watched competitions in the world, however, it's very difficult to watch from the United States due to geo-blocking.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/17/2019
Eurovision Final 2019 Odds to Win: Where Can I Bet From The US?
The Dutch are this year's favorite to win the Eurovision Contest, one of the most wagered on events of the year worldwide and now celebrating its 64th year.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on, May/17/2019
Does Your Pay Per Head Offer Dota 2?
The demand is now high in the betting space for eSports and some of the biggest titles include League of Legends, Counter-Strike and Dota 2.
Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/12/2019
Chaos Esports Club’ Dota 2 Team Drops Two Players, Moves to Europe
Chaos Esports Club announced it has dropped two of its Brazilian players and moved out of South America to Europe.
Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/09/2019
James Holzhauer Beats Judge Judy
Jeopardy is number one in syndication thanks to the win streak of professional sports bettor James Holzhauer.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/07/2019
Bet the Blast Pro Series Madrid - Odds to Win 2019
Individuals from around the world can bet on the Blast Pro Series Madrid.
Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/04/2019
James Holzhauer's Sports Betting Background Helped Him Win Big on Jeopardy
James Holzhauer this week past the million dollar mark on Jeapardy after just 14 days.
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/25/2019
Vici Gaming Reveals Dates for The International 2019
Valve's Dota 2 The International event dates have been announced for August 16-18 (group stage) and the main event starting on August 20 running through August 25. Betting on this event will be available at BetOnline here.
Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/24/2019
More Colleges Forming eSports Programs
The surging popularity of competitive video gaming across the country has local colleges looking to officially sponsor esports programs just like football teams and cheerleading squads.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/21/2019
Actress Who Portrays Mobster Paloma Faith Threatens to Kill Neighbor's Dog
Threatening to kill defenseless animals not in her DNA, actress says
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/21/2019
Breaking News
Can I Access PokerStars From Iowa?
Poker is very popular in Iowa. You can access some online poker sites from the state, just not PokerStars.
Can I Access PokerStars From Nebraska?
You can access PokerStars from Nebraska but cannot play there for real money. Othere online poker sites like Americas Cardroom do welcome those from Nebraska.