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Lightfoot Announces Shortlisted Candidates for Chicago's Sole Casino License

Lightfoot Announces Shortlisted Candidates for Chicago's Sole Casino License

CHICAGO —Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced the City has shortlisted three bidders to progress to the next stage of the bidding process for the city’s sole casino license. Following extensive evaluations, Bally’s Corporation at the Tribune Site, Hard Rock at the ONE Central Site, and Rivers 78 at the 78 site (listed in alphabetical order) have been named finalists to develop a world-class casino-resort and entertainment experience in Chicago.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/22/2022

Find Chet Holmgren Prop Bets - Points Scored - Arkansas vs. Gonzaga

Find Chet Holmgren Prop Bets - Points Scored - Arkansas vs. Gonzaga

Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren had a monster day in the opening round of this year's NCAA Tournament versus Georgia State.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/22/2022

Find Andrew Nembhard Prop Bets - Points Scored - Arkansas vs. Gonzaga

Find Andrew Nembhard Prop Bets - Points Scored - Arkansas vs. Gonzaga

Andrew Nembhard is favored to score at least 17 points in Thursday's Sweet 16 game against Gonzaga.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/22/2022

List of Bookmakers Attending This Year's BetBash in Vegas Keeps Growing

List of Bookmakers Attending This Year's BetBash in Vegas Keeps Growing

Already confirmed attendees include Sportsbook veterans Johnny Avello, Jay Kornegay as well as PlayUp Head of Wagering Rex Beyers. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/22/2022

Early Super Bowl 2023 Futures Betting Market Still in Flux

It seems like just yesterday that the Denver Broncos were among the teams with the three shortest odds to win the 2023 Super Bowl following the blockbuster acquisition of Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/22/2022

Bookkeeper Allegedly Embezzled $5 Million to Support Gambling Habit

Bookkeeper Allegedly Embezzled $5 Million to Support Gambling Habit

A longtime bookkeeper for two Tucson-area construction companies and a homeowner’s association in Mexico has been indicted for allegedly embezzling more than $5 million from the businesses, according to authorities.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/22/2022

US Regulated Sports Betting Companies Winning Big This March Madness....Yet Still See Mounting Losses?

$3 billion expected to be wagered during this year's NCAA Tournament and the sports betting companies appear to be winning thus far yet losing lots of money at the same time. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/22/2022

Find Paolo Banchero Prop Bets - Texas Tech vs. Duke

Find Paolo Banchero Prop Bets - Texas Tech vs. Duke

Paolo Banchero is averaging 17 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists this year. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/22/2022

Find Hunter Dickinson Prop Bets - Michigan vs. Villanova

Find Hunter Dickinson Prop Bets - Michigan vs. Villanova

Hunter Dickinson is averaging 18.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists this year.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/21/2022

Find Jermaine Samuels Prop Bets - Michigan vs. Villanova

Find Jermaine Samuels Prop Bets - Michigan vs. Villanova

Jermaine Samuels is averaging 10.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists this year. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/21/2022

Find Collin Gillespie Prop Bets Michigan vs. Villanova

Find Collin Gillespie Prop Bets Michigan vs. Villanova

Collin Gillespie is averaging 16 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/21/2022

Find Margin of Victory Prop Bets for the Arkansas-Gonzaga Sweet 16 Game

Find Margin of Victory Prop Bets for the Arkanas-Gonzaga Sweet 16 Game

Arkansas vs. Gonzaga Margin of Victory props promise significant payouts starting at $425 for every $100 bet (Gonzaga to win by 3-6 pts)

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/21/2022

Poker Player In Murder-Suicide: Allegedly Killed Wife, Attempted to Kill Girlfriend

Poker Player In Murder-Suicide: Allegedly Killed Wife, Attempted to Kill Girlfriend

Nassau County Police Department say poker player Vincent Maiolica committed the murder-suicide on March 12th in Massapequa Long Island, New York

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/21/2022

Find Drew Timme Prop Bets Arkansas vs. Gonzaga

Drew Timme Prop Bets Arkansas vs. Gonzaga

Drew Timme is averaging 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 18.2 points this season.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/21/2022

JD Notae Prop Bets Arkansas vs. Gonzaga

JD Notae Prop Bets Arkansas vs. Gonzaga

JD Notae is averaging 4.5 rebounds this season along with 18.4 points, up from 15.5 in 2018-19.  Full player prop bets can be found at Jazz Sports

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/21/2022

HandCash Goes Back to its Roots: Instant Payments for Gaming

HandCash Goes Back to its Roots

HandCash provides a solution for instant payments across apps and games, worldwide.  It is a leading wallet provider for the Bitcoin SV ecosystem that is best known for its pioneering approaches to make Bitcoin as user friendly as possible.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/21/2022

Line on the Houston vs. Arizona Game - Sweet 16

Line on the Houston vs. Arizona Game - Sweet 16

Arizona should only be a -1 point favorite versus Houston in this Sweet 16 game.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/21/2022

Ref Conspiracies Take Center Stage at This Year's NCAA Tournament

Ref Conspiracies Take Center Stage at This Year's NCAA Tournament

With legalized sports betting becoming a dominating force in recent years, it's no wonder that conspiracy theories tied to officiating would be making their way through this year's NCAA Tournament.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/21/2022

House Passes Bill to Legalize Sports Betting in Kentucky

House Passes Bill to Legalize Sports Betting in Kentucky

Supporters of legalizing sports betting in Kentucky notched a crucial victory Friday, when the state House passed a measure to regulate the wagering and reap tax revenue from the activity.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/21/2022

Line on the Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Duke Blue Devils Game - Sweet 16

Line on the Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Duke Blue Devils Game - Sweet 16

Gambling911.com has the line on Texas Tech vs. Duke a PICK'EM.  The books opened with Duke a rare +1.5 underdog against the Red Raiders.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/21/2022

Line on the Arkansas vs. Gonzaga Game - Sweet 16

Line on the Arkansas vs. Gonzaga Game - Sweet 16

Gonzaga should be a -8 favorite in this one against Arkansas based on Gambling911.com's review.  The books indeed had the Zags as an 8-point favorite, moving to -8.5.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/21/2022

Arizona, Miami Among Most Wagered on Games for Upcoming Sweet 16

Arizona, Miami Among Most Wagered on Games for Upcoming Sweet 16

The Hurricanes were seeing the most lopsided action on the spread. They will face off against Iowa State on Friday.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/21/2022

MLB Postseason Odds After Signings and Adjusted Victory Totals Following Cancellations

MLB Postseason Odds After Signings and Adjusted Victory Totals Following Cancellations

The Dodgers are loading up their lineup to make another championship run after watching the Braves bring home the World Series title last season.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/20/2022

Pay Per Head for the Sweet 16

Pay Per Head for the Sweet 16

Power Pay Per Head offers all the tools you need for this year's Sweet 16 and beyond, all for a small fee per player per week. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/20/2022

Michigan State vs. Duke Betting Line at Blue Devils -6.5

Michigan State vs. Duke Betting Line at Blue Devils -6.5

MSU was coming into their second round tournament game against Duke as a +6.5 underdog.  Gambling911.com notes a 1.5 point overlay in this game.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/20/2022

Line on the Texas vs. Pudue Game - NCAA Tournament 2022

Line on the Texas vs. Pudue Game - NCAA Tournament 2022

Purdue would be a -3 favorite against Texas in the NCAA Tournament second round.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/20/2022

Line on the TCU vs. Arizona Game - NCAA Tournament 2022

Line on the TCU vs. Arizona Game - NCAA Tournament 2022

Arizona will come in as a -9.5 point favorite against TCU.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/20/2022

Line on the Ohio State vs. Villanova Game - NCAA Tournament 2022

Line on the Ohio State vs. Villanova Game - NCAA Tournament 2022

Ohio State should be a +4.5 underdog versus Villanova.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/20/2022

Can Saint Peter's Win Against Texas, Purdue? What Would The Payout Be?

Can Saint Peter's Win Against Texas, Purdue?  What Would The Payout Be?

Tiny Saint Peters pays no less than $100,000 on a $100 bet to win the NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship for those who got down on them ahead of the tournament.  That number will most certainly be nominal.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/20/2022

Line on the Houston Cougars vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Game - March 20 NCAA Tournament

Line on the Houston vs. Illinois Game - March 20 NCAA Tournament

Houston is a -4.5 favorite versus Illinois in their Sunday NCAA Tournament matchup. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/19/2022

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While MLB games dominate the Friday evening schedule, on Saturday the Pacers have a shot at advancing to the NBA Finals should they beat the New York Knicks.  We also have UFC Fight Night on Saturday.