The Rivers Casino opened their sportsbook for business in Des Plaines, Illinois on March 9th. Just three days later, all professional and college sports were suspended due to the Coronavirus, causing a sudden decrease in what the betting facility was able to offer new patrons. Speaking of customers, it had been written into the laws … Read more
Fans of betting on soccer rejoiced at the announcement of a tournament to begin the MLS season anew. The competitions have been occurring without a hitch, with the final eight teams to be decided over the next two days. The pre-tournament betting odds featured the Los Angeles FC, Minnesota United, and the Philadelphia Union as … Read more
Just as the XFL was starting to gain some steam as a legitimate spring football league, the Coronavirus hit the nation hard, causing all active leagues to suspend play. Because the XFL was so new, they were not able to withstand an extended period of inactivity, and in short order, were forced to cancel the … Read more
Transparency on an injury report is one of the most important aspects of how oddsmakers set betting lines for wagering on the NHL. The severity of the injury and its location on the human body goes a long way in determining how long a player will be out of action. If the Pittsburgh Penguins declare … Read more
Wednesday night’s UFC Fight Night on ESPN is sure to excite those that enjoy betting on the UFC, as there are eleven matches on tap, with prelim bouts beginning at 7:00 PM EDT on ESPN and ESPN+. The stacked card features a lightweight main event between Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige in what should prove to … Read more
After partnering with Betfred USA and FanDuel, the home of the Denver Broncos, Mile High Stadium, has made a deal with a third betting-related partner, BetMGM. The Denver Post reported on Thursday that BetMGM will construct a luxury betting lounge that will be erected in the former location of the Tavern At Mile High near … Read more
On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs signed their Super Bowl 54 MVP quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, to a 10-year contract extension worth $503 million dollars, the largest in the history of professional sports. The deal includes $477 million in guaranteed money and will keep Mahomes on the Chiefs’ roster for the next twelve years. The fourth-year … Read more
July 4, 1776, was the day that the United States’ independence was declared, separating the country from the tyranny of the British Empire. The nation has historically celebrated this day with large fireworks displays that resemble the epic battles that ensued with the British troops that were intent on returning US lands to the control of … Read more
On July 23 or 24, Major League Baseball will begin their season after over three months of postponement due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus in the United States. After weeks of negotiations between MLB executives and the Major League Baseball Players Association, CBS Sports is reporting that they have finally agreed on a late … Read more
It took a little while for league executives to get all of the plans sorted, but the National Basketball Association (NBA) has now set a return date of July 31 to restart their season. Commissioner Adam Silver has set the table for a 22-team playoff format that will occur in Orlando, Florida’s Walt Disney’s ESPN … Read more
UFC Vegas 4 Saturday, June 27 at 8 PM UFC Apex Center, Las Vegas, NV TV: ESPN, ESPN+ App The Ultimate Fighting Championship is bringing the best mixed-martial-arts action to ESPN television as well as the ESPN+ app on Saturday night. Fight fans that are interested in betting on UFC are also in luck, as … Read more
6/24/20 3:20 PM Update – A Federal investigation has revealed that the noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage was actually a garage door lift that had been there since 2019. African American NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace was a vocal opponent of the use of the confederate flag in stock car racing. As a response, NASCAR … Read more