As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States and worldwide, American voters must decide who will lead the country, and the free world, later this year. But whether the coronavirus pandemic is over or not when the 2020 US general election is held on November 3 remains “to be determined.” President Donald Trump and … Read more
Don’t bet on the online sportsbooks closing up shop just because the coronavirus pandemic has killed legal sports betting during March and in the near future. Where there is a will, there is an uncertain outcome with odds to wager on—whether it be sports or anything else. Legal weather betting was the most recent addition … Read more
The New England Patriots dynasty is officially dead as of St. Patrick’s Day 2020, and you can bet they’ll need more than the “Luck of the Irish” to replace the GOAT. Tom Brady is expected to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ending his 20-year NFL career with the Patriots on Tuesday, March 17. Although … Read more
No sports? No problem, bets the oddsmaker. March Sadness has not been kind to the online sportsbooks, which have seen the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament canceled and most of the sports leagues postpone their seasons until further notice as COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe. But in an effort to offer people … Read more
Like many businesses attempting to beat the odds and stay afloat during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, sportsbook operators are forced to place a losing wager. The upcoming week was going to be the biggest month yet for legal sports betting in the United States, with more states accepting wagers than ever before following the PASPA … Read more
Well, it’s official. Whether the Wuhan coronavirus is a legitimate existential threat to humanity or a product of an overhyped media-driven paranoia, its effects are very real. From massive selloffs on the New York Stock Exchange to border closures and travel bans, the economic impact of the NuFlu™ is being felt far and wide. One … Read more
As the coronavirus continues to spread across both the United States and the entire globe, you can bet the sports leagues will continue to be affected. The SARS-like coronavirus, named COVID-19, started in Wuhan, China, and has since spread worldwide. At the time of writing, there are 127,863 confirmed cases and 4,718 deaths from the … Read more
There’s always a risk of losing money when placing a wager on sports. It’s why the saying “never bet more than you’re willing to lose” is a common saying among people practicing responsible gambling. But risking your life to place a sports bet legally should never be part of the equation. Legal sports betting in … Read more
After nearly a century of housing numerous underground sports betting operations and residents waiting patiently for the last eight months, the Land of Lincoln can now officially bet on sports legally. Legal sports betting in Illinois began on Monday, March 9, at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines when former NHL center and Chicago Blackhawks announcer … Read more
If you live in Washington state and want to bet on sports legally, lawmakers have made it clear they would rather have you travel to the nearest brick-and-mortar tribal casino during the coronavirus outbreak then allow you to place a wager on the Internet. An emergency bill to legalize Washington state sports betting was passed … Read more
Spring is nearly here, which means it’s almost time to set those clocks forward and bet on March Madness basketball. But before you do, remember to place wagers responsibly. The American Gaming Association, a DC-based gambling industry advocacy group, launched its “Have a Game Plan, Bet Responsibly” campaign on Thursday ahead of the 2020 NCAA … Read more
It’s finally Super Tuesday, which means one of the most popular times of year to bet on politics legally is finally here. A total of 1,357 delegates can be won on March 3, 2020, from the 16 Democratic presidential primary elections—14 states, American Samoa caucuses, Democrats Abroad primary. Although the 2020 Super Tuesday odds favor … Read more