Gambling and Sports Betting News March 9, 2020: Illinois Sports Betting Kicks Off Today

Gambling and Sports Betting News March 9, 2020: Illinois Sports Betting Kicks Off Today

The Rivers Casino in Des Plaines has received initial approval to offer sports betting in the state of Illinois starting today March 9, 2020 just in time for March Madness.  The Tournament tips off March 17.

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How Good is Americas Bookie: Players Speak

How Good is Americas Bookie: Players Speak

"Underrated", "impressive", "outstanding", these are just some of the things being said about Americas Bookie.

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MoPlay No Pay as Company Becomes Insolvent

Company admits inability to pay following gaming license suspension

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NBA Best Bets - March 8, 2020

NBA Best Bets - March 8, 2020

These are teams that have the best chance of winning or covering the spread based on recent trends for Sunday March 8, 2020.

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Sports Betting and Cryptocurrency Gambling: A Match Made in Heaven

Sports Betting and Cryptocurrency Gambling: A Match Made in Heaven

Sports Betting has been a tradition in different cultures for many hundreds of years. Even when it was banned in most of America, people still flocked to places where it could be done legally. Others worked with bookies in other countries.

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Bet the Oregon Ducks March Madness 2020: Payout Odds to Win NCAA Men's Tournament

Bet the Oregon Ducks March Madness 2020: Payout Odds to Win NCAA Men's Tournament

The Oregon Ducks odds of winning the 2020 NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship were set at anywhere from 25/1 to 28/1 depending on the book as of March 7. 

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Bet the Louisville Cardinals March Madness 2020: Payout Odds to Win NCAA Men's Tournament

Bet the Louisville Cardinals March Madness 2020: Payout Odds to Win NCAA Men's Tournament

The Louisville Cardinals odds of winning the 2020 NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship were set at anywhere from 15/1 to 19/1 depending on the book as of March 7. 

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Bet the Gonzaga Bulldogs March Madness 2020: Payout Odds to Win NCAA Men's Tournament

Bet the Gonzaga Bulldogs March Madness 2020: Payout Odds to Win NCAA Men's Tournament

The Gonzaga Bulldogs odds of winning the 2020 NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship were set at anywhere from 6/1 to 10/1 dependingon the book as of March 6. 

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NBA Best Bets March 7, 2020

From top to bottom are teams that have the best chance of winning or covering the spread based on recent trends for Saturday March 7, 2020.

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Coronavirus Casino News March 7, 2020: Prevention Methods Taken by the Vegas Casinos

Coronavirus Casino News March 7, 2020: Prevention Methods Taken by the Vegas Casinos

Here is the latest news concerning Coronavirus and the impact on casinos worldwide - Saturday March 7, 2020.

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Sports Betting Launches in Illinois This Monday

Sports Betting Launches in Illinois This Monday

It's finally here!  In-state licensed sports betting is set to launch Monday (March 9, 2020) in Illinois following an extended delay.  That means just in time for March Madness.  Just as in Iowa, those looking to register with a state-licensed online sportsbook will need to do so in person at specified venues for the first two years.  Doing so remotely is not an option.  Additionally two of the most popular sites - Draftkings and FanDuel - will be prevented from entering the Illinois market over this period as wel

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Adesanya vs. Romero Headlines UFC 248 in Las Vegas

Adesanya vs. Romero Headlines UFC 248 in Las Vegas

We’re in for a treat this Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, where we’ll enjoy the action and excitement of UFC 248, with a series of incredible bouts that will surely keep us in the edge of our seats.

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Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview

Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview

When Ohio State and Michigan State square off on Sunday, two teams that have fluctuated between looking like top-10 teams at certain points and also teetered on the verge of being NCAA Tournament team’s during their roughest stretches. These two teams have yet to play this year, so there is some unfamiliarity between the two conference foes. Michigan State has an opportunity to lock-in the Big 10 regular season crown with a win, while Ohio State will hope to take on the role of spoiler. As the Big 10 regular season comes to a close, we should have a fun one out in East Lansing on our hands.

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Sports Betting Hall of Fame Announces Five New Members

The Sports Betting Hall of Fame will see five new members inducted next year at the Betting on Sports America conference in New Jersey, organized by SBC.

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Major Operator CEOs Confirmed for Betting on Sports America 2020

Major Operator CEOs Confirmed for Betting on Sports America 2020

Betting on Sports America 2020’s status as the unmissable forum where all the key players gather to learn about future developments in the US sports betting industry has been further enhanced by a stellar line-up for the event’s CEO panel.

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NBA Best Bets March 6, 2020

From top to bottom are teams that have the best chance of winning or covering the spread based on recent trends for Friday March 6, 2020.

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NBA Betting – Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Betting – Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Lakers

Bucks-Lakers game could be Finals preview with line set at Milwaukee -1

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Today's Top Poker News - March 6, 2020: Stones Wants Cheating Case Thrown Out

Today's Top Poker News - March 6, 2020: Stones Wants Cheating Case Thrown Out

These are your hot stories in the world of poker for Friday March 6, 2020.

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Perfect Bracket Contest March Madness 2020 Promises $1 Million

Perfect Bracket Contest March Madness 2020 Promises $1 Million

JazzSports.ag promises $1 million to the person who gets that perfect March Madness bracket.  Eazy peazy, right?  Well, it's never been done before.

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Tribe Leader, Governor Trade Barbs Over Sports Betting Bills in Connecticut

A dispute over sports betting proposals in Connecticut intensified Thursday, as a Native American tribal chairman criticized Gov. Ned Lamont for supporting a plan the chairman said would put in jeopardy more than $250 million in gambling revenues the state receives each year from two tribal casinos.

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Brian Urlacher’s Brother Pleads Not Guilty in Gambling Case

Brian Urlacher’s Brother Pleads Not Guilty in Gambling Case

Casey Urlacher, the brother of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges alleging he was part of an offshore sports gambling business.

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Pats Week 1 QB Odds 2020 Season: Not Brady? Plus Latest Division Odds

Pats Week 1 QB Odds 2020 Season: Not Brady? Plus Latest Division Odds

For just the second time in 18 seasons, there could be a quarterback other than Tom Brady under center for the Patriots in Week 1. 

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NBA Betting – Los Angeles Clippers at Houston Rockets

Rockets are a -1 point favorite versus Clippers

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Bradley Beal Breaks Wizards’ Franchise Record of Consecutive 25-Point Games

Wizards guard Bradley Beal broke the franchise record by scoring at least 25 points in 18 consecutive games. The 26-year-old had 34 points, eight assists and five steals in Sunday's 124-110 win against the Warriors.

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Pick - Thursday March 5, 2020

Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Pick - Thursday March 5, 2020

The Big Ten Conference is the best league in the country this season, with at least 10 teams expected to earn a trip to the NCAA Tournament. The standings seem to change every night as teams continue to jockey for playoff seeding in the conference tournament. The Ohio State Buckeyes will host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Thursday night in a game that will definitely play a role in how the tournament plays out.

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50 Days, $1.1 Million and Apparently a Psychopath: The Rise and Fall of 'Parlay Patz'

50 Days, $1.1 Million and Apparently a Psychopath: The Rise and Fall of 'Parlay Patz'

He was riding high, 50 days, $1.1 million dollars, the Action Network's Darren Rovell profiled Ben "Parlay" Patz back in December.

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Bet the Duke Blue Devils March Madness 2020: Payout Odds to Win NCAA Men's Tournament

Bet the Duke Blue Devils March Madness 2020: Payout Odds to Win NCAA Men's Tournament

The Duke Blue Devils odds of winning the 2020 NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship were set at 12/1 most books as of March 4.

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Famed Parlay Bettor Under Criminal Investigation for Threatening Pro, College Athletes

Pepperdine player told he would be beheaded and family burned alive, Blue Jays player referred to be a racial epitaph and told he would be beheaded and daughters gassed.

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Post Super Tuesday Betting Odds Have Biden Ahead

Post Super Tuesday Betting Odds Have Biden Ahead

According to the latest numbers from SportsBetting.ag, Biden is now the odds-on favorite to earn the Democratic nomination. 

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Can I Bet on Bovada From South Dakota?

Can I Bet on Bovada From South Dakota?

Bovada and other sites are accessible from South Dakota and soon voters will decide whether to allow sports betting in Deadwood after the House on Tuesday March 2, 2020 passed a proposal to put the question on the November ballot.

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