Semifinal Stage Brings Tough Competition

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Out of the 4 teams left in the 2018 World Cup, there is no Argentina, Germany or Brazil. Belgium and France made it through, though only one will make it to the final. England and Croatia are on the other side of the semifinal bracket, beating Spain, Russia, Sweden, and others along the way. These … Read more

Tax Structure Dictating Sports Betting Growth

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The US sports betting movement is growing more with each day. More states are cozying up to the idea of legal sports betting and several have already passed legislation on it. Each state has their own protocols in place regarding revenue share, tax percentages, etc. Tax, in particular, is pivotal for the rollout of more … Read more

First Round Of 16 Matches In The Books

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The World Cup has reached its elimination stages meaning there are no more second chances for teams that don’t play up to their potential. The Round of 16 kicked off with France-Argentina, Uruguay-Portugal, Spain-Russia, and Denmark-Croatia. The first 2 games were showcases of high-octane soccer while the others revealed the grit required to win in … Read more

2018 NBA Free Agency Off To Big Start

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It’s that time of year again—the NBA offseason. This year is particularly interesting due to the big-name free agents on the market. Most of those free agents didn’t remain team-less for long. We’ve got your early 2018 NBA free agency roundup right here. Perhaps the biggest splash in this year’s free agency pool is LeBron … Read more

NJ Governor Loses The State’s First Ever Sports Bet

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was the first in line to place New Jersey’s first ever legal sports bet. Even though it was partially done as a political stunt his bet will be remembered as the first legal sports bet in the state of New Jersey. The NJ Governor put $20 on Germany to win … Read more

Giants Fail To Impress In Match Day 1 Of World Cup

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At the start of the World Cup, Germany, Argentina and Brazil were the top teams. France, Belgium, Spain, and England were locked in as runner-ups to win. After Match Day 1, you would be surprised to see which teams showed up and which left something to be desired. The first major upset came with Argentina … Read more

NFL Owners Pressured By Trump

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The NFL made headlines last week by announcing that players would be fined for kneeling during the National Anthem. The protests have shifted narratives from spotlighting racial injustice to being anti-military and now it seems President Trump is to blame. Trump is also on the hook for influencing owners into passing this law that borderlines … Read more

Tribes Hold Major Influence Over Sports Betting

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The US recently celebrated a major victory in the pursuit of legal sports betting. PASPA, the long-standing federal ban on regulated betting, was struck down after the Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional. While this opens up a range of domestic sports gambling opportunities, there are many states that must factor in their state-tribal gambling compacts … Read more

NFL Pushes Legal Boundaries With Kneeling Ban

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The NFL has had enough of players kneeling during the National Anthem. The league decided to implement a new rule that players must stand during the National Anthem while on the field. If they would rather not participate in the National Anthem, they can elect to remain in the locker room until the ceremony has … Read more