A representative of the NFLPA told a group of lawmakers that players are highly concerned about how the spread of legal sports betting could impact their personal lives and privacy rights. That message from NFLPA vice president of business and legal affairs Casey Schwab was delivered to the National Council […]
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Carnoustie Ready to Claim More Victims at Open Championship
It is said golfers don’t conquer the Open Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links, they survive it. The layout nicknamed “Car-nasty” is a links-style golf course that will test a player’s game, nerves and mental state. The gorse is high, water hazards seem to be everywhere, and the bunkers are extremely […]
DraftKings Signs Sports Betting Deal with del Lago Casino in Upstate New York
DraftKings and the del Lago Resort & Casino announced Monday that they would partner on a sportsbook operation at the upstate New York casino. The partnership won’t allow the resort to start operating a sportsbook immediately, as New York regulators still need to publish a set of rules governing sports […]
Manny Pacquiao Wins WBA Welterweight Title with Knockout Victory Over Matthysse
Manny Pacquiao scored his first knockout win in nine years by stopping Lucas Matthysse in the seventh round on Sunday to win the regular WBA welterweight title. The 39-year-old Pacquiao was impressive in his first fight since his controversial loss by decision to Jeff Horn last July, which cost Pacquiao […]
Losers of World Cup Don’t Go Home Empty Handed
Though England, Belgium, and Croatia didn’t win the World Cup, members of those teams took home post-tournament awards. If bettors took England’s Harry Kane, Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois, and Croatia’s Luka Modric, they were handsomely rewarded, as all were longshots to win the honors they did. Kane won the Golden Boot […]
John Cynn Survives Marathon Heads-Up Session to Win 2018 WSOP Main Event
John Cynn battled with Tony Miles for nearly 200 hands before finally breaking through to win the 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event title. Cynn won $8.8 million for his efforts, which came after more than 10 hours of heads-up play. Heads-Up Play Sets Records The final day of […]
National League Looks to Break All Star Game Victory Drought
It has been five years since the National League has won the MLB All Star game, and oddsmakers believe it will be six. Sportsbooks have made the NL the 3/2 underdog to win for the first time since 2012. The American League is at 2/3. Last year the NL was […]
France Earns Second World Cup Title with Wild 4-2 Victory Over Croatia
France captured the second World Cup victory in the nation’s history on Sunday, defeating Croatia 4-2 in a wild game that was a fitting end to a thrilling tournament. France used goals by Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba, and Kylian Mbappe to pull away from the Croatians, who were seeking their […]
Bookmakers Release Justin Bieber-Hailey Baldwin Wedding Odds
Singer Justin Bieber made girlfriend Hailey Baldwin his No. 1 Belieber, but oddsmakers are a bit skeptical the newly engaged couple will get married. MyBookie.ag posted lines on any potential nuptials, as well as a couple of prop bets. The window is short to get a wager in at the […]
Adam Silver Softening on NBA One-and-Done Rule, Standing Firm on Integrity Fees
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver might be softening his stance on the league’s one-and-done policy, which prohibits high school players from entering the NBA draft, suggesting it might be time to scrap the rule. Silver spoke last week at a press conference following the Board of Governors when he floated the […]
New Carolina Panthers Owner David Tepper: Sports Betting Could Hurt NFL TV Ratings
The Carolina Panthers introduced new owner David Tepper on Tuesday, with the hedge fund manager giving his first press conference and touching on a number of issues surrounding the team and the upcoming NFL season. That included a few words about legalized sports betting, including an unusual assertion that wagering […]
Home Field Gives Bryce Harper Home Run Derby Betting Advantage
Bryce Harper is bringing experience and home-field advantage to Monday’s Home Run Derby at Nationals Park in Washington DC. The Nationals outfielder was an 11/4 favorite when Bovada released home run derby betting odds. He has since slipped to 13/4. By Friday morning, Chicago Cub Kyle Schwarber was the favorite, […]
Esports Going Prime Time: Disney, Blizzard, and ESPN Strike TV Deal for Overwatch League
Blizzard Entertainment, Disney, and ESPN have announced the signing of a multi-year deal that will see Overwatch League matches and highlights broadcast on the ESPN, Disney, and ABC family of networks. The broadcast deal began almost immediately after it was announced on Wednesday, with matches from the current season’s Overwatch […]
Derek Stevens Going All-In on Sportsbooks at His Downtown Vegas Casinos
D Casino owner Derek Stevens continues to upgrade the Las Vegas downtown area, and now apparently has plans to operate his own sportsbooks at two of his Fremont Street casinos instead of outsourcing sports betting operations to William Hill. Gaming Today reported last week that the flamboyant entrepreneur intended to […]
France Seeks Second World Cup Title on Sunday Against First-Time Finalists Croatia
France will look to win the country’s second World Cup this weekend, as Les Bleus meets Croatia in Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Sunday. While France has been to this stage twice before, Croatia is making its first appearance in a World Cup final. ’98 Semifinal Rematch Both sides had […]
England vs. Belgium: Who Has Motivation to Find a Win in World Cup Third-Place Game?
The World Cup third-place game often comes down to motivation, and both England and Belgium might be lacking in desire. Both teams faced crushing semifinal defeats, and both thought they could have won and advanced to the final match. English tabloids are characterizing Saturday’s match for third as a “glorified […]
Martin Truex Jr. Needs Win in Kentucky to Keep Pace with NASCAR Favorites
It would be difficult for any driver to recreate the incredibly successful year that Martin Truex Jr. had last season, in which he racked up eight victories. But the defending NASCAR Cup champion certainly is trying to keep pace, and will be gunning for his fourth win of 2018 at […]
New Jersey Sportsbooks Take $16.4M in First 17 Days of Legal Betting
New Jersey sportsbooks did big business in their first partial month of operations, taking in over $16.4 million in bets during June. The first legal sports bets began being accepted at Monmouth Park and the Borgata casino on June 14, with the Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City also opening […]
Former NBA Star Charles Oakley Arrested for Cheating in Las Vegas Blackjack Game
When Charles Oakley was playing in the NBA, he was known for being one of the best in the league at pulling in rebounds. Unfortunately for the long time New York Knick, those same skills didn’t serve him well at the blackjack table. Oakley was arrested after being accused of […]
Chip Leader Nick Manion, 2009 Champ Joe Cada Are WSOP Final Table Betting Faves
The final hand of Day 7 of the 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event not only determined the nine players who would make the final table, but also propelled Nicolas Manion to the chip lead in the race for the $8.8 million first prize. Michael Dyer had the chip […]