Gambling and Sports Betting News Wire - July 18 2019

Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Thursday July 18, 2019.

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Portland Timbers vs. Orlando City Prediction

Portland Timbers vs. Orlando City Prediction

On Thursday, the Portland Timbers will try to extend their four-game undefeated streak as they host Orlando City.

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Which Sportsbook Has the Best Payout Odds on My Favorite Open Championship Golfer?

Which Sportsbook Has the Best Payout Odds on My Favorite Open Championship Golfer?

Gambling911.com has the best payout odds for each of the top 10 contenders in this week's British Open.

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What Time Do My Bets Need to Be Made for The Open Championship 2019?

What Time Do My Bets Need to Be Made for The Open Championship 2019?

If you are planning to bet this year's Open Championship (also known as the British Open), you will need to have all your initial futures wagers in by 6:35 a.m. BST/1:35 a.m ET on Thursday.

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FanDuel, Draftkings Open Championship 2019 Betting: 3 Big Liabilities

FanDuel, Draftkings Open Championship 2019 Betting: 3 Big Liabilities

Darren Rovell revealed via his Twitter feed the three biggest liabilities FanDuel and Draftkings are looking at for this week's Open Championship golf tournament.

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Most Bet on MLB Sides July 17

The Cardinals and Twins are the most wagered on sides in Major League Baseball Wednesday.

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Prop Bets for The Open Championship 2019

Rory McIlroy is the betting favorite for the 2019 Open Championship, but bookies are offering a lot of ways to wager on the season's fourth major including a significant number of Open Championship prop bets.

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MLB Betting Picks July 17 – Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees

MLB Betting Picks July 17 – Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have a comfortable lead in the AL East, but those pesky Tampa Bay Rays have a way of getting under their skin. After dropping three straight one-run games to their division rival, the Yankees pounded their way to a win on Tuesday, building a six-game lead.

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Is It Wise to Start a Bookie Business in the State of Illinois Now That There is Regulation?

Is It Wise to Start a Bookie Business in the State of Illinois Now That There is Regulation?

Local bookmakers in the state of Illinois will survive in the wake of a law passing that permits sports betting even at venues such as Wrigley Field.  It's easy to get started with proprietary Pay Per Head software.

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Can I Bet on Bovada From North Carolina?

You can bet on Bovada from the state of North Carolina, but there are plenty of better options out there when it comes to wagering options, lines, bonuses and even payouts.

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Odds Say Shaq Will Kiss Kerr and NBA Team Totals Before and After Free Agency

Odds Say Shaq Will Kiss Kerr and NBA Team Totals Before and After Free Agency

The bookies believe Shaq will make good on his bet to kiss the feet of Steve Kerr.

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Top Consensus Plays for July 16

The Boston Red Sox are the top consensus play Tuesday with 79% of the action but it's going to cost you as a bettor.  They are coming in as a -188 favorite versus the Toronto Blue Jays.  That line hasn't moved much at some books.

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What Would a Bet on Tiger Woods to Win the 2019 British Open Pay Out?

What Would a Bet on Tiger Woods to Win the 2019 British Open Pay Out?

A win by Tiger Woods in this week's British Open would pay out $1800 for every $100 bet or $180 for every $10 bet.

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PGA Tour Picks – Odds to Win The Open Championship 2019

PGA Tour Picks – Odds to Win The Open Championship 2019

Call it the British Open or just The Open, but don’t call it another tournament. The world’s best golfers gather in Northern Ireland this week for the 148th Open Championship, which will take place at Royal Portrush for the first time since 1951.

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Can I Bet Online With the Draftkings Sportsbook From California

Can I Bet Online With the Draftkings Sportsbook From California

Because Draftkings prohibits those from the state of California from placing bets, a few dozen offshore sportsbooks have the market all to themselves.  One can open an online betting account at a site like BetOnline, for example.

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Are There Any Online Sportsbooks Available to Bet on From California?

Are There Any Online Sportsbooks Available to Bet on From California?

Many folks don't realize that there are dozens of online sportsbooks that are accessible from the state of California.

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Can I Bet the NFL on Draftkings From Illinois?

Can I the NFL on Draftkings From Illinois?

Draftkings does not accept customers from the state of Illinois, however, a host of offshore sportsbooks do and are happy to take all your NFL bets online.

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Where Can I Bet the Number of Wins Arkansas State Red Wolves Have in 2019?

The Arkansas State Red Wolves are heavily favored to win OVER 7.5 regular season games in 2019.

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Bet the 2019-2020 NBA Western Conference Projected Win Totals

Bet the 2019-2020 NBA Western Conference Projected Win Totals

BetOnline Monday released win totals for the 2019-2020 NBA season with the LA Clippers expected to have the most in the Western Conference followed by the Utah Jazz and LA Lakers.

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Is the IDSCA Sportsbook Software Available in California?

Is the IDSCA Sportsbook Software Available in California?

The IDSCA Pay Per Head software is available from the state of California.  Is it endorsed by Gambling911.com though?  Find out below.

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Where Can I Bet Sports, Start an Online Sportsbook From Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler?

You can start your own online sportsbook from the Tuscon Arizona area using any of a few dozen Pay Per Head software platforms on the market today.  Gamblers in this region will be betting heavily on the Wildcats in College Football.

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Where Can I Bet Sports, Start an Online Sportsbook From Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler?

Where Can I Bet Sports, Start an Online Sportsbook From Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler?

You can start your own online sportsbook from the Phoenix, Arizona area using any of a few dozen Pay Per Head software platforms on the market today.  Gamblers in this region will be betting heavily on the Cardinals in the NFL.

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Where Can I Bet the Number of Wins Arizona State Sun Devils Have in 2019?

Where Can I Bet the Number of Wins Arizona State Sun Devils Have in 2019?

The Arizona State Sun Devils are heavily favored to win UNDER 7.5 regular season games in 2019.

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Top Consensus Plays July 15

Today's top consensus plays are the Indians (81%), White Sox (79%), Red Sox and Dodgers (each at 77%), Rockies 2nd game of double header (71%) and the Braves (70%).

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MLB Betting Picks July 15 – Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies

MLB Betting Picks July 15  – Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies

The Los Angeles Dodgers exacted a small bit of revenge by taking two of three from Boston over the weekend, lessening the sting of the World Series loss. LA had dropped four in a row after getting trounced in the opener of that series, but they got back on track taking the final two.

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Where Can I Bet the British Open Online? (2019)

Where Can I Bet the British Open Online? (2019)

You can bet this year's British Open online at any number of top online sportsbooks worldwide.

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Where Can I Bet the Number of Wins Arizona Wildcats Have in 2019?

Where Can I Bet the Number of Wins Arizona Wildcats Have in 2019?

The Arizona Wildcats are heavily favored to win UNDER 7 regular season games in 2019.

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Can't Bet the Hawkeyes From Iowa

There is good news and bad news for those betting sports from Iowa.  The good news is you will soon be able to place bets with in-state apps.  The bad news is that only licensed offshore sportsbooks will be taking wagers on your beloved Hawkeyes.  In-state operators are prohibited from doing so.

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Proprietary Software Pay Per Head

Proprietary Software Pay Per Head

WagerHome.com claims it has the competitive edge coming into the 2019 football season thanks to its proprietary Pay Per Head software.

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Can I Play at Bovada From Tennessee?

Can I Play at Bovada From Tennessee?

Bovada and a host of other great online sportsbooks are currently accessible from the state of Tennessee.  Bovada does tend to offer less attractive options compared to some of its competitors operating offshore however.

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