Gambling

Former NFL Player Found Dead From Suspected Drug Overdose

Former NFL player Keith McCants was found dead Thursday at his home in Florida after a suspected drug overdose, investigators said. He was 53.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/02/2021

The Florida Sports Betting Quagmire as Seminoles Join in Legal Action

On Tuesday, the Seminole Tribe of Florida filed documents in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., to intervene in a lawsuit filed Aug. 16 by Florida pari-mutuel facilities against the U.S. Department of Interior’s decision to approve the tribe’s new, 30-year, multibillion-dollar gambling compact with the State of Florida.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/02/2021

Every NHL Team’s Playoff Odds and Projected Point Total - 2021-22

Which teams are projected to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year, at least according to the number-crunchers?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/01/2021

Has the PPH Business Changed After COVID?

The Coronavirus pandemic adversely affected many businesses worldwide, including pay per head (PPH). Many land-based bookies and casinos closed down for several months as various countries tried to curb the spread of the virus.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/01/2021

Connecticut Panel OKs Sports Betting, Online Gambling Rules

With the NFL regular season kicking off Sept. 9, the state of Connecticut took a major step closer on Tuesday toward legalized sports wagering, online gambling and other new forms of betting after a legislative committee approved emergency regulations for the new gambling market.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Sep/01/2021

What You Need to Start an Online Gambling Site

The Online Gaming sector is one of the fastest growing industries and especially attractive to investors. Even the NFL, long against sports betting, is now looking to partner with gambling websites. And here is the most shocking part: It's easy peasy to start your own online gambling site.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/31/2021

DraftKings, Others Push Sports Betting Initiative in CA Under Guise of Helping Homeless

Proponents told POLITICO they will file the “California Solutions to Homelessness and Mental Health Support Act" today with the state attorney general's office.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/31/2021

Lake Tahoe Area Casinos Evacuated as Fire Approaches

The Caldor Fire is heading straight toward Lake Tahoe, a large freshwater lake on the California-Nevada border. The area is popular year-round for outdoor activities, as well as casino gambling on the Nevada side.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/30/2021

NASCAR Cup Series Championship Odds 2021

The NASCAR Cup Series is down to 16 drivers and they will compete this Sunday in the Championship race.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/30/2021

Conor McGregor vs. Jake Paul Odds, Woodley Tattoo Location

While McGregor is a much more accomplished standup fighter than Tyron Woodley, SportsBetting.ag initially installed Paul as a slight -130 favorite (McGregor +100).

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/30/2021

MLB Betting Picks – Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays August 30

The Boston Red Sox held down first place in the AL East for a good chunk of the season until a recent skid sent them tumbling down the standings. And the surging Tampa Bay Rays took advantage skyrocketing to the division lead with a lot of help from the Orioles. Tampa finished off its second sweep of the O’s in the last two weeks and won 18 of 19 in the season series. The Rays are 11-1 in their last 12 games entering the opener of a four-game set with the Sox on Monday.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Aug/30/2021

Odds Suggest Woodley-Paul 2 Next

Whether or not Tyron Woodley gets an "I love Jake Paul" tattoo, the odds suggest we'll see a rematch between the two fighters who put on a good show Sunday night.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/30/2021

Jake Paul Fight Odds After Woodley Win By Split Decision

YouTube sensation Jake Paul beat former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley by split decision. That method of victory prop bet paid out $800 for every $100 bet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/30/2021

Lawsuit Threatens Smooth Start for Sports Betting in AZ, ESPN Brand Sharing Worth $3 Billion?

Walt Disney Co. ’s ESPN is seeking to license its brand to major sports-betting companies for at least $3 billion over several years. Plus Canada rolls out single event sports betting.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/28/2021

Scott Frost First to be Fired Odds

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost' odds of being the first college football head coach fired will likely get shorter, and who's to say it he won't get the axe before there is even officially a Week 1 of the season. Frost entered the season at +150 to be first fired.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Aug/28/2021

Majority of Gamblers Back Jake Paul in Fight vs. Tyron Woodley

The first big weekend of betting to kick off the 2021 college football season comes with a bonus event: Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley Sunday evening.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/28/2021

College Football Team Chance to Make Playoffs Odds 2021-2022

Clemson featues a line of -700 to make the College Football Playoffs in 2021-22 for an 87.5 probability.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/27/2021

Serena Latest To Skip US Open

This year’s US Open will be missing yet another big name after Serena Williams announced on Wednesday that she won’t be playing in the tournament as she recovers from a hamstring injury. Williams hasn’t played since tearing her right hamstring during her first-round match at Wimbledon in June.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/27/2021