Marcus Williams 
The National Hockey league, alongside the National Basketball Association, were the major sports leagues in the United States that were hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic because they were in the middle of their respective seasons when play was postponed in March. Early May would typically fall right in the middle of NHL and NBA … Read more
With the Coronavirus causing the postponement or outright cancellation of all major sports leagues and entertainment events, the lack of legal sports betting has caused panic at offshore sportsbooks operating online. With millions of Americans working from home or practicing social distancing via self-quarantine, offshore sportsbooks have produced several interesting betting lines based on the … Read more
With the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic causing league suspensions all over the world, bettors are left in the lurch when it comes to things to actually wager on. And while all the top offshore sportsbooks do offer other gambling fixtures like real-money slots, casino table games, and online poker rooms (which are all perfect for passing … Read more
The 2019 NFL campaign is nearly over, and only two playoff spots remain unclaimed as we head into Week 17. But never mind that. Today is Christmas, and that means that it’s time to sit back and look back on a season of ups and downs and everything in between. For football betting fans, the … Read more
Unless you’re an NBA fan, December 25 isn’t the most exciting day for sports bettors, as there are no football games on Christmas day and hockey’s on hiatus (though nobody bets on the NHL in the first place). Still, the holiday break isn’t completely devoid of pigskin action, as the collegiate bowl season is here, … Read more
In Germany, legal sports betting is mostly the purview of individual states. However, 15 of Germany’s 16 states effectively operate under an omnibus “federal” gambling agreement called the Interstate Treaty on Gambling. This law, briefly installed in 2008 and then again – more permanently – in 2012, covers most of the betting and gambling industries … Read more
After arguably the least exciting Super Bowl ever, the 2019 NFL offseason has been one of the most action-packed in league history. Between an exciting draft (tiny quarterback!), massive trades (OBJ), big-name free agent acquisitions (Le’Veon Bell, Nick Foles), early retirements (Gronk), and unprecedented expectations of parity (ladies and gentlemen, your Cleveland Browns!), the upcoming … Read more
The dog days of summer are winding to a close and that has a serious implication for the followers of college football. The season is almost here, but it’s not just the games itself that will have the fans and bettors excited—it’s also Heisman season. Arguably the most storied award in all of sports, the … Read more
Thiago Santos’ odds of taking down Jon Jones make him a longshot, according to the online sportsbooks. And that’s putting it lightly. Jones, who was suspended in 2017 for 15 months after a drug test found steroids in his system, is a -750 favorite to win the match in current UFC betting lines. This means … Read more
Let the fireworks begin in Lyon, France. An Independence Day showdown is set for this week as four teams battle it out in the Women’s World Cup. To launch things off, the United States hopes to continue its winning streak against a determined England team, which kicks off at 3 p.m. ET. Next, up the … Read more
Legal sports betting has become a reality in Illinois after Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that legalizes sports wagering late last week. Pritzker was a major component in guiding the bill through the state Legislature, leaving many optimistic about him signing it into law. His “Bill Signing Tour” made a stop in Springfield this … Read more
Round two begins for California lawmakers on the road to striking sports betting gold. On Thursday, a bill to legalize sports betting in the state was reintroduced by California Assemblyman Adam Gray, who serves as the joint sponsor along with Senator Bill Dodd. California’s attempt to pass sports betting legislation last year failed at garnering … Read more