Gambling
PA Smashes Record for Sports Betting

Pennsylvania smashed its record for gambling revenue, state regulators said Monday, reporting nearly $3.9 billion in the last fiscal year as every category of wagering showed growth in one of the nation’s largest casino and gambling states.
FBI Releases Trove of Records on Gangster ‘Whitey’ Bulger

The FBI has released hundreds of pages of records from notorious Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger’s file.
South Carolina Horse Study Committee May Discuss Gambling Too

Some legislators on a committee studying the economic impact of raising and racing horses in South Carolina say the group should also consider legalizing betting on horse racing.
When is 'The Baccarat Queen' Premiering in Theatres?

Many in the poker community wait anxiously for the premier of 'The Baccarat Queen'. The film project was first announced back in February 2019, then along came Covid to throw a damper on the entire movie industry.
FanDuel Rolls Out Scientific Games’ OpenSportsTM Platform in Four More States

FanDuel Group is now live with Scientific Games’ OpenSports technology in 10 U.S. states after four more launches were successfully completed by the industry’s leading sports betting provider.
AP Source: 4 NFL Teams Remain Under 50% Vaccinated

Pittsburgh, Miami, Carolina and Denver have the highest vaccination rates. Which four teams have the lowest?
Conor McGregor Vows to Return, Claims Injury Happened Before UFC 264

Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 4 anyone? Looks that way and this should make the books very happy. Dave Mason of BetOnline confirmed UFC 264 was their most wagered on UFC fight in the company's 22 plus years in business.
2021 Haskell Stakes Betting Odds

Summer Racing kicks off in style this weekend at Del Mar and Saratoga, as well as the venerable Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park.
DraftKings Receives Daily Fantasy Sports License From Louisiana Gaming Control Board

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced that it has received a DFS license from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and its daily fantasy sports product will soon be live in approved parishes in Louisiana.
Mark Your Calendar for Gaming Americas Q3 Meetup, Happening End of August

Mark your calendar for Gaming Americas Q3 Meetup, happening at the end of August
PGA Tour Picks – Odds to Win The Open Championship 2021

Call it the British Open or just The Open, but don’t call it another tournament. The world’s best golfers gather this week at Royal St. George’s Golf Club in England for the 149th Open Championship looking to hoist the Claret Jug.
USA Basketball Odds - Tokyo Olympics - Still Good at 1-6 Despite Setbacks

The Men's USA Basketball team has suffered back-to-back losses during international friendlies this week, but it is still the prohibitive favorite to walk away on top of the Summer Olympics.
Indiana Betting Volume Down, Revenue Climbs in June

Indiana's June 2021 sports betting handle was down 3.2% from $254.4 million to $246.3 million while revenues went up.
Former Seattle Seahawk Richard Sherman Arrested for Burglary Domestic Violence

Former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman was booked into a jail in Seattle on Wednesday morning, accused of “Burglary Domestic Violence.”
NFL Odds for Passing, Rushing and Receiving Leaders 2021 Season

Last year, Stefon Diggs was a 50/1 longshot to lead the NFL in receiving yards. Heading into the 2021 season, Diggs' name is at the top of the list.
NBA Finals Betting – Phoenix Suns at Milwaukee Bucks Game 4

Following a dominant 120-100 win on Sunday for their first win in the 2021 NBA Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks can even the series with the Phoenix Suns with a repeat performance in Game 4 on Wednesday. The Bucks needed someone other than Giannis Antetokounmpo to step up and they got just that, though the two-time MVP had another huge game and was nearly unstoppable.
Sports Betting Beat - These Are The Companies Pumping Money Into Florida Sports Betting Effort

Most with skin in the game have accepted that legalized sports betting won't come into fruition without a voter referendum and there are a few big players pumping money into the Sunshine State, some with conflicting interests it appears.
Nick Diaz vs. Robbie Lawler 2 Fight Odds Released

There were rumblings that Nick Diaz may return to the Octagon for a long sought-after rematch with Robbie Lawler. That became a reality Tuesday evening as the fight became "a done deal"....well, sort of, as it hasn't officially been announced.
Updated Odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year 2021

Is Shohei Ohtani a lock for American League MVP? Can Jacob DeGrom double up and take home both MVP and Cy Young trophies?
What Are The Different Ways to Bet on the Open Championship

The Open Championship returns to the golf Majors circuit after being canceled last year because of the pandemic. Also called The British Open, this tournament is among the most wagered in the world.
Gov Convicted of Taking Casino License Payoffs, Dies

Once comparing himself to his 1991 opponent, ex-Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke, Edwin Washington Edwards owned up to his own reputation as a womanizer, saying “We’re both wizards under the sheets.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Conor McGregor "Finished....Bag of S***"

Retired UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says he is doubtful that Conor McGregor will ever step back into the octagon again following his TKO loss to Dustin Poirier Saturday night.
Home Run Derby Props - 2021

Along with the odds to win tonight’s Home Run Derby, BetOnline has rolled out 23 prop markets with more than 100 options to wager on.
Red Sox and Giants make biggest jump in World Series Odds

There are some massive movements when comparing MLB odds from the start of the 2021 season to the current odds at the All-Star break.
MLB Betting – 2021 Home Run Derby Odds

Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby is returning with a bang and we should see plenty of fireworks when eight sluggers hit the field on Monday at Coors Field in Denver. Shuttered last year due to COVID, the league moved its All Star festivities to the Mile High City to attract more attention to the marquee event.
Wallach Calls Out NCAA Hypocrisy When it Comes to Studen Athletes and Sports Betting Endorsements

Last month, the US Supreme Court ruled that the NCAA cannot limit education-related benefits — like computers and paid internships — that colleges can offer their sports stars.
Euro 2020 Final Betting Props, Tips - Italy vs England

England was coming in at 6/4 odds, while both Italy and the draw pay out US$2 for every US$1 bet in Sunday's Euro 2020 Final, which features dozen of prop bets as well.
Who Will Conor McGregor's Next Opponent Be Following UFC 264 Loss? Latest Odds

You can bet on who Conor McGregor will fight next following his defeat by TKO at UFC 264 versus Dustin Poirier.
Which Colorado Sports Betting Apps Offer The Best Payout Odds For The Home Run Derby?

The MLB Home Run Derby is here and if you are a resident of Colorado 21 and up there is an opportunity to place bets on this event via one of a handful of mobile sports betting apps available from the Centennial State.
Betting on Billionaire Space Race: Jeff Bezos Odds

Sir Richard Branson became the first person to blast off in his own spaceship Sunday morning, beating fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos by nine days. Bezos was initially supposed to be the first to do so but Branson quickly moved his mission up in an effort to steal the limelight, which he succeeded in doing.