DraftKings has announced the creation of the Sports Betting National Championship, an event scheduled to take place in Jersey City, New Jersey, in January 2019. The tournament will take place from Jan. 11-13, and features $2.5 million in guaranteed prizes, including more than $1 million for the eventual winner. Biggest […]
Boston Red Sox Have Home-Field Advantage in ALCS, but Are Still Underdogs to Houston Astros
The Boston Red Sox won a league-leading 108 games this season, enough to set a new franchise record and clinch home-field advantage throughout the American League playoffs. But despite those accomplishments, they’ll still play the role of underdogs in their ALCS matchup with the defending World Series champion Houston Astros. […]
Both Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov Suspended by NSAC for UFC 229 Melee
The Nevada Athletic Commission has issued 10-day suspensions to both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, initiating the formal beginning of the disciplinary process against the fighters. The suspensions come in the wake of the post-fight brawl that followed the UFC 229 main event, in which Nurmagomedov submitted McGregor to retain […]
Overwatch League Evolves with Format Changes for Sophomore Season
The Overwatch League announced a series of format changes for its second season on Wednesday, including information on how eight new expansion teams will be integrated into the league structure. The 2019 edition of Overwatch League will start play on February 14 – a month later than last year’s opening […]
MLB Stuck on ‘Integrity Fee,’ Official Data in Sports Betting Debate at G2E
Officials from Major League Baseball and the American Gaming Association battled over the feasibility of incorporating integrity fees into legal and regulated sports betting in the US, during a panel discussion at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas on Wednesday. In a panel discussion moderated by ESPN broadcaster […]
Streaking Brewers Meet Defending NL Champion Dodgers in National League Championship Series
The Milwaukee Brewers will try to keep up the incredible form that has seen them win 11 straight games as they enter the NLCS as a slight underdog to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are attempting to reach the World Series for the second consecutive year. Game 1 of the […]
Sports Betting Is Hot Topic at G2E Gaming Convention in Las Vegas
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) began on Monday at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, and while exhibitors from around the world showed off products and information of interest to every corner of the gaming industry, it is sports betting that has dominated the discussion so far. According to […]
Daniel Cormier to Defend Heavyweight Title vs. Derrick Lewis at UFC 230
UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will defend his title against Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC 230 on Nov. 3 at Madison Square Garden. Lewis is coming off a dramatic last-second knockout of Alexander Volkov at UFC 229 in Las Vegas last weekend, while Cormier is currently a […]
Red Sox Knock Off Yankees in Game 4, Advance to Face Houston Astros in ALCS
The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 4-3 in Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, finishing off their divisional rivals with a 3-1 win in their ALDS series. The Red Sox will now advance to the ALCS, where they’ll face the Houston Astros for the right to play in […]
NASCAR Will Issue New Rules on Gambling for 2019 Season
NASCAR president Steve Phelps says that the auto racing series will implement new guidelines on sports betting before the 2019 season, covering topics ranging from who is and is not allowed to place bets on races to how gambling-related sponsorships will be managed. Phelps’ comments came during last weekend’s NASCAR […]
Dodgers and Astros Advance to Championship Series as MLB Favorites Continue to Roll
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros each convincingly finished off their Division Series opponents on Monday, as baseball’s top teams continued to dominate the first full round of postseason play. The Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-2 to advance out of the NLDS in four games, while the Astros […]
UFC 229 Fallout: McGregor and Nurmagomedov Both Facing NAC Complaints
The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) is expected to file formal complaints against both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor for their roles in the post-fight brawl that followed their championship bout at UFC 229 on Saturday night. In the immediate aftermath of the fight, NAC chose to withhold Nurmagomedov’s $2 million […]
Chase Elliott Wins at Dover, Punches Ticket into Third Round of NASCAR Playoffs
Chase Elliott pulled ahead during an overtime scramble to win the Ganders Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway and clinch advancement in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. The victory was the second NASCAR Cup Series win of Elliott’s career, both of which have come this season. Elliott Moves on to […]
Milwaukee Brewers Complete Sweep of Colorado Rockies to Advance to NLCS
Corbin Burnes pitched two scoreless innings to pick up the win as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Colorado Rockies 6-0, finishing off a three-game sweep of their NLDS series. Milwaukee will now play either the Los Angeles Dodgers or the Atlanta Braves in the NLCS. The Dodgers currently lead the […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov Chokes Out Conor McGregor for UFC Title, Wild Brawl Erupts Post-Fight (Video)
Khabib Nurmagomedov (27-0) maintained his position as the most dominant mixed martial artist in the world, submitting Conor McGregor (21-4) in the fourth round by rear-naked choke to win the main event at UFC 229. But the glory of that victory was quickly overshadowed by an ugly brawl that ensued […]
UFC 229: McGregor Takes on Nurmagomedov in Highly Anticipated Lightweight Title Fight
Undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov (26-0) will defend his belt against former two-division title holder Conor McGregor (21-3) on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 229 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight marks McGregor’s first UFC fight since his TKO victory over Eddie Alvarez at UFC […]
Dallas Mavericks Hire Professional Sports Bettor Bob Voulgaris for Front Office Position
According to an ESPN report, the Dallas Mavericks are hiring legendary NBA bettor Bob Voulgaris as their director of quantitative research and development, a move that further entrenches the links between the league and the sports betting world. Voulgaris is well known as a successful NBA bettor, having famously taken […]
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Approves First Round of Sports Betting Licenses
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has awarded the first two sports betting licenses in the state, opening the door for operators to start taking bets later this year. In a Wednesday meeting, the PGCB awarded licenses to Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, which will run sports betting operations through Parx Casino […]
NFLPA Has Concerns With NFL Approach to Sports Betting After Congressional Testimony
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) says that it has significant issues with the NFL’s position on sports betting after seeing executive Jocelyn Moore speak at a Congressional hearing on the subject last week. Speaking to ESPN, NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith said that the league is not taking the steps […]
UFC 229: Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor on Pace to Obliterate UFC Pay-Per-View Records
What do you get when you pair up an undefeated world champion with the biggest draw in mixed martial arts? The answer appears to be a main event for UFC 229 that is set to break revenue and pay-per-view buy records for the company. According to UFC president Dana White, […]