Forget the streaming war. Forget the chicken sandwich war. Hell, even forget the trade war. Actually, that last one is really important. But if your a sports fan or a sports bettor in any capacity, what you need to be on the lookout for this football season is the newest war being waged by the … Read more
If the entire adult population in the United States is a touchdown and the PAT (7 points), then the NFL betting population is essentially the extra point. The American Gaming Association—a group that promotes, educates and lobbies on behalf of the legalized US gambling industry—released results on Wednesday from a national survey that found over … Read more
In just 14 months, over $10 billion has been legally bet on sports in the United States. Or, as I like to call it: 1/11th of a Jeff Bezos—who’s currently worth $110 billion. The American Gaming Association, a US gambling industry advocate and lobbying group, announced the states with legalized and regulated sportsbooks had accepted … Read more
It’s well-known at this point that The Beatles kicked off music’s “British Invasion” with “I Want to Hold Your Hand” topping the US charts in February 1964. But 55 years later, the “British Betting Invasion” is already underway, and Bet365 signaled this week that it’s ready to follow up the Fab Four with an encore … Read more
All the sports betting talk this week has been about Iowa and for a good reason: It became the 11th state to offer legal sportsbooks yesterday. But what you probably missed will have a much bigger impact on your day-to-day sports viewing experience. Of course, I’m talking about ESPN’s latest push to integrate sports betting … Read more
O Canada! The Larry O’Brien Trophy is heading north to the home of the inventor of basketball for the first time in NBA history. The Toronto Raptors won the first NBA Championship in franchise history Thursday night after defeating the back-to-back defending champion Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. … Read more
For most, the number 13 is often seen as “unlucky.” But now, the number 13 will forever be associated with the most dominant performance — by a men’s or women’s soccer team — in World Cup history. The defending champion US Women’s National soccer team entered the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup as the betting … Read more
If the oddsmakers are right, then it looks like Team USA is going to win back-to-back World Cups. The top online sportsbooks have unanimously made the United States women’s national soccer team (USWNT) the favorites before the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019. Team USA Odds – Women’s World Cup 2019 Team % … Read more
The streak is over. Jeopardy! champion James Holzhauer — a sports gambler and Las Vegas native — finally lost on Monday, bringing an end to one of the greatest streaks in the show’s history. Emma Boettcher — a Chicago user-experience librarian — won $46,801 during yesterday afternoon’s broadcast, defeating Holzhauer and ending his historic 32-game … Read more
The best buzzer beating bettor in the world returns to the Jeopardy! today. James Holzhauer, a professional Las Vegas sports bettor, will look to continue his historic streak Monday, May 20, on Jeopardy!, following a two-week hiatus while the Jeopardy! Teachers Tournament aired nationwide. Holzhauer currently has a streak of 22 consecutive games won on … Read more
As legal sports betting continues to spread across the United States, two industry leaders in sports media and casino entertainment struck a deal earlier this week. The Disney-owned ESPN and Caesars Entertainment announced Tuesday that the two companies would be partnering to provide a wide range of content for sports betting fans. So, what’s in … Read more
You only turn one once, as the saying goes. And exactly one year ago today, legalized sports betting in the United States became a reality after the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), lifting the federal ban that had been in place since 1992. Prior to the Supreme Court repeal … Read more