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NFL Free Agents, Trades Betting Alerts: DeAndre Hopkins, Adam Thielen Next Team, More

The NFL's FA period opens Wednesday, and there will be some household names on the market.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/13/2023

Cavs Bow Out of NCAA Tournament, Lose to Furman

Cavs Return to the Big Dance Following Lackluster 2021-22 Season

Virginia comes into this year's Big Dance having lost to Duke in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship and just 12-18-2 Against The Spread.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/13/2023

West Virginia Loses to Maryland, Fails to Advance in Tournament

West Virginia Faces Off Against Maryland as -2.5 Favorite

West Virginia lost to Maryland 67-65 in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/13/2023

New York Casino Contracts 'Petri Dish of Corruption'

One lobbyist said his client wants to turn part of a Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store into “‘a James Bond-type of Casino Royale".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/13/2023

This is How Much Money is Expected to be Bet on 2023 March Madness

This is How Much Money is Expected to be Bet on 2023 March Madness

A quarter of all American adults (68 million) plan to wager $15.5 billion on this year’s NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/13/2023

All the Betting Lines and Futures for the 2023 NCAA Men's Tournament

The 2023 NCAA Men's Tournament is set, and now the brackets and betting begins!

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/13/2023

$25,000 March Madness Contest Opens at BetOnline

$25,000 March Madness Contest Opens at BetOnline

The $250,000 Bracket Madness Contest opens for pre-purchase of entries on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 and closes on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 12:15pm ET. All entries purchased after this point will be considered void and will not be eligible for any of the prizes.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/12/2023

DraftKings Makes SNL as Part of Oscars Betting Cold Open

DraftKings Makes SNL as Part of Oscars Betting Cold Open

SNL Saturday night in its cold open did not disappoint.  DraftKings made what we believe to be the first ever appearance on the show.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Mar/12/2023

Tide Face Off Against Aggies in Conference Final, Pay $1000 to Win NCAA Championship

Alabama opened as a -9.5 favorite against the Tigers (24-8 straight up) for their semifinal showdown Saturday at 1 pm ET.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/11/2023

Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?

Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?

Financial whistle blowing site claims associates arrested as social media platform quiet on former Rome Casino "manager"-turned social media influencer's birthday.  Plus we follow up on the Sonny Meraban case with the raid caught live by a Gambling911 camera crew.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/11/2023

Bulldogs -5.5 Favorite vs. Cornell in Ivy League Tournament

Bulldogs -5.5 Favorite vs. Cornell in Ivy League Tournament

Everyone in the New Haven, CT area is celebrating the success of Yale in college basketball.  Not only had they gone 20-7 Straight Up as of March 11, 2023, the Bulldogs were a nearly impressive 16-8-1 Against The Spread.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/11/2023

Can I Bet the Oscars on FanDuel?

Can I Bet the Oscars on FanDuel?

FanDuel only takes betting on the Oscars from New Jersey.  Our friends at BetOnline will be taking Oscars bets from most US states (except NJ, PA and NV).

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Mar/10/2023

Where Can I Bet Sports Near Columbus Ohio?

Buckeyes Lowest Seed to Ever Reach the Big Ten Semifinals

No. 13 seed Ohio St. reached the semifinals after beating the Spartans 68-58 on Friday March 10.  They were set to face off against Purdue, a team with just five losses on the season, Saturday.  The Buckeyes opened as a +6.5 dog.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/10/2023

Huskies Favored to win the Big East Championship, Face Marquette Friday Night

While Connecticut now offers state regulated apps, other sites available to those in the state like Bovada and BetOnline typically offer more generous welcome bonus.  More importantly, you can bet on your beloved Huskies (18 and up).

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/10/2023

Oscars Betting Includes Slaps, Kisses, Rocks and Cursing

Oscars Betting Includes Slaps, Kisses, Rocks and Cursing

The 95th Academy Awards is set for Sunday night, and everyone is eager to see what kind of slap jokes host Jimmy Kimmel delivers.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/10/2023

Southeast Missouri State Pays Out $50K Should They Win 2023 Championship

Southeast Missouri State Pays Out $50K Should They Win 2023 Championship

The bets are likely to come in fast and furious in and around the city of Cape Girardeau, MO this season.  That's because local favorites Southeast Missouri State have received an automatic bid into the 2023 NCAA Men's Tournament.  Betting is only available via one's mobile devices or laptop as the state does not regulate sports wagering.  18 and up welcome.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mar/10/2023

Oscar Payout Odds 2023: Best Adapted, Original Screenplay

Oscar Payout Odds 2023: Best Adapted, Original Screenplay

"Women Talking" is the -250 favorite in the Best Adapted Screenplay category.  It's a film inspired by real-life events that occurred at the Manitoba Colony, a remote and isolated Mennonite community in Bolivia. 

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Mar/10/2023

Payout Odds Best Actor 2023 Oscars: Brendan Fraser, Austin Butler

Payout Odds Best Actor 2023 Oscars: Brendan Fraser, Austin Butler

Fraser is practically Hollywood royalty at this point and his role in The Whale has resulted in plenty of accolades....but he's up against Elvis.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Mar/10/2023

Payout Odds Best Actress 2023 Oscars: Michelle Yeoh vs. Cate Blanchett

Payout Odds Best Actress 2023 Oscars:  Michelle Yeoh vs. Cate Blanchett

Michelle Yeoh appears to be gaining momentum over Cate Blanchett in recent days for the Best Actress nod at this year's Oscars.  BetUS now had Yeoh as the -160 favorite compared to Blanchett at -110.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Mar/09/2023

Oscar Locks 2023 - These Will Cost You Though

Oscar Locks 2023 - These Will Cost You Though

These are the big Academy Awards "locks" where the favorite is almost guaranteed to win.  The problem is, the risk versus reward is rather extreme.  For example, -1000 means that a $100 bet will pay out $10

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Mar/09/2023

Odds to Win Best Costume Design – 2023 Oscars

Odds to Win Best Costume Design – 2023 Oscars

This year's Best Costume Design at the Oscars is among the more competitive when it comes to betting even though we do have a clear frontrunner in "Elvis".

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/09/2023

Thoughts About Records

Thoughts About Records

People will seemingly go to incredible lengths to discount the success of others. What it typically boils down to is how older people glorify their own eras. In the debate about records, there is always a different set of rules when it comes to breaking them.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Mar/09/2023

iGaming NEXT a Huge Hit in NYC This Week

iGaming NEXT a Huge Hit in NYC This Week

Gambling911.com is here in the Big Apple as one of the more prestigious gaming events of the year is taking place here, iGamingNEXT.  This is widely considered among the best B2B networking events. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/09/2023

WWE Betting in US Regulated Markets Would Benefit the Offshores Too

WWE Betting in US Regulated Markets Would Benefit the Offshores Too

Reports surfaced that the WWE has reached out to Ernst & Young to ensure "scripted" match results remain a secret.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/09/2023

What Are the Payout Odds Best Supporting Actress 2023 Oscars? Angela Bassett, Kerry Condon, Jamie L. Curtis

What Are the Payout Odds Best Supporting Actress 2023 Oscars?

We here at Gambling911.com can't remember a more competitive Oscars for those betting on the awards show.  And the Best Supporting Actress category is among the most competitive in terms of the odds.

Submitted by Jordan on, Mar/08/2023

Panthers Favored to Pick No. 1 in 2023 NFL Draft

Panthers Favored to Pick No. 1 in 2023 NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers are expected to trade up for the No. 1 pick in April's NFL Draft, at least according to the oddsmakers' latest numbers.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/08/2023

NFL Reinstates Jaguars WR Ridley After Gambling Suspension

NFL Reinstates Jaguars WR Ridley After Gambling Suspension

The league said Ridley, who had been suspended indefinitely since March 2022 for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, is eligible to participate in all team activities beginning immediately. He is expected to join the Jaguars for offseason workouts beginning April 17.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/07/2023

Bet on Derrick Henry's Next Team

The NFL rumor mill is churning daily, especially during the lead-up to free agency and following the combine. Early reports are out that the Titans are shopping Derrick Henry, but they’ve since denied the rumor.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/07/2023

Georgia Lawmakers Nix Legal Sports Betting

Georgia Lawmakers Nix Legal Sports Betting

The state Senate on Monday rejected a constitutional amendment that would have allowed voters to decide whether to legalize sports gambling.  The House never consider any legislation.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/07/2023

Some Odds Swings Post CPAC as Trump Fandom Continues in GOP

Some Odds Swings Post CPAC as Trump Fandom Continues in GOP

All the rage at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) outside Washington, D.C. was everything Donald Trump.  The only problem being, this installment of CPAC resembled something akin to a Trekkie convention. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/07/2023

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