Of the more than 400 proposition bets offered by the Westgate LV SuperBook one area that has carved out a niche is the cross-sports prop wager. These 64 wagers encompass achievements in different sports pitted against an aspect of the Super Bowl. For example one of the props is Who […]
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DraftKings Hopes to be Part of Legal Sports Betting Landscape
Along with FanDuel, DraftKings has been one of the two names that has dominated the daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry over the past five years. Now, the company is hoping that it will get the opportunity to expand its offerings into taking bets on games. As the Supreme Court considers […]
Brad Keselowski Comes in as 8/1 Favorite to Win Daytona 500
Despite never winning the Daytona 500 Brad Keselowski is the favorite to capture the featured NASCAR event on Feb. 18. The driver for Team Penske is listed at 8/1. A pair of former Daytona winners are behind him. Denny Hamlin, who won in 2016 for Joe Gibbs Racing, is at […]
Vegas Golden Knights Breaking Records, Busting Sports Books with Their Winning Ways
No one told the Vegas Golden Knights they weren’t supposed to be any good. But the expansion team is playing like a well-oiled machine, and in the process are breaking NHL records and Las Vegas sports books alike. The latest mark they set was Thursday when the defeated the Winnipeg […]
Rob Gronkowski Cleared to Play in Super Bowl, Should Give Eagles Defense Headache
The first prop bet of the 2018 Super Bowl paid off on Thursday when New England tight end Rob Gronkowski was cleared from concussion protocol. Sports books thought the All Pro player was going to be in action on Sunday. They posted a line of -150 he would play and […]
Machida vs. Anders Headlines UFC Fight Night 125 Card
Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida will head back to his hometown of Belem, Brazil to face off against the undefeated Eryk Anders for the main event of UFC Fight Night 125 on Saturday night. Machida (22-8) is a former Light Heavyweight champion in UFC, but may be reaching the end of […]
Cleveland Browns, New York Jets Favored to Sign QB Kirk Cousins
When the Washington Redskins officially gave up on quarterback Kirk Cousins by trading for Kansas City’s Alex Smith, it didn’t take long for internet sports books to speculate on where he was headed. The is no shortage of teams that need a quality signal caller, but it appears two organizations […]
Is Floyd Mayweather Thinking MMA? Video Shows Boxing Champ in Octagon
Floyd Mayweather may have retired from boxing with a perfect 50-0 record, but that doesn’t necessary mean he’ll never fight again. The 40-year-old Mayweather posted a video that suggested he could try his hand at mixed martial arts, just weeks after saying such a move would never happen. The video, […]
Nevada Sports Books Set Records for Bets, Winnings in 2017
If other states need any proof that sports betting could generate serious revenues for their coffers, they need only take a look at what Nevada sports books did last year. According to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control board, the state’s sports books took in $4.8 billion in wagers […]
Time Running Out for Good Odds on Tiger Woods to Win Masters
When Tiger Woods hit his tee shot on No. 16 in the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open the ball missed rolling into the cup by inches, and fans let out a roar that reminded the golf world the 42-year-old’s comeback might have some legs this time. Woods elicited […]
Kansas City Chiefs Trade QB Alex Smith to Washington Redskins
The 2018 NFL offseason hasn’t even begun yet, but the first major trade of the year has already happened. The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to send quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins in exchange for a third-round draft pick and cornerback Kendall Fuller. According to a report by […]
Where’s the Smart Money on Long Shot Super Bowl Prop Bets?
Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles is going to be a Super Bowl rookie with all the nerves that go with it, and if bettors believe the jitters will get to him, there’s an intriguing prop bet that could pay off well. Foles is a +200 to throw an incompletion on his […]
Kevin Love Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks with Hand Injury, Adding to Cleveland Woes
The recently struggling Cleveland Cavaliers will be facing even more adversity, as forward Kevin Love will likely miss six to eight weeks with a fractured left hand. Love suffered the injury during the first quarter of Cleveland’s game Tuesday, a contest they would go on to lose 125-114 to the […]
Hideki Matsuyama Seeks Three-Peat at Waste Management Open
With the Tiger Woods circus off the PGA Tour for the next two tournaments, the emphasis on betting will be on the favorites at the PGA Tour’s Waste Management Open. Two-time defending champion Hideki Matsuyama and No. 3 ranked Jordan Spieth are 9/1 picks to win this week in Scottsdale, […]
Goodell: NFL Will Focus on Integrity if Supreme Court Overturns PASPA
With the Supreme Court still months away from ruling on the fate of the legalized sports betting in the United States, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says that his league will be ready to deal with the outcome, no matter what it might be. During an appearance on ESPN’s Golic and […]
Ronda Rousey Moves from MMA to Pro Wrestling by Inking Contract with WWE
Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has signed a full-time contract with WWE, a new direction for the mixed-martial artist that was announced simultaneously with her surprise appearance at the end of Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. Rousey didn’t speak and didn’t wrestle, but instead appeared at the conclusion of […]
Mystery World Series Gambler Bets $1.7 Million on Super Bowl
The Las Vegas bettor dubbed “Sir Let it Ride,” who won $14 million on the first six games of the World Series, is trying his skill at football. He has reportedly placed seven-figure wagers at several area sports book on Sunday’s Super Bowl. He apparently likes the underdog Philadelphia Eagles […]
LA Clippers Trade Blake Griffin to Detroit Pistons in Blockbuster Six-Player Deal
The Los Angeles Clippers traded All-Star forward Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons as part of a blockbuster deal announced Monday evening. The deal involves six players and two draft picks in total. The Pistons are receiving Griffin along with Brice Johnson and Willie Reed. In exchange, the Clippers will […]
Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin Set for Cinco de Mayo Rematch
It wasn’t a matter of if Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin were going to have a rematch, it was when it would occur — and now both have agreed on May 5. Promoters for the fighters said they hope the Cinco de Mayo rematch will quell the controversy after the […]
Chief Wahoo to be Dropped from Cleveland Indians Uniforms
The controversial “Chief Wahoo” logo that has adorned the uniforms of the Cleveland Indians since 1948 will soon be gone from Major League Baseball games. On Monday, the team announced that the logo will be removed from the uniforms worn by players starting in the 2019 season. The logo, a […]