Miscellaneous Articles

Caesars Sportsbook Goes All-In for New York Mobile Market Share
by Dave Schwab - 1/17/2022

The biggest story in US sports betting this January has been the launch of legal mobile sportsbook apps in the state of New York. Going back to the final few months of 2021, the anticipation for mobile betting going live across New York was about as high as it gets for any new state entering the marketplace.

Recapping the Top Sports Betting Topics in 2021
by Dave Schwab - 1/10/2022

Sports bettors have quite a bit to look forward to in 2022 starting with this season’s NFL run to a Super Bowl title. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their sights set on a second-straight title while the Kansas City Chiefs are seeking redemption for last year’s no-show in Super Bowl LV.

Super Bowl Picks - 2022 Super Bowl Picks for betting Super Bowl 56
by Docsports.com - 1/10/2022

This year you can get Super Bowl Picks from any of the handicappers on the Doc's Sports website for only $30. This will include the side play (against the spread) the total and any proposition bets offered by the individual handicapper. Be sure to check out each of the Expert Handicappers on our drop-down menu on the top of this page for free picks and updated information.

NFL Hall of Fame Signs Deal to Offer Legal Sports Betting
by Dave Schwab - 1/3/2022

The state of Ohio recently passed the necessary legislation to offer legal sports betting. Part of these new provisions include the ability to operate retail sportsbooks at sports facilities located throughout Ohio. One of those approved sports facilities happens to be in Canton, as the official home of the NFL’s Hall of Fame. The company behind this facility is the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company America.

Chicago Sports Venues Gear Up for Sports Betting
by Dave Schwab - 12/27/2021

It would be hard to argue against the fact that Chicago has some of the most diehard fans in professional sports. Every franchise has a long history of success that spans quite a few years. Pro sports in the Windy City are represented in the NFL by the Chicago Bears. The NBA has the Chicago Bulls. MLB has two city teams with the Cubs in the National League and the White Sox in the American League. The Chicago Blackhawks are an anchor franchise of the NHL.

Tracking the Expansion of Online Sports Betting in the US
by Dave Schwab - 12/20/2021

As 2021 draws to a close, this has been a highly volatile year in the legal US sportsbook industry. As more and more states went live with legal sports betting, more and more sportsbook operators entered the marketplace. The big three of FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM continued to expand their overall footprint through aggressive marketing plans.

What is Going On With Legal Sports Betting in Florida?
by Dave Schwab - 12/13/2021

There are close to 30 states in the US offering legal sports betting in some form. One state recently added to that list was Florida. More recently, the Sunshine State has come off of that list due to ongoing legal challenges to that state’s gaming system.

Caesars Sportsbook Sets the Standard for Team Partnership Promotions
by Dave Schwab - 12/6/2021

The US sports betting industry has quickly grown to become a highly competitive marketplace. The top three mobile sports betting operators (FanDuel, DraftKings & BetMGM) currently control more than 80% of the market. However, other operators with deep pockets such as Caesars Sportsbook and WynnBET still have the ability to make some major inroads into both existing and new markets as they go live. Of the two, Caesars has already set the precedent as one of the top deal makers in the industry.

Both BetMGM and Caesars Land Major Partnerships with Madison Square Garden
by Dave Schwab - 11/29/2021

The battle for online sports betting market share in the state of New York is on. The Empire State has approved nine different US-based operators as it plans to launch online sports betting early next year. Two of the nine wasted little time in making their presence felt in New York City, as the biggest piece of the pie in a sports betting market to has the potential to become the biggest in the US.

ESPN Gets the Green Light on Sports Betting From Parent Company
by Dave Schwab - 11/22/2021

Earlier this year, there were rumors that ESPN was actively pursuing a deal with one of the bigger US sports betting operators for branding rights. Nothing concrete came from those talks, but they always say where there is smoke, there is fire.

New York Selects Nine Mobile Sportsbook Operators
by Dave Schwab - 11/15/2021

The long wait is almost over as the state of New York continues to prepare for the launch of online sports betting. In a major move forward, the state’s gaming commission released a list of nine sportsbook operators on Nov. 8.

BetMGM Rolls Out an Online Horse Betting Mobile App
by Dave Schwab - 11/8/2021

Offshore sportsbooks have been combining their online sportsbook for betting the games with their online racebook for betting the horses on the same site for years. That is why the global sportsbook industry still has a significant edge in the US marketplace.

Which US Sportsbooks Will Win the War for Market Share?
by Dave Schwab - 11/1/2021

At the same time the US sports betting industry is expanding at an accelerated pace, the marketplace is becoming extremely competitive. More and more new online sportsbook operators are launching betting sites and mobile apps while the existing competitors dial up their efforts to attract US bettors to their sites.

Profit is Still Not Part of the Picture for US Sportsbooks
by Dave Schwab - 10/25/2021

The state of New Jersey just topped the $1 billion milestone in September for sports betting volume in a single month. By the end of this year, as many as 30 different states will offer legal betting on sports in some form. Major markets such as Florida, Georgia and Massachusetts are making plans to join that list in 2022.

Circa Sports Expands to Its Third Sports Betting Market
by Dave Schwab - 10/18/2021

Derek Stevens has earned the reputation of taking risks as a sports bettor. On more than one occasion, he wagered a substantial amount of money on each of the 32 opening round games of the annual men’s college basketball NCAA Tournament.

Ask the Bookie Show with Raphael Esparza: How and When to Watch and Interact
by Docsports.com - 10/15/2021

Doc’s Sports is proud to boast the most successful and diverse group of handicappers in the sports information industry. One of our longest-serving handicappers, Raphael Esparza, is a former sportsbook director at several of Las Vegas’ premier sportsbooks as well as serving as a global oddsmaker.

A Closer Look at the Legal Sports Betting Market in Nevada
by Dave Schwab - 10/11/2021

Legal sports betting in the state of Nevada dates all the way back to 1931 when gambling in general first become legal. For the next 87 years, gambling towns such as Las Vegas and Reno enjoyed a virtual monopoly when it came to legal gambling in the US.

Two More States Will Offer Retail Sports Betting for Football Season
by Dave Schwab - 10/4/2021

The calendar has turned the page to October with close to 30 states now offering sports betting in some form. Along with the all the weekly action from college football and the NFL, the start of this season’s MLB playoffs can add a boost to the weekly betting handle.

Caesars Sportsbook Continues to Expand Market Presence in Louisiana
by Dave Schwab - 9/27/2021

As Louisiana continues to work through the regulatory process to launch legal sports betting in most of the state, Caesars Entertainment is pulling out all the stops to build its market presence ahead of going live. The Reno-based gaming and entertainment giant already has a strong casino gaming-presence in the state, highlighted by Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel & Casino. This land-based casino venue first opened in the Big Easy back in 1999.

DraftKings Brings Micro Sports Betting to Several US Markets
by Dave Schwab - 9/20/2021

The majority of the betting action in the US market still centers on straight bets involving a game’s point spread and total line. This is especially true during football and basketball season. Betting the money line is another popular market when it comes to wagering on baseball, hockey and soccer.