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Showtime ‘Action’ Episode 2 Review: How Dark, Troubled Beginnings Can Lead to Winnings and the Potential Pitfalls of Legalized Sports Betting

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At a fine dining Italian restaurant, Bill “Krack” Krackomberger, a now-successful Las Vegas handicapper, and a close group of friends recounted their first sports betting experiences and laughed at their naivety. Former NFL player Ron Merkerson shared the ups and downs of his venture into sports betting and how eventually he would have to “have … Read more

Showtime ‘Action’ Episode 1 Review: Series Premiere Shares Personal Sports Betting Stories as Legalization Sweeps Across the US

Action Series On Showtime

The season premiere of Action, the first episode of Showtime’s four-part documentary series, shines a light on both the highs and lows of the current sports betting climate. By sharing the human-side of gambling on sports, the show details how the legalization of sports betting in the United States following a landmark Supreme Court decision … Read more

Nevada Sportsbooks Surpass $5 Billion Wagered In 2018

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Nevada domestic sportsbooks have reportedly surpassed over $5 billion in legal sports bets for 2018. This news comes despite many states now seeking to allow domestic sports betting within their state lines.   In 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States repealed the Professional and Amature Sports Protection Act better known as the PASPA … Read more

Rhode Island Set To Vote On Mobile Sports Betting Bill

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Rhode Island (RI) could be the next state to launch mobile sports betting as the RI state legislature is set to vote on a mobile sports betting bill that would allow mobile sports gambling within state lines.   Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 the Rhode Island Senate committee unanimously approved the proposed mobile sports betting bill. … Read more

Chick-fil-A Won’t Be Open For 2019 Super Bowl, First Prop Bet Paid Out

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The first prop bet of 2019 Super Bowl is now getting paid out courtesy of Chick-fil-A not chickening out, never once waffling, and sticking to their company values. The privately-owned Atlanta-based company whose slogan is “We didn’t invent the chicken, just the chicken sandwich” told Sports Illustrated the company would not be opening the fast … Read more

Super Bowl 53 Could See U.S. Handle Reach $320M, Double From Last Year

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The biggest football game of the year is about to see a lot more action across the nation thanks to legal sports betting—twice as much, to be exact. The Super Bowl 53 matchup between the Rams and Patriots is on track to double the amount of money bet on Super Bowl 52 in the United … Read more

DOJ Drops Major Bomb on Domestic US Gaming Industry

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Just as states were settling into their legislative sessions and introducing new gaming bills, the DOJ drops their biggest legal update. Every domestic and state-licensed online gambling provider’s worst fear has come true, the Department of Justice has released an Opinion on January 14th, 2019 which will implement significant restrictions on the industry. The DOJ’s … Read more

Everything You Can Legally Bet on in the 2019 National Championship

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Around midnight tonight, we will know who will be crowned the national champion of the 2019 college football season. At 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN, the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship game will kick off between No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 2 Clemson Tigers. Currently, Alabama is a 6 point favorite over … Read more