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$500,000 Ohio Derby Betting Preview

It’s the marquee event on the thoroughbred racing calendar in Ohio. the Ohio Derby at Thistledown in suburban Cleveland Saturday afternoon. While the Triple Crown races have been completed, that doesn’t mean that the excitement surrounding this sport has dissipated. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/21/2023

Dodgers, Yankees Overtake Astros as Most Hated MLB Team, According to Study

Dodgers, Yankees Overtake Astros as Most Hated MLB Team, According to Study

After carrying the torch for Twitter’s most despised team the last few years, the Astros have slipped to third in the rankings, according to a recent social media survey. Unsurprisingly, the two teams that leapfrogged Houston are the Dodgers and Yankees.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/21/2023

Kyle Kuzma Declines Option, Becomes Free Agent: No Odds Yet

Kyle Kuzma Declines Option, Becomes Free Agent: No Odds Yet

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has declined his $13 million player option and will become a free agent, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Tuesday.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/20/2023

2023 NHL Draft Betting Preview

2023 NHL Draft Betting Preview

The 2023 NHL draft begins next Wednesday (June 28th), a two-night event in Nashville. This doesn’t seem to draw as much attention as the selections in other sports, but still an important day throughout the league. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/20/2023

Cejudo vs. Vera Fight Odds on the Move

Cejudo vs. Vera Fight Odds on the Move

Monday night (June 19), Dana White announced that a pivotal bantamweight matchup will be added to the UFC 292 lineup in August.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/20/2023

Updated NBA Trade Odds: Damian Lillard to Heat, DeAndre Ayton to Mavs

Also find odds on Karl-Anthony Towns, Trae Young, Zion Williamson, Zach LaVine.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/20/2023

Streamer xQc Talks Mega Kick Deal, Poker Champ Accused of Cheating, Marking Cards and Being Rude

Dan Smith had plenty of choice words for Prague poker champ Martin Kabrhel.  "I think it's ridiculous that he's allowed to play in the tournament".

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/19/2023

Should I Bet on Andrew Heaney - The Texas Rangers?

Should I Bet on  Andrew Heaney - The Texas Rangers?

The Texas Rangers starter has struggled with control his more recent starts.  We were waiting on a starter to be announced for the White Sox.  That will be Tanner Banks.  Texas has a nice price, as low as -125.  Most books had the Rangers at -130.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/19/2023

Where Can I Find Royal Ascot Betting Odds Online From Where I Live?

Where Can I Find Royal Ascot Betting Odds Online From Where I Live?

More than 600,000 people will gather in Berkshire, England, for the world's most-heralded horse racing event.  And bets will be placed across the globe.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/19/2023

Former NJ Senator Lashes Out at Christie: 'Profited From My Work'

Former NJ Senator Lashest Out at Christie: 'Profited From My Work'

The New York Times found that sports betting companies like DraftKings paid Christie thousands to advise and lobby their interests while the former Governor is said to have made $30,000 a month as a consultant for Scientific Games.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/19/2023

Where Can I Bet Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov From My State?

Where Can I Bet Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov From My State?

Dana White recently announced a trio of fights that would be featured as the main event on future UFC event cards. 

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/18/2023

Mass Sports Betting Generated $455M in Handle for Month of May

Massachusetts second best handle in the nation.  Gambling911 is here in the Bay State this week.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/18/2023

Should I Bet on the Mariners Bryce Miller?

Should I Bet on the Mariners Bryce Miller?

Miller had his start pushed from Sunday to Monday where he will face a Miami Marlins team that is ninth-worst wOBA against righties.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/18/2023

Industry Analysts Look With Skepticism Upon DraftKings Bid for PointsBet

The acquisition of PointsBet's assets by Fanatics seemed like a done deal at the time Fanatics made the announcement it planned to acquire PointsBet's assets and, even then experts were questioning why.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/18/2023

Should Betting Be Allowed on the Special Olympics?

Should Betting Be Allowed on the Special Olympics?

The question came up after one of the world's largest online sportsbooks, BetOnline, announced it will be taking bets on the event, which features adults and children with intellectual disabilities who range from gifted, world-class competitors to average athletes to those with limited physical ability. 

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Jun/17/2023

How Good is Diego Garcia as a Sports Handicapper?

How Good is Diego Garcia as a Sports Handicapper?

Diego Garcia has a documented history of success, so it shouldn't be any surprise that the folks at Scores and Stats offered Garcia a chance to post his picks regularly on the site. A consistent long term profitable handicapper, Garcia analyzes match-ups with emphasizes game-specific detail, trends and current odds.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/17/2023

Man Charged With Running Online Sportsbook, Prostitution Ring

A West Palm Beach man has pleaded guilty to operating an illegal sports gambling business, conspiring to commit money laundering, using a facility of interstate commerce to carry on prostitution activities, and tax evasion.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/17/2023

Zion Williamson, Zach LaVine Next Team Trade Odds

Zion, LaVine Next Team Trade Odds

The NBA offseason is here, and the trade rumor mill is running at full capacity. 

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/16/2023

Betting is Now Available on the Special Olympics as Media Outlets Praise BetOnline

For the first time in the 55-year history of the Special Olympics, fans and viewers will be able to wager on the beloved international sporting event.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/16/2023

Congress Begins Looking Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry

David Payne Purdum of ESPN reports that Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) has issued letters to various professional sports league and NCAA commissioners and presidents on Thursday. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/16/2023

Should I Bet on the Cleveland Guardians Logan Allen?

Prior to getting roughed up in his past outing against the Houston Astros, Allen had held opponents to three or fewer earned runs in eight consecutive outings.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/15/2023

Kansas Weird Loophole Meant State Saw Zero Revenue When the Chiefs Won Super Bowl

Kansans bet $194 million on sports during the month of February but the state got only $1,134.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/15/2023

Media Companies Start Pulling the Plug on Sports Betting Ads

Media Companies Start Pulling the Plug on Sports Betting Ads

Anna Bateson, chief executive of Guardian Media Group, said the move came as "our primary obligation is to do the right thing for our readers".

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Jun/15/2023

MGM Wants 'Crazy Eddie' Nephew Case Thrown Out

MGM Wants 'Crazy Eddie' Nephew Case Thrown Out

In court papers, MGM says Sam Antar, a twice-jailed “fraudster” who repeatedly victimized friends, relatives and strangers, is engaging in “his latest scheme” by falsely accusing MGM of wrongdoing.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/14/2023

This is Sick! An NFL Player Loses $8 Million Betting Sports

Chris Simms offers an interesting theory as to why the league would want players to bet and not no-player employees.  Sports books want young men with plenty of disposable dollars and a possible itch for the dopamine rush, he suggests.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/14/2023

Boston Bruins Favored to Win 2024 Stanley Cup

The 2022-23 NHL season is in the books following Las Vegas' Stanley Cup-clinching victory last night against the Florida Panthers.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/14/2023

2023 U.S. Open Props for Cut Line, Highest Score, Par Shooters and More

2023 U.S. Open Props for Cut Line, Highest Score, Par Shooters and More

This is the week golf fans get to see the professionals fight to make par. This is U.S. Open week.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/14/2023

Sports Leagues ‘Dancing With the Devil’ When it Comes to Sports Gambling

In case you haven’t been following, a handful of NFL players and even some college players have been embroiled in betting controversies.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/14/2023

Controversial DC Firm Granted Sports Betting License in MD

Controversial DC Firm Granted Sports Betting License in MD

Company lists only two employees, one of whom is the owner's mom.  It's GambetDC website in Washington, D.C., meanwhile, has been plagued with technical woes that resulted in an iOS failure on Super Bowl Sunday last year.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Jun/14/2023

Gerrit Cole vs. Justin Verlander and the Under?

Gerrit Cole vs. Justin Verlander and the Under?

Gambling911 is 10-2 with our last 14 plays in the MLB.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jun/13/2023

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