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PGA Targets June Reboot, Temporary Schedule of Events Released

PGA Targets June Reboot, Temporary Schedule of Events Released

PGA officials are set to announce the restart of their tour season following a complete halt due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Majors golf tournaments in particular should provide a tremendous boost to sportsbooks.  Futures odds on all but the British Open remain up across the board.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/15/2020

Next UFC Event Anticipated May 9: Private Island Ready?

Next UFC Event Anticipated May 9: Private Island Ready?

UFC President is aiming for May 9 to host the next big fight card and vows to be the first big sporting event since the coronavirus shut down most sports across the globe.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/14/2020

BetOnline Quarantine Challenge to Feature Odds on Joey Chestnut, Eric Booker

BetOnline Quarantine Challenge to Feature Odds on Joey Chestnut, Eric Booker

The event pits 8 of the top ranked competitive eaters in the world against each other in a four round bracket style challenge. They include the likes of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Multi-Year Champion Joey Chestnut and winner of the Female Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Multi-Year Champion Miki Sudo.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/14/2020

MLB Betting – Minnesota Twins 2020 Season Preview

MLB Betting – Minnesota Twins 2020 Season Preview

Twins World Series odds relatively short at 15/1

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/14/2020

PointsBet Shares Surge Despite Absence of Sports, VA Gov Wants Betting at NASCAR Tracks

PointsBet Shares Surge Despite Absence of Sports,  VA Gov Wants Betting at NASCAR Tracks

What is going on with PointsBet, the online sports gambling firm based out of Australia that has gained an early foothold in the US?

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/14/2020

Famed Vegas Sportsbook Superbook is Coming to Colorado, Sports Betting Scams a Plague During Pandemic

Famed Vegas Sportsbook Superbook is Coming to Colorado

Colorado native and famed oddsmaker Jay Kornegay is set to oversee the Superbook operations at The Lodge Casino in Black Hawk.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/14/2020

To Nobody's Surprise, XFL Files for Bankruptcy, WWE Deemed Essential in Florida

To Nobody's Surprise, XFL Files for Bankruptcy, WWE Deemed Essential in Florida

The XFL on Monday filed for bankruptcy, citing the Covid-19 pandemic.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/13/2020

Why They Call Mayweather vs McGregor the Fight of the Century

Why They Call Mayweather vs McGregor the Fight of the Century

If there is something that Floyd Mayweather can do well in his life, it’s to sell a fight. Still undefeated at the age of 43, retired but always willing to come back, or at least create the rumor of coming back to put on a good show, 50 fights, 50 wins, 27 of them by knockout, Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. love him or hate him, is called “Money” for a reason.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/13/2020

NBA2K20 - Odds to Win the Virtual League - Where to Bet Online

NBA2K20 - Odds to Win the Virtual League - Where to Bet Online

The odds to win NBA2K20 are available for betting now at Jazz Sports, and no coronavirus pandemic is getting in the way of this virtual sport.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/13/2020

Italia Serie A Betting Summer 2020, Bet Slavia Mozyr vs Rukh Brest: Tips, Picks

Italia Serie A futures remain available at a handful of books for betting as the FA aims to start practice again the first week in May.  Match wagering should be available soon.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/13/2020

NFL Betting – Number of Running Backs Drafted In The First Round

NFL Betting – Number of Running Backs Drafted In The First Round

The UNDER 1.5 number of running backs drafted in the first round is huge favorite at -606

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/13/2020

Teams United in Pushing NBA Draft Back, King James Wants to Play

Teams United in Pushing NBA Draft Back, King James Wants to Play

In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, many NBA teams are united in hopes of encouraging the league office to push the date of the draft from June 25 to no sooner than Aug. 1, sources tell ESPN.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/12/2020

It Only Took a Pandemic to Help Horse Racing Gain New Fans

It Only Took a Pandemic to Help Horse Racing Gain New Fans

Our friend Michael Dempsey of TurnNSport reports on a very bad spell for the horse racing industry that runs the gamut from equine deaths at Santa Anita to a disqualification in the Kentucky Derby.  This happened in 2019 and 2020 certainly got off to a bad start courtesy of a series of indictments tied to a doping scheme. But, as Dempsey points out, the coronavirus pandemic has helped draw in new fans simply because it's the only sport still taking place.  

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/12/2020

Virginia Gov. Amends Casino Bill in Final Hour, Horse Bettor Turns 50 Cents Into $500K

Virginia Gov. Amends Casino Bill in Final Hour, Horse Bettor Turns 50 Cents Into $500K

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) has amended a gambling expansion bill that would now direct  two-thirds of the state’s casino taxes to education construction projects.  The bill was returned to the General Assembly Saturday.  Northam had until that day to act on the bill.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/12/2020

WWE Going Live Again and Betting Will Likely Be Available, NBA Getting Close?

WWE is resuming live programming for Monday Night Raw, NXT and SmackDown this week while much of the world remains on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/12/2020

How the Pandemic Has Led to the Rise of eSports

How the Pandemic Has Led to the Rise of eSports

Without live sports, esports gain more audience. Also, sponsors took notice of the trend. Big bosses of traditional sports organizations are now talking to esports groups for possible tie-ups. With most people staying at home, online games become more popular than ever before.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/12/2020

Bet Belarus Soccer April 12: Tips, Picks

Bet Belarus Soccer April 12: Tips, Picks

You can bet on Belarus Soccer matches this Easter Sunday.  The league continues to play on as most other sports have shuttered with the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Apr/11/2020

Exclusive NBA2K20 SIM on Ace Starting Monday April 13th

Exclusive NBA2K20 SIM on Ace Starting Monday April 13th

During these unprecedented times in the world do to the COVID-19 virus everyone has been effected in one way or another. With that being said, the sports and gambling landscape has changed drastically for the moment with all major sports being postponed or cancelled indefinitely. Sports will eventually come back, however in the meantime there is a new and popular betting trend that has taken over the gambling business, which is betting on Simulation video games.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/11/2020

NHL Contingency Plans Come to Light, Belarus Soccer and Betting, Play Continues....With Manaquins

NHL Contingency Plans Come to Light, Belarus Soccer and Betting, Play Continues....With Manaquins

The National Hockey League is fielding offers from various cities to host games this summer assuming the 2020 season resumes.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/11/2020

Passing, Receiving, Rushing Leader Odds and NFC North Division Spreads 2020

Passing, Receiving, Rushing Leader Odds and NFC North Division Spreads 2020

Here you will find spreads for every game NFC North teams will play in 2020.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/10/2020

UFC 249 Scratched Due to Pressure From CA Governor, Disney: What's Next?

UFC 249 Scratched Due to Pressure From CA Governor, Disney: What's Next?

Sportsbooks had already taken some bets on UFC 249 prior to President Dana White confirming the event has been scrapped and other fights postponed indefinately.  The news broke on Thursday.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/10/2020

Betting on Virtual Baseball MLB Simulations Available at BetOnline

Betting on Virtual Baseball MLB Simulations Available at BetOnline

Baseball is back!  At least in the virtual world.  And the good news is that you will soon be able to bet on it.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/10/2020

MLB Betting – Baltimore Orioles 2020 Season Preview

MLB Betting – Baltimore Orioles 2020 Season Preview

Orioles are a huge long shot to win anything in 2020 including their own division at +35000

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/10/2020

Betting the AFC South in 2020

The AFC South is the division where anything can and will happen. Bill O’Brien is trading away his best players, Phillip Rivers is here now, Ryan Tannehill is leading teams to the AFC Championship Game, and the Jacksonville Jaguars window has closed almost as immediately as it opened. You are going to find that all this craziness is properly reflected by bookmakers as no one quite knows what to think of this division.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/10/2020

UFC 249 Scrapped, Rams Trading Cooks to Texans, UFC 249 Postponed

UFC 249 Scrapped, Rams Trading Cooks to Texans, UFC 249 Postponed

The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to trade wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Houston Texans, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/09/2020

NFL Betting – Will Clemson or Ohio State Have More Players Picked In The First Round

Clemson players favored to have more First Round Draft picks than Ohio State

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/09/2020

Where Can I Watch, Bet the Ferguson vs Gaethje Fight UFC 249 From Seattle

Where Can I Watch, Bet the Ferguson vs Gaethje Fight UFC 249 From Seattle

Due to Covid-19, bars in and around the Seattle, Washington area will not be showing UFC 249 with the feature fight Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/09/2020

HORSE Game Participants Revealed, Bookmakers Compromised by NBA 2K Results Leak

HORSE Game Participants Revealed, Bookmakers Compromised by NBA 2K Results Leak

Chris Paul, Trae Young and Zach LaVine are among the players slated to take part in a proposed competition of HORSE among NBA players.  We will most certainly find odds on this competition.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Apr/08/2020

Leading CEOs to Shape Post-Pandemic Future for Betting Industry at SBC Digital Summit

Leading CEOs to Shape Post-Pandemic Future for Betting Industry at SBC Digital Summit

The opening day of the SBC Digital Summit will see many of the industry’s highest-profile CEOs share their vision of how sports betting operators can survive the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and bounce back stronger than ever.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/08/2020

NFL teams snapping up XFL talent for 2020 season

NFL teams snapping up XFL talent for 2020 season

The XFL returned in 2020 after a nearly two-decade hiatus. The renegade spring football season was entertaining and certainly presented an exciting alternative to a time of the year without gridiron action. Compared to the original version of the XFL, version 2.0 offered an improved talent pool of players who were overlooked in the NFL or fell in the gray area between the league and top-level college football.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/08/2020

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