Miscellaneous Articles

Kentucky Rolled Out Legal Retail Sportsbooks on Sept. 7
by Dave Schwab - 9/11/2023

Retail sportsbooks in Kentucky rolled out legal sports betting across the state on Sept. 7. Going live with in-person sports wagers was perfectly timed with the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football in Week 1 of the NFL regular season.

Bet365 Sportsbook Launches in Arizona
by Dave Schwab - 9/3/2023

With a partnership of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, bet365 has launched a retail and online sportsbook in Arizona. Bet365 is the 17th legal sports betting site in the state as the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) recently announced that the sportsbook was awarded an event wagering operator’s license.

Rapid Fire Best Bets on UFC Champions at the End of 2024
by Mike Allen - 8/31/2023

Some may say it is far too early to be trying to predict who will be a UFC champion at the end of 2024. When you think about how often world champions defend their belts, we only have to predict the outcomes of the next 1-2 fights. That is easier than you think. I remember betting on Islam Makhachev at 4-1 to be the champion by the end of 2022. He doesn't have the same payout this year, but valuable odds, nonetheless.

Impending Alien Invasion! You can Bet on That!
by Mike Allen - 8/29/2023

It's just a matter of time at this point, right? After multiple sightings and abduction stories, has the United States government finally admitted that there is something else in the universe besides human life? If so, what? Can we get some details? Is this going to be like the JFK files that were sealed up and barely released, only to be sealed up again?

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Earns Top Honors for BetRivers Sportsbook
by Dave Schwab - 8/29/2023

Earlier this August, Rivers Casino Philadelphia earned 21 Best of Gaming awards, including BetRivers Sportsbook for “Best Overall Sports Book and “Best Sportsbook Promotions” in Pennsylvania. BetRivers won the sportsbook promotions honor two years in a row and overall sports book in the last three consecutive years. This year, Rivers Casino was awarded first place in the following categories:

2023 WNBA MVP Odds and Predictions
by Matt Zitt - 8/21/2023

With the WNBA season winding down, it is looking like a possible three horse race for the MVP Trophy. A high regular-season finish as a team is a must for a WNBA MVP candidate. Only one player has managed to take home the honor over the past 14 seasons without being on a team that finished among the league’s top two. The WNBA is as top-heavy as ever, so we can comfortably assume the MVP will come from either Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty, or Connecticut Sun. Below is our breakdown of the WNBA MVP market.

Penn Entertainment’s Barstool Sportsbook is Now ESPN Bet
by Dave Schwab - 8/21/2023

Earlier in August of this year, regional gaming company Penn Entertainment and Disney’s ESPN reached an agreement to convert all existing Barstool Sportsbook retail and online sports betting properties into ESPN Bet. The arrangement between Penn Entertainment and ESPN is scheduled to last the next 10 years, and ESPN Bet has an immediate brand to built from with Barstool Sportsbook. Penn’s retail and online sports betting operations is in sixteen states as Barstool Sportsbook. ESPN Bet will rebrand the various sports betting properties later this fall.

BetMGM Partners with Revolutionary Racing for Legal Kentucky Sports Betting
by Dave Schwab - 8/14/2023

Retail sports betting in Kentucky is legal and regulated on Sept. 7 this year. BetMGM Sportsbook and Revolutionary Racing can operate a retail sports betting in Sandy’s Racing & Gaming in Ashland. BetMGM was the second sports betting operator to announce plans for building a retail venue in Kentucky

Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz Predictions for Prop Bets
by Mike Allen - 8/4/2023

This Saturday night, the wait is over for YouTube fans, true boxing fans, mixed martial arts fans, and those of us who appreciate a good scrap. Yes, we are coming off one of the biggest weeks in boxing for the entire year. Naoue Inoue and Terrance Crawford both put on epic pound-for-pound performances. And now we are supposed to get excited for a YouTube star to box an aging cage fighter?

Rebranded Hard Rock Bet Launches in Five States with Legal Sports Betting
by Dave Schwab - 7/26/2023

Worldwide Hard Rock International recently announced that its online sportsbook is joining forces with its iGaming technology to form Hard Rock Bet. The integration of Hard Rock Bet will be effective in Arizona, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia.

Three Western States are in the Top 10 for Legal Sports Betting
by Dave Schwab - 7/6/2023

Arizona has surpassed $10 billion in total sports betting volume in the quickest time of US states that have legalized sportsbooks. The Arizona Department of Gaming reported $535.7 million in sports bets in April of this year.

Nebraska is the Third State to Launch Legal Sports Betting in 2023
by Dave Schwab - 6/27/2023

Ohio was first on the list in 2023, launching legal sportsbooks on Jan. 1. Massachusetts came next by authorizing retail sportsbook on Jan. 31 and online sportsbooks on March 10. Nebraska went live on Thursday, June 22 for sports betting when WarHorse Casino Lincoln opened the first retail sportsbook in the state.

The Surprising Hobbies of Professional Athletes and How They Relate to Their Performance
by Joey House - 6/26/2023

Professional sports stars evoke a spectrum of emotions, from admiration to disdain, owing to their exceptional athletic attributes and accomplishments. The rigorous mental preparation and physical demands they endure on the field can be so all-consuming that, at times, athletes develop unconventional or even extreme hobbies off the playing field. Fueled by their financial stability, many athletes channel significant resources and unwavering dedication into these extraneous pursuits, attaining exceptional levels of commitment and dedication.

Musk vs. Zuckerberg: Cage Match MMA Picks with Betting Odds
by Joey House - 6/24/2023

Prepare yourselves, ladies and gentlemen, because we may witness an event that has literally never occurred before in sporting history. Dana White, the mastermind behind the world's most exhilarating fights, has proclaimed it "the biggest fight ever." Get ready for a spectacle that will shatter pay-per-view records, raise millions for charity, and leave legendary stories in its wake. This showdown promises to outshine the likes of Holyfield-Tyson and make attendance at the McGregor-Nurmagomedov clash seem like a deserted arena.

The Top Five US Sportsbooks Promotional Bonuses in 2023
by Dave Schwab - 6/19/2023

US sportsbooks have created some of the best promotional bonuses that are geared for the avid sports betting fan. Whether you are a high roller with daily bets on all sports, or a weekend warrior with wagers on the big NFL game on Sunday, these US online sports betting sites have unique promotions, bonuses and incentives that can fill your needs.

North Carolina is Next In Line to Legalize Online Sports Betting
by Dave Schwab - 6/12/2023

Retail sports betting was legal in North Carolina, but sportsbooks were only at three tribal casinos in the state. HB 347 expanded legal sports betting to commercial sportsbooks both in online betting sites and in retail sportsbook establishments, including Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte and PNC Arena in Raleigh. HB 347 also includes retail and online horse race betting throughout the state.

Colorado, Ohio and Virginia Highlight Legal Sports Betting in the US Market
by Dave Schwab - 6/6/2023

Colorado, Ohio and Virginia are three states that have made a huge impact on legal sports betting in the country. The Colorado Division of Gaming recently reported that more than $12.1 billion in total volume has been tallied in the state’s third full year of legal betting on sports. April of this year pushed the sport betting handle past $3 billion in Ohio’s sportsbooks in their fourth month of being in business.

30-Plus Current Sports Betting Statistics for 2023
by Joey House - 6/6/2023

On May 14, 2018, the Supreme Court made a literal game-changing judgment when it repealed the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), which had long prohibited most states from legalizing sports wagering. Since that ruling was passed, betting on your local college or pro team was moved from a dark, smoky bar or some less-than-reputable offshore online casino to the legalized, and, more importantly, regulated, sportsbook.

The Pros and Cons of Betting on Favorites vs. Underdogs
by Joey House - 6/5/2023

Favorites or underdogs? Many bettors have a preference. In the past, before the Internet, public, or “square,” bettors typically bet the favorite with reckless abandon in a sports matchup. It makes sense. A bettor wants some action on the game, and they normally want go with the stronger team in a matchup. So, sharp bettors usually targeted underdogs as a result, because the sportsbooks would shade the lines or move the lines based on heavy public action on favorites.

The Legality of Sports Betting in the US: A Comprehensive Guide to State-by-State Regulations
by Dave Schwab - 6/1/2023

In May of 2018, the US Supreme Court rendered a decision that favored state rights for legalizing sports betting within its border. New Jersey led the battle against the federal government and joined Nevada as one of the states that allowed legal sportsbooks to accept wagers. Right now, in 2023, there are over 35 states in the US that operate legal sports betting.