Gambling

Payne Purdum: U.S. States Minimum Betting Limits Should be Required by State Regulations

Payne Purdum: U.S. States Minimum Betting Limits Should be Required by State Regulations

Purdum responded to a tweet from Circa Sports:  "You don't need to disguise your betting patterns to get our standard limits. These are available to all bettors."

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/22/2022

Defensive Stats Odds 2022 NFL: TJ Watt Sacks, JC Jackson Interceptions, More

Defensive Stats Odds 2022 NFL: TJ Watt Sacks, JC Jackson Interceptions, More

Aaron Donald is not the favorite for DPOY for the first season in a long time. But he’s not too far off the lead either.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/22/2022

Boston Celtics Will Finish With Top Record in NBA Next Season

Boston Celtics Will Finish With Top Record in NBA Next Season

BetOnline Thursday night opened win totals for 26 of the league’s 30 teams. The Lakers, Nets, Jazz and Knicks are not available due to ongoing trade speculation surrounding Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Donovan Mitchell. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/21/2022

Hong Kong Police Arrest 48 in Crackdown on Gambling Syndicate Controlled by Triad

Plus a brutal WSOP for Daniel Negreanu, who lost more than $1 million, and a previously unnamed defendant pleads guilty in Skilled Shamrock illegal gambling biz.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/21/2022

"Suzette" Ruled Out as MILF Who Zach Wilson Scored: Latest Odds

"Suzette" Ruled Out as MILF Who Zach Wilson Scored: Latest Odds

Oddsmakers at BetOnline were quick to latch on and began offering odds on who the New York Jets quarterback's next girlfriend might be.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/21/2022

Edmonton Journal Celebrates Notion That Oilers Odds-on Favorite to Land Patrick Cane

Edmonton Journal Celebrates Notion That Oilers Odds-on Favorite to Land Patrick Cane

Also: Cardinals star Kyler Murray agrees to $230.5 million deal, making him among the richest quarterbacks in the league.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/21/2022

Jailed Mobster, his Associate Lose Federal Court Appeals Years After Racketeering Convictions

The defendants challenged "almost every aspect of their prosecutions" in the consolidated appeal, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/21/2022

Baltimore Orioles 2022 World Series Futures Are Biggest Liability at BetOnline

Baltimore Orioles 2022 World Series Futures Are Biggest Liability at BetOnline

For the past few years, the Baltimore Orioles have ranked among the worst teams in Major League Baseball.  They were currently at 75-1 odds to win this year's World Series.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/20/2022

Limit Change Alert Feature Teased for SpankOdds

Limit Change Alert Feature Teased for SpankOdds

Plus AcePerHead's Curtis breaks down the Bills offensive line ahead of the new season and Ohio Casino Control Commission Executive Director Matt Schuler makes it clear the sports betting licensing process in that state will not be a "rubber-stamp activity".  Also, PA sees a weak June in sports betting.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/20/2022

Best 2022 Training Camp Competitions

We’re not just excited for NFL training camps to open because we love the game. We can’t wait for the new season to start. One of the best parts of July and August is watching the various position battles that take place around the league. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/20/2022

The Biggest MLB Futures Liabilities for Sportsbooks Heading Into The Second Half of the 2022 Season

The Biggest MLB Futures Liabilities for Sportsbooks Heading Into The Second Half of the 2022 Season

BetOnline on Wednesday released its top futures liabilities for second half of the 2022 MLB season as the All-Star Break comes to a close.  Additionally, BetOnline has odds on which teams still in contention have the best odds of heading to the Playoffs.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/20/2022

New Circa Sportsbook Coming to Northern Nevada

Visitors will have the opportunity to enter Circa Sports’ $12 Million, No Rake 2022-2023 Pro-Football contests

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/20/2022

Is the Tax Rate in New York Finally Catching Up with Operators?

Is the Tax Rate in New York Finally Catching Up with Operators?

Online gambling is developing at lightning speed with hundreds of new operators, online casinos, betting sites, and even a greater number of users. It has developed so much it has become one of the most profitable industries, and as a result, the net worth of iGaming in the sector has exploded. It had a revenue of $57.54 billion in 2021, while it's expected to reach $153.6 billion by 2030.   

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/20/2022

Extinct: Covers Scrubs its Expert Picks Section

Extinct: Covers Scrubs its Expert Picks Section

Plus Knup Solutions completes acquisition of Coded Content.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/20/2022

These Are Among Most Popular Online Casino Games in the US

Most Popular Online Casino Games in the US

Gambling is a popular activity in the United States, especially in states like Nevada. Both games of skill and games of chance are a popular pastime and form of entertainment in homes across the US.  

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/20/2022

UK Won't Ban Video Game Loot Boxes

UK Won't Ban Video Game Loot Boxes

Also: Premier League clubs are reportedly set to agree on a voluntary betting shirt sponsor ban.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/19/2022

All Star Game Tied After Nine Innings? What Happens to My Bet?

All Star Game Tied After Nine Innings?  What Happens to My Bet?

They just announced Tuesday that if the All-Star Game is tied after nine innings there will be a homerun hitting contest to determine the winner of the game. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/19/2022

What You Need to Know About the New Sportsbooks Launching in Ohio

What You Need to Know About the New Sportsbooks Launching in Ohio

State regulators have mapped out the schedule for the next seven months in preparation for one of the nation's most significant simultaneous sports betting launches.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/19/2022

Burns: "Pujols Home Run Derby Biggest Matchup Win I Ever Seen for the Book by a Landslide"

Burns: "Pujols Home Run Derby Biggest Matchup Win I Ever Seen for the Book by a Landslide"

Pujols, at 42, was the oldest player to ever take part in the MLB Home Run Derby and he pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the event's history.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/19/2022

The Anti-Crypto Letter to US Congress and What it Means

The Anti-Crypto Letter to US Congress and What it Means

Patrick Thompson of CoinGeek reported Monday that 26 computer scientists, software engineers, and technologists wrote a letter to the U.S. Congress and congressional committees urging them to “take a critical, skeptical approach toward industry claims that crypto-assets are an innovative technology that is unreservedly good.”

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/18/2022

Chalkline CEO: Turning a Profit Has Taken Back Seat to Customer Acquisition in Legal Sports Betting Market

Chalkline CEO: Turning a Profit Has Taken Back Seat to Customer Acquisition in Legal Sports Betting Market

Another takeaway from this past week's SBC Summit: By leveraging (Business Intelligence) BI to identify the highest quality acquisition channels, these efforts can be scaled. Increasing the volume at the top of the conversion funnel will result in more quality conversions at the bottom.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/18/2022

Gronk’s Girlfriend, Camille Kostek, Predicts He Will Stay Retired....And We Do Too

“I am an honest lady, and honestly, in my heart, I didn’t feel like this one is a forever one. So, I think maybe he’ll come back again,” Kostek said during Miami Swim Week. “I feel like him and Tom are just having fun like, ‘Retired, not retired, retired, not retired.’”

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/18/2022

2022 Spreads on the NFC South Games

2022 Spreads on the NFC South Games

It's been a rollercoaster for the Bucs as far as futures odds are concerned.  Rob Gronkowski announcing his second retirement shifted odds as well.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/18/2022

Zach Wilson Next Girlfriend Odds

Zach Wilson Next Girlfriend Odds

She's still alive, and therefore eligible, Angela Landsbury at 96 to become Jets quarterback Zach Wilson's next girlfriend.  The oddsmakers at BetOnline have the latest odds.  Yes, you can bet on Landsbury and other Hollywood MILFs.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/18/2022

Sports Handicapper Ben Burns Leaves Covers.com for WagerTalk

Sports Handicapper Ben Burns Leaves Covers.com for WagerTalk

Burns was described on the Covers.com website as their "most popular handicapper", so he must be good.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/18/2022

What Happened to the Covers.com Sports Handicappers, Picks Experts?

What Happened to the Covers.com Sports Handicappers, Picks Experts?

As of Monday July 18, the picks section (along with ways to send money) remained on the site. Larry Ness, Marc Lawrence and Lee Sterling were among those handicappers still listed.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/18/2022

Pujols  Gets No Love From Sports Bettors in Home Run Derby

Massive Swing in Home Run Derby Odds; Nobody Believes in Pujols

Plus there is a massive swing in the odds to win.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/18/2022

Covers Buys SportsBookReview, Shuts Down Picks Dept: Howe No! FanDuel CEO Stirs Things Up in Epic Fashion

Covers Buys SportsBookReview?

It was utter bedlam following a Q&A at this past week's SBC North America Sports Betting Summit as sports bettors took issue with FanDuel CEO Amy Howe's wild claim that 25% of gamblers betting offshore get stiffed.  Our Twitter feed exploded.

But not everyone was on the same page.

SandyBestDog tweeted:

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/18/2022

Discover the Hottest Innovations in the 'Casino and iGaming Zone' at SBC Summit Barcelona

Discover the Hottest Innovations in the 'Casino and iGaming Zone' at SBC Summit Barcelona

With this year's extremely successful SBC North America Sports Betting Summit in the books, it's time to start preparing for their banner event, SBC Summit Barcelona.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/18/2022

MGM Resorts and BetMGM ‘Thrilled’ to Extend Partnership With MLB, But for How Long?

BetMGM announced this week an extension to their existing partnership with Major League Baseball, but the party may not last much longer with calls to crack down on out-of-control advertising and European countries looking to end team and league sports betting sponsorship deals. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/18/2022

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Top Betting Markets May 30 - Hot Searches

While MLB games dominate the Friday evening schedule, on Saturday the Pacers have a shot at advancing to the NBA Finals should they beat the New York Knicks.  We also have UFC Fight Night on Saturday.