Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder plans to have a sportsbook in the future stadium of the franchise—one way or another. And where exactly the Redskins play home games may come down to whether a state makes sports betting legal sooner rather than later. Located in Landover, Maryland, FedEx Field is currently the home stadium for … Read more
Two teams remain, but only one will be crowned champion of the NFL. So, who will win Super Bowl 54? According to the opening Super Bowl betting line at Bovada Sportsbook, the Kansas City Chiefs have opened as a 1.5-point favorite over the San Francisco 49ers for Super Bowl 54 in Miami, FL on February … Read more
Four teams remain in the NFL playoffs, but after the conference championships are played this Sunday, only two of them will their talents down to South Beach to play in Super Bowl 54 on February 2, 2020. The NFL playoff betting odds favor the Kansas City Chiefs over the Tenessee Titans in the AFC championship … Read more
While gambling on horse races at the world-famous Churchhill Downs dates back to the 19th century, wagering real money on human beings playing games with balls and sticks has always been seen as taboo in the Bluegrass State. But it looks like that’s about to change. A bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky advanced … Read more
If the “Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique” could be used to kill a bill, then look no further than the veto of Maine sports betting by Governor Janet Mills. Despite having three options to choose from—signing or not signing were the two that would make it law—Mills decided to veto the bill that would … Read more
The grounds crew is probably still cleaning up the purple and gold confetti at the Superdome, but the national championship betting odds favor purple and orange in 2021. Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow led the No. 1 LSU Tigers to a 42-25 victory over the No. 3 Clemson Tigers in the 2020 College Football Playoff … Read more
Another day, another cheating scandal in professional sports. Amazingly, this one doesn’t involve the New England Patriots. (Another one does, but that’s a different article.) No, this scandal is focused on the 2017 Houston Astros and the 2018 Boston Red Sox, both of whom have been accused of sign stealing. After the Los Angeles Dodgers … Read more
Tonight’s safest bet: Two Tigers will catch each other’s tails, and when one eventually releases its jaws, the other will strike and be crowned the champion of college football. The No. 3 Clemson Tigers (14-0) plays the No. 1 LSU Tigers (14-0) tonight in the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship, and the top legal … Read more
The primary sponsor for bringing legal sports betting to the nation’s capital has officially hit the road. And for the soon-to-be sportsbooks and bettors in Washington DC, they should be glad he’s never coming back. District of Columbia Councilman Jack Evans, the longest-serving member on the city council, announced Tuesday that he would be stepping … Read more
Sports betting hopefuls in California have long stood on a hill in their mountain of dreams, but it’s time to change that tune. Because in 2020, bringing sportsbooks to the Golden State is not as hard as it seems. Taking the first step is always the hardest, but on Wednesday, January 8, lawmakers finally got … Read more
The Green Mountain State could be known for its piles of cash if lawmakers legalize sports betting this year. And one member of the Vermont Legislature could be facing an uphill battle but is nevertheless attempting to get the state in on the sportsbook action. Vermont state Sen. Richard Sears introduced S 213 on Tuesday, … Read more
The fate of legal sports betting in Maine will be determined by the end of the week. And the next contestant on the legislative version of “Let’s Make a Deal” is Governor Janet Mills, who has three options for the state’s sports betting bill—LD 553—and must make a decision by Friday, January 10. Fortunately, Maine’s … Read more