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New poll shows Americans believe sports betting influences reactions to bad NFL officiating

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I’m blind, I’m deaf, I wanna be a ref. This timeless fan chant has echoed through NFL stadiums for decades, and as legal sports betting continues to spread across the United States, you can bet the bad officiating anthem will continue to grow louder and louder. Seton Hall University released a new poll today showing … Read more

Astros’ World Series odds favor a big win for Mattress Mack

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There aren’t many nationally-recognized furniture salespeople in the world. But thanks to a mattress promotion and some strategic betting, Jim McIngvale has become the most famous Tempur-Pedic peddler in the United States. McIngvale, better known as “Mattress Mack,” ran a promotion throughout the MLB season: any mattress set purchase over $3,000 will be refunded if … Read more

Heavily favored Houston Astros could win World Series in Game 6 tomorrow night

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Everything looked great for the Washington Nationals last Thursday. Then the weekend hit. After their 12-3 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday, the Nationals were up two games to none on the Houston Astros. Justin Verlander had just laid an egg on the mound for the ‘Stros and Washington was riding high. Heading into Game … Read more

Legal sports betting breakdown for the week of October 28

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Halloween is just a few days away, but things are already looking grim for the Washington Nationals, who were up 2-0 in the World Series and are now down 3-2 after the Houston Astros won again last night. And it appears nothing can spook Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, who flew to New Jersey to bet … Read more

New Hampshire sports betting to launch before Super Bowl 54, governor fires shots at Massachusetts

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Will the New England Patriots win Super Bowl 54? We’re nearing the halfway point of the 2019 NFL season, but with a perfect 7-0 record, historic defense, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady showing no signs of slowing down, and the team having the best odds to win the Super Bowl (+225 or roughly a 30.77% … Read more

How a small business underdog will take on the corporate favorites when DC launches sports betting

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Shane August is no stranger to being the underdog. The small business entrepreneur has beaten the odds one time already—but now, August is preparing for Round 2 and is set to enter the ring opposite of the corporate favorites once his sportsbook, Handle19, receives a license to offer legal sports betting in the nation’s capital. … Read more

Nationals dominate Astros in Game 2 of World Series, Odds now heavily favor Washington

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I know we said this yesterday, but I think it is due for again: no one saw this coming. The Washington Nationals rocked the Houston Astros in Game 2, winning 12-3 despite Justin Verlander starting for the ‘Stros. Ironically enough, it was a play by the Houston ace that sums up the entire game for … Read more

PGA Tour is set to let you bet at golf tournaments in 2020

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Gambling on golf: A tradition unlike any other. Placing bets on shots, holes, and rounds has likely existed since the modern game of golf was invented in Scotland during the 15th century. For golfers around the world—from US Presidents discussing trade with world leaders to retirees enjoying the twilight years—wagering real money on one’s skill … Read more

New faces, new places: 2019-20 NBA season tips off with Lakers, Clippers tied for best title odds

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The 2019-20 NBA season officially tips-off tonight with a doubleheader featuring some of the game’s biggest names. The first game of the night, starting at 8 pm ET on TNT, pits the New Orleans Pelicans against the defending champion Toronto Raptors. While there will be a ring presentation ceremony for the Raptors before the game, … Read more

Legal sports betting breakdown for the week of October 21

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With October coming to a close, covering during the Fall Classic is the top priority at sportsbooks across the country. From coast-to-coast, millions of people are expected to bet on Game 1 of the 2019 World Series between the Washington Nationals and the favored Houston Astros. Although Texas has folded on bringing legal sports betting … Read more