Gambling

Left in London: Giants Punter Remains Overseas and What a 4.5 Overlay May Mean in the Cowboys-Eagles Game

Left in London: Giants Punter Remains Overseas

Plus we look at other games that have been hovering around the 5 to 6 number.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/12/2022

G2E: Sports Betting as it is Now is Unsustainable, Could Soon Be Like Uber?

G2E: Sports Betting as it is Now is Unsustainable, Could Soon Be Like Uber?

One of the hot button topics at this week's Las Vegas Global Gaming Expo centered around the ability of some several dozen legal U.S. sportsbooks to coexist in a climate where only one, FanDuel, has reported a profit in a single quarter dating back to 2018.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/11/2022

Alexander Volkanovski UFC 280 Odds Released

Alexander Volkanovski will be the backup for the Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev bout should either fighter fail to make their required weight.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Oct/11/2022

First 'Roughing the Passer' Penalty Odds for Week 6

The hot topic of discussion following Week 5 of the 2022 NFL regular season is a personal foul penalty...specifically, roughing the passer.

Submitted by Press Release on, Oct/11/2022

Can't Use a Credit Card at BetR: Founders Announce Big Move in Vegas

Can't Use a Credit Card at BetR: Founders Announce Big Move in Vegas

The online sports betting site known for its microbetting payments and partnership with YouTube sensation Logan Paul announced at this week's Las Vegas Gaming Expo it will not permit customers to use a credit card when opening an online betting account or placing wagers.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/11/2022

Next Coach Fired Odds Have Kliff Kingsbury Favored After Matt Rhule Axed

Next Coach Fired Odds Have Kilff Kingsbury Favored After Matt Rhule Axed

Kliff Kingsbury, head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, pays $3 for every $2 bet if he's the next head coach in the NFL to get the axe.  Carolina's Matt Rhule was the odds-on favorite but he got canned following the Panthers Week 5 37-15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Oct/10/2022

Twitter Study and Map Shows Home Run King: Bonds vs. Judge

Aaron Judge and the Yankees begin their ALDS postseason series against Cleveland tomorrow, but the "Home Run King" debate rages on after Judge blasted his 62nd bomb last week.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/10/2022

2022 NFL Week 6 Trend Watch: -2.5 Favorites Have Gone 11-1 So Far

One of the hottest trends holding up in the NFL so far this 2022 season, the -2.5 favorites now winning 11 of 12 games.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/10/2022

San Francisco Radio Station KGO AM Moving to a Sports Betting Format?

San Francisco Radio Station KGO AM Moving to a Sports Betting Format?

KGO Radio in San Francisco abruptly cancelled its news and talk format Thursday and now there is speculation that the am station is moving to a cover the gambling sector.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/09/2022

Favorites of -3 to Just Below That Number Have Covered in 8 of 9 Games So Far This Season

Favorites of -3 to Just Below That Number Have Covered in 8 of 9 Games So Far This Season

There are two games that meet this criteria for Week 5.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/09/2022

SNF Betting Preview: Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens

SNF Betting Preview: Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens

An AFC North matchup in Sunday Night Football, as Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals face Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Dreew Butler, Anthony Becht and Jonathan Casillas discuss this top Qb clash and they share who they think will win on this spot.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/09/2022

Bears vs. Vikings Prop Bets, Betting Preview

Bears vs. Vikings Prop Bets, Betting Preview

The New York Giants and Green Bay Packers will be the first game in London where both teams have a winning record. Can the Miami Dolphins bounce back after their first loss against the New York Jets? On Sunday Night Football, 2 Super Bowl contenders take the field when Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals take on Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/08/2022

Should I Bet the FSU Seminoles in College Football This Week?

Are the FSU Seminoles a good bet versus Wake Forest this week?

The Florida Seminoles have been hot for gamblers to start the 2022 season.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Oct/07/2022

Utah vs. UCLA Betting Preview Week 6

Utah vs. UCLA Betting Preview Week 6

The line on this game has moved from -4.5 to -3.5. We actually get a number of Utes 8.19, indicating an underlay of 3.5 to 4.5.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Oct/07/2022

Should I Bet the Kansas Jayhawks in College Football This Week?

Should I Bet the Kansas Jayhawks in College Football This Week?

The Jayhawks are for real in College Football.  They are among the season's biggest surprises thus far.  If you had the Jayhawks and the OVER 3 regular season wins in 2022, congrats!

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Oct/07/2022

Nebraska @ Rutgers Prop Bets - Friday Night College Football October 7

Nebraska @ Rutgers Prop Bets - Friday Night College Football October 7

Nebraska, despite its 2-3 record Straight Up, was coming in as the mostly stable -3 point road favorite at Rutgers Friday night.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/07/2022

Wrong Team Favored in College Football This Season Covers Just 5 Out of 14 Times

Wrong Team Favored in College Football This Season Covers Just 5 Out of 14 Times

The away teams that were wrongly favored went 1-4 ATS.  Two of the four "wrong" favorites that did cover did so by a mere half point or pushed at some books.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/07/2022

Hackett Odds; OBJ Quip; Uriah Hall vs. Le'Veon Bell

Hackett Odds; OBJ Quip; Uriah Hall vs. Le'Veon Bell

Russell Wilson says he has to be "better" in order for the Broncos to be successful.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/07/2022

2 Dead, 6 Injured in Shock Vegas Strip Attack Thursday: Showgirls Among Those Killed

2 Dead, 6 Injured in Shock Vegas Strip Attack Thursday: Showgirls Among Those Killed

Police responded to multiple calls of stabbings near the 3100 block of Las Vegas Boulevard on the Las Vegas Strip near the Encore Hotel at about 11:40 am local time (2:40 pm ET).  At lest two are dead and six injured.  A total of eight people were stabbed.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/06/2022

Next Manager Betting Odds: White Sox, Marlins and Royals

Next Manager Betting Odds: White Sox, Marlins and Royals

Don Mattingly and Tony LaRussa stepped away from their respective managerial jobs in Miami and Chicago, and Mike Matheny was relieved of his duties in Kansas City yesterday.  Bruce Bochy is emerging among the favorites to step out of retirement and manage one of these teams.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Oct/06/2022

Florida Sports Betting Case Has Government Advising They Will "Go It Alone"

Florida Sports Betting Case Has Government Advising They Will "Go It Alone"

While a good chunk of the state is still reeling from last week's Hurricane Ian destruction, a Florida sports betting case continues to grind through the courts with very little hope for mobile wagering in the Sunshine State when all is said and done.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/05/2022

Giants-Packers London Betting Props: Game Marks a First in 32

Giants-Packers London Betting Props: Game Marks a First in 32

Both Giants quarterbacks are injured and listed as questionable for Sunday's game. Starting QB Daniel Jones suffered an ankle sprain in the Giants 20-12 win over the Chicago Bears.  Tyrod Taylor left Sunday's game after sustaining a concussion.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/05/2022

Nickal vs. Khamzat Odds: On the Move After Newcomer Claims Khamzat is Not Untouchable

Nickal vs. Khamzat Odds

After Bo Nickal called out Khamzat Chimaev on Tuesday, a juicy betting line was set for a potential middleweight match between the two elite grapplers.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Oct/05/2022

Pittsburgh Steelers Are a Rare 14-Point Underdog

Pittsburgh Steelers Are a Rare 14-Point Underdog

You have to go back nearly 45 years to find the Pittsburgh Steelers listed as underdogs by more than 11 points during any regular season, according to the crack research staff at BetOnline.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Oct/04/2022

Bet the Next Quarterback to be Benched - 2022 NFL

Bet the Next Quarterback to be Benched - 2022 NFL

Our first official quarterback benching of the 2022 NFL season only took four weeks to come to fruition.  And just like that, Mitchell Trubinsky is first to be benched for the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Kenny Pickett will take over in Pittsburgh starting Sunday.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Oct/04/2022

Next Badgers Head Coach Betting Odds

Next Badgers Head Coach Betting Odds

BetOnline has created odds on the Badgers next full-time head man, and a name familiar to Badgers and NFL fans tops the list.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/03/2022

Bryce Young Injury Impacts CFP, Heisman Odds

Bryce Young Injury Impacts CFP, Heisman Odds

Bryce Young suffered an AC shoulder joint sprain in Saturday's game against Arkansas.  Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban has reassured everyone that his injury is not serious.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/03/2022

State Trooper and Others Accused of Running Gambling, Prostitution Ring Claim Activity was Legal

State Trooper and Others Accused of Running Gambling, Prostitution Ring

An attorney for a co-defendant's counsel said Friday during a pretrial conference that the defense will seek to call an expert to testify explaining why the gaming machines seized are actually legal.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/02/2022

Landlord Killed With Hammer, Police Say Checks Forged to Fuel Killer's Gambling Addiction

Victim's body wrapped in the shower curtain and beneath some heavier items. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/02/2022

NFL 2022 Week 4 Early Action Heavy on Texans & Cardinals

NFL 2022 Week 4 Early Action Heavy on Texans & Cardinals

Dave Mason of BetOnline advises that action was heavy on the Texans and Cardinals early for Week 4 NFL.  Mason breaks down the action

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Oct/02/2022

Breaking News

What Are Sweepstakes Casinos? A Beginner-Friendly Guide

Sweepstakes casinos have emerged as a legal and accessible alternative to traditional online casinos in many parts of the United States. These platforms offer casino-style games—like slots, keno, and scratch cards—without requiring players to make real-money wagers.