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The Weekend in Baseball

The Weekend in Baseball

The first month of the MLB season is behind us, and teams are settling in for the long summer marathon, with the hopes of making it to October.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/04/2021

MLB First to Worst - May 4, 2021

MLB First to Worst - May 4, 2021

The Kansas City Royals (66-1 odds to win the World Series) are among the surprise teams after one month of play.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/04/2021

2021 Kentucky Derby Viewership a Mixed Bag, Betting Huge Though

2021 Kentucky Derby Viewership a Mixed Bag, Betting Huge Though

Saturday's Kentucky Derby was one of the biggest in years for Gambling911.com, trafficwise.  Viewership was up 49% in ratings and 55% in viewership from last year’s months-delayed, record-low race (4.8, 9.26M) but down 49% and 43% respectively from the previous May edition in 2019 (9.4, 16.34M).

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/04/2021

Sports Betting Beat: Ohio Lawmaker to Introduce Bill, Fantasy Sports Coming to LA

Sports Betting Beat: Ohio Lawmaker to Introduce Bill, Fantasy Sports Coming to LA

Sen. Kirk Schuring of Ohio is set to introduce a bill that would legalize sports wagering in the Buckeye State.  Also, Louisiana expects to have daily fantasy sports contests up and running by the fall.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/04/2021

Susie Zhao Murder Trial Delayed Again

Susie Zhao Murder Trial Delayed Again

The 33-year-old poker player was bound, sexually assaulted, and burned alive.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, May/04/2021

NBA Betting May 4, 2021 – Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Clippers

NBA Betting May 4, 2021 – Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Clippers

The new play-in format has the Toronto Raptors in line to potentially compete for a spot in the postseason. That’s good news for a club that has plodded along for most of the campaign. While there are some who detest the play-in the Raps certainly aren’t one of them. They enter the week 2.5 games out of the 10th spot and continue a difficult stretch of games against Western Conference foes with Tuesday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers

Submitted by Phil Simon on, May/04/2021

Pirates vs. Padres Series Betting Trends, Picks

Pirates vs. Padres Series Betting Trends, Picks

The Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres series is an intriguing one considering it is being played at home in San Diego, the Padres are one of the early favorites to win the 2021 World Series and you have a Pirates team That has performed a bit better than expected and has enjoyed success over San Diego in recent years.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/03/2021

Rays vs. Angels Series Betting Trends, Picks

Rays vs. Angels Series Betting Trends, Picks

The Tampa Bay Rays are 14-5 in this series but have only won three of their last ten games overall.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/03/2021

Mets vs. Cardinals Series Betting Trends, Picks

Mets vs. Cardinals Series Betting Trends, Picks

The New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals series kicks off Monday May 3, 2021.  BetOnline offers a dime line on this series up to -190.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/03/2021

Blachowicz vs. Prochazka Early Odds

Blachowicz vs. Prochazka Early Odds

If Jan Blachowicz is able to successfully defend his title belt against Glover Texiera later this year, it appears his next opponent will be UFC phenom Jiri Prochazka.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/03/2021

The Gambling Beat: Action Network Bought by Better Collective for $240 Mil

The Gambling Beat: Action Network Bought by Better Collective for $240 Mil

Plus Mattress Mack loses $2.4 million on Essential Quality in this past weekend's Kentucky Derby while NBC political journalist Steve Kornaki was the only prognosticator from that network to correctly pick Medina Spirit.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/03/2021

Police Fatally Shoot Gunman Who Klled 2 at Wisconsin Casino

Police Fatally Shoot Gunman Who Klled 2 at Wisconsin Casino

Tribal leaders in northeastern Wisconsin were in shock Sunday hours after a gunman opened fire at their casino complex, killing two people and wounding another in what witnesses described as a hailstorm of bullets.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/03/2021

Early 2021 Preakness Stakes Odds: Essential Quality Favored Again

Early 2021 Preakness Stakes Odds: Essential Quality Favored Again

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit pays $400 for every $100 bet to win the Preakness Stakes.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/03/2021

Results of Record-Breaking 2021 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Announced

Results of Record-Breaking 2021 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Announced

Celebrating its 10-year partnership, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and World Poker Tour (WPT) announce the results of a record-breaking 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown. There were 2,482 entries in the tournament’s $3,500 WPT NLH Championship producing a prize pool of $7,942,400.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/03/2021

2021 Prop Bets for Rookie QB Stats and Starts, WR, RB, TE and Defensive Players

2021 Prop Bets for Rookie QB Stats and Starts, WR, RB, TE and Defensive Players

No one knows how this year’s class of rookies will impact the 2021 NFL season, but the oddsmakers have made their projections.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/03/2021

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Announces $20 Million Capital Investment Commitment

Atlantic City, N.J. (May 3, 2021)Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announced today the resort will reinvest a minimum of $20 million in capital improvements including suite renovations, the opening of a new Starbucks, additional slots and table games, a new dining outlet and a refresh of beachfront amenities.

Submitted by Press Release on, May/03/2021

Get a Racebook for Your Sportsbook

Get a Racebook for Your Sportsbook

Some racebooks accept wagers on horses, in the money, and across the board. The following are the six top racebooks today. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/03/2021

What Should You Expect for 2021: Top Eight Sports Betting Apps

What Should You Expect for 2021 in the World of Gambling

Many bookmakers have developed betting apps to allow punters to bet from anywhere. In this article, we will discuss the eight top sports betting apps in 2021. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/03/2021

Kentucky Derby 2021 Morning Odds

Kentucky Derby 2021 Morning Odds

Known Agenda has taken quite the turn, from 6/1 to 18/1.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/01/2021

Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby From Wisconsin?

Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby From Wisconsin?

Wisconsin is not home to any race tracks but there are still plenty of websites accessible to place bets on this year's Kentucky Derby.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/01/2021

Kentucky Derby 2021 Overnight Odds

Kentucky Derby 2021 Overnight Odds

The overnight odds on Essential Quality haven't changed.  He remained the +250 favorite to win the 2021 Kentucky Derby.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/30/2021

Betting Odds on Aaron Rodgers Leaving the Green Bay Packers

Betting Odds on Aaron Rodgers Leaving the Green Bay Packers

The odds don't suggest Aaron Rodgers is going anywhere, but there are additional odds projecting where he might land if he is ultimately traded.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/30/2021

Online Poker Tournament Strategy Guide : 5 Tips to Win Big by Betting Small Stakes

Online Poker Tournament Strategy Guide : 5 Tips to Win Big by Betting Small Stakes

Small stakes online poker is something that can be painstakingly long, and frustrating at times. Yet, despite this, it can still be fantastically fun to play and dedicate your time to. In any gambling game, it can be super difficult to not actually enjoy your time while you play and compete against other players.

Submitted by Payton on, Apr/30/2021

Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby Online From California?

Where Can I Bet the Kentucky Derby Online From California?

You can bet this year's Kentucky Derby online with BetOnline, offering a 7% daily rebate.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/29/2021

BetOnline All Access - 2021 Kentucky Derby Expert Picks

BetOnline All Access - 2021 Kentucky Derby Expert Picks

Dick Jerardi specializes in college basketball and horse racing for the Philadelphia Inquirer and he joins Drew Butler for this episode of BetOnline All Access, the 2021 Kentucky Derby Expert Picks edition.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Apr/29/2021

Cashless Casinos Using Bitcoin - The Wave of the Future

Cashless Casinos Using Bitcoin - The Wave of the Future

The global pandemic helped jump start the move towards cashless casinos using digital currency and blockchain technology with researchers in Australia proving just how long Covid survives on both paper and polymer banknotes.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/29/2021

Bet On Rudy Giuliani Getting Indicted

Bet On Rudy Giuliani Getting Indicted

Oddsmakers have the former New York Mayor not getting indicted, but it's a close call.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/29/2021

BetMGM Launches BetMGM Poker and Borgata Poker in Pennsylvania

BetMGM Launches BetMGM Poker and Borgata Poker in Pennsylvania

BetMGM today announced the launch of BetMGM Poker and Borgata Poker in Pennsylvania, giving customers access to benefits tied to Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City as well as other MGM Resorts casino-resorts nationwide.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/29/2021

Horse Racing Odds – 2021 Kentucky Derby Longshots

Horse Racing Odds – 2021 Kentucky Derby Longshots

The 2021 Kentucky Derby returns to its usual spot on the calendar, and the first Saturday in May is a sign that sports and the world in general are getting back to a somewhat normal routine. This year’s Derby field has a deserving favorite in Essential Quality and a number of other talented thoroughbreds with 10/1 or shorter odds.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/29/2021

Can I Bet The Kentucky Derby Online From Ohio

Can I Bet The Kentucky Derby Online From Ohio

BetOnline has been taking bets on the Kentucky Derby from Ohio residents since 1999. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/28/2021

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How Do I Create My Own Bookie Website

How Do I Create My Own Bookie Website

Our friends at AcePerHead.com offer up three guidelines for creating your own sports bookmaking website.  It's easy as 1-2-3.  Just make sure you have enough capital on hand to pay players just in case you have a few bad months getting off the ground.