Gambling

Professional Sports Gambler Haralabos Voulgaris Talks When He First Realized He Was "Sharp"

As part of the Be Better Bettors podcast this week, professional sports gambler Haralabos Voulgaris discusses how he initially got involved in gambling.  Like most folks, it all started at the race track.  In Voulgaris' case, he was exposed as a young boy growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/15/2022

Mojo is an Athlete Stock Market Backed By A-Rod

Mojo is an Athlete Stock Market Backed By A-Rod

Former Major League Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez has joined forces with business partner Marc Lore to take advantage of the regulated sports bettings space in the US.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/15/2022

Stats Matters: Why Bettors Should Tread Carefully With “New” Races

Stats Matters: Why Bettors Should Tread Carefully With “New” Races

2017 was an interesting year in racing, as, after several years in preparation, we got to see the running of two huge horse races that had seemingly been manufactured out of thin air. It was the year of the inaugural Pegasus World Cup (USA) and The Everest (Australia), the former of which was briefly the world’s richest thoroughbred race.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/14/2022

What Are The Payout Odds to Win, Cover - South Dakota State vs. Providence

What Are The Payout Odds to Win, Cover - South Dakota State vs. Providence

Gambling911.com has a line of Providence -4 in their first round game against South Dakota State, considered the hottest three-point shooters in college basketball coming into the tournament.  The actual spread was -2.  Providence pays out $8000 on a $100 bet.  South Dakota State pays $40,000.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mar/14/2022

Why the Arkansas Razorbacks Are a Lock in the 2022 First Round of NCAA Tournament

Why the Arkansas Razorbacks Are a Lock in the 2022 First Round of NCAA Tournament

Vermont has never beaten a ranked opponent for starters.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mar/14/2022

Bucs' Super Bowl Odds Shift; Brady/Watson MVP

Bucs' Super Bowl Odds Shift; Brady/Watson MVP

Tom Brady is back. And the Bucs went from a middle-of-the-pack bunch to Super Bowl co-favorites just like that.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/14/2022

Where Can I Bet Loyola Chicago in This Year's March Madness From Illinois?

Where Can I Bet Loyola Chicago in This Year's March Madness From Illinois?

If you live in Illinois or are visiting, chances are you want to get some money down on Sister Jean and the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers at this year's March Madness.  Or maybe you want to bet the Fighting Illini to beat Chattanooga. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/13/2022

2022 NIT Tournament Brackets: Betting Odds

2022 NIT Tournament Brackets: Betting Odds

2022 NIT Tournament brackets and betting odds were to be released around the same time as the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament brackets. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/13/2022

Tom Brady is Returning to the NFL and Bucs Odds Go From 28-1 to 8-1

Tom Brady is Returning to the NFL and Bucs Odds Go From 28-1 to 8-1

Tom Brady is apparently un-retiring, which changes the entire landscape of the upcoming NFL season.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/13/2022

How Many Double Digit Dogs Covered The Spread in the First Round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament?

There were a total of 11 double-digit dogs in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament, but it is the team rankings that really drew a clearer picture for gamblers, bracket contest entrants and office pool players.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/13/2022

Which Are The Most Likely Cinderella Teams - 2022 March Madness

Which Are The Most Likely Cinderella Teams - 2022 March Madness

Did you know that South Dakota State, winners of 21 straight, are the best 3-point shooters in college basketball this season and pay out $40,000 on a $100 bet should they end up the champions.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/13/2022

Houston Cougars Predictions, Odds - March Madness 2022

Houston Cougars Predictions, Odds - March Madness 2022

The Houston Cougars odds to win the 2022 NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship were coming in at 45-1, meaning that a $100 bet pays out $4500 should they win the Championship.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/12/2022

Best Free Picks Today - March 12, 2022

Best Free Picks Today - March 12, 2022

As an away underdog, Indiana is 7-40 Straight Up since 2017.  OUCH!  That's a brutal 14.9% win percentage in 47 games played.  But, as we learned Friday with the win against Illinois, the Hoosiers have been fortunate enough to be playing at home for the most part (Indianapolis is just a mile away)

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/11/2022

Big 10 Tournament Winner Rutgers? What's He Smoking?

Big 10 Tournament Winner Rutgers?  What's He Smoking?

If you are a fan of longshot, lottery-ticket, big pay-out bets, Nick Bahe makes his case for this +2000 dark horse pick in the Big Ten Tournament. Why does he see so much potential in Rutgers? He does make some very interesting points.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/11/2022

How Sports Gambling Impacts Montana

Montana was the ninth state that legalized sports betting in May 2019. Former governor Steve Bullock formally signed a 28-page bill that brought sports betting to Big Sky country via the state’s lottery.       

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/11/2022

MLB Players Vote to End Lockout, Salvaging 162-Game Season

Major League Baseball’s acrimonious lockout ended Thursday when a divided players’ association voted to accept management’s offer to salvage a 162-game season that will start April 7.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/10/2022

Overview of products and trends in the gambling industry 

Overview of products and trends in the gambling industry 

While many segments of the world economy are experiencing difficulties, the gambling industry is only gaining momentum and expanding its audience. For all the damage it has caused, Covid-19 has become a significant driver for the online gambling market.

Submitted by Payton on, Mar/10/2022

PokerStars Pulls Out of Russia

PokerStars Pulls Out of Russia

Stars follows the likes of McDonald's, Apple, Coke, Pepsi and even oil giant Shell.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/10/2022

Head of Chicago-Area Gambling Ring Gets 18-Month Sentence

Head of Chicago-Area Gambling Ring Gets 18-Month Sentence

A northern Illinois man who pleaded guilty to running a sports betting operation that involved a mayor pardoned by former President Donald Trump has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/09/2022

Refer a Bookie Program Pays Big

Refer a Bookie Program Pays Big

Being a bookie you have the opportunity to make some great money.  But did you know that affiliates in the sports betting industry are among the highest paid?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/09/2022

Seahawks Starting QB, Carroll's Coaching Future

Will the Seahawks roll with Drew Luck, or will they grab a QB in the draft and throw him into the fire?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/09/2022

Minnesota Sports Betting Gets Tribal Backing

Minnesota Sports Betting Gets Tribal Backing

Rep. Zack Stephenson is sponsoring a bill in the House.  It is the first sports gambling bill to receive a hearing in the state Legislature and will be the first of six committees the measure must pass through.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/08/2022

Westbrook Benching, Vogel Future; Suns Title Faves

Westbrook Benching, Vogel Future; Suns Title Faves

Lakers’ brass apparently wants Russell Westbrook removed from the starting lineup, but Frank Vogel has drawn a line in the sand.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/07/2022

Atlanta Falcons’ Calvin Ridley Suspended by NFL for Betting on Games

Atlanta Falcons’ Calvin Ridley Suspended by NFL for Betting on Games

According to the NFL, Ridley placed bets during a five-day period in November, during which he was not at team facilities. The league says no inside information was used to make the wagers.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/07/2022

Packers Look to Hold Onto Rodgers But Broncos Have Other Ideas

Packers Look to Hold Onto Rodgers But Broncos Have Other Ideas

Terms of a potential new contract could always change, but a three- or four-year deal would help Green Bay's salary-cap situation while giving Rodgers, 38, contractual clarity well into his 40s.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/07/2022

DraftKings Gets Downgraded

DraftKings Gets Downgraded

Plus Bitcoin again viewed as a safe haven amid geopolitical tension though some are looking to take advantage of the crisis for selfish means....and regulators are most certainly keeping a watchful eye.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/07/2022

Betting on Ultimate Discs is Becoming the Ultimate Wager....Just Don’t Call Them Frisbees

Betting on Ultimate Discs is Becoming the Ultimate Wager....Just Don’t Call Them Frisbees

Don’t call them Frisbees!  They are flying discs (Frisbee is a trademarked name).

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/06/2022

Bet on the Chattanooga Mocs This March Madness 2022: Why Pick Them for Your Office Pool

Bet on the Chattanooga Mocs This March Madness 2022: Why Pick Them for Your Office Pool

Betting on the Mocs this March Madness 2022 or deciding whether you should select them for your office pool, check out these important stats below courtesy of Gambling911.com before you do. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mar/06/2022

Burns vs. Chimaev and Covington vs. Poirier Betting Odds

Burns vs. Chimaev and Covington vs. Poirier Betting Odds

After Colby Covington's victory over Jorge Masvidal last night, he was quick to call out Dustin Poirier for his next fight.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/06/2022

Bet on the Towson Tigers This March Madness 2022: Why Pick Them for Your Office Pool

Bet on the Towson Tigers This March Madness 2022: Why Pick Them for Your Office Pool

Betting on the Towson Tigers this March Madness 2022 or deciding whether you should select them for your office pool, check out these important stats below courtesy of Gambling911.com before you do.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/06/2022

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