Real Bookies "Always Look for a Reason TO PAY a Customer”

Real Bookies "Always Look for a Reason TO PAY a Customer”

A common misconception: Bookies like to find ways NOT to pay players. 

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NFL Betting – Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers

NFL Betting – Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers

Playing their first divisional game of the season the Los Angeles Rams head north to take on the scuffling San Francisco 49ers in Week 6 Sunday Night Football. The Rams had the benefit of playing every team in the worst division helping them burst to a 4-1 record. Entering Week 6 of the NFL season the NFC East had a combined record of 4-15-1.

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Tons of Trump Money...Then That $40K on Biden

Tons of Trump Money...Then That $40K on Biden

We had a nice little story yesterday on the controversy regarding media companies publicizing "big bets", then our friend Dave Mason of BetOnline comes long with this little diddy about a $40,000 bet placed on former VIP and Democratic candidate for President of the US Joe Biden. 

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2024 Presidential Odds Up Already: Harris Favored 3-1

2024 Presidential Odds Up Already: Harris Favored 3-1

We still haven't reached November 3, but oddsmakers are already predicting who will come out on top in 2024.

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NFL Week 6 Best Bets

Although 2020 has been a historic year in sports, the NFL season has produced a rather normal amount of drama. There have been some surprises on the field and some COVID-19-related postponements. But, if you can ignore the lack of fans, it really hasn’t been as crazy as it could have been. 

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Astros Survive, Head to Game 5 vs Rays

Astros Survive, Head to Game 5 vs Rays

The line on the Rays-Astros Game 5 was not immediately available as this was going to press with starting pitchers undecided. 

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Why Trump Still Has Value at +175

Why Trump Still Has Value at +175

Though former Vice President and current Democratic candidate for US President Joe Biden is up in all national polls and up or within the margin of error in most swing states, there are signs that the sitting US President, Donald Trump, can still pull off a victory at +175 (for a payout potential of $17.50 on every $10 bet).

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Nick Saban With Coach Virtually Under Covid 19 Quarantine

Nick Saban With Coach Virtually Under Covid 19 Quarantine

Alabama coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, three days before the second-ranked Crimson Tide is set to face No. 3 Georgia in a clash of Southeastern Conference and national powers.

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NFL Betting – Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills

NFL Betting – Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills

Thursday Night Football will be played on ... Monday night. That’s right, COVID played with the NFL schedule forcing a number of games to be moved.

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McGregor-Poirier Fight January 23? Conor Tweets "Yes"

McGregor-Poirier Fight January 23?  Conor Tweets "Yes"

Conor McGregor revealed Wednesday via his Twitter account that he has accepted a Jan. 23 fight against Dustin Poirier.

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Gunman's Family Sues Casino Resort

Gunman's Family Sues Casino Resort

The family of an armed man shot and killed by security guards in a suburban Las Vegas casino-resort last year is suing.

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NFL Week 6 Betting Action Reports

NFL Week 6 Betting Action Reports

The bets are rolling in on the Week 6 NFL games.  BetOnline reports that the most action - by a mile - was coming in on the Green Bay Packers.

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Game 4 Betting Line, Total - Rays vs. Astros

Game 4 Betting Line, Total - Rays vs. Astros

The Game 4 series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros featured a line of Tampa -141 and Houston +124.  The total is 8.

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Denver Broncos Running Back Melvin Gordon Could Face Suspension Due to DUI

Denver Broncos Running Back Melvin Gordon Could Face Suspension Due to DUI

The Denver Broncos leading rusher could face suspension discipline, including suspension, after being cited for a DUI Tuesday night. 

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US Books are Severely Limiting....More So Than Any Other Time in History

US Books are Severely Limiting....More So Than Any Other Time in History

David Purdum of ESPN joins Mitch Moss of "Follow The Money" to discuss the issues bettors are having with sportsbooks.

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Where Can I Bet College Sports From Massachusetts

Where Can I Bet College Sports From Massachusetts

You can bet college sports from Massachusetts using any number of top websites but it is likely you will not be able to do so with in-state licensed sportsbooks, assuming legislation is passed to allow these companies to be based here.

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Odds for Bubble Teams to Make Playoffs, Falcons/Texans Next Head Coach

Odds for Bubble Teams to Make Playoffs, Falcons/Texans Next Head Coach

Below are odds for who will be the Falcons and Texans next full-time head coaches, and there are a lot of interesting names on the lists, including ones from the collegiate ranks.

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What Are Fair Limits in Sports Betting?

What Are Fair Limits in Sports Betting?

Circa Sportsbook in Vegas is known for taking sharp action, according to David Purdum of ESPN.  When asked how that book determines "fair limits", Sportsbook Director Matthew Metcalf tweeted the following....

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What Should the Media Do With Big Money Bets?

What Should the Media Do With Big Money Bets?

The reporting of “big” bets has become a controversial topic lately, writes Vik Chokshi of Barrett Sports Media.

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CFB Betting – Georgia Bulldogs at Alabama Crimson Tide

CFB Betting – Georgia Bulldogs at Alabama Crimson Tide

There are always big games in the SEC that affect the national landscape. This week’s encounter between the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs and the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide is just another on the long list. One team will suffer its first loss of the season and suffer a blow to any hope of playing for a national championship.

Submitted by Phil Simon on,

Top Clubs Threatened Premier League Exit During 'Project Big Picture' Talks - FA Chief

Leading clubs allegedly threatened to quit the Premier League in a bid to push through a transformation of English football being engineered by Liverpool and Manchester United that would hand them more power and wealth.

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Game 3 Betting Line, Total - Dodgers vs. Braves

Game 3 Betting Line, Total - Dodgers vs. Braves

The LA Dodgers, favored to win the World Series, find themselves down 0-2 versus the Atlanta Braves.

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LSU Tigers vs. Florida Gators Betting Odds, Prop Bets: Covid Concerns

LSU Tigers vs. Florida Gators Betting Odds, Prop Bets: Covid Concerns

The LSU-Gators game featured a line of Florida -12 after opening at -9.5.  This one is in some danger of being postponed however.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on,

Where Can I Bet the Presidential Election Online From Texas?

Where Can I Bet the Presidential Election Online From Texas?

You can bet on the 2020 US Presidential Election from Texas at BetOnline, which is also offering odds on which candidate wins the Lone Star State.

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Where Can I Bet the Presidential Election Online From Georgia?

Where Can I Bet the Presidential Election Online From Georgia?

You can bet on the 2020 US Presidential Election from Georgia at BetOnline, which is also offering odds on which candidate wins the Peachtree State.

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Books Win Just as Long as the Dodgers Lose

Books Win Just as Long as the Dodgers Lose

Four Major League Baseball teams are vying for a World Series appearance and victory.  For the books, all eyes will be on the LA Dodgers. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on,

Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive for Covid-19

Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive for Covid-19

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for COVID-19, Portugal’s Football Federation said in a statement on its website on Tuesday.

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MLB Betting – Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers NLCS Game 2

MLB Betting – Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers NLCS Game 2

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be the best team in Major League Baseball and the favorite to win the World Series, but they’ll have to get past the Atlanta Braves to pay off those futures bets. Behind another solid pitching performance the Bravos struck first in the NLCS with a 5-1 victory on Monday night. The teams had been unbeaten through the first two rounds of the expanded postseason, now it’s only Atlanta with zero to the right of its ledger. If the Dodgers ever needed their ace Clayton Kershaw to come up big in the postseason, Tuesday is the day.

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How Much Do The Braves Pay To Win World Series 2020?

How Much Do The Braves Pay To Win World Series 2020?

World Series odds were updated Tuesday morning following the Atlanta Braves Game 1 win over the LA Dodgers.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on,

Can I Play Roulette in Massachusetts?

While Roulette has always been available to play online from the commonwealth of Massachusetts throughout the pandemic, just this past week two land-based casinos have been cleared by state gambling regulators to start offering roulette games once again.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

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Inside Japan's Casino Push: Where the Country's IR Race Stands Heading Into 2027

A Quick Primer — How Japan's Casino Industry Got Here

Casinos were flat-out illegal in Japan until 2018. That's when the Integrated Resort (IR) Act finally passed, and even then it came with a catch: you couldn't just build a casino, you had to build an entire resort around it — hotels, convention centers, entertainment, the works.

With Bonus Ban Once on the Table, Licensed Casinos Under Pressure in Sweden

With Bonus Ban Once on the Table, Licensed Casinos Under Pressure in Sweden

The world of online gambling continues to soar in popularity in every corner of the globe. As the industry grows, moves are consistency made to advance and enhance offerings and processes. It's important governments and authorities track this sector to ensure players are protected with their safety and security paramount.

Decoding the Rewards: Crypto’s Place in Game Economics of the 21st Century

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Do you still remember that excitement of opening a rare prize in a game after long hours of playing? Or exchanging virtual cards with your friends, aware that that holographic Charizard had a real value? 

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