Gambling Industry

Watford's Roberto Pereyra locks in the draw against Arsenal. (Imae: Marc Atkins/Getty)

Why the Smart Money Didn’t Bet on Arsenal to Win Last Week

Although Arsenal was favored to win their Sept. 15 match against Watford, the Hornets were able to pull out a 2-2 draw. Sure enough, just as betting research might’ve predicted, Watford’s recent coaching change represented an edge that even veteran Premier League punters miss. Before the  match, Ladbrokes had the […]

Rhode Island recently introduced mobile sports betting, but a lawsuit claims that doing so was unconstitutional. (Image: WPRI.com)

Sports Betting Legislative Roundup: Rhode Island, D.C. Face Legal Challenges

Sports betting legalization and expansion efforts in Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. are facing legal challenges, showing that while sportsbooks may be spreading across the country, the process doesn’t always go smoothly. The Rhode Island Lottery launched a mobile sports betting application on Sept. 4, allowing users to bet on […]

5Dimes founder William Sean Creighton was found dead last week in Costa Rica, according to investigators in the country. (Images: Costa Rica Star, 5Dimes, ABC News)

William Sean Creighton, Founder of Online Bookmaker 5Dimes, Found Dead in Costa Rica

American bookmaker William Sean Creighton, who was best known for founding and operating the online sportsbook site 5Dimes, was found dead last week in Costa Rica, according to ESPN. Creighton was 43, and had been missing since September 2018. ESPN cited a statement from Costa Rica’s judicial investigation department (OIJ), […]

Can New Jersey's fledgling sports betting industry overtake Nevada? (Image: OnlineGaming.com)

Record Online Betting Helps New Jersey Sports Handle Keep Pace with Nevada

New Jersey’s sports betting industry turned in a solid performance in August, posting a sports handle of $293,594,862. The Garden State is starting to give Nevada a run for its money — with help from its strong online sector. Since April, New Jersey’s sportsbook handle has been keeping pace with […]

CEO Ira Pazner's upbeat comments can't overcome 888 Holdings dismal results. (Image: 888 Holdings)

888 Holdings Profits Plummet as Brexit Worries Loom

The Gibraltar-based gaming company, 888 Holdings PLC, reported its pre-tax profit dropped 63% in the first six months of the year, and cut its dividend by 29%. And that may have been the good news. Reading 888 Holdings’ CEO’s Sept 10 comments, one might think the company hit one out […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt had an off game against New Orleans, but he and the defense should bounce back against Jacksonville. (Image: USA Today Sports)

A $100 Bet: Houston Texans Bounce Back Against Jacksonville Jaguars

The Houston Texans were stunned on Monday by the New Orleans Saints, but won’t be making the same mistake against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. How sure am I? I’m making one, $100 bet this week, and taking the Texans at home as 8.5-point favorites over the Jaguars. Yes, both […]

The NCAA is backing an effort by Senators Chuck Schumer and Mitt Romney that would create federal standards for the sports betting industry. (Image: AP/John Locher)

NCAA Backing Effort by Schumer, Romney, for Federal Sports Betting Regulation

The NCAA is getting behind a renewed push for sports betting legislation at the federal level, with the collegiate sports organization backing an effort spearheaded by Senators Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah). While no legislation has yet been submitted by the Senators, ESPN cited sources as saying […]

Ed O'Bannon, seen cutting the net after UCLA's 1995 Championship, paved the way for California's battle with the NCAA. (Image: Getty)

California Dunks on the NCAA with Passage of Fair Pay to Play Act

In an all-out challenge to the NCAA, the California State Assembly passed the Fair Pay to Play Act on Monday, 72-0. The bill, now one step closer to becoming law, would allow college athletes to receive payment for endorsements and profit off the use of their name, likeness and image […]

Georgia scored early and often against Murray State, but it wasn’t enough to cover the big point spread. (Image: Tony Walsh.UGA)

Big Points Spreads – Bigger Problem for Alabama, Georgia

In college football, big points spreads are always problematic for bettors, and Week 2 was no different. Alabama and Georgia both had lines of 50 or more points, and both failed to cover. Alabama, who is ranked second in the country according to the AP Top 25 poll, was a […]

Iowa voters will caucus on February 3, 2020.
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Presidential Odds in Iowa the First Hurdle for Democrats

The voters in Iowa will come out on Feb. 3 in the first 2020 presidential selection voter caucus. The lesser candidates will need to survive until then or fold their political tents and go home. But the odds in Iowa don’t always reflect the national polls. Right now in Iowa […]

Going to a swim or just out for lunch?

Long Odds in Florida: Hurricanes, Alligators, and Sharks

Florida may dodged the worst of Hurricane Dorian, but the Sunshine State still deals with a lot of Mother’s Natures dangers. What are the odds that living or visiting in Florida might mean a Dorothy-like ride in a hurricane or a playful nip from an alligator or Jaws? Sharks Forget […]

Three more states open to sports betting.

Legal Sports Betting Kicks Off in Indiana, Iowa, and Oregon (but not Montana)

Three more states have entered the legal sports betting arena. Beating the clock to the opening of the NFL season were Oregon, Iowa, and Indiana. While some states open their new sports betting facilities with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, others just start printing out the betting tickets. In Indiana, Gov. Eric […]

Late in the third set, Coco Gauff finally realizes the second round match against Timea Babos is hers. (Photo: AP?Charles Krupa)

US Open Coco-Mania: Gauff Beats Babos, Next Up McCoco Doubles

Cori “Coco” Gauff had fans on the edges of their Louis Armstrong Stadium seats on Thursday for her 6-2, 6-4,6-4 win over Timea Babos. But before her third-round singles match against No. 1 ranked Naomi Osaka, Gauff will team up with Caty McNally for her first round of US Open […]

How Principles from Yahtzee Can Help You Win at DFS

How Principles from Yahtzee Can Help You Win at DFS

You remember Yahtzee, don’t you? That game you played as a kid that taught you a little about craps and poker all in one. Well, you might be surprised that this little dice game can also teach you a little about how to win DFS multi-entry contests. A Yahtzee Primer […]

Six people were arrested in Australia for allegedly fixing matches in a CS:GO tournament. (Image: Valve)

Australian Police Arrest Six Esports Players for Alleged CS:GO Match-Fixing

Six Australian Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) players have been arrested for allegedly fixing matches during a tournament, the first time police in the country have launched an investigation into esports match-fixing. Four of the individuals – all men, and all between the ages of 19 and 22 – were from […]