Other than his wife, the only people rooting harder for Kurt Busch to win last weekend’s Daytona 500 were those in charge of Las Vegas Sportsbooks. The Sin City resident was previously winless at the opening race of the NASCAR season and opened as a 20-1 longshot. His numbers went […]
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Pete Rose Still Hitting Out on Sports Betting
Pete Rose, baseball’s all time hits leader, is still swinging when it comes to the subject of sports gambling, defending his wagering on everything from baseball to horse racing. Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle,” the former professional player said on Joe Buck’s television show, Undeniable. that he only makes lawful bets and […]
History Against 2017 World Series Preseason Favorites Cubs, Red Sox
The Cubs have gone from lovable losers to betting darlings as the defending champions, along with the Boston Red Sox, are favored to win the 2017 World Series with one online sports book. Bovada.lv has the Cubbies as a 9/2 pick to repeat as champions, but also gives equal odds […]
MLB Commissioner Rethinking Stance on Gambling
Could Major League Baseball (MLB) be changing its mind on gambling? Commissioner Rob Manfred hinted to Yahoo Finance that the sport might be softening its stance. The head of the sport talked about fans involvement in the games and how they wager. The rules on betting were set in place […]
Sheldon Adelson Claims He Doesn’t Much Care About Las Vegas NFL Football
Sheldon Adelson is working hard to bring the NFL to Las Vegas, but the billionaire casino tycoon says if the deal falls through, he won’t be losing any sleep. The Las Vegas Sands founder has been collaborating with Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis to relocate the franchise to Sin City. Adelson […]
NFL Lawyer Hints League is Considering Supporting Legalized Sports Betting as Oakland Raiders Mull Relocating to Las Vegas
A senior NFL lawyer hinted at a National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) conference last week that the league might be soon ready to end its opposition to sports betting. During a discussion at the NCPG’s National Summit on Sports & Gambling, NFL Senior Labor Relations Counsel Brook Gardiner said, “Very […]
Golden State Warriors Sign NBA Superstar Free Agent Kevin Durant
The Golden State Warriors have landed the golden ticket. After spending eight years in Oklahoma City, Thunder superstar Kevin Durant is packing his bags and returning to the West Coast. Now 27-years-old, Durant spent his first season in Seattle before the franchise was relocated to the Midwest. Originally from Washington, […]
NHL Coming to Las Vegas With Expansion Team Despite Region’s Legal Sports Betting Market
The National Hockey League (NHL) is coming to Las Vegas. On June 22, the league’s 30 owners voted unanimously to permit an expansion team to be located in Las Vegas despite the region’s legal sports betting market. Fronted by businessman and Sin City resident Bill Foley and a group of […]
New York Daily Fantasy Sports Awaits Governor Cuomo’s Signature, Cavs Make History
New York daily fantasy sports (DFS) is expected to soon become legal after the state legislature passed a bill late last week to regulate companies engaged in offering the online contests. With the blessings of both the New York Senate and Assembly, Senate Bill 8153 is now with Governor Andrew […]
NBA Finals Heading Back to Cleveland With Warriors Up 3-2, Critics Call League’s Integrity Into Question
The NBA Finals are heading back to Cleveland for game six with the defending champion Golden State Warriors up three games to one on the Cavaliers. While a game six between the Cavs and Warriors, the latter a team that has set multiple records this season including winning an astonishing 88 […]
Golden State Warriors Look to Defend NBA Title Against Cleveland Cavaliers
The Golden State Warriors are four wins away from capping off the best season in NBA history. Superstar Steph Curry has already secured his back-to-back MVP title, and now looks to once again top the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and repeat as champions. The Warriors beat the Cavs […]
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Calls for Legalized Sports Betting
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is leading the way of the United States’ so-called “Big Four” professional sports leagues when it comes to sports betting and gambling. Appearing May 24 on ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” Silver said of sports betting, “As I began to study this issue I realized that there’s this enormous, […]
Las Vegas Raiders Opposed by Minority Investors But Mark Davis Finds Support Through Patriots Owner Robert Kraft
The Las Vegas Raiders seem to already have their bags packed for Sin City, but before they board for their one-way ticket from their present home in Oakland, Bay Area investors are pressuring local lawmakers into trying to make amends with owner Mark Davis. This week the San Francisco Chronicle […]
Preakness Stakes Preview: Favorite Nyquist Draws No. 3 Post Position
The 141st Preakness Stakes breaks the gate on May 21 a little after 6:45 pm local time in Baltimore and two forecasts for the second leg of the Triple Crown are approaching near certainty. First, it’s going to rain, heavily at times, as meteorologists say there’s a 90 percent chance […]
Saturday’s Kentucky Derby Could Set New Horse Racing Records
The 142nd Kentucky Derby posts at 6:34 ET Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, and the first leg of the Triple Crown is ready to perhaps set new records for both viewership and total money wagered. Of the 22 horses scheduled to post in the gate, California owner Paul […]
Oakland Raiders Owner Mark Davis Ready for Las Vegas But Goodell Favors Cali
The Oakland Raiders could soon become known as the Las Vegas Raiders should owner Mark Davis live up to his word that he’s ready to move the NFL franchise to Sin City. Davis is in Las Vegas today for the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee’s (SNTIC) meeting to discuss the feasibility […]
Las Vegas Sportsbooks Pick Golden State Warriors to Repeat in NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant Scores 60 in Farewell
Las Vegas sportsbooks are under the impression that reigning MVP Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will glide their way to the NBA Finals and repeat as champions. The experts behind the lines typically know what they’re talking about, but when it comes to the Warriors even the casual […]
Maryland Daily Fantasy Sports Voter Referendum Possible for November Ballot
Maryland daily fantasy sports (DFS) might find its way onto the election ballot this November somewhere after residents are challenged with deciding whether to vote for the Republican or Democratic nominee for president. While nearly two dozen states are currently considering the legality of the emerging quasi-sports betting industry and […]
Golden State Warriors Still on Pace to Break Chicago Bulls’ 1995-96 NBA Record
The Golden State Warriors are an astonishing 56-6 through 62 regular season NBA games. On Monday night, they topped the Orlando Magic 119-113 for their 45th consecutive home win at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Led by last year’s NBA MVP Steph Curry, the Warriors have their eyes set […]
Super Bowl Security Tightened to Unmatched Levels Despite Any Known Threats
Super Bowl security is being heightened ahead of this Sunday’s showdown between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The stadium is located some 50 miles southeast of the San Francisco Bay area, and security officials are doing everything in their power to assure […]