The Brooklyn Nets haven’t won a championship since 1976 when Julius Erving was helping the New York Nets dominate the ABA. But the team hopes the signings of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and DeAndre Jordan will change that narrative, and hopefully, their odds of winning the Larry O’Brien Trophy. On the first day of the … Read more
Woooooooooo, Bet! Sooie! Arkansas accepted its first-ever sports bet Monday morning at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, becoming the 9th state to officially launch legalized sports betting. Oaklawn was approved by the Arkansas Racing Commission in June to launch its sportsbook, which had set a tentative start date scheduled for Monday, July 1. “We’re excited to … Read more
After last night’s performance, the odds are in Kamala’s favor. Kamala Harris shined during last night’s debate and has overtaken Joe Biden as the new favorite to win the 2020 Democratic nomination, according to latest odds that released this morning. Harris is now listed at +250 odds ($100 bet wins $250) compared to Biden’s +350. … 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
For the first time in history, New Jersey surpassed Nevada in sports betting action. New Jersey sportsbooks took $318.9 million for a single month handle in May, barely scraping ahead of Nevada’s $317.4 million for the month. Before the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, sports betting was banned prohibited … Read more
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but when you’ve been around the block as much as Joe Biden, odds are you already know most — if not all — of the tricks the rest of the pack might pull. When Biden steps on the debate stage this evening on the second night of … Read more
Good news for sports betting and liquor companies. Pretty soon they’ll be spending advertising dollars in a highly sought-after industry. As the legalization of sports betting has created more opportunities for revenue growth for specific states, professional sports leagues are recognizing its potential to increase profits through strategic partnerships with the sports gambling industry and … Read more
With a program built like a brick house, Vanderbilt won Game 3 of the 2019 College World Series, winning their second title since 2014. Game 3 ended with an 8-2 victory for Vanderbilt, who dominated college baseball throughout the 2019 season, going 59-12 with the help of their 13 MLB draft picks. The clock struck … Read more
Fourth of July fireworks are just around the corner, but oddsmakers are betting that sparks will fly during the first Democratic debate over the next two nights. Prop bets have been posted by online sportsbooks for the first 2020 Democratic primary debate being held tonight and tomorrow night at 9.p.m. ET in Miami, FL. And … Read more
Despite Republicans controlling the Texas Legislature, one Democrat’s proposal could eventually prevail with the backing of key lobbying groups. In February 2019, State Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville filed two bills: HB 1275, the regulation of sports betting, and HJR 61, a constitutional amendment authorizing legislation to legalize sports betting. If the House bill can … Read more
The sports betting industry has made a lot of progress in the United States following the year since the Supreme Court decision, and now, broadcasters are looking to get your television screen in on the action. Sinclair Broad Group, the nation’s leading broadcaster, has its sights on entering the sports betting market as states continue … Read more
The 2019 WNBA season tipped off only a month ago, and despite a slow start, the Las Vegas Aces remain the favorites to win the championship. Picked as this season’s favorites at the beginning of the year at +250 (or a 28.57% chance to win), the Aces are now listed at +240 (29.41%) and sit … Read more