NFL Betting Beat - May 22, 2021

Patrick Mahomes wants balls implanted with microchips, Tim Tebow jersey selling better than all others, and Pete Carroll asks "What Russell Wilson Trade"?

Submitted by Tony Caliente on,

Sports Betting Beat - May 21, 2021

Sports Betting Beat - May 21, 2021

Connecticut House of Representatives voted Thursday night to allow for the biggest expansion of gambling in state history by approving online sports betting and Internet casinos, though fantasy sites will get the boot for now.  Plus the Jets and Ravens ink deal with Sports Radar. 

Submitted by C Costigan on,

Phil Mickelson Payout Odds to Win 2021 PGA Championship

Phil Mickelson Payout Odds to Win 2021 PGA Championship

Mickelson became the oldest PGA Championship winner at 50 and the payout on a $100 bet was a whopping $22500. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on,

Boxing odds for Fury vs. Wilder III

Boxing odds for Fury vs. Wilder III

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury were supposed to fight in August for the unified boxing heavyweight championship.

Submitted by C Costigan on,

NHL Playoff Betting - Habs vs. Leafs: Price is on Toronto's Side

NHL Playoff Betting - Habs vs. Leafs: Price is on Toronto's Side

It is kind of hard to believe that this is the first time these clubs have met in the playoffs since 1979, a result of Toronto's unusual lack of success in the postseason.  The Leafs have had the clear edge in the season series, winning seven of the ten games and out scoring the Habs by a 34-25 margin.

Submitted by C Costigan on,

Sports Betting Beat - May 20, 2021

BetAnySports maintenance issues ongoing for two weeks, Draftkings partners with 23XI Racing and Bubba Watson, LeoVegas enters sports betting arena and Louisiana Senate passes sports betting bill.  Plus South Dakota's Deadwood amended sports betting rules being sent to the state Legislature’s Interim Rules Review Committee for approval with wagering anticipated in the city beginning July 1. 

Submitted by C Costigan on,

Am I Able to Bet on Sports From the State of Florida?

Am I Able to Bet on Sports From the State of Florida?

While lawmakers in Florida approved a new gambling compact that allows sports betting, the measure is likely to face legal and other obstacles, at least where it pertains to mobile sports wagering.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on,

Florida OKs Sports Betting Operated by Seminole Tribe

Florida OKs Sports Betting Operated by Seminole Tribe

The Seminole Tribe would be able to operate sports betting and add roulette and craps to its casinos and Florida would potentially receive $20 billion over the next 30 years, under an agreement the Legislature approved Wednesday.

Submitted by Associated Press on,

Baltimore Ravens Name BetMGM as First Official Gaming Partner

Baltimore Ravens Name BetMGM as First Official Gaming Partner

The Baltimore Ravens and BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming company, announced today a multi-year partnership with BetMGM becoming the Ravens’ first Official Gaming Partner. The parties will collaborate to create cobranded promotions for Ravens fans. BetMGM branded signage will be present throughout M&T Bank Stadium, digital media, and integrated social media content.

Submitted by Press Release on,

900 New Jobs Coming to Atlanta With FanDuel Setting Up Office

900 New Jobs Coming to Atlanta With FanDuel Setting Up Office

Georgia lawmakers may have shot down efforts to legalize sports betting in the Peachtree State, but that won't stop FanDuel from setting up shop there.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

Bet When Baffert's NYRA Ban Ends

Bet on When Baffert's NYRA Ban Will End

Bob Baffert's ban end is favored to happen before July 1.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on,

New York Suspends Linda Rice From Training for 3 years

New York Suspends Linda Rice From Training for 3 years

Plus Bob Baffert and Medina Spirit banned from Belmont Stakes after Medina Spirit tested positive for an illegal amount of the steroid betamethasone in a post-Kentucky Derby screening.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on,

The New NFL Stock Market

The New NFL Stock Market

Online gambling companies are always looking for new ways to bet and we have seen the introduction of some interesting games. The son of the Paddy Power founder is set to launch a virtual sport-based stock market based on the NFL and this news will be met with great anticipation in the United States. 

Submitted by Payton on,

Sports Betting Beat: Pros and Cons of Expanded Gambling in Florida

Sports Betting Beat: Pros and Cons of Expanded Gambling in Florida

Lawmakers in the state of Florida are pushing for gambling expansion while the powerful Seminoles look to boost their dominance with legalized sports betting in the state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on,

Bob Baffert Sorry Not Good Enough Says Dempsey

Bob Baffert Sorry Not Good Enough Says Dempsey

Plus Decision on Trainer Rice's License Could be Made May 17

Submitted by Don Shapiro on,

Florida Lawmakers Reconvene for Special Session on Gambling

Florida Lawmakers Reconvene for Special Session on Gambling

Florida lawmakers reconvene Monday for a special session to consider a new 30-year gaming compact between the state and the Seminole Tribe that would expand gambling and legalize sports betting in the country’s third most populous state.

Submitted by Associated Press on,

Early 2021 Belmont Stakes Odds Shows 4-Way Tie for Favorite

Early 2021 Belmont Stakes Odds Shows 4-Way Tie for Favorite

Less than a month out from the final leg of the Triple Crown, we can go ahead and take a look at some early odds for the 2021 Belmont Stakes.

Submitted by C Costigan on,

Hard Rock Casino Plays Host to This Year's Miss Universe Competition

This year's Miss Universe competition will take place at the famed Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida just outside of Fort Lauderdale and the Miami area.

Submitted by Associated Press on,

Internet Gambling Still Strong in NJ Even With Casinos Open

Internet Gambling Still Strong in NJ Even With Casinos Open

Internet gambling continued its strong performance in New Jersey in April, even with Atlantic City’s nine casinos open for business again, and patrons returning to try their luck in person.

Submitted by Associated Press on,

FCS Championship Betting Odds - Sam Houston State vs South Dakota State

FCS Championship Betting Odds - Sam Houston State vs South Dakota State

South Dakota State is a -5.5 favorite versus Sam Houston State in this late FCS title game.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on,

Bettors Sue Bob Baffert Amid Medina Spirit Drug Test Fallout

Bettors Sue Bob Baffert Amid Medina Spirit Drug Test Fallout

Trainer Bob Baffert is facing two lawsuits from gamblers claiming they lost money lost money due to his "illegal, drug-induced win by Medina Spirit."

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on,

Midnight Bourbon New Favorite to Win Preakness Stakes

Midnight Bourbon New Favorite to Win Preakness Stakes

BetOnline has instilled Midnight Bourbon as the new Preakness Stakes favorite based on the race day action coming in.  He had been at 5-1 odds the day prior.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on,

2021 Preakness Stakes Morning Odds

2021 Preakness Stakes Morning Odds

The Preakness Stakes morning odds hadn't changed much from the day prior with Medina Spirit favored and Concert Tour having relatively short odds.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on,

Can't Bet on Huskers Games From Nebraska

Can't Bet on Huskers Games From Nebraska

Senators in Nebraska Ok'd a bill that would allow sports betting in the state, just not on Huskers games. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on,

College Football Odds for Power 5 Conferences

College Football Odds for Power 5 Conferences

Unlike the last few years, there isn’t a surefire Top 5 draft pick heading into the college football season.

Submitted by C Costigan on,

Odds for 2021 Stanley Cup, Playoff Series, Divisions

Odds for 2021 Stanley Cup, Playoff Series, Divisions

The Colorado Avalanche pay $450 for every $100 bet to win the 2021 Stanley Cup.

Submitted by C Costigan on,

Horse Racing Odds – 2021 Preakness Stakes Longshots

Horse Racing Odds – 2021 Preakness Stakes Longshots

Midnight Bourbon may not be the biggest longshot, but at 5-1 odds, the payout is $50 for every $10 bet and plenty of experts are picking him to win this year's Preakness Stakes.

Submitted by Phil Simon on,

2021 Preakness Stakes Props

2021 Preakness Stakes Props

There are going to be tons of prop bets offered on this weekend's Preakness Stakes from our friends at BetOnline.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on,

2021 Preakness Medina Spirit Payout Odds, Prediction

2021 Preakness Medina Spirit Payout Odds, Prediction

Medina Spirit, the Kentucky Derby winner, pays just shy of $20 for every $10 bet.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on,

Costa Rica Shatters All Time New Covid Cases in Single Day as Some Opt to Get Vaccine in US

Costa Rica Shatters All Time New Covid Cases in Single Day

Central American tourist Mecca and the world's second largest online gambling hub, Costa Rica, saw its largest number of new Covid-19 cases Thursday at 3173.  That's more than the state of Florida at the moment.  Hospital beds remain scarce. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on,