International online gambling giant The Stars Group announced on Friday that it had entered into a partnership with Mount Airy Casino Resort, a relationship that will allow the company to offer a variety of online gambling products in Pennsylvania, including sports betting. Mount Airy is among the nine Pennsylvania casinos […]
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Tiger-Phil Match for $10 Million Could Set Stage for Other Big Money Golf Duels
The $10 million contest between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods called “The Match” is such a good idea that the two golfers are apparently planning on joining forces for other big money battles. Golf Digest first reported that the two have talked about a series of similar events to be held […]
Pro Gambler’s ‘SuperLive’ Golf Odds App Pairs Big Data with In-Game Betting
A new golf betting platform called “SuperLive” seeks to capitalize on the popularity of golf as a wagering sport by offering a technology that creates more in-game betting options. The project is the brainchild of Martin de Knijff, a professional sports bettor, World Poker Tour champion, and competitive bridge player from Gothenburg, Sweden, […]
Bookmakers’ Prediction: Donald Trump Will Win Re-Election in 2020
If President Donald Trump survives his first term, oddsmakers have made him the heavy favorite to get a second. The polarizing politician’s popularity has plummeted in polls, but Paddy Power posted the portly Trump as its pick to win in November 2020. The Ireland-based site, which has its own division […]
Analysis: $155 Billion Bet on 2018 FIFA World Cup
As the biggest sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup draws not only the largest global audience but also the most betting of any competition. And thanks to data technology, FIFA now says they have the numbers to prove just how big a betting spectacle Russia 2018 turned […]
Betting on Elon Musk: Billionaire Tech Visionary Driving Tesla Towards Privatization
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has plans to take his car company private, but despite the favorable odds for him to pull Tesla off Nasdaq, it is far from a done deal. Musk put out a tweet on Tuesday saying he had enough funding for the maneuver, thus exciting both shareholders […]
Buffalo Wild Wings Wants to Offer Legal Sports Betting at US Restaurants
Buffalo Wild Wings has long been a popular destination for fans looking for a casual meetup destination to watch a game. Now, it might want to attract those willing to put a few dollars on those games between drinks, too. According to ESPN and Gaming Today, Buffalo Wild Wings is […]
Charles Oakley Pleads No Contest in Cosmopolitan Casino Cheating Case
Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, a move his lawyers say will fully resolve the casino cheating accusations leveled against him by the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Oakley was arrested by Nevada Gaming Control Board agents on July 8 […]
College Football Betting on Win Totals Requires Season-Long Vision
The college football season is a tad over three weeks away, and the clock is ticking for gamblers wanting to place their wagers on the total number of wins certain teams will achieve before the season begins. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has put out its estimates for win totals […]
Game Time: Jay Kornegay Knows Sports Betting and Sees a Booming Future
Jay Kornegay has been a sports betting professional for more than 30 years — taking bets, not placing them. And as Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook’s vice president of race and sports operations for the past 15 years, he’s in charge of one of the biggest sports betting operations in the […]
DraftKings Officially Releases Mobile Sports Betting App in New Jersey
Legal online sports betting is now a reality in New Jersey, as DraftKings officially launched its mobile sports betting app on Monday following approval from state regulators. The release of the app to the general public comes after a soft launch period that began on Aug. 1. First Mover Advantage […]
NASCAR CEO Brian France Arrested for DWI, Takes Indefinite Leave of Absence
NASCAR CEO and chairman Brian France was arrested on Sunday on charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of a controlled substance. According to the Sag Harbor Village Police Department, located on Long Island in New York, France was arrested at 7:30 pm on Sunday, then held overnight […]
William Hill Partners with 11 Mississippi Casinos for Sports Betting, Eyes Further US Expansion
International bookmaker William Hill has signed agreements that will make it the market leader in Mississippi sports betting, and there could be more company expansion in the cards. William Hill has agreed to provide sports betting services for 11 casinos in Mississippi, including the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi and […]
The Question Is … Who Will Replace Alex Trebek on ‘Jeopardy!’?
Alex Faust, Laura Coates, Ken Jennings: Who will replace Alex Trebek as the host of “Jeopardy!”? The correct answer won’t be known until 2020 at the earliest, but Trebek hinted that he might not renew his contract when it expires in two years, opening up the betting possibilities. Trebek, 78, […]
FanDuel and Boyd Gaming Partner for Mobile Sports Betting Operations
The FanDuel Group and Boyd Gaming announced that they would join together to operate online sports betting products in the United States. According to a press release, the two companies will work together to establish mobile betting products in states where sports betting has been legalized and online wagering is […]
Sports Betting Goes Mobile in New Jersey with DraftKings App
Mobile sports betting has come to New Jersey, as DraftKings, in partnership with Resorts Casino Hotel, has launched an app that allows for real-money wagering within state borders. Made available to bettors on Wednesday, the mobile app is in an invite-only trial period, which is expected to last at least […]
NBA and MGM Announce Gambling Partnership, First for Major American Sports League
The NBA announced Tuesday that they had reached a deal with MGM Resorts International to make the Las Vegas casino giant its official gambling partner, the first such arrangement for a major professional sports league in the United States. The agreement will see MGM become the official gaming partner of […]
Mississippi Sports Betting Begins Wednesday at Beau Rivage, Gold Strike Casinos
Mississippi will start taking sports bets on Wednesday, making it the third state to offer full-scale sports betting since the Supreme Court overturned the statute that prevented new states from regulating the industry earlier this year. The first bets in Mississippi will be taken at around noon on Aug. 1 […]
Brent Musburger: Insider Info Provides Little Value for Sports Bettors
Veteran sportscaster Brent Musburger is no stranger to sports betting, and he has plenty to say on the subject now that more states are moving towards regulating the popular pastime. But the one factor he’s not concerned about: insider information causing problems for sports leagues and bookmakers. Appearing Friday on Pro […]
Can Mat Fraser Win Third Consecutive CrossFit Games Title?
Is Mat Fraser fit enough to win his third consecutive CrossFit Games title? Oddsmakers believe so, and have installed him as the heavy favorite to win the championship at 1/4. The next closest competitor is Brent Fikowski at 11/1. So why does Fraser have Golden State Warriors type odds? Well […]