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Mass Sports Betting to Start in January, Fubo Shuts Down its Offerings After Huge Loss

Fubo Shuts Down its Offerings After Huge Loss

The commissioners says it could not agree on a timeline at a recent meeting in regard to online and mobile gambling but early March looks likely.  That would be just in time for the Men's NCAA College Basketball Tournament and March Madness.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/17/2022

Actor, Musician Mike Schank Dead at 56: Struggled With Gambling Addiction

Actor, Musician Mike Schank Dead at 56: Stuggled With Gambling Addiction

A close friend of Schank's, Jackie Bogenberger, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he had been battling cancer in recent months. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/17/2022

McCaffrey Trade Odds Assigned to 31 Teams

McCaffrey Trade Odds Assigned to 31 Teams

Last week, the Carolina Panthers confirmed that they would listen to trade offers for their star running back, Christian McCaffrey.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/17/2022

Our -2.5 and Under Trend Continues to be Hot in the NFL

Our -2.5 and Under Trend Continues to be Hot in the NFL

It wasn't perfect, but our UNDER 3 (-2.5) favorites winning trend continued to be super hot in Week 6 for the NFL.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Oct/16/2022

Jets, Giants Super Bowl Odds 2023 Still Offer Massive Payouts

Jets, Giants Super Bowl Odds 2023 Still Offer Massive Payouts

So let's get something straight.  The Giants have one of the best records in the NFL and continue to beat talented teams, yet they still payout - get this - as much as $8500 for every $100 bet to win the 2023 Super Bowl.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Oct/16/2022

Extortion Among the Charges Against Three Individuals in Illegal Massachusetts Bookmaking Case

Extortion Among the Charges Against Three Individuals in Illegal Massachusetts Bookmaking Case

Sports betting is now legal in Massachusetts but the commonwealth's Attorney General is not having bookmaking businesses operate that engage in money laundering and other illicit activities. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/16/2022

Tennessee Vols Payout Odds to Win the 2023 CFP Championship After Beating Alabama 16-1

The Vols Beat Alabama

The Vols do move up from 33-1 odds to win the College Football Playoff Championship.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Oct/16/2022

49ers-Falcons Prop Bets: Does Atlanta Finally Fail to Cover?

The San Francisco 49ers got another win on the road against the Carolina Panthers. Now they face an Atlanta Falcons team who should be fired up after a controversial call against them cost them a chance at an upset over Tampa Bay. Can the Niners continue their road dominance in Atlanta and be the winning NFL pick?

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/16/2022

59% of Public Action is on the Chiefs vs. Bills, Hot Numbers Trends to Consider

59% of Public Action is on the Chiefs vs. Bills, Hot Numbers Trends to Consider

Dave Mason of BetOnline is back to give us a preview of the action coming in ahead of NFL week 6 at BetOnline. Big matchups across the board and as always there are some interesting trends developing as we head into the weekend.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/16/2022

Best Bets to Win 2023 Rocket Richard Trophy

The favorite to win the 2023 Rocket Richard Trophy has won the award the last two seasons. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/14/2022

These Are the Teams That Haven't Covered in College Football Heading Into Week 7

These Are the Teams That Haven't Covered in College Football Heading Into Week 7

Teams that have yet to cover the spread coming into Week 7 of college football, regardless of how bad they might be, stand a much higher chance of doing so.  Oddsmakers are more likely to place overlays on these games if the team in question is a dog. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Oct/13/2022

Bet on Whether the Giants and Jets Both Finish the Season Over .500 in 2022

Bet on Whether the Giants and Jets Both Finish the Season Over .500 in 2022

The New York Giants have been one of the hottest teams in the NFL to start the 2022 season and the Jets are a respectable 3-2 coming into Week 6.  But the oddsmakers remain unimpressed. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Oct/13/2022

Bet on the Eagles First Loss of the Season 2022

Bet on the Eagles First Loss of the Season 2022

BetOnline also offers odds on what will happen first:  Cooper Rush Loses a Game or Cooper Rush Throws an INT, both priced at -120.   

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Oct/12/2022

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

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